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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Campobello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Campobello tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
Campobello tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Campobello knows he should have avoided that one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Campobello has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Campobello throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Campobello misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Campobello.
Good body shot from Johnson.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Campobello takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Campobello controls his hands.
#T1#
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson lands a left hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Campobello is working Johnson over against the cage.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Campobello controls his hands.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Campobello tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Campobello is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Campobello lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson. #T2#
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Campobello backwards. #ROC#
Campobello is rocked!
Campobello tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Campobello pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Campobello lands an uppercut.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Campobello controls the action.
Campobello lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Campobello fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Campobello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Campobello takes one on the button.
Campobello doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Campobello is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson is looking to wear down Campobello with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Campobello thows a left - swing and a miss!
Campobello is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Campobello tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Campobello somewhat.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Kevin Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Campobello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Campobello tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a big head kick but Campobello shrugs it off.
Campobello is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?#T4#
Johnson throws the left hand but Campobello avoids the punch easily.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Campobello seems to have recovered his senses.
Campobello moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Campobello shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kevin Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Campobello.
Campobello checks a leg kick.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Campobello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Campobello wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson pushes him away.
Campobello avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Campobello tries to counter by closing the distance.
Campobello looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Campobello persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
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 throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Campobello blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Campobello throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson throws a hook but Campobello avoids it easily.
Campobello misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Campobello didn't see that one coming.
Johnson jabs Campobello to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Campobello rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Campobello looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sam Campobello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campobello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Campobello tries to counter by closing the distance.
Campobello takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Johnson takes a swing at Campobello's ribcage but misses.
Campobello goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Nice defenses there by Campobello.
Campobello avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Campobello moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Campobello tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
Campobello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Campobello at a distance.
#CL2#
Campobello gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Campobello controls the action.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Campobello controls the action.
Campobello misses with some punches.
#BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson keeps Campobello at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Campobello ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Campobello was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kevin Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Campobello's shoulder, as Campobello tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Campobello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Campobello moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Campobello landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Campobello throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Campobello fails to land. #BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Campobello will feel that in the morning.
Campobello avoids a kick to the body.
#T3#
Campobello gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Campobello tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Campobello ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kevin Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Campobello.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Campobello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson sets himself, and Campobello steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnson avoids it this time.
Campobello slips under a jab.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Campobello steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson.
Campobello tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campobello can do to turn this around?
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No luck for Campobello with that takedown attempt.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Campobello looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Campobello moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Campobello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Campobello does no damage.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson cracks Campobello with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Campobello shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Campobello's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Johnson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson misses with a body shot.
#KD#
Johnson drops Campobello with a beautiful combination! Campobello stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Johnson is looking for the KO!
Campobello gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Johnson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Johnson!
Our winner, Kevin Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Benson drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Benson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson leaves Benson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson scores with a jab.#ROC#
Benson is rocked!
Johnson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Benson right on the button. Benson goes down! Johnson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Johnson gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Johnson!
After winning the bout, Kevin Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, James Benson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Great fight tonight.I Wish the best of luck to my opponent for his future...'.
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Event:
AD494: Right Leg Hospital
Date: Oct 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Maynard throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Maynard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maynard 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maynard scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Maynard .
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Maynard down.
Johnson cracks Maynard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maynard tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maynard .
Maynard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maynard avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Maynard lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maynard .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maynard scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Maynard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Maynard connects with a body shot.#T1#
Maynard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maynard scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Maynard was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maynard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maynard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maynard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maynard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson throws a body punch but Maynard moves out of range.
Maynard throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Maynard just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson defending well as Maynard loads up on a big left hand.
Maynard throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maynard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maynard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Johnson misses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Maynard moves into the clinch.
Maynard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maynard pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson. #TD#
Maynard has hold of one of Johnson's legs. Johnson is fighting the takedown attempt but Maynard gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Maynard throwing strikes but missing.
Maynard 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Maynard advances position into side control!#T3#
Johnson is not content to let Maynard control the position.
Maynard 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 tries to buck Maynard off but Maynard is having none of it.
