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Event:
DUEL117
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson moves out of range as Coleman strikes.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Coleman sprawls well. Coleman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Coleman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Coleman on his heels. He'll look to pass Coleman's guard now, I'm sure.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Coleman has an active guard here but Johnson has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Johnson stalling.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coleman trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson working over Coleman with some ground and pound. Coleman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Coleman defends it.
Johnson trying to control from Coleman's half guard. Coleman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Let's hope that Johnson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coleman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Coleman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control.
Coleman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Coleman is having none of it. #T3#
Coleman tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Coleman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Coleman defends it.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Coleman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Coleman wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson advances position into side control!
Johnson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Coleman is avoiding damage well.
Coleman is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Coleman is being controlled here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson trying to control the action but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Coleman is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Coleman, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Coleman against the cage but Coleman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Coleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Coleman.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Coleman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Coleman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Coleman showed some decent athleticism there.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Coleman in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Coleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coleman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Coleman lands strikes from half guard.
Coleman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Coleman finish him?#SUB#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Coleman.
#SUB#
Coleman seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Johnson trying to control but Coleman postures up.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coleman.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Coleman in his half guard.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Coleman postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow. #SUB2#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coleman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coleman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Coleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coleman trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Coleman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Coleman won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Coleman stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #T4#
Coleman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coleman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman is proving a slippery customer.
Coleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Coleman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Coleman connects with a couple of short punches.
Black Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coleman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Coleman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Coleman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coleman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luke Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
Coleman misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL#
Coleman takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Coleman wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson not doing much here.
Johnson stalling away here and it's allowed Coleman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1#
Coleman controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson passes Coleman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Coleman trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Coleman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Coleman.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Coleman is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Coleman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coleman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coleman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Coleman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Coleman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Black Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Johnson.
Coleman jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Coleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Coleman.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Coleman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Coleman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Coleman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Coleman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
Coleman scoring with punches from side control.
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Coleman off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Johnson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Coleman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coleman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Coleman!
Black Coleman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GREEN!160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
DUEL#111 Patterson vs Trew
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson throws a body punch but Potter moves out of range.
Potter darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Luke Johnson has been cut.
Potter lands with a right that hurts Johnson. Johnson looks to clinch but Potter throws a short knee that drops Johnson. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Alexander Potter!
Alexander Potter made sure to mention his sponsor, Red Light Coffeeshop in his post fight interview.
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Event:
DUEL#108 Stenberg vs Fagaro
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Martin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at K.O. Koala's in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Martin quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Martin is defending the position.
Martin is positioning himself well to prevent Johnson advancing to mount.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Martin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
Martin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson not doing much here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Martin enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Martin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martin is keeping the position for now.
Martin wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Johnson trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martin is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martin stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Martin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice combination there by Martin.
#CUT#
It looks like Luke Johnson has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Carter Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Johnson.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martin.
#T3#
Martin connects with a body shot.
Martin lands with a good body shot.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense.
Martin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Martin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson looks winded!
Martin scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Martin moves out of range and Johnson only half commits. #TD2#
Martin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Martin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martin lands a body shot.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Martin misses with a two punch combination.
#T4#
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martin finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Martin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Martin prevents the takedown attempt.
Martin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Martin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson tries a body shot but Martin blocks it.
Martin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Martin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##KD#
Martin lands a left and a right that send Johnson crashing to the mat, dazed. Martin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Johnson is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CL#
Martin moves into the clinch.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Martin finish him?#BC#
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Martin circles away easily
and Martin counters with a right hand to the body.
Martin circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Johnson tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Martin wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carter Martin!
Carter Martin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 62: Punk
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tanner to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Luke Johnson has been cut.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanner lands with a right hand.
Tanner scores with a leg kick.
Tanner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tanner cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
A combination from Tanner does no damage.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tanner sprawls well. Tanner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Tanner scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanner.
Tanner moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Tanner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tanner digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Tanner keeps the fight on the outside.
Tanner throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.#T1#
A jab lands there for Tanner.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tanner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnson if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Tanner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tanner wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Tanner throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tanner delivers a nice body kick.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tanner.#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Tanner weaves into range and cracks Johnson right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Johnson goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Tanner is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Tanner!
