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Event:
GC 312 Hussein vs Huchkov
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnsson lands a high kick!
Pierno falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pierno.
Johnsson slips a straight right by Pierno.
Pierno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pierno there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pierno closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnsson throws a lazy right hand but Pierno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Pierno misses its intended target.
Johnsson scores with a head kick.
Pierno misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierno misses with a body punch
and Johnsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pierno throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnsson counters with a left to the body.
Pierno looks to throw the jab but Johnsson is out of range. #T1#
Pierno lands with a straight right. Johnsson didn't see that one coming.
Johnsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pierno.
Pierno scores with a hook to the body. Johnsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Pierno checks it.
Johnsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pierno blocks a jab.
Johnsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pierno doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnsson thows a leg kick but Pierno checks it
and Pierno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pierno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnsson walks into a left hand. #CL#
Pierno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnsson, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Johnsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pierno tries to pull guard but Johnsson won't allow it.
Johnsson tries to break free but Pierno pushes him back against the cage.
Pierno tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pierno is trying to pull guard but Johnsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Pierno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierno can't find room to land a body shot as Johnsson controls the action.
A short right from Johnsson on the inside.
Pierno tries to pull guard but Johnsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Piernos head.
Pierno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pierno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pierno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pierno misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as Johnsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pierno doesn't seem phased though.
Johnsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pierno.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Pierno blocks the leg kick.
Pierno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnsson misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Johnsson instigates a clinch.
Pierno fails to pull guard.
Pierno tries to work over Johnsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pierno tries to work over Johnsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pierno fails to pull guard.
Pierno jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnsson walks away with a smile on his face. Pierno gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Pierno's head.
Pierno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnsson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnsson.
Johnsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnsson.
#T4#
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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!
Pierno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnsson. Pierno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pierno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pierno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnsson can pounce on him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pierno checks a leg kick.
Pierno throws a series of punches but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pierno. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pierno.
Good exchange - Johnsson coming out on top.
Johnsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pierno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson dominated that 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.
#R2#
Johnsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pierno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Pierno. Those never looked like landing.
Johnsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pierno tries to clinch but Johnsson is having none of it.
Pierno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnsson connects with a body shot.
Pierno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pierno. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pierno has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pierno misses the shot to the body.
Gunnar Johnsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pierno throwing a counter right hand but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Pierno misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnsson feints and then cracks Pierno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pierno down.
Johnsson moves out of range as Pierno strikes.
Pierno throws a looping overhand right but Johnsson ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Johnsson throws out a loose jab but Pierno uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pierno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tim Pierno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pierno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
Good leg kick by Johnsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnsson throws out a loose jab but Pierno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Pierno counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Johnsson breaks from the clinch.
Johnsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pierno momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Johnsson.
Pierno blocks a jab.
No joy there for Pierno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left lands for Johnsson.#T2#
A low kick from Johnsson misses
and Pierno counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Pierno drives through and clinches with Johnsson against the cage.
Johnsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pierno is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnsson to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Pierno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pierno throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnsson.
Pierno moves forwards but Johnsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Johnsson takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pierno scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Johnsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pierno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pierno misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Johnsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pierno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
Johnsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pierno connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pierno misses with a two punch combination.
Pierno cracks Johnsson with an open hand slap.
Pierno's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnsson under the eye.
Pierno checks a leg kick.
Pierno tries to counter by clinching up but Johnsson breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Pierno takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnsson misses with a body punch.
Pierno misses with the head strike.
Johnsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnsson has had enough of the clinch but Pierno keeps him there for the moment.
Pierno tries to pull guard but Johnsson won't allow it.
Pierno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnsson tries to circle away but Pierno has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pierno fails to land.
Pierno is trying to pull guard but Johnsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Pierno. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Johnsson breaks the clinch.
Pierno looks to land a right hand but Johnsson moved out of range.
Pierno throws a series of punches but Johnsson avoids them all with ease.
Johnsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pierno is just out of range.
Pierno fails to land with a series of punches.
That kick from Johnsson tenderised Pierno's leg. Pierno is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pierno blocks a head kick by Johnsson.
Pierno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnsson throws a low kick, looking for Pierno's leg but Pierno calmly moves out of range.
Johnsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pierno.
Johnsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Piernos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnsson dips to his left and cracks Pierno with an uppercut!
Jab, jab by Pierno - just one landing.
Pierno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pierno looks to land a right hand but Johnsson moved out of range.
Johnsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Pierno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses.
Pierno is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnsson sizes up Pierno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierno cracks Johnsson with a good jab.#T1#
Johnsson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pierno throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pierno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnsson tests Pierno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pierno misses with a combination
and Johnsson counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Pierno clinches with his opponent.
Johnsson is trying to break the clinch but Pierno is controlling him.
Pierno is working Johnsson over against the cage.
Johnsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Pierno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnsson backwards.
Pierno is trying to pull guard but Johnsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johnsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Johnsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pierno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Despite the aggression on Johnsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tim Pierno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Johnsson connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnsson throws a lazy head kick
and Pierno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pierno moves in looking to clinch but Johnsson pushes him off.
Johnsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pierno avoids the head kick by Johnsson.
Johnsson dodges the punch combination from Pierno.
Pierno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pierno.
Johnsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pierno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnsson.
Johnsson blocks a jab.
Johnsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pierno throws out the jab. #T3#
Johnsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Piernos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Pierno should have avoided that one.
Pierno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnsson throws a shot to the body.
Pierno cracks Johnsson with a good jab.
Johnsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pierno manages to avoid it.
As Johnsson tries to get set, Pierno tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnsson manages to avoid the attempt.
Pierno swings widly with a right hand
and Johnsson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pierno throws out a loose jab but Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pierno throws a body punch but Johnsson moves out of range.
Pierno missing with a left hand there. Johnsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pierno backing away here, and Johnsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pierno moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierno connects with a crisp jab.
Gunnar Johnsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Johnsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pierno swings for the body but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnsson.
Nice body kick from Johnsson.
Johnsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pierno in his tracks.
Johnsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Johnsson.
Pierno throws a series of punches but Johnsson avoids them all with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnsson, right into the meat.
Johnsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pierno. That did some damage!
Johnsson blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnsson. That's going to slow Pierno down.
Pierno throws a body punch but Johnsson moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Johnsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Johnsson!
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Event:
GC 303
Date: Jul 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Noir takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnsson slips under a jab from Noir.
Noir shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnsson tries to sprawl out of it but Noir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And Johnsson responds with a good body kick, but Noir manages to step out the way in time.
Noir is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Noir throws a one two combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Gunnar Johnsson has been cut.
Noir slips a straight right by Johnsson.
A slow jab from Noir misses its intended target.
Noir throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noir doesn't seem bothered though.
Noir misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnsson counters with a good, hard body kick but Noir shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnsson ducks under a wild hook from Noir.
Johnsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Johnsson moves out of range as Noir strikes.
Johnsson throws a head kick that half lands.
Noir scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Noir lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Noir misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnsson. That's going to slow Noir down.
Noir misses with a hook.
Noir looks to land a left hand but Johnsson moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Johnsson does it's job there.
Noir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Noir.
Johnsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Noir.
Noir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noir checks a leg kick.
Johnsson loads up on a big right hand but Noir slips the punch.
Johnsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Noir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Gunnar Johnsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noir.
Noir on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnsson. Johnsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnsson slips a jab from Noir.
Noir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noir walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Noir avoids the body shot from Johnsson.
Noir misses with a hook.
Johnsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Johnsson lands a jab to the head.
Johnsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noir.#T3#
Noir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnsson scores with a body shot.
Noir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noir swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnsson ducks under a wild hook from Noir.
Nice body punch from Johnsson.
Noir takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Noir takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noir manages to avoid it.
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
Noir scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Noir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Johnsson.
Johnsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body punch from Johnsson. #T4#
Noir comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Noir counters by moving into the clinch.
Noir working aggressively here.
Noir misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson misses with some punches.
Johnsson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Noir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnsson gets underhooks to prevent Noir's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noir.
A nice left hand lands by Johnsson.
Johnsson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnsson gets underhooks to prevent Noir's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noir has Johnsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A lazy left from Johnsson finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Noir misses the target.
Johnsson throws out a counter right but Noir avoids it with no problem.
Noir throws a shot from downtown. Johnsson moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnsson.
Noir misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Johnsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Noir connects with a crisp jab.
Noir blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Noir was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnsson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnsson.
Noir swings widly with a right hand
and Johnsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Noir misses with a few strikes there.
Noir misses with a hook.
Noir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Noir misses
and Johnsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnsson defending well as Noir loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Johnsson jabs at Noir's body.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut. Noir saw that one coming.
Noir throws a shot from downtown. Johnsson moves away and avoids it.
Noir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnsson.
Johnsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnsson looks for the body kick but Noir saw that one coming.
Johnsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnsson throws a push kick but Noir slaps the foot to one side.
Johnsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Noir under the eye.
Noir loads up on a big right hand but Johnsson slips the punch.
Noir is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Noir counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnsson misses with a low kick.
Noir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnsson.
Noir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson throws a leg kick which misses Noir's front leg but catches the back leg as Noir tries to avoid it. #T2#
Johnsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnsson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Noir blocks it well.
Johnsson throws a lazy right hand but Noir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnsson scores with a head kick. Noir tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut. Noir saw that one coming.
Noir steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnsson. That one must have hurt.
Johnsson lands a high kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnsson, right into the meat.
Noir misses with a wild body shot.
Johnsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Noir blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Noir wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noir lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johnsson misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Noir misses.
Johnsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Noir throws a lazy right hand but Johnsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Noir.
Noir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noir looks to throw the jab but Johnsson is out of range.
A punch combination from Noir misses.
A big right from Noir misses.
Noir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnsson.
Noir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noir jabs Johnsson right on the nose. Johnsson blinks but takes it well.
Johnsson throws a sloppy head kick and Noir moves out of range easily.
Johnsson tries to score with a low kick but Noir moves his leg out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Noir has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Noir and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Noir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnsson but Johnsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Noir scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnsson in his tracks.
Johnsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Noir checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnsson misses with a leg kick.
Johnsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Noir takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnsson but Johnsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnsson scores with a jab.
Noir paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Noir sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnsson lands with a straight right. Noir didn't see that one coming.
Johnsson throws an overhand right that lands on Noir's shoulder, as Noir tries to avoid the shot.
Noir 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.
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Noir has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Noir and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Noir misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Noir.
Noir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnsson scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noir moves away.
Johnsson throws a leg kick
and Noir counters with a stiff right hand.
Noir throws a sloppy body shot
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand. #T1#
Johnsson tried to score with a low kick but Noir checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnsson.
Johnsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Noir chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnsson can pounce on him.
Johnsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Noir checks it well.
A big left from Noir misses.
Johnsson ducks under a wild hook from Noir.#TD#
Noir drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Noir landing a few strikes.
Noir tries to advance position but instead Johnsson slips a leg back in to half guard.
Johnsson wants to get back to his feet.
James Noir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Johnsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnsson manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noir wants to control from the top but Johnsson keeps moving.
Johnsson being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnsson is looking to stand up but Noir isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Johnsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnsson, not yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Noir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Noir is defended easily by Johnsson.
Noir lands with a cross.
Gunnar Johnsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnsson moves away from the strike by Noir.
Noir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
Johnsson misses with a straight right.
Johnsson lands a jab to the nose.
Noir tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Noir has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Johnsson clinches.
Johnsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Noir tries to work over Johnsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Johnsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Johnsson!
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Event:
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Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cartwright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnsson stuns Cartwright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnsson lunges at Cartwright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cartwright's hand.
Cartwright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnsson counters with a left to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnsson.
Cartwright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnsson is fending him off so far but Cartwright persists. Nope, Johnsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Gunnar Johnsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cian Cartwright.
Johnsson throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Johnsson.
Cartwright gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnsson.
Cartwright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cartwright shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnsson sprawls well. He's pushed Cartwright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cian Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnsson's waist but Johnsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cartwright off to one side.
Johnsson connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Johnsson.#T1#
Cartwright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Cartwright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunnar Johnsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD2#
Cartwright looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnsson is positioning himself well to prevent Cartwright advancing to mount.
Johnsson trying to hold on to Cartwright's head to control him but Cartwright postures up.
Johnsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cartwright is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Johnsson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Johnsson trying to hold on to Cartwright's head to control him but Cartwright postures up.
Johnsson is looking for a sweep. Cartwright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cartwright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnsson wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Johnsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cartwright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cartwright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
and Johnsson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Cartwright! He's just covering up as Johnsson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Johnsson!
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Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt - Johnsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnsson throws the left hand but Aoki avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Aoki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnsson sprawls well initially but Aoki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aoki prevents Johnsson from standing back up.
Johnsson is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Aoki is working for a kimura but Johnsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Aoki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is just content to waste time from the top position. Johnsson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Aoki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Johnsson is pulling down on Aoki's head to control his posture.
Johnsson wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Johnsson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Johnsson managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aoki Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki misses with a looping left.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aoki swings for the body but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson misses the shot to the body.
Aoki lands a jab to Johnsson's midsection.
Aoki swings for the body but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aoki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aoki lunges at Johnsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnsson's hand.
Johnsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnsson throws a hook to the side of Aoki's head but Aoki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aoki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aoki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnsson pinned against the cage. Johnsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aoki scores with a nice head shot.
Johnsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aoki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gunnar Johnsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Johnsson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aoki with a body shot.
Johnsson lands a body shot.
Aoki throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Johnsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aoki lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnsson. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aoki lands a head shot.
Johnsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.
Johnsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Aoki.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Aoki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.#TD#
Aoki gets a double leg takedown into Johnsson's guard.
Johnsson is controlling Aoki's posture.
Johnsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Aoki connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnsson wants to get back to his feet but Aoki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aoki lands a couple of elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2#
Johnsson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Johnsson throws out a leg kick but Aoki moves out of range and Johnsson only half commits.
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Johnsson slips the punch.
Aoki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnsson on the side of the head.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Johnsson is looking to land body kicks.
Aoki connects with a jab.
Johnsson thumps Aoki with a low 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 Aoki Aoki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Aoki throws a hook but Johnsson blocks it.
Johnsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnsson throws a low kick but Aoki moves out of range easily.
Aoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aoki.
A cross from Aoki lands.
Johnsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnsson.
Aoki Aoki is winning the standup battle so far.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnsson is just out of range.
A jab from Aoki misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnsson misses.
Johnsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aokis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnsson, right into the meat.
Johnsson throws a push kick but Aoki slaps the foot to one side.
Aoki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson walks into a left hand.
Johnsson is looking to clinch.
Johnsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aoki misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Aoki there.#T1#
Johnsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aoki connects with a body shot that sends Johnsson's belly button to the back.
Aoki slips a straight right by Johnsson.
Johnsson clobbers Aoki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnsson. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Aoki.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnsson.#CL2#
Johnsson has Aoki up against the cage in a clinch.
Aoki tries to pull guard but Johnsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Aoki drops back down to his feet.
Johnsson leaning against his opponent.
Johnsson blocking some punches.
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aoki jumps guard but Johnsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Johnsson breaks from the clinch.
Johnsson throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Aoki misses with a hook.
Johnsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aoki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnsson moves out of range as Aoki strikes.
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson slips under a jab from Aoki.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Johnsson.
Aoki backing away here, and Johnsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Aoki scores with a nice head shot.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Johnsson misses with a leg kick.
Aoki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
#T3#
Johnsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aoki at a distance.
Aoki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aoki misses with an uppercut
and Johnsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Johnsson misses its intended target.
Aoki throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki missing with a left hand there. Johnsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnsson misses with a low kick as Aoki jumps back.
Nice body kick there by Johnsson.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Aoki looks to land a right hand but Johnsson moved out of range.
Aoki throws the left hand but Johnsson avoids the punch easily.
Aoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnsson. That snapped Aoki's head back.
Aoki throws a jab when Johnsson was well out of range.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Johnsson takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aoki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aoki throws a lazy right hand but Johnsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnsson connects with a leg kick. Aoki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aoki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnsson.
Johnsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnsson throws a low kick but Aoki avoids it.
Johnsson moves forwards but Aoki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aoki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Johnsson.
Johnsson throws out a leg kick but Aoki moves out of range and Johnsson only half commits.
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Johnsson saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gunnar Johnsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Aoki avoids a kick to the body.
Aoki staying out of range there.
Johnsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aoki is out of range and Johnsson settles back down.
Aoki thuds his right hand into Johnsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnsson slips a jab from Aoki.
A swing and a miss from Johnsson.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aoki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnsson in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aoki's sensitive parts.
Johnsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnsson.
Johnsson tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Aoki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Johnsson manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
Aoki lands a jab to the head.
Johnsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aoki misses with a hook to the body
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
A big left from Aoki misses.
Johnsson throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
Aoki attempts a counter takedown but Johnsson avoids it well and moves away.
Johnsson looks to land a right hand but Aoki moved out of range.
Aoki slips a straight right by Johnsson.
Johnsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aoki blocks a head kick by Johnsson.
Johnsson looks to throw the jab but Aoki is out of range.
Aoki looks to land a left hand but Johnsson moved out of range nicely.
Johnsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aoki to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aoki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnsson scrambles back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aoki misses with a hook to the body
and Johnsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aoki connects with a single shot there.
Aoki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Aoki moves away from the strike by Johnsson.
Johnsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnsson connects with a crisp jab.
Johnsson connects with a body shot.
Johnsson takes one to the chin there.
Aoki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnsson misses with a hook.
Aoki misses with a hook. Johnsson ducked under it nicely.