Maynard scores with a couple of short elbows.
Johnson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Maynard 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #ES2#
Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Johnson throws the left hand but Maynard avoids the punch easily.
Maynard moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Maynard is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Maynard jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Maynard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Maynard avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Maynard moved out of range.
Maynard throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Nice shot by Maynard .#CL#
Maynard clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Maynard pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maynard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson tries to circle away but Maynard has him pinned against the cage.
Maynard scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head. #BC#
Maynard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maynard throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Maynard looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Maynard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maynard checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gray Maynard will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Maynard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Maynard finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Maynard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Maynard blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Maynard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Maynard takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kevin Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maynard pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maynard tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Maynard has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Maynard controls his hands.
Maynard prevents a body shot from Johnson. #T1#
Maynard tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maynard keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Maynard .
Johnson pushes Maynard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maynard tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Maynard back against the cage.
Maynard has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson tries to work over Maynard 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Maynard tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson tries a body shot but Maynard blocks it.
Maynard has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
#BC#
Maynard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maynard misses with a kick to the body.
Maynard lands a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Maynard 's head back.
#CUT2#
It looks like Gray Maynard has been cut.
Johnson tries to work over Maynard 's front leg with a kick but Maynard checks it.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Maynard .
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maynard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maynard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kevin Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maynard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maynard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maynard misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson jabs Maynard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Maynard is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Johnson takes one on the button.
A head kick by Maynard misses
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A cross from Maynard lands.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maynard gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Maynard moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Maynard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maynard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Maynard counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maynard under the eye.
Maynard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maynard .
An inside leg kick from Maynard misses.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Maynard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Maynard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Maynard jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.#ROC2#
Maynard is rocked!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Oh Maynard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Maynard scores with a head kick.
Maynard seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Maynard misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Maynard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Maynard throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Kevin Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maynard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Maynard coming out on top.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maynard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Maynard .#CL#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Maynard . Maynard maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Maynard .
Maynard working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gray Maynard 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson throws the left hand but Maynard avoids the punch easily.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Maynard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maynard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Maynard throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Maynard ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Johnson clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gray Maynard !
After winning the bout, Gray Maynard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
AD483: Yokoso Japan
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Stove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Johnson catches Stove right on the button with a cross.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stove on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson misses with a hook. Stove ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Stove.
Stove throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnson takes a swing at Stove's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stove scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stove. That did some damage!#T1#
Johnson cracks Stove with a good jab.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stove swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stove throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Stove's body. Stove takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson cracks Stove with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stove scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stove at a distance.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Stove moved out of range.
Johnson misses with a hook. Stove ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Stove on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kevin Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
It looks like Steffan Stove has been cut.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Stove counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Stove sees coming a mile off.
Stove takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Stove's knee but Stove avoids it well.
Stove throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stove counters with a left and a right... And another left! Johnson is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steffan Stove!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Steffan Stove waved his t-shirt featuring FORCEE's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
AD478: Prime selection
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Nahtic.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson misses with a body punch
letting Nahtic counter with a right hand.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kevin Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Nahtic.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nahtic, right into the meat.
Nahtic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nahtic throws out the jab. #CL#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Nahtic. Nahtic maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Nahtic.
Nahtic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nahtics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nahtic scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Nahtic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson works Nahtic's body with a nice hook.
Nahtic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Nahtic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nahtic misses the jab.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nahtic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nahtic misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nahtic was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Nahtic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nahtic was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Lou Nahtic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nahtic throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson throws a low kick but Nahtic moves out of range easily.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nahtic's head backwards.#T2#
Nahtic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A good leg kick by Nahtic.
Nahtic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook but Nahtic avoids it easily.
Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nahtic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nahtic throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Nahtic moved out of range nicely.
Nahtic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nahtic is out of range.
Nahtic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nahtic.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Nahtic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nahtic counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!#T3#
Nahtic lands a brutal uppercut that launches Johnson off his feet! Johnson tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lou Nahtic!