An out of breath Jason Tanner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 59: Hot Night
Date: Oct 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Manning shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manning's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been hearing reports that Manning has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Manning shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Manning actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Manning wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson controlling the pace.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Manning is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Manning is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Manning wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Manning has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Manning is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Manning tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Manning defends it. #T2#
Manning is trying to get back to full guard.
Manning is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Manning is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Manning is defending well.
Manning is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manning taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Manning is looking to improve his position.
Manning works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB2#
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manning is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manning has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Manning tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Manning stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is trying to keep Manning in close.
Manning pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Manning.
#SUB#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Manning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manning pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Manning shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manning shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manning.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peyton Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Manning dodges it nicely.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Manning looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Manning wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Manning is defending the position.
Johnson is trying to control. Manning wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Johnson controlling the action here.
Manning is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson moves nicely into side control.
Manning keeps Johnson under control for a moment.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Manning is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manning is looking to reverse the position.
Manning manages to get back to half guard.
Manning works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##SUB#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manning has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Manning's legs - danger averted.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Johnson works over Manning with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson stays in close to Manning's body and controls the position.
Johnson is working Manning over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Manning tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Manning is working hard here to advance position.
Manning is trying to control but can't.
Johnson prevents Manning from improving his position.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Manning is defending well.
Manning manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Manning is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manning pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Johnson won't allow Manning to sweep him here.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Manning looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Manning shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manning wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Johnson tries to sprawl but Manning drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Manning is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Johnson is staying active underneath Manning, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson is positioning himself well to prevent Manning advancing to mount.
Johnson wants to control but Manning is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Manning is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Manning throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely. #T1#
Johnson is doing well to control the position and prevent Manning from advancing to side control.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Johnson has control of Manning's left arm, preventing Manning from doing any damage.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Manning's guard.#SUB#
Manning looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
#SUB#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Manning is defending well.
Manning is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Manning gets full guard.#T3#
Manning keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Manning looking to control.
Manning has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving.
Luke Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Manning is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Manning working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson advances to half guard.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Manning wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Peyton Manning.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Johnson!
A very excited looking Luke Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 58: Strong Style
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tisoaka.
Tisoaka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johnson tries to advance to mount but Tisoaka denies him.
Tisoaka wants to control but Johnson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tisoaka is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tisoaka is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Tisoaka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts.
Tisoaka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
Johnson trying to control the position but Tisoaka manages to sink in the hooks.
Johnson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tisoaka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Johnson trying to control but Tisoaka postures up.
Johnson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T2#
Tisoaka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson has a hand on Tisoaka's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tisoaka takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Johnson tries to hold on but Tisoaka postures up.
Tisoaka prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Tisoaka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Tisoaka trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tisoaka controlling the pace for now.
Johnson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Johnson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but Tisoaka has passed to side control!
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Tisoaka just content to control the position.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson is trying to strike from the bottom but Tisoaka has passed into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tisoaka controlling his opponent.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tisoaka looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katuro Tisoaka dominated that round.
That's time! Tisoaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tisoaka shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Tisoaka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tisoaka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Tisoaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Tisoaka here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tisoaka is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tisoaka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Johnson prevents Tisoaka from improving his position.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tisoaka is controlling Johnson's trapped leg to prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tisoaka tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Tisoaka tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Johnson manages to move to mount!
Johnson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tisoaka's face.
Tisoaka tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Johnson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Johnson cracks Tisoaka with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tisoaka is trying to escape the mount.
Tisoaka wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Tisoaka is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Johnson raining down hammerfists from mount.#T3#
Johnson prevents Tisoaka from getting the reversal.
Luke Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tisoaka wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson breaks from Tisoaka's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#
Tisoaka is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Johnson! Tisoaka is hurt baaadly! Johnson is firing away with more strikes - Tisoaka is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Johnson!
Luke Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Katuro Tisoaka was interviewed post fight and said 'I fall but RIZE again!!!!!!'.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 52: Dark Gate
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Tisoaka is looking to clinch.
Tisoaka throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tisoaka on his heels. He'll look to pass Tisoaka's guard now, I'm sure.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tisoaka's head.#SUB#
Tisoaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tisoaka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Tisoaka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Tisoaka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Tisoaka prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard but Tisoaka has mounted him!