Aoki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Aoki.
Johnsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aoki dives in and grabs Johnsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnsson pushes down on Aoki's head and hops out.
Aoki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aoki.
Aoki throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
A big right from Johnsson misses.
Aoki attempts a counter takedown but Johnsson avoids it well and moves away.
Aoki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnsson misses the jab.
Johnsson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aoki lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Johnsson finds it's way through Aoki's defenses.
Aoki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aoki is out of range. #TD#
Aoki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnsson!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnsson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4##SUB#
Aoki swings around for an armbar but Johnsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Aoki's guard.#SUB#
Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Johnsson stands up and waves to Aoki to follow him.
The fighters circling - Aoki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aoki fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnsson. That's going to slow Aoki down.
Johnsson lands a leg kick that knocks Aoki off balance momentarily.
Aoki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnsson counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gunnar Johnsson.
Well Johnsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
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Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Fudd misses with a hook.
A jab from Fudd misses.
Fudd misses with a wild body shot.
Fudd connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like Gunnar Johnsson has been cut.
Good exchange - Johnsson coming out on top.
Fudd defending well as Johnsson loads up on a big left hand.
Fudd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnsson's sensitive parts.
Elmer Fudd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fudd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnsson looks to throw the jab but Fudd is out of range.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fudd throwing a counter right hand but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Fudd looks to land a left hand but Johnsson moved out of range nicely.
Johnsson misses with a looping left.#CL#
Fudd moves into the clinch.#BC#
Fudd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fudd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
Johnsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fudd blocks the body kick.
Johnsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fudd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fudd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Fudd sizes up Johnsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fudd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnsson.
A cross from Johnsson lands.
Johnsson scores with a jab to the body.
Fudd throws a big shot that misses.
Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fudd.
Fudd throws a hook but Johnsson blocks it.
Johnsson lands with a nice body punch.
Fudd moves away from the strike by Johnsson.
Johnsson looks to land a right hand but Fudd moved out of range.
Fudd misses with the combination.
Johnsson moves out of range as Fudd strikes.
Fudd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fudd misses with the combination.
#T2#
Johnsson digs a good body shot into Fudd's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnsson walks into a stiff left hand from Fudd.
Fudd has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fudd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fudd throws a lazy right hand but Johnsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fudd swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
Fudd throws a hook but Johnsson avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnsson. Fudd does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left and a right from Fudd both land. Nice combination.
Johnsson checks the leg kick.
Johnsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Fudd is wise to it.
Johnsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fudd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnsson.#TD#
Fudd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fudd trying to control but Johnsson is working from the bottom.
Johnsson trying to keep a closed guard but Fudd is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnsson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Johnsson preventing the sweep.
Johnsson controlling from the top position.
Johnsson wants to get up but he can't break Fudd's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Johnsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fudd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fudd keeping full guard, as Johnsson tries to pass.
Fudd has a closed guard, preventing Johnsson from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmer Fudd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Johnsson punishes Fudd's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fudd.
Fudd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fudd.
A slow jab from Fudd misses its intended target.
Fudd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnsson is out of range and Fudd settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnsson! But no joy.
Fudd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fudd cracks Johnsson with a good jab.
Fudd throws the left hand but Johnsson avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Fudd misses.
Johnsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fudd looks to land a left hand but Johnsson moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Fudd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnsson misses.
A swing and a miss from Johnsson.
Gunnar Johnsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Fudd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnsson's head backwards.#CUT#
That has opened up Gunnar Johnsson's cut even more.
Fudd looks to land a left hand but Johnsson moved out of range nicely.
Fudd misses with a right hand
enabling Johnsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fudd misses with a double jab.
Fudd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fudd checks it well.
Johnsson misses with a hook.
Fudd misses with an uppercut. Johnsson saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnsson. Fudd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fudd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnsson thuds his right hand into Fudd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Johnsson.
Johnsson lands a high kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnsson, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fudd connects with a single shot there.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut. Fudd saw that one coming.#T2#
Johnsson checks a low kick from Fudd.
Fudd shoots in for a takedown but Johnsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Fudd misses the target.
Fudd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fudd scoring well with a low kick there.
Fudd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnsson is out of range and Fudd settles back down.
A slow jab from Fudd misses its intended target.
Johnsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fudd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnsson ducks under a wild hook from Fudd.
Nice shot by Johnsson.
Fudd throws a chopping leg kick but Johnsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fudd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fudd is looking for a counter combo.
Johnsson thumps Fudd with a low kick.
Elmer Fudd is winning the standup battle so far.
Fudd misses with a wild body shot.
Johnsson walks into a stiff left hand from Fudd.#T3#
Johnsson throws a front kick aimed at Fudd's knee but Fudd avoids it well.
Johnsson scores with a body shot.
Johnsson punishes Fudd's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fudd walks into a left hand.
Fudd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Fudd closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnsson's guard.
Fudd distracts Johnsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fudd trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Johnsson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnsson pushes down on Fudd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnsson wants to stand but Fudd has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T4##SU2#
Johnsson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Johnsson throws a head kick but Fudd moves out of range.
Johnsson cracks Fudd with a good jab.
Fudd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnsson staying out of range there.
Fudd checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fudd tries to work over Johnsson's front leg with a kick but Johnsson checks it.
Fudd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnsson connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gunnar Johnsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
That's time! Fudd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Fudd shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fudd slips a nice elbow through Johnsson's hands, connecting with Johnsson's forehead.
Fudd lands strikes from half guard.
Johnsson wants to control but Fudd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fudd prevents Johnsson from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fudd is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnsson is trying to control but Fudd passes into side control!
#T1#
Fudd is looking to take a break and control but Johnsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Fudd scoring with punches and elbows.
Fudd lands an elbow. #ROC#
Johnsson is rocked!
Fudd working the ground and pound but Johnsson is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Johnsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Johnsson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johnsson is still in real trouble! Can Fudd finish him?
The ground and pound from Fudd seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Johnsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Fudd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnsson keeps working.
Fudd in side control, throwing shots but Johnsson defends.
Johnsson is looking for a sweep.
Fudd trying to control the position but Johnsson is working away. #T3#
An elbow from Fudd crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Fudd crashes against the mat.
Fudd scoring with punches and elbows. #CUT#
The cut above Gunnar Johnsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gunnar Johnsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Elmer Fudd!
After the big win, Elmer Fudd made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
DUEL 208
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Mclovin misses with a head kick.
Johnsson checks a leg kick.
Johnsson swings for the body but Mclovin moves out of range.
Johnsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mclovin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mclovin scores with a hook to the body. Johnsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnsson throws out a loose jab but Mclovin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mclovin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnsson is out of range and Mclovin settles back down.
Mclovin connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Gunnar Johnsson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Johnsson.
Mclovin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mclovin drops his hands momentarily and Johnsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Johnsson scores with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Mclovin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mclovin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnsson tries to land a front kick but Mclovin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mclovin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice cross by Johnsson.
Mclovin throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnsson jabs at Mclovin's body.
Johnsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mclovin in his tracks.
Mclovin avoids the head kick by Johnsson.
Gunnar Johnsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mclovin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnsson is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson throws a sloppy head kick and Mclovin moves out of range easily. #T2#
Mclovin staying out of range there.
Mclovin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mclovin scores with a nice right hand.
Mclovin lands a high kick!
Johnsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mclovin.
Mclovin's coach down at The Coffee Shop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mclovin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mclovin is looking to chop away at Johnsson's legs.
The crowd cheers as Mclovin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnsson doesn't seem phased though.
Mclovin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Johnsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnsson is looking to wear down Mclovin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mclovin thumps Johnsson with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Johnsson.
Mclovin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Mclovin walks into a straight right hand from Johnsson.
Mclovin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnsson.
Johnsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mclovin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mclovin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnsson.
Johnsson stuns Mclovin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnsson thuds his right hand into Mclovin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mclovin moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnsson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnsson is looking to score with low kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnsson!
#T4#
Mclovin moves out of range of the body kick from Johnsson.
Johnsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mclovin was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnsson.
A punch lands to the side of Mclovin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson thumps Mclovin with a low kick.
Johnsson swings for the body but Mclovin moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Mclovin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnsson looks to clinch
and Mclovin counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Mclovin tries a low kick but Johnsson avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mclovin, as that shot connected.
Johnsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mclovin counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mclovin misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mclovin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Johnsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnsson.
Johnsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mclovin can do to turn this around?
Johnsson connects with a leg kick. Mclovin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnsson throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mclovin! But no joy.
Johnsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mclovin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mclovin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Johnsson has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A good leg kick by Johnsson.
Mclovin moves out of range as Johnsson strikes.
Mclovin is looking to slow Johnsson down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnsson blocks a head kick by Mclovin.
Johnsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1##CL#
Johnsson clinches up against the cage.
Johnsson tries a body shot but Mclovin blocks it.