An out of breath Lou Nahtic 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:
AD473: Outside The Box
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Grabowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Grabowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Grabowski's knee but Grabowski avoids it well.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Grabowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grabowski ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson tests Grabowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grabowski.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Grabowski is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Grabowski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson digs a good hook to Grabowski's body.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grabowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grabowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Grabowski takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Johnson tries to clinch but Grabowski is having none of it.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grabowski. That did some damage!
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grabowski's hands.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Grabowski's body.
Grabowski 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 tries to close the distance and clinch but Grabowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grabowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kevin Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Grabowski misses the target.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grabowski counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Grabowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Grabowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson works Grabowski's body with a nice hook.
Johnson swings for the body but Grabowski moves out of range.
Grabowski tries a quick counter leg kick but Johnson is wise to it.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Grabowski moved out of range.
Grabowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grabowski! But no joy.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grabowski on the side of the head.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grabowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grabowski pinned against the cage. Grabowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grabowski manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson swings for the body but Grabowski moves out of range.
A big left from Grabowski misses.
Grabowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Grabowski looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Grabowski ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Grabowski is just out of range.
Grabowski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grabowski avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Grabowski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
A big left from Johnson misses.
It seemed like Grabowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grabowski manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Borys Grabowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Grabowski back into the cage.
Grabowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson slips a straight right by Grabowski.
Grabowski connects with a single shot there.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Grabowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grabowski moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson scores with a jab. Grabowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grabowski avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Grabowski blocks a leg kick.
Johnson feints and then cracks Grabowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grabowski down.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grabowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Grabowski counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Johnson dominated that round.
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 loads up on a big right hand but Grabowski slips the punch.
Grabowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grabowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Grabowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Grabowski looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Grabowski just gets out of the way.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grabowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Grabowski's head back.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Grabowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grabowski throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Grabowski counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Grabowski's leg but Grabowski calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Grabowski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grabowski can do to turn this around?
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Grabowski jumps back.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab when Grabowski was well out of range.
Grabowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grabowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Grabowski fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Johnson square on the jaw! Damn, Johnson is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Borys Grabowski!
Borys Grabowski really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FORCEE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
AD467: ReMotus
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kevin Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Haigh finds it's target.
Haigh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haigh with a jab.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Haigh counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Johnson jabs Haigh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Haigh thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Haigh tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haigh manages to avoid it.
Haigh looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haigh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Haigh throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range. #T1##CL2#
Johnson pushes Haigh up against the cage in a clinch.
Haigh blocking some punches.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Haigh's ribcage. Haigh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Haigh misses with some punches.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Haigh backwards.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haigh backwards.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Haigh controls his hands.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haigh blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Haigh tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Haigh back against the cage.
Haigh blocking some punches.
Haigh is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Haigh.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike. #T2##BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Haigh.
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!
Haigh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Haigh counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Haigh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Haigh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Haigh gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Haigh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson defending well as Haigh loads up on a big left hand.
Haigh scores with a head kick.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Haigh.
Haigh tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Haigh is just out of range.#T3#
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Haigh's knee but Haigh avoids it well.
Haigh ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haigh throws a head kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Haigh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Haigh tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Haigh counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Haigh counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
John Haigh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haigh finds Johnson's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Johnson flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Haigh lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Johnson will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Haigh!
John Haigh made sure to mention his sponsor, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson throws a jab when Harrison was well out of range.
Harrison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kevin Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrison takes one on the button.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Harrison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harrison looks winded!
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Harrison tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harrison walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnson.
Johnson stuns Harrison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Aidan Harrison has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Harrison 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#
Harrison is rocked!
Johnson cracks Harrison with a hook to the temple - Harrison is on wobbly legs here! Johnson swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Harrison falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Johnson wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kevin Johnson!
After winning the bout, Kevin Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Roberts misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roberts misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson lands a head kick. Roberts smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Jake Roberts has been cut.
Roberts misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Roberts takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson drops Roberts with a straight right hand, right on the button! Johnson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Johnson!
