This is what separates fighters from normal people: Johnson lost his
first two pro fights, but kept at it anyway -- long after you or I would
be exploring an exciting new career in roof tarring. Johnson’s
stand-up is probably going to be sufficient to batter Wilks, who made
his way to the finals after defeating a pre-pummeled
Frank Lester in
the semis.
Round 1
Johnson sports the US flag shorts, making it very easy for the
beer-and-nacho crowd to keep their cheering straight. It gets violent
quickly. Wilks is proving sturdier than expected, unloading on Johnson
early. He tries a "compression lock" on Johnson's leg, more by
accident than design. Then Wilks locks in a rear-naked choke for the
win. The UK sweeps both finals. Wilks will go home to a party, a
contract, and a TiVo full of "Doctor Who"; Johnson gets squat.
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