Mclovin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnsson's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Mclovin fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mclovin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mclovin.
Mclovin tries a body shot but Johnsson blocks it.
Mclovin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mclovin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Mclovin.
Johnsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mclovin has him pressed against the cage.
Mclovin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mclovin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2##BC#
Johnsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mclovin eats them both and turns towards Johnsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Good leg kick by Mclovin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mclovin.
Johnsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnsson misses with a right hand
and Mclovin counters with an outside leg kick.
Mclovin drops his hands momentarily and Johnsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mclovin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson is looking to counter with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnsson.
Johnsson scores with a hook to the body. Mclovin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gunnar Johnsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mclovin is looking to slow Johnsson down with leg kicks.
Mclovin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Mclovin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnsson throws a leg kick which misses Mclovin's front leg but catches the back leg as Mclovin tries to avoid it.
Johnsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mclovin has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnsson. Mclovin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnsson checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnsson misses the target.
Johnsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mclovin avoids the body shot from Johnsson.
Mclovin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mclovin lands a leg kick that knocks Johnsson off balance momentarily.
Johnsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Mclovin is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnsson throws a leg kick
and Mclovin counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Johnsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mclovin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A lazy left from Johnsson finds it's target.
Mclovin throws a body kick that misses.
Johnsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mclovin is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mclovin. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mclovin is looking to slow Johnsson down with leg kicks.
Johnsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC#
Mclovin is rocked!
Johnsson with a hook.
Mclovin is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnsson finish him?
Johnsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mclovin.
Mclovin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mclovin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mclovin seems to have recovered his senses.
Mclovin walks into a jab.
A lazy body kick from Johnsson
and Mclovin counters with an outside leg kick.
Mclovin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mclovin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Johnsson misses its intended target.
As Johnsson backs off Mclovin throws a huge counter combo but Johnsson manages to avoid it all.
Johnsson throws the left hand but Mclovin avoids the punch easily.
Mclovin counters with a body kick.
Johnsson throws a good cross that connects.
Johnsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclovin connects with an inside leg kick.
Mclovin staying out of range there.
Mclovin is looking for the big counter here.
The fighters circling - Johnsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mclovin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Mclovin blocks a leg kick.
Mclovin throws out a counter right but Johnsson avoids it with no problem.
Johnsson tries to land a body kick
and Mclovin counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnsson scores with a body shot.
Johnsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnsson backing away here, and Mclovin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Johnsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mclovin lands a really nice looking cross but Johnsson seems unphased.
Johnsson cracks the inside of Mclovin's front leg.
Mclovin walks into a left hand.
Johnsson misses with a low kick.
Johnsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnsson misses with a looping right.
Mclovin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pony Mclovin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice body kick from Mclovin.
Mclovin wants to slow Johnsson down by chopping away at his legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mclovin blocks a jab.
Johnsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnsson throws a front kick aimed at Mclovin's knee but Mclovin avoids it well.
Mclovin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johnsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mclovin throws a wild body kick that Johnsson sees coming a mile off.
Mclovin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnsson. Johnsson obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnsson.
Mclovin scores with a kick to the body.
#T3#
Mclovin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnsson on the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Johnsson.
Mclovin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mclovin scrambles back to his feet.
Mclovin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mclovin throws a series of punches but Johnsson avoids them all with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mclovin, right into the meat.
Johnsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mclovin.
Johnsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mclovin will feel that in the morning.
Mclovin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mclovin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnsson's sensitive parts.
Johnsson connects with a body shot.#CL#
Johnsson moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnsson takes a shot to the head.
Gunnar Johnsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mclovin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Mclovin fails to land.
Mclovin stalling.
Johnsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mclovin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Johnsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mclovin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnsson's head.
Johnsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Mclovin in the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Johnsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Johnsson!
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Event:
DUEL194 Wrexham v Experiment
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
A big right from Johnsson misses.
Khan scores with a head kick.
#CUT#
It looks like Gunnar Johnsson has been cut.
Khan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shark Tank MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Johnsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khan checks it well.
A shot to the liver by Khan. Beautiful body shot.
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson avoids the head kick by Khan.
Johnsson throws a lazy head kick
and Johnsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Khan off the cage and back into range.
Khan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan lands a head kick!
Khan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnsson scores with a hook to the body. Khan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khan scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnsson scores with a body shot.
Khan throws a leg kick but Johnsson checks it.
Khan closes the distance but Johnsson moves to the side
and Johnsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Johnsson lands with a right hand.
Johnsson scores with a leg kick.
Johnsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut
and Khan counters with a low kick, right behind Johnsson 's knee.
A clash of legs there as Khan blocks the low kick.
Johnsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
Johnsson misses the shot to the body.
Johnsson moves out of range as Khan strikes.
A jab from Khan finds it's way through Johnsson's defenses.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
A head kick by Khan misses
and Johnsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Argat Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnsson misses with a body shot.
Johnsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Khan under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan misses with a low kick.
Khan lands with a nice body punch.
Johnsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Khan rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnsson.
Johnsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khan.
Johnsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Khan checks a leg kick nicely.
Khan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khan scores with a jab.
Khan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnsson is looking for the big counter here.
Johnsson delivers a nice body kick.
Khan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Khan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Johnsson.
Johnsson ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Johnsson cracks Khan with an open hand slap.
Khan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Khan lands with a right hand.
Johnsson cracks Khan with a good jab.
Khan throws a low kick but Johnsson moves out of range easily. #T3#
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Khan. That snapped Johnsson's head back.
Khan throws a low kick but Johnsson avoids it.
A lazy left from Khan finds it's target.
Khan tries to land a body kick
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Khan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnsson thuds his right hand into Khan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Khan cracks a nice hook into Johnsson's ribs.
A cross from Johnsson lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses.
Johnsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Khan defending well as Johnsson loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the body from Khan misses
and Johnsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khan throws a good cross that connects.
#T4#
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Khan throws a body punch but Johnsson moves out of range.
Khan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Khan.
Khan misses with a body punch
and Johnsson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnsson throws a right hand that Khan ducks under and follows up with a left that Khan also avoids with ease.
Nice body kick there by Johnsson.
Johnsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnsson, as that shot connected.
Khan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
That has opened up Gunnar Johnsson's cut even more.
Khan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnsson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Khan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Khan throws a leg kick but Johnsson checks it.
An inside leg kick from Johnsson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gunnar Johnsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
That's time! Khan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Khan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnsson.
Khan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Johnsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Khan.
Johnsson cracks the inside of Khan's front leg.
Johnsson looks to land a left hand but Khan moved out of range nicely.
Khan slips under a jab from Johnsson.
A quick step to the side and Khan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Khan.
Khan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Nice uppercut there from Khan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan scores with a nice strike.
Johnsson thuds his shin into the meat of Khan's side.
Johnsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khan throws a head kick but Johnsson moves out of range.
It seemed like Johnsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Johnsson dips to his left and cracks Khan with an uppercut!
Johnsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Khan takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses.
Johnsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnsson.
Johnsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khan.
The fighters circling - Johnsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khan avoids the body shot from Johnsson.
Johnsson misses with a low kick.
Khan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khan misses with a body shot.
Khan connects with a body shot.
Johnsson throws a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Johnsson misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khan.
Johnsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Khan swings for the body but Johnsson moves out of range.
Khan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Khan throws a wild body kick that Johnsson sees coming a mile off.
Johnsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Argat Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan connects with an inside leg kick.
Khan swings for the body but Johnsson moves out of range.
Khan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Johnsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnsson.
Johnsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnsson feints a counter leg kick.
Johnsson slips under a jab.
Johnsson walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Johnsson moves into range and clinches up with Khan.
Stalling in the clinch from Johnsson.
Khan working aggressively here.
Khan lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnsson. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan misses with a left hand
and Johnsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnsson scores with a hook to the body. Khan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khan cracks a nice hook into Johnsson's ribs.
Khan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnsson lands a head shot.
Khan throws a hook but Johnsson avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Khan - just one landing.
Khan slips a jab from Johnsson.
Nice jab there from Johnsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan defending well as Johnsson loads up on a big left hand.
Khan throws a lazy right hand but Johnsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnsson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Johnsson checks the leg kick.
Khan defending well as Johnsson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnsson misses with a head kick.
Johnsson misses with a low kick as Khan jumps back.
Khan misses with a body shot.
Johnsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khan lands with a nice combination. Johnsson backs away looking to recover.
Johnsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khan. That did some damage!
Johnsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Khan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Khan checks a low kick from Johnsson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khan.
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 Argat Khan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Johnsson moves out of range easily.
Khan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Khan throws a head kick that half lands.
Johnsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnsson lands a leg kick that knocks Khan off balance momentarily.
Johnsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Khan slips under a jab from Johnsson.
Khan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Khan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnsson misses with a body shot.
Khan connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Khan swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Khan throws a leg kick but Johnsson moved away.
A jab lands there for Johnsson.
Johnsson misses with a leg kick
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
A clash of legs there as Johnsson blocks the low kick.