Kevin Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
USFC 151
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson jabs Zal right on the nose. Zal blinks but takes it well.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Zal down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnson. Zal shrugs it off though.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zal throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crunch! Johnson slams his shin into Zal's torso.
Zal looks winded!
Zal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T1#
Zal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#
Zal is rocked!
Johnson connects with a jab.
Zal is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Zal throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Zal seems to have recovered his senses.
Zal has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Johnson.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nick Zal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson is looking to wear down Zal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zal on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Zal.
Zal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
#TD#
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zal!
Zal is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Johnson is controlling him well.
Johnson trying to control the position but Zal is working away. #SUB#
Johnson has hold of Zal's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Zal seems comfortable defending it but Johnson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Zal is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Zal is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Johnson couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Johnson!
Our winner, Kevin Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kevin Johnson and Rodney Holzken. Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Icky Thump. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Kevin Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Holzken shows good takedown defense.
Holzken closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) Holzken
Johnson working for submissions but it's allowed Holzken to get to half guard.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Holzken preventing the sweep.
Holzken seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holzken manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (2) Holzken
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Holzken is retaining full guard.
Holzken is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johnson trying to move into half guard but instead Holzken has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (4) Holzken
Holzken won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson is looking to sweep but instead, Holzken has passed into half guard.
Holzken is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holzken's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holzken is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Holzken passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (2) vs (7) Holzken
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson regains half guard.
Holzken prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Holzken slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnson trying to control here.
Holzken slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnson tries to roll over but Holzken keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holzken doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holzken manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holzken is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holzken stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holzken looking to pass the guard.
Holzken looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Holzken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holzken advances to half guard.
Holzken content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Holzken perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Holzken wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Holzken from controlling successfully.
Holzken preventing the sweep.
Holzken looking to pass the guard.
Holzken is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Holzken has managed to sneak the leg through.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Holzken looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Holzken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Elite Strikers, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Holzken wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Holzken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Holzken is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holzken avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Holzken is now in half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Holzken performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnson is positioning himself well to prevent Holzken advancing to mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Holzken wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is doing well to control the position and prevent Holzken from advancing to side control.
Holzken stalling.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Holzken stalling.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Holzken has control of the leg.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Holzken passes into side control, despite Johnson's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (2) vs (10) Holzken
Holzken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Holzken tries to advance to mount but Johnson denies him.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Holzken wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Holzken is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (2) vs (12) Holzken
Holzken content just to control the position here.
Johnson reaches up to try and control the position but Holzken seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Johnson rolls and tries to escape and now Holzken has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (2) vs (15) Holzken
Holzken is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Holzken tries to get the hooks in deep but Johnson pushed the leg off.
Holzken controls the action.
Johnson tries to escape the position.
Holzken really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Johnson.
Johnson prevents Holzken from getting a body triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the action but Holzken just sinks the hooks in.
Johnson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Holzken.
I really don't envy Johnson right now.
Holzken biding his time, controlling Johnson.
Holzken controlling well, preventing Johnson from escaping the position.
Holzken is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Johnson tries to escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is riding his opponent, not letting Johnson buck him off.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Holzken is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Holzken is hanging on to Johnson's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holzken avoiding Johnson 's attempts to control his hands.
Holzken trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Johnson doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holzken wins on points by 15 to 2.
Rodney Holzken bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2017 |
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Cosades lands a nice shot to the body.
Cosades slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cosades.
Cosades takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cosades throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Johnson catches Cosades right on the button with a cross.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cosades can pounce on him.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Cosades moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cosades has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cosades ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Cosades moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Cosades lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cosades scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson throws a hook but Cosades avoids it easily.
Cosades moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T1#
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson throws a jab when Cosades was well out of range.
Cosades moves out of range of the strikes.
Cosades moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Cosades. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Johnson misses with the body kick
enabling Cosades to counter with a crisp jab.
Cosades scores with a kick to the midsection.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cosades counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Cosades moved out of range.
Cosades throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Cosades walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cosades looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cosades finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Cosades looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Cosades throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cosades throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Cosades thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Cosades's ribs.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Cosades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Cosades. Those never looked like landing.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Cosades misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cosades lands with a shot to the body.