Johnson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Johnson is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Johnson tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Tisoaka has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Johnson is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Katuro Tisoaka!
After the big win, Katuro Tisoaka made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Quick & Easy Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 50: No Way Out
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Rowanda misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rowanda swivels and escapes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rowanda.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rowanda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Johnson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rowanda - the referee stops the clock and Johnson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rowanda. Johnson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rowanda lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Luke Johnson has been cut.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Rowanda connects with a crisp jab.
Rowanda lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rowanda lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rowanda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
A head kick by Rowanda - that's a beauty! Johnson is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Rowanda can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Riaq Rowanda!
An out of breath Riaq Rowanda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 39: Poison
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kaczjarg manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kaczjarg wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Johnson manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Kaczjarg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kaczjarg tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Johnson. #T1#
Kaczjarg wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Kaczjarg defends it.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kaczjarg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kaczjarg's face.
#T2##SUB#
Johnson has isolated one of Kaczjarg's arms. Kaczjarg looking to fight him off but Johnson twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Johnson!
Luke Johnson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 31: Last Ride
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Luke Johnson has been cut.
Koko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson dives in and grabs Koko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koko pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Koko slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Koko throws a monster overhand right that drops Johnson! Koko follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Koko!
Michael Koko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
OFC 284: Daghammar vs Urai
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Angelov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Angelov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Angelov. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Angelov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Angelov. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Angelov.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Angelov swivels and escapes.
Angelov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Angelov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peter Angelov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Angelov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Angelov counters with an inside leg kick.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Luke Johnson has been cut.#T1#
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Peter Angelov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Angelov. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Angelov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Angelov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Angelov keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Angelov is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Angelov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Angelov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson is pulling down on Angelov's head. It's preventing any offense from Angelov, at least for the moment.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson trying to strike off his back.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Angelov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Angelov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES#
Angelov kicks Johnson off and gets to his feet.
Angelov is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Angelov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Angelov is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Angelov circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Angelov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Angelov scores with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Angelov's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Angelov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Angelov tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Angelov to the ground. Angelov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Angelov misses with a double jab.
Angelov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the liver by Angelov. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Angelov checks it
and Angelov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Peter Angelov is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Angelov tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Angelov to the ground. Angelov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peter Angelov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelov thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Angelov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Angelov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnson if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson tries for a takedown but Angelov circles away easily
and Angelov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Angelov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Angelov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Angelov lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Angelov but Angelov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Angelov stuffs the takedown.
Angelov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Angelov thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Angelov scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Angelov lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.#T2#
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Angelov tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Angelov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Angelov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Angelov wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Luke Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Angelov rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Angelov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Angelov lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Angelov walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Angelov counters with a right hand to the body.
Angelov lands with a nice body punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Angelov!
Angelov thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.#T3#
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Angelov.
A solid body kick from Angelov.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Angelov. Johnson shrugs it off though.
Angelov lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Angelov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Angelov counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Angelov cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Angelov finish him?
Angelov Throws a clean left jab. Angelov Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Johnson's chin! Johnson crumbles to the ground and Angelov follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Angelov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Peter Angelov!
A very excited looking Peter Angelov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XXXVII
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Morrowind will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A shot to the liver by Morrowind. Beautiful body shot.
Morrowind jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson throws a hook but Morrowind blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Morrowind. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Some wild striking there from Morrowind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Morrowind moved out of range.
Morrowind throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Johnson prevents Morrowind from getting back to his feet.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morrowind wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Morrowind's coaches at MM eh Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Morrowind's hands, connecting with Morrowind's forehead.
Morrowind is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson working over Morrowind with some ground and pound. Morrowind looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Morrowind is looking to escape.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Morrowind is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson stops Morrowind from getting back to his feet.
Johnson is thwarting Morrowind's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Morrowind's temple.
Johnson stops Morrowind from getting back to his feet.
Johnson throwing shots but Morrowind is blocking nicely. #T3#
Johnson misses with a head shot. Morrowind uses the momentum to regain guard.
Morrowind has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Morrowind is keeping the position.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Morrowind keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morrowind connects with a crisp jab.
Morrowind takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Morrowind loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Morrowind bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Luke Johnson has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Morrowind makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrowind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrowind.
Johnson feints the counter takedown.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrowind misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morrowind throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Morrowind.