Johnsson is looking to chop away at Khan's legs.
Khan tries a low kick but Johnsson avoids it.
Johnsson throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Johnsson avoids the body shot from Khan.
A leg kick checked by Khan.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnsson with a hook.
Johnsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khan connects with a body shot that sends Johnsson's belly button to the back.
Johnsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Khan's head.
Johnsson looks to land a right hand but Khan moved out of range.#T2#
Khan throws a body kick that misses.
Khan blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khan doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Khan checks it.
Khan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnsson. Johnsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnsson cracks Khan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnsson throws a combination. Khan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnsson lands with a good body shot.
Johnsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khan scores with a hook to the body. Johnsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnsson connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Khan. #T3#
Khan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnsson is out of range and Khan settles back down.
Johnsson throws a low kick, looking for Khan's leg but Khan calmly moves out of range.
Khan doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnsson circles away.
Khan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Khan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Khan missing with a left hand there. Johnsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnsson connects with a right hand. Khan shakes it off.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Khan checks it.
It looked like Khan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnsson.
Khan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnsson.
Johnsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnsson cracks Khan with an open hand slap.
That kick from Khan tenderised Johnsson's leg. Johnsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Khan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Khan under the eye.#T4#
Khan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Khan misses its target.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan 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.
Khan connects with a right hand. Johnsson shakes it off.
Johnsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnsson misses with a straight left.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
A telegraphed right hand from Khan misses the target.
Khan misses with a jab to the body
and Johnsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Khan misses with a leg kick
and Johnsson counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Khan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gunnar Johnsson.
I think Johnsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gunnar Johnsson!
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Event:
DUEL#186 Vee Vs Laiho
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Fudd blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fudd moves away.
Fudd goes for a double leg but Johnsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnsson continues to drive forward.
Johnsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnsson.
Fudd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fudd just manages to avoid it.
Fudd moves in looking to clinch but Johnsson pushes him off.
Fudd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fudd moves away.
Fudd is looking for the big counter here.
Johnsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No luck for Fudd with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson scores with a leg kick.
Fudd tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnsson throws the left hand but Fudd avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Fudd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnsson throwing a counter right hand but Fudd manages to avoid it.
Fudd throws a shot from downtown. Johnsson moves away and avoids it.
Johnsson catches Fudd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fudd misses with a body shot.
Johnsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch lands to the side of Fudd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fudd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fudd misses with a left hand
and Johnsson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fudd closes the distance but Johnsson moves to the side
and Johnsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fudd's knee momentarily.
Fudd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnsson tests Fudd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fudd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Johnsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Fudd instigates a clinch.
Fudd misses with some punches.
Fudd wants to break free but Johnsson has control.
Fudd is looking to control Johnsson's arms but Johnsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fudd has his back to the cage.
Johnsson has a couple of punches blocked by Fudd.
Johnsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fudd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fudd misses with a body punch.
Johnsson is looking to control Fudd's arms but Fudd gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnsson has his back to the cage.
Fudd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnsson backwards.
Fudd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Fudd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnsson blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunnar Johnsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnsson misses with a low kick as Fudd jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fudd! But no joy.#T3#
Johnsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fudd under the eye.
Fudd takes one to the chin there.
Fudd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As Fudd backs away, Johnsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Fudd instigates a clinch.
Johnsson lands an uppercut.
Johnsson blocks an uppercut.
Fudd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fudd has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnsson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fudd can turn it around.
Johnsson lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Fudd has Johnsson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fudd pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Johnsson tumbling to the mat - Fudd dives into Johnsson's guard.
Johnsson keeping moving, preventing Fudd from controlling successfully.
Johnsson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
Johnsson pushes Fudd off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fudd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnsson.
Fudd moves in looking to clinch but Johnsson pushes him off.
Johnsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnsson looks to land a right hand but Fudd moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Fudd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnsson misses with a body shot.
Johnsson tries a low kick but Fudd avoids it.
Johnsson jabs Fudd to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Fudd forces Johnsson back against the cage and clinches.
Fudd misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Johnsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fudd has time to react.
Johnsson misses with a hook
enabling Fudd to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Fudd counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnsson connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fudd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fudd misses with a straight right.
Fudd wants to clinch but Johnsson slips to the side
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
Gunnar Johnsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fudd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fudd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body kick from Johnsson.#CL2#
Fudd has closed the distance and engaged Johnsson in a clinch.
Fudd wants to stall.
Fudd fails to pull guard.
Johnsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudd lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Gunnar Johnsson has been cut.#CL2#
Fudd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fudd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Johnsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnsson scores with a leg kick.
Fudd moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Johnsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fudd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fudd is out of range and Johnsson settles back down.
Johnsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Fudd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Fudd clinches with his opponent.
Fudd has Johnsson pressed against the cage.
Johnsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fudd backwards. #TD2#
Fudd pulls guard.
Johnsson wanted to stand there but Fudd had control of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fudd 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.
Johnsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Fudd is trying to buck Johnsson off.
You can see the frustration on Fudd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Johnsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fudd to his feet.
Johnsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Fudd drives through and clinches with Johnsson against the cage.
#BC2#
Fudd manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Johnsson throws the left hand but Fudd avoids the punch easily.
Fudd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Fudd rushes Johnsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnsson throws a head punch that misses.
Fudd has a couple of punches blocked by Johnsson.
Johnsson is trying to break free.
Johnsson lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Fudd jumps guard and drags Johnsson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnsson stops Fudd from standing up.
Johnsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fudd can do to turn this around?#T4#
Johnsson stays in close to Fudd's body and controls the position.
Johnsson being controlled here momentarily.
Fudd has a closed guard, preventing Johnsson from standing up.
Johnsson stops Fudd from standing up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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 Gunnar Johnsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fudd doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnsson circles away.
Gunnar Johnsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fudd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fudd misses with a looping right.
Johnsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnsson throws a sloppy head kick and Fudd moves out of range easily.
Fudd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnsson.
Fudd throws a combination that misses
and Johnsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fudd tries to clinch up but Johnsson circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnsson sizes up Fudd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnsson swings for the body but Fudd moves out of range.
Johnsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Fudd throws a hook but Johnsson blocks it.
Johnsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnsson feints and then cracks Fudd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fudd down.
Johnsson tests Fudd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fudd tries to clinch but Johnsson moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Johnsson.
Fudd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Fudd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Johnsson manages to break the clinch.
Johnsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fudd's calf.
Fudd is looking to clinch but Johnsson is avoiding it.
Fudd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fudd.#CL2#
Fudd has Johnsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Fudd lands a right hand. #T2#
Johnsson misses with a body punch.
Fudd is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnsson gets an underhook and turns Fudd into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Johnsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Fudd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Johnsson.
Fudd looks to land a combination but Johnsson avoids it well.
Fudd drops his hands momentarily and Johnsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Fudd.
Fudd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Fudd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fudd avoids the body shot from Johnsson.
Johnsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fudd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnsson swivels and escapes.
Fudd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fudd misses with an uppercut. Johnsson saw that one coming.#T3#
Johnsson throws the left hand but Fudd avoids the punch easily.
Fudd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fudd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fudd slips under a jab from Johnsson.
Johnsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Johnsson.
Johnsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fudd is just out of range.
As Johnsson backs off Fudd throws a huge counter combo but Johnsson manages to avoid it all.
Johnsson throws a leg kick which misses Fudd's front leg but catches the back leg as Fudd tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Fudd moves into the clinch.
Elmer Fudd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnsson blocks an uppercut.
Gunnar Johnsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Fudd is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnsson is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fudd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fudd misses with a body punch.
Johnsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fudd is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gunnar Johnsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elmer Fudd.
Fudd misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnsson is trying to push Fudd away but Fudd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fudd tries to throw a body punch but Johnsson avoids it by throwing Fudd back against the cage.
Fudd is trying to pull guard but Johnsson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnsson lands with a right to the head.
Fudd jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnsson walks away with a smile on his face. Fudd gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Johnsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Johnsson!
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night LV
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Iwoba throws the left hand but Johnsson avoids the punch easily.
Johnsson is looking to land body kicks.
Iwoba throws a head kick that misses.
Johnsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Iwoba's head backwards.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Iwoba sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnsson throws a solid leg kick but Iwoba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnsson.
Johnsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Iwoba.
Iwoba dodges the punch combination from Johnsson.
Johnsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Iwoba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Johnsson rushes Iwoba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnsson tries a body shot but Iwoba blocks it.
Iwoba works on Johnsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Iwoba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnsson.
Iwoba works on Johnsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iwoba lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Iwoba as the two fighters clinch.
Iwoba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnsson's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Iwoba.
Johnsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Iwoba has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Iwoba.
Johnsson misses with the head strike.
Johnsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnsson gets underhooks to prevent Iwoba's takedown attempt.
Iwoba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnsson stalling against the cage.
Iwoba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnsson checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Iwoba.