Cosades wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Cosades drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cosades only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Caius Cosades is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson moves out of range as Cosades throws a body kick.
Cosades connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Cosades counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cosades is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Johnson feints and then cracks Cosades's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cosades down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cosades misses with a leg kick
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Cosades throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Cosades uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Cosades throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Cosades misses.
Cosades steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Cosades throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Cosades uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Cosades misses with a body kick.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Cosades's shoulder, as Cosades tries to avoid the shot.
Cosades connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cosades chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cosades pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a low kick but Cosades avoids it.
Cosades avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cosades fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cosades! But no joy.
Cosades avoids the body shot from Johnson.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Johnson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cosades - the referee stops the clock and Johnson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cosades. Johnson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Caius Cosades will probably get the nod.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cosades lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kevin Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a body punch but Cosades moves out of range. #TD#
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cosades sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cosades gets full guard.
Cosades keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee asks Johnson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Johnson prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cosades is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson advances to full mount.
Johnson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cosades is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cosades is on top in guard.
Cosades stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cosades doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cosades manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Cosades postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Cosades with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Cosades advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cosades is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Cosades lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Johnson quite badly. Johnson pulls Cosades in close trying to recover. Cosades postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Johnson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Johnson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caius Cosades!
A very excited looking Caius Cosades 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Donowitz looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Donowitz, right into the meat.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Donowitz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Donowitz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Donowitz to counter with a crisp jab.
Donowitz throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Donowitz's body. Donowitz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donowitz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donowitz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donowitz lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Donowitz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Donowitz blocks the body kick.
Donowitz moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson.#T1#
A good leg kick by Donowitz.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donowitz counters with a body kick.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Donowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson digs a good hook to Donowitz's body.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Donowitz moves away and avoids it.
Donowitz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donowitz.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Donowitz's head.
Johnson throws the left hand but Donowitz avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz lands a body shot.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Donowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Donowitz! But no joy.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Donowitz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donowitz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Donowitz connects with a solid leg kick.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the liver by Donowitz. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Donowitz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnson if he has to take too many more of those.
OH! Johnson has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Donowitz smells blood and charges in for the finish! Donowitz unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Johnson sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tom Donowitz!
Tom Donowitz 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Pocc takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pocc takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pocc tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson lunges at Pocc with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pocc's hand.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pocc is looking to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pocc dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Pocc's head and hops out.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pocc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson lands a front kick.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pocc.
It seemed like Pocc was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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!
Pocc fails with the takedown
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kevin Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tusing Pocc.#T1#
A cross from Johnson lands.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pocc moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pocc! But no joy.
We've been informed that Pocc has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Pocc jumps back.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Pocc's front leg but catches the back leg as Pocc tries to avoid it.
Pocc takes one on the button.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson clobbers Pocc with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pocc at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Pocc fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
Pocc is rocked!
Johnson throws an overhand right that drops Pocc like a sack of potatoes! Johnson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hecker looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Hecker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hecker catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hecker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hecker.
Hecker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Hecker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Hecker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
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 throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Hecker. Those never looked like landing.
Hecker fails to land with a series of punches.
Hecker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hecker throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Hecker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Hecker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hecker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson throws a quick counter head kick but Hecker was just out of range.
Hecker throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Hecker.
Hecker throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Hecker's guard.
Johnson is looking to pass into half guard but Hecker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hecker is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Hecker pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hecker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Hecker from controlling successfully.
Johnson trying to control the position here. #T2#
Johnson looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to 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!
Hecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hecker throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Johnson has his foot on Hecker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hecker works his way back into a safe position though.
Hecker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hecker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hecker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hecker throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hecker's guard. Nice move by Johnson!#REVR#
Hecker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Hecker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hecker controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #SUB2#
Hecker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Hecker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
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 lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4##SUB2#
Hecker working for submissions but it's allowed Johnson to get to half guard.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Hecker is working away. #SUB#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Hecker defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeff Hecker will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hecker slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Hecker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hecker. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Hecker saw that one coming.