Johnson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Iko Morrowind is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrowind fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1##TD2#
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Morrowind's guard.
Luke Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson won't allow Morrowind to get back to his feet.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson is working Morrowind over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morrowind utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson pushing down on Morrowind's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Morrowind is defending well.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson is nestled in close to Morrowind, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Morrowind is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson is stalling here. Morrowind is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Johnson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Morrowind has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU#
Morrowind decides to stand back up. #T3#
Morrowind moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson.
Morrowind checks a low kick from Johnson.
Morrowind blocks a jab.
Morrowind is looking for a counter combo.
Morrowind lands a jab.
Morrowind throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Morrowind checks it
and Morrowind counters with a two punch combo.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Iko Morrowind is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson motions for Morrowind to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morrowind moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
Jab by Morrowind.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Morrowind moved out of range.
As Johnson looks to move away, Morrowind throws a big counter combo but Johnson just gets out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morrowind.
Morrowind misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Morrowind!
Morrowind wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is dominant here and he's now got Morrowind's back!
Johnson wants to control but Morrowind is keeping busy.
Johnson lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Johnson.
Johnson throwing damaging strikes from the back! Morrowind could be in trouble here!
Johnson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Iko Morrowind will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Morrowind tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morrowind swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Morrowind counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Morrowind throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Morrowind keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morrowind wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson throws a strike but Morrowind rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Johnson seems keen to control Morrowind's posture.
Morrowind wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Morrowind controlling him for the moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Johnson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Morrowind uses it to pass to side control.
Johnson is not content to let Morrowind control the position.
Morrowind wants to stand but Johnson has his arm trapped. #SU#
Morrowind stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrowind tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morrowind lands a two punch combo.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Morrowind.
Nice defenses there by Morrowind.
Iko Morrowind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Morrowind counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Morrowind's shoulder, as Morrowind tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrowind was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Morrowind throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!#T4#
Morrowind uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Morrowind finish him?
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morrowind counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Morrowind counters with a big right hand! Oh Johnson is in trouble here! Morrowind follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iko Morrowind!
During a confident post fight interview, Iko Morrowind thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XXXVI
Date: Apr 05, 2017 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Corozzo.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Corozzo shows good takedown defense.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
letting Corozzo counter with a right hand.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Corozzo gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Salvatore Corozzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Johnson.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Corozzo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Corozzo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Corozzo!
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corozzo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#T1##SUB2#
Johnson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Corozzo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Corozzo wants to try and get back to his feet.
Johnson looking to control but Corozzo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Johnson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Corozzo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Corozzo is trying to stand.#T2#
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Corozzo is looking to escape.
Corozzo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Johnson tries to control but Corozzo wriggling away. #T3##SUB2#
Johnson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Corozzo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Corozzo wants to try and get back to his feet.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Corozzo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Johnson wants to finish this one by submission but Corozzo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Johnson.
Corozzo wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Corozzo is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Corozzo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Johnson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Corozzo has worked his arm free - good work by Corozzo!
Corozzo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Corozzo's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Corozzo lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Corozzo, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Corozzo against the cage but Corozzo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Corozzo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Corozzo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Corozzo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Corozzo throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Salvatore Corozzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Johnson.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Corozzo pinned against the cage. Corozzo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Corozzo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Corozzo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Corozzo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corozzo scores with a nice body kick.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Corozzo as Johnson shoots in.
Corozzo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Corozzo scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#
It looks like Luke Johnson has been cut.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Corozzo gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Corozzo sprawls well.
Corozzo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Corozzo throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Corozzo defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Corozzo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Corozzo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Corozzo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Corozzo sprawls well. Corozzo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Corozzo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Corozzo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Corozzo. That one must have hurt.
Corozzo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Corozzo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luke Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Salvatore Corozzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corozzo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
It looked like Corozzo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Corozzo digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Corozzo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Corozzo connects with a looping right hand.
Corozzo throws a shot to the body.
Corozzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Corozzo lands a head shot.
Corozzo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice leg kick lands there from Corozzo.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Corozzo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Corozzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corozzo lands with a nice body kick.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Corozzo sprawls well.
Corozzo dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!#T3#
Johnson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Corozzo.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Corozzo.
A solid body kick from Corozzo.