Johnsson misses with a looping left.
Johnsson connects with a body shot.
Iwoba is looking to slow Johnsson down with leg kicks. #T2#
Iwoba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnsson momentarily.
Iwoba blocks a jab.
Iwoba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iwoba is looking to chop away at Johnsson's legs.
Iwoba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Iwoba.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson throws a leg kick which misses Iwoba's front leg but catches the back leg as Iwoba tries to avoid it.
Johnsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iwoba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnsson tries to land a front kick but Iwoba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Iwoba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnsson misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Iwoba.
Iwoba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Johnsson cracks Iwoba with an open hand slap.
Johnsson throws a hook but Iwoba blocks it.
Johnsson avoids a kick to the body.
Johnsson unleashes a big counter combination but Iwoba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Iwoba checks it.
Johnsson scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Iwoba there.
Johnsson throws out a leg kick but Iwoba moves out of range and Johnsson only half commits.
Good leg kick by Iwoba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Iwoba misses with a wild body shot.
Iwoba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Iwoba!
A good leg kick by Johnsson.
Johnsson misses with a leg kick
and Iwoba counters with a good low kick that Johnsson was not able to check.
Johnsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Iwoba scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnsson misses with a looping right.
Iwoba lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iwoba takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iwoba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnsson checks it well. #T4#
Iwoba lands with a nice body kick.
Iwoba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Iwoba.
Iwoba misses with a hook
and Johnsson counters with a low kick, right behind Iwoba 's knee.
Iwoba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnsson.
The fighters circling - Johnsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iwoba moves away.
Iwoba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Johnsson does no damage.
Johnsson throws a front kick aimed at Iwoba's knee but Iwoba avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Iwoba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Iwoba connects with a body shot.
Johnsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Iwoba throws a leg kick but Johnsson moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnsson misses.
Gunnar Johnsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iwoba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Iwoba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jab by Johnsson.
Johnsson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Iwoba throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnsson.
Johnsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnsson.
Johnsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnsson cracks Iwoba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnsson throws a hook to the side of Iwoba's head but Iwoba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Johnsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Iwoba checks it well.
Iwoba lands with an overhand left.
Iwoba misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Iwoba's knee momentarily.
Johnsson scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iwoba cracks Johnsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Iwoba explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Johnsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Iwoba.
Iwoba tries to land a front kick but Johnsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Iwoba throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Johnsson. Beautiful body shot.
Iwoba feints and then cracks Johnsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnsson down.
A slow jab from Johnsson misses its intended target.
Iwoba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnsson throws a body punch but Iwoba moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Iwoba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iwoba. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iwoba moves out of range as Johnsson strikes.
Jab, jab by Iwoba - just one landing.
Iwoba slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Iwoba.
Johnsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johnsson misses with a straight left.
Iwoba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Johnsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Iwoba throws a looping overhand right but Johnsson ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Johnsson. Beautiful body shot.
Iwoba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnsson takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Iwoba misses the jab.
Johnsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Iwoba. Those never looked like landing.
Iwoba lands a right hook to the body.
Iwoba misses with a body punch
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
Johnsson throws a front kick aimed at Iwoba's knee but Iwoba avoids it well.
Johnsson misses with a few strikes there.
Iwoba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Iwoba slips a straight right by Johnsson.
Iwoba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Johnsson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bosco Iwoba is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnsson missing with a left hand there. Iwoba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Iwoba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Johnsson.
Johnsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Iwoba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnsson scrambles back to his feet.
Johnsson throws a hook to the side of Iwoba's head but Iwoba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Iwoba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnsson as he avoids it easily.
Johnsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Iwoba misses with an uppercut. Johnsson saw that one coming.
Iwoba checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Iwoba sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Iwoba half committed to a counter leg kick.
Iwoba misses with a body shot.
Johnsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Iwoba.
Johnsson connects with a high kick.
Johnsson throws a leg kick
enabling Iwoba to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnsson lands with a good body shot.
Johnsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnsson looks for the body kick but Iwoba saw that one coming.
Iwoba scores with a jab.
Johnsson keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch lands to the side of Johnsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Johnsson fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
A slow jab from Iwoba misses its intended target.
Iwoba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Iwoba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnsson throws a body punch but Iwoba moves out of range.
Iwoba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
Jab from Iwoba.
Nice body kick there by Johnsson.
Johnsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Iwoba.
Johnsson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Iwoba with a body shot.
Johnsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Iwoba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnsson walks into a straight right hand from Iwoba.
Johnsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Iwoba is out of range and Johnsson settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnsson throws a hook but Iwoba blocks it.
Iwoba dodges the punch combination from Johnsson.
Johnsson cracks Iwoba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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 Bosco Iwoba will probably get the nod.
That's time! Iwoba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnsson throws a chopping leg kick but Iwoba manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Iwoba shoots in but Johnsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Iwoba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Iwoba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iwoba misses with a body kick.
Johnsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnsson.
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Iwoba blocks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Johnsson finds it's target.
Iwoba avoids the body shot from Johnsson.
Iwoba throws a body punch but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iwoba was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnsson.#T1#
Iwoba lands with a nice body punch.
Johnsson misses with a looping left.
Iwoba cracks the inside of Johnsson's front leg.
Iwoba scores with a spinning back kick!
Iwoba takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Iwoba checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Iwoba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Iwoba, right into the meat.
Iwoba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Iwoba throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnsson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Iwoba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Johnsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iwoba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Iwoba's calf.
Gunnar Johnsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Johnsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnsson checks a leg kick.
Johnsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Iwoba avoids a kick to the body.
Iwoba works the jab nicely.
Nice body kick from Johnsson.
Iwoba ducks under a wild hook from Johnsson.
Iwoba misses with a jab to the body
enabling Johnsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Iwoba throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Iwoba throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Iwoba bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD#
Iwoba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnsson's guard.
Iwoba wants to control from the top but Johnsson keeps moving.
Iwoba working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnsson's head.#T3#
Iwoba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Iwoba looking to pass the guard.
Iwoba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Iwoba won't allow Johnsson to sweep him here.
Iwoba connects with a couple of short punches.
Iwoba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Iwoba 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.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Iwoba working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Iwoba wants to control from the top but Johnsson keeps moving.
Iwoba stopping the sweep attempt from Johnsson.
Johnsson has momentary wrist control but Iwoba slips an elbow through the middle.
Iwoba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Iwoba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Iwoba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Iwoba has managed to get both his arms back between Johnsson's legs - danger averted.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bosco Iwoba.
Well Iwoba has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosco Iwoba!
Bosco Iwoba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
OFC 371: Gray vs Marfaker
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnsson slips a jab from Stanfield.
Johnsson connects with a leg kick. Stanfield looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A good leg kick by Johnsson.
Johnsson looks to throw a body kick
and Stanfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Johnsson - just one landing.
Johnsson lands with a cross.
Stanfield missing with a left hand there. Johnsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stanfield takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnsson is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stanfield misses with an uppercut.
Stanfield misses with a few strikes there.
Johnsson tries to work over Stanfield's front leg with a kick but Stanfield checks it. #T1#
A big right from Stanfield misses.
Johnsson is looking to chop away at Stanfield's legs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnsson. Stanfield shrugs it off though.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnsson misses with a leg kick
letting Stanfield counter with a right hand.
Johnsson cracks Stanfield with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnsson missing with a left hand there. Stanfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnsson misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Johnsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stanfield doesn't seem phased though.
Johnsson throws a lazy right hand but Stanfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunnar Johnsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnsson misses the target.
Stanfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stanfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stanfield has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stanfield and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Johnsson throws a low kick but Stanfield moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnsson misses with a straight right.
As Johnsson backs off Stanfield throws a huge counter combo but Johnsson manages to avoid it all.
Johnsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stanfield takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stanfield is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses.
Stanfield throws a counter combo.
Johnsson lands a head kick. Stanfield smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johnsson tries to move into range but Stanfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Gunnar Johnsson has been cut.
Johnsson lunges at Stanfield with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stanfield's hand.
Stanfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
As Stanfield backs away, Johnsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stanfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stanfield loads up on a big right hand but Johnsson slips the punch.#T3#
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses
and Stanfield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnsson throws a hook but Stanfield blocks it.
Johnsson lands a slapping body shot.
Stanfield drops his hands momentarily and Johnsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stanfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnsson lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Johnsson clinches. #BC#
Johnsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stanfield throws a lazy right hand but Johnsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnsson scores with a body shot.
Stanfield checks a leg kick nicely.
Stanfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnsson throws a hook to the side of Stanfield's head but Stanfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Stanfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnsson.
Stanfield takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stanfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stanfield throws a series of punches but Johnsson avoids them all with ease.
Stanfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stanfield with a nice cross.
Johnsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stanfield's hands.
Johnsson throws a big shot that misses.