Hecker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
A combination from Hecker does no damage.
Jeff Hecker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hecker was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Hecker throws a counter combo.
Hecker throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson throws a jab when Hecker was well out of range.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Hecker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hecker looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnson!
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hecker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hecker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hecker duly obliges.
Hecker misses with a series of wild punches.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hecker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Johnson - the referee stops the clock and Hecker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Johnson. Hecker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hecker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hecker fails to land with a series of punches.
Jeff Hecker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hecker throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Hecker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hecker lands an overhand right.
Hecker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hecker throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hecker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hecker throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Hecker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson throws a body punch but Hecker moves out of range.
Hecker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Hecker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A combination from Hecker does no damage.
Hecker misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Hecker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hecker misses with a wild body shot.
Hecker lands with a good body shot.
Hecker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hecker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Hecker moves out of range as Johnson strikes.#T3#
Hecker throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hecker!
Johnson swings for the body but Hecker moves out of range.
Hecker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hecker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Hecker throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Hecker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hecker misses the shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Hecker throws a counter combo.
Hecker with a nice cross.
Hecker throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Hecker shakes it off.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Hecker sees coming a mile off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hecker misses the jab.
Hecker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hecker under the eye.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Johnson catches Hecker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hecker throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
A combination from Hecker does no damage.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hecker doesn't seem bothered though.
Hecker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hecker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hecker.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Hecker.
Hecker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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 Kevin Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hecker misses with the body kick
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Hecker. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Hecker misses with a few strikes there.
Hecker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hecker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hecker.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Hecker.
Hecker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Hecker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Hecker steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Johnson is out on his feet! Hecker sets himself and nearly takes Johnson's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jeff Hecker!
Jeff Hecker tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jon Paul Fish and Kevin Johnson. Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Can't Be Touched . Jon Paul Fish has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jon Paul Fish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kevin Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ron Honeybunn and Donatello Bradman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fish closes the distance and clinches.
Fish is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fish has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Fish manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fish (2) vs (0) Johnson
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Fish 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.
Johnson is looking to control Fish's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Fish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson wants to control but Fish is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish 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. Fish eventually gives up the hold.
Fish is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Fish is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (5) vs (0) Johnson
Fish controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fish tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Fish gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fish looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fish is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Johnson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Fish (8) vs (0) Johnson
Fish looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Johnson is controlling Fish 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (8) vs (2) Johnson
Fish trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson pushes down on Fish's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fish trying to control from the bottom.
Fish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fish is doing well to control the position and prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Fish is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fish is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fish is looking to improve his position.
Fish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fish gets full guard.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (8) vs (5) Johnson
Fish is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Fish is holding Johnson down, trying to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fish is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fish tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Fish is having none of it.
Fish is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fish is not content to let Johnson control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fish moves into full guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fish looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson is taking a breather. Fish says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fish trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Fish won't allow it.
Fish keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fish trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Fish gets back to full guard.
Fish is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson passes Fish's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fish is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Iron Palace, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fish wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fish sees it coming and defends easily.
Fish 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: Fish (12) vs (5) Johnson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Johnson right now.
Fish tightening his grip on Johnson, looking for the choke.
Will Fish go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Fish trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Johnson doesn't escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fish's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fish working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fish looking for the choke but no joy.
Johnson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fish.
Johnson trying to control the position but Fish manages to sink in the hooks.
Johnson is having to fend off submission attempts from Fish, who is looking to sink in the choke. Fish doesn't have the hooks in though and Johnson manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (12) vs (7) Johnson
Fish has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fish's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fish lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (14) vs (7) Johnson
Fish seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fish defends it easily.
Fish trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fish controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fish trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson controls Fish momentarily but Fish frees himself.
Fish trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fish is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fish wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Fish preventing the sweep.
Fish is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (14) vs (9) Johnson
Fish 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson passes Fish's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fish takes the fight on points by 14 to 9.
A determined Jon Paul Fish didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
In defeat, Kevin Johnson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch!'. |
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