Corozzo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Corozzo, right into the meat.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice jab there from Corozzo. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Corozzo! Johnson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salvatore Corozzo!
Salvatore Corozzo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
OFC 250: Glorious!
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Hunter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Hunter's face as Johnson controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hunter for as long as he can get away with.
Hunter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is staying active underneath Hunter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunter's back!
Hunter is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Johnson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T1##SUB#
Johnson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Hunter won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Johnson off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luke Johnson!
Luke Johnson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Schmeiser and Luke Johnson. Schmeiser comes to the cage accompanied by David vs Monsanto. Luke Johnson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Percy Schmeiser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Luke Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Schmeiser tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schmeiser manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Percy Schmeiser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Johnson.
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Schmeiser's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schmeiser (0) vs (2) Johnson
Schmeiser being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmeiser is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Schmeiser has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Schmeiser being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Johnson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Schmeiser working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Schmeiser is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schmeiser is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeiser (2) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Schmeiser advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Schmeiser is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schmeiser is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has a hand on Schmeiser's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Schmeiser takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (5) vs (2) Johnson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Schmeiser maintains control.
Schmeiser trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Schmeiser prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Schmeiser wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Schmeiser looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser fails to take his opponent's back.
Schmeiser trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Johnson controls Schmeiser momentarily but Schmeiser frees himself.
Schmeiser tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Schmeiser sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schmeiser can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Schmeiser from controlling successfully.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schmeiser drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Schmeiser off! Schmeiser jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Schmeiser trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schmeiser has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Schmeiser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Schmeiser defends easily.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schmeiser passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (8) vs (2) Johnson
Schmeiser tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Schmeiser advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schmeiser (10) vs (2) Johnson
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schmeiser with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Schmeiser is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Johnson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Schmeiser sits in half guard.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Schmeiser is very close to passing his half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson is still trying to improve position.
Johnson wants to control but Schmeiser is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schmeiser is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Schmeiser eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson is pressing down on Schmeiser's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Schmeiser postures up.
Schmeiser got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schmeiser has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schmeiser has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (13) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Schmeiser has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Johnson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Schmeiser yanks on the arm and Johnson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Schmeiser.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Percy Schmeiser! |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luke Johnson and Sub Norris. Norris has chosen Snak The Ripper - Vandalize Shit ft. Onyx as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Luke Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sub Norris!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Norris. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Luke Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Norris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Norris drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Norris
Norris is looking to improve his position.
Norris is trying to control but can't.
Johnson controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norris wants to control the action here but instead Johnson manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (5) vs (0) Norris
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Norris really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Norris working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson tries to control but Norris wriggling away.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Norris is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Norris tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to work his way around to Norris's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Johnson tries to control but Norris wriggling away.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Norris is working to get back to half guard.
Norris stops Johnson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Norris is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson mounts Norris! Really nice guard pass there!
Norris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to control but Norris wriggling away.
Norris sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Norris is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Norris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Norris trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Norris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Johnson is trying to control. Norris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Norris is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (8) vs (0) Norris
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Norris is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Norris is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Norris keeps trying to improve his position.
Johnson moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (11) vs (0) Norris
Johnson has good solid back control here.
Johnson trying to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Norris turns into Johnson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (11) vs (2) Norris
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Norris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norris trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Norris trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norris is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Norris postures up.
Norris forces his way into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Norris is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Norris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Norris seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson is pulling down on Norris's head. It's preventing any offense from Norris, at least for the moment.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Norris advances to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Norris is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Norris has control of the leg.
Norris seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Norris wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johnson working for a triangle but Norris defends it easily.
Norris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Norris has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Norris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Norris won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Norris trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Norris wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Norris passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (11) vs (5) Norris
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Norris is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Norris tries to move to mount but Johnson blocks the move with his legs.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Norris keeps moving and retains side control.
Norris is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Norris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Norris wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Norris is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Norris trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Norris stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Norris preventing the sweep.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
Norris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Norris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norris trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Norris pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Norris trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Norris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Norris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Norris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Norris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norris preventing the sweep.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnson takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Luke Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mega Funkyama and Luke Johnson. Funkyama comes to the cage accompanied by Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine. Luke Johnson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Mega Funkyama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Luke Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Funkyama after a bit of a struggle.