Stanfield is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Stanfield.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
That's time! Johnsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stanfield takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Johnsson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnsson. Stanfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stanfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnsson drops his hands momentarily and Stanfield takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stanfield misses with the combination.
Johnsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Stanfield.
Stanfield ducks under a wild hook from Johnsson.
Stanfield lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stanfield looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Johnsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stanfield momentarily.
Stanfield takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stanfield throws a nice looking combination but Johnsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stanfield misses with a hook
and Johnsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stanfield avoids a kick to the body.
Johnsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stanfield counters with a series of strikes. Johnsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnsson throws a leg kick which misses Stanfield's front leg but catches the back leg as Stanfield tries to avoid it.
Stanfield looks to throw the jab but Johnsson is out of range.
Stanfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stanfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnsson. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnsson tries to land a front kick but Stanfield steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Johnsson.
Stanfield looks to land a combination but Johnsson avoids it well.
Gunnar Johnsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Stanfield misses with a two punch combination.
Johnsson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johnsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stanfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a looping overhand right but Stanfield ducks down to avoid it.
Johnsson looks to land a left hand but Stanfield moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Johnsson feints and then cracks Stanfield's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stanfield down.
Stanfield lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a jab when Johnsson was well out of range.
And Johnsson counters with a quick kick to the body but Stanfield blocks it.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut.
Stanfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnsson misses with a kick to the body.
Stanfield lunges at Johnsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnsson's hand.
Stanfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stanfield looks to land a combination but Johnsson avoids it well.
Johnsson tried to counter with a leg kick but Stanfield avoided it.
Stanfield tries to bum rush Johnsson with a series of wild strikes but Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnsson scores with a head kick.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanfield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stanfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stanfield throws a right and a left that Johnsson avoids nicely.
Johnsson scores with a kick to the body.
Johnsson loads up on a big right hand but Stanfield slips the punch.
Johnsson misses with a low kick.
Johnsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stanfield misses with a two punch combination.
Stanfield takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnsson throws a lazy right hand but Stanfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Stanfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Johnsson misses.
Johnsson misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marlo Stanfield will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson'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#
Stanfield throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnsson on the side of the head.
Johnsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stanfield throws out a counter right but Johnsson avoids it with no problem.
Stanfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnsson is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnsson misses the target.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Stanfield sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stanfield moves forwards but Johnsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stanfield takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donk. Stanfield catches Johnsson right on the button with a cross.
Stanfield throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
Marlo Stanfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnsson connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson throws a head kick but Stanfield moves out of range.
Johnsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stanfield goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnsson. Stanfield does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Jab from Stanfield.
Stanfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stanfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stanfield misses with the combination.
Johnsson works the jab nicely.
Stanfield blocks a head kick by Johnsson.
Stanfield let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Stanfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnsson.
Stanfield misses with a looping right.
Johnsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Johnsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stanfield.
Johnsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stanfield's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanfield misses with an uppercut. Johnsson saw that one coming.
Johnsson throws an off balance right hand
and Stanfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stanfield has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stanfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnsson feints and then cracks Stanfield's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stanfield down.
Johnsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnsson scores with a hook.#T3#
Johnsson throws an overhand right that lands on Stanfield's shoulder, as Stanfield tries to avoid the shot.
Stanfield throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab by Stanfield.
Johnsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanfield.
Stanfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnsson throws out the jab.
Johnsson throws a push kick but Stanfield slaps the foot to one side.
Stanfield is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnsson with a body shot.
Stanfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stanfield misses with a double jab.
Johnsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stanfield throws a right hand that Johnsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnsson also avoids with ease.
Stanfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
A left lands for Johnsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnsson slips a jab and a cross from Stanfield.
Johnsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stanfield takes a step back to recover.
Johnsson throws an overhand right that lands on Stanfield's shoulder, as Stanfield tries to avoid the shot.
Johnsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnsson tries a low kick but Stanfield avoids it.
Johnsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stanfield. Stanfield circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stanfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
Johnsson tries to land a body kick
and Stanfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No joy there for Stanfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnsson is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Johnsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Johnsson!
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night LIII
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnsson throws a right hand that misses
and Kriel counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Gunnar Johnsson has been cut.
Kriel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Kriel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson misses with a shot to the body
and Kriel counters with a big head kick but Johnsson shrugs it off.
Johnsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kriel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnsson staying out of range there.
Johnsson gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Kriel counter with a right hand.
Johnsson throws a chopping leg kick but Kriel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kriel checks a low kick from Johnsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kriel is looking to counter punch.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses
and Kriel counters with a nice uppercut.
Kriel throws out a leg kick but Johnsson moves out of range and Kriel only half commits.
Johnsson throws a head kick but Kriel moves out of range.
It looked like Kriel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunnar Johnsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kriel throws a one two combo.
Johnsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Johnsson catches Kriel right on the button with a cross.
Johnsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kriel.
Kriel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnsson connects with a body shot.
Kriel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnsson.
Johnsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson throws a hook to the side of Kriel's head but Kriel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kriel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Kriel blocks the leg kick.
Kriel slips a jab from Johnsson.
A right-left combo lands from Johnsson. #CUT2#
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
Johnsson cracks Kriel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnsson lands with a cross.
Johnsson tries to land a leg kick but Kriel saw it coming and moves away.
Kriel throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Kriel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnsson cracks the inside of Kriel's front leg.
Kriel blocks the body kick.
Kriel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kriel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Johnsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnsson thuds his right hand into Kriel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnsson throws a head kick but Kriel moves out of range.
Johnsson looks to throw the jab but Kriel is out of range.
It looked like Kriel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kriel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kriel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnsson moves out of range as Kriel strikes.
Johnsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kriel doesn't seem bothered though.
An inside leg kick from Kriel misses.
Johnsson looks to land a left hand but Kriel moved out of range nicely.
Kriel tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnsson avoided it.#T4#
Johnsson throws a leg kick
and Kriel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnsson.
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kriel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnsson throws a chopping leg kick but Kriel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Johnsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kriel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD#
Kriel drops Johnsson with a beautiful combination! Johnsson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kriel is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Johnsson is rocked!
Johnsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Kriel misses the target.
Kriel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnsson.
Johnsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kriel's sensitive parts.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Kriel checks it.
Johnsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Johnsson connects with a jab.
Gunnar Johnsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnsson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnsson connects with a solid leg kick.
A left lands for Johnsson.
A jab from Johnsson misses.
Johnsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kriel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Johnsson backs away, Kriel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kriel circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#
Kriel is rocked!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kriel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Oh Kriel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kriel. That did some damage!#T1#
Johnsson lands a front kick.
Kriel seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnsson misses with a head kick.
Kriel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Johnsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kriel throws out the jab.
Johnsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kriel is just out of range.
It looked like Kriel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kriel scores with a nice body kick.
Johnsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kriel is just out of range.
Johnsson jabs at Kriel's body.
Johnsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Johnsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnsson throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kriel. That's going to slow Johnsson down.
Kriel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick from Johnsson misses.
Nice shot by Johnsson.
The fighters circling - Johnsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kriel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnsson lands a leg kick that knocks Kriel off balance momentarily.
Johnsson throws the left hand but Kriel avoids the punch easily.
Johnsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kriel. #T3#
Johnsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Kriel misses the target.
Kriel just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnsson throws a low kick but Kriel moves out of range easily.
Kriel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kriel throws a leg kick but Johnsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Kriel.
Kriel jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kriel checks a low kick from Johnsson.
Kriel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnsson. Johnsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
That has opened up Gunnar Johnsson's cut even more.
Johnsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnsson throws a sloppy head kick and Kriel moves out of range easily.
Kriel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnsson.#T4#
Kriel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnsson misses with a straight right.
Johnsson takes a swing at Kriel's ribcage but misses.
Kriel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kriel finish him?
Kriel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnsson seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Kriel avoids the body shot from Johnsson.
Johnsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kriel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kriel counter with a right hand.
Johnsson is looking to slow Kriel down with leg kicks.
Johnsson throws a right hand that misses
and Kriel counters with a left to the body.
Johnsson misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Kriel counters with a head kick that drops Johnsson to the mat! Johnsson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Kriel.
Johnsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kriel scores with a counter punch that sends Johnsson to the canvas! Kriel smells blood - he's punishing Johnsson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Johnsson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Kriel!
Jan Kriel 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:
OFC 361: Gray vs Slater
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Johnsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chille doesn't seem phased though.
Chille's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chille scrambles back to his feet.
Chille takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Johnsson.
Chille moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Chille closes the distance and clinches.
Johnsson tries to throw a body punch but Chille avoids it by throwing Johnsson back against the cage.
Chille throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Johnsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Johnsson moves into range and clinches up with Chille.
Johnsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Chille.
Johnsson is trying to break the clinch but Chille is controlling him.
Johnsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Chille.
Johnsson lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnsson tries to work over Chille's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Johnsson managing to block the knees to the body from Chille.
Chille slows down the pace here.
Chille throws a head punch that misses.