Johnson has hold of one of Funkyama's legs. Funkyama is fighting the takedown attempt but Johnson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Funkyama (0) vs (2) Johnson
Funkyama might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Funkyama is retaining full guard.
Funkyama pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Johnson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Razor Sharp Training Systems. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Funkyama pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funkyama is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Funkyama's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Funkyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Funkyama controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Funkyama trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Funkyama (2) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Funkyama pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson tries to roll over but Funkyama keeps him under control.
Funkyama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Funkyama pulls his head out easily.
Funkyama is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Funkyama is working for a submission of some sort.
Funkyama works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Funkyama (5) vs (2) Johnson
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Funkyama isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Funkyama (5) vs (4) Johnson
Funkyama looking to control.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Funkyama.
Funkyama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Funkyama looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
Funkyama is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Funkyama is retaining full guard.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Funkyama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Funkyama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funkyama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funkyama trying to control the position.
Funkyama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
Funkyama has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Funkyama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Funkyama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Funkyama (5) vs (7) Johnson
Funkyama is not content to let Johnson control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Johnson stalls from top position.
Funkyama is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkyama tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson controlling the pace.
Funkyama won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Funkyama wants to get back to full guard but Johnson has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Funkyama (5) vs (10) Johnson
Funkyama is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Funkyama is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Funkyama (9) vs (10) Johnson
Funkyama has got his arm under Johnson's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Johnson has spun round into Funkyama's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Funkyama (9) vs (12) Johnson
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Funkyama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson stays in close to Funkyama's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Funkyama is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Funkyama (11) vs (12) Johnson
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Funkyama is proving a slippery customer.
Funkyama pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Funkyama moves into full mount! Johnson won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Funkyama (14) vs (12) Johnson
Johnson holds of for dear life.
Johnson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Funkyama passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Funkyama (17) vs (12) Johnson
Funkyama trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Funkyama moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Funkyama has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Funkyama wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Funkyama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Funkyama wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson is not content to let Funkyama control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Funkyama is controlling well.
Funkyama is controlling the pace.
Johnson trying to control here.
Funkyama wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is working hard here to advance position.
Funkyama is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson trying to hold on to Funkyama's head to control him but Funkyama postures up.
Funkyama content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Funkyama is working for a submission of some sort.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Johnson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Funkyama passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson! Score +3 for passing guard: Funkyama (20) vs (12) Johnson
Funkyama controlling from mount.
Funkyama fails to take his opponent's back.
Funkyama avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Funkyama controlling from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Funkyama isn't that keen on the idea.
Funkyama has control of Johnson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Funkyama controlling from the full mount.
Johnson manages to control the position for a moment.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Funkyama is working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson frees his head quite easily.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Funkyama's attempts to control the action.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Funkyama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Funkyama works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Funkyama (23) vs (12) Johnson
Funkyama not allowing Johnson to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Funkyama takes the fight on points by 23 to 12.
Mega Funkyama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luke Johnson and Renato Cardoso. Cardoso comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Samba de Janeiro kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Luke Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Renato Cardoso!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Cardoso.
Johnson wants the takedown. Cardoso is fighting it off but Johnson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cardoso's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Cardoso
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cardoso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cardoso keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson won't allow Cardoso to sweep him here.
Cardoso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (2) Cardoso
Johnson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Cardoso tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cardoso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cardoso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardoso trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cardoso defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is trying to keep Cardoso in close.
Cardoso passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cardoso is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Cardoso frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (2) vs (5) Cardoso
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cardoso wants to take his opponent's back but Johnson doesn't allow it.
Cardoso looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso goes for an armbar but Johnson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johnson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (5) Cardoso
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cardoso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Cardoso is working away.
Johnson is pressing down on Cardoso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cardoso is holding on for now.
Cardoso is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cardoso looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Cardoso is defending well.
Cardoso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
Johnson is working for a kimura but Cardoso is defending it quite comfortably.
Cardoso is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Cardoso is defending the position.
Johnson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (7) vs (5) Cardoso
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cardoso knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cardoso is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cardoso trying to remain calm as Johnson controls from the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson wants to control but Cardoso is keeping him busy.
Cardoso is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Cardoso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Johnson has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Cardoso's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Cardoso is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Luke Johnson!
A very excited looking Luke Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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