Johnsson blocks the elbow strike.
Chille controlling the action here for a moment.
Chille is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnsson blocks an elbow strike.
Johnsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Chille won't allow it.
Chille manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chille lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Gunnar Johnsson has been cut.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Johnsson fails to land.
Chille pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Johnsson breaks from the clinch.
Johnsson connects with a right hand. Chille shakes it off.
Chille takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnsson throws a head kick but Chille moves out of range.
Johnsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Chille.
Chille is looking to chop away at Johnsson's legs.
Chille throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnsson sizes up Chille with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
A cross from Johnsson lands.
Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chille.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut. Chille saw that one coming.
Chille wants to counter with a clinch but Johnsson pushes him away.
Chille staying out of range there.
Chille lands with an overhand left.
Johnsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chille lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gunnar Johnsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnsson throws a series of punches but Chille avoids them all with ease.
Johnsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Johnsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Chille lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chille landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T4#
Johnsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnsson is trying to break the clinch but Chille has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Johnsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chille tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnsson avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chille. #BC#
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chille throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnsson.
Johnsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chille fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnsson checks it well.
Chille doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnsson circles away.
Johnsson tried to counter with a leg kick but Chille avoided it.
Johnsson lands an overhand right.
Johnsson throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Chille pushes Johnsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Chille keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnsson's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
That's time! Johnsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Chille throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Chille drives through and clinches with Johnsson against the cage.
Johnsson lands with a right to the head.
Chille's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chille blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chille can do to turn this around?
Johnsson gets through Chille's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chille misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnsson.
Johnsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Chille won't allow it.
Chille blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chille lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johnsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Chille is rocked!
Johnsson misses with the head strike.
Chille is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnsson finish him?
Johnsson misses with some punches.
Johnsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Johnsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnsson has a couple of punches blocked by Chille.
Johnsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Chille.
Johnsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chille blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnsson has a couple of punches blocked by Chille.
Johnsson stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chille.
Johnsson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Johnsson breaks from the clinch.
Chille walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Chille limp body while Johnsson jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunnar Johnsson!
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Event:
OFC 359: Jones vs Ritter II
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brunswick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnsson.
Brunswick misses with a low kick.
Brunswick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot by Brunswick.
Brunswick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brunswick doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johnsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body kick there by Johnsson.
Johnsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brunswick thuds a left hand into Johnsson's body.
Johnsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunswick throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Johnsson does it's job there.
Johnsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnsson stuns Brunswick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brunswick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brunswick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnsson defending well as Brunswick loads up on a big left hand.
Brunswick avoids the head kick by Johnsson.
#T1#
Johnsson misses with a two punch combination.
Brunswick fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnsson checks it well.
Brunswick misses with a wild body shot.
Johnsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunswick was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnsson.
Johnsson wants to clinch up but Brunswick keeps it at a distance.
Brunswick throws a head kick that misses.
Brunswick is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnsson connects with a right hand. Brunswick shakes it off.
That kick from Johnsson tenderised Brunswick's leg. Brunswick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brunswick swings for the body but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson throwing a counter right hand but Brunswick manages to avoid it.
Brunswick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnsson.
Johnsson is looking to counter punch.
Brunswick throws a leg kick but Johnsson checks it.
Johnsson throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brunswick.
Nice cross by Brunswick.
Johnsson tries to land a front kick but Brunswick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brunswick now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Brunswick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnsson's hands.
Johnsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunswick swings widly with a right hand
and Johnsson counters with a nice body shot.
Brunswick drops his hands momentarily and Johnsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brunswick misses with a body kick.
Brunswick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Milo Brunswick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnsson cracks Brunswick with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnsson connects with a body shot that sends Brunswick's belly button to the back.
Brunswick blocks a low kick nicely.
Brunswick throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnsson.
Gunnar Johnsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Brunswick off the cage and back into range.
Brunswick throws a body kick that misses.
Brunswick throws a low kick, looking for Johnsson's leg but Johnsson calmly moves out of range.
Brunswick blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Johnsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brunswick.
Brunswick misses with a hook. Johnsson ducked under it nicely.
Johnsson thumps Brunswick with a low kick.
Johnsson 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.
Johnsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brunswick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnsson throws a body punch but Brunswick moves out of range.
Brunswick looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnsson is just out of range.
Johnsson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brunswick. That one must have hurt.
Brunswick takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnsson. That snapped Brunswick's head back.
Johnsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnsson throws a low kick, looking for Brunswick's leg but Brunswick calmly moves out of range.
Brunswick throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnsson lands a jab.
Brunswick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunswick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunswick throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnsson.#T4#
Brunswick throws a big shot that misses.
Brunswick drops his hands momentarily and Johnsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A good leg kick by Johnsson.
Sloppy strikes from Johnsson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brunswick bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brunswick.
Brunswick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brunswick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnsson throws a right hand that misses
and Johnsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brunswick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnsson to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brunswick.
Johnsson cracks Brunswick with a good jab.
Johnsson lands a leg kick that knocks Brunswick off balance momentarily.
Johnsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson dominated that 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.
#R2##CL#
Johnsson has closed the distance and engaged Brunswick in a clinch.
Johnsson wants to break free but Brunswick has control.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brunswick as Johnsson tries to tie him up.
Brunswick lands with a light punch inside.
Brunswick misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brunswick.
Brunswick throws a head punch that misses.
Johnsson prevents a body shot from Brunswick.
Brunswick misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Johnsson breaks the clinch.
Johnsson tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick scores with a jab to the body.
Brunswick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brunswick throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brunswick scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Johnsson. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
A big right from Johnsson misses.
Brunswick looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Johnsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brunswick misses with a takedown attempt
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
Brunswick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson throws a hook but Brunswick blocks it.
Johnsson misses with a wild body shot.
Brunswick throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Milo Brunswick has been cut.
Johnsson is looking to slow Brunswick down with leg kicks.
Brunswick misses with a low kick as Johnsson jumps back.
Johnsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brunswick scores with a leg kick.
Brunswick scores with a hook to the body. Johnsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunswick moves away.
Brunswick thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brunswick throws a body punch but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnsson avoids the head kick by Brunswick.
It appears Johnsson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Johnsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brunswick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunnar Johnsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnsson misses with a straight right.
Brunswick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Brunswick catches Johnsson right on the button with a cross.
Brunswick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Brunswick blocks the leg kick.
Brunswick tries a quick counter leg kick but Johnsson is wise to it.
Brunswick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Brunswick.
Johnsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brunswick misses with a right hand
and Johnsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brunswick takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses.
Johnsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brunswick throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Brunswick. #T3#
Brunswick avoids the body shot from Johnsson.
Brunswick only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brunswick takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johnsson moves away from the strike by Brunswick.
Brunswick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnsson blocks a jab.
Brunswick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brunswick's calf.
Johnsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brunswick misses the shot to the body.
Johnsson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Johnsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Johnsson misses.
Johnsson moves out of range of the body kick from Brunswick.
Johnsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brunswick on the side of the head.
Johnsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunswick. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brunswick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Brunswick misses.
A big left from Johnsson misses.
Brunswick counters with a body kick.
Johnsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnsson wants to clinch up but Brunswick keeps it at a distance.
Johnsson works Brunswick's body with a nice hook.
Brunswick misses with a low kick.
Brunswick blocks a head kick by Johnsson.
Johnsson swings for the body but Brunswick moves out of range.
Brunswick connects with a jab.
Brunswick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brunswick!
Johnsson lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnsson swings for the body but Brunswick moves out of range.
Johnsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brunswick's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Milo Brunswick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Milo Brunswick's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Brunswick throws a body shot but no joy.
Brunswick throws out a loose jab but Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brunswick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brunswick throws a hook but Johnsson avoids it easily.
Brunswick blocks a jab.
Johnsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brunswick.
Brunswick lands a body shot.
Brunswick finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brunswick misses with a kick to the body.
Johnsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brunswick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunswick. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brunswick misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Brunswick closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brunswick is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Brunswick is looking to advance position but Johnsson won't allow it.
Johnsson is controlling Brunswick's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brunswick lands a nice short elbow.
Johnsson is looking to escape.
Johnsson won't allow Brunswick to pass to mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnsson wants to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brunswick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brunswick scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brunswick postures up in Johnsson's guard and throws a big left but Johnsson blocks it.
Johnsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnsson, not yet.
Brunswick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brunswick wants to control from the top but Johnsson keeps moving.
Brunswick stops Johnsson from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
The fighters circling - Brunswick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brunswick checks a low kick from Johnsson.
Brunswick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnsson misses with a looping left.
Brunswick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A cross from Brunswick lands.
Decent striking displayed by Johnsson there.
Brunswick misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brunswick moves out of range of the body kick from Johnsson.
Brunswick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnsson checks a leg kick.
Johnsson throws a leg kick
and Brunswick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brunswick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnsson, right into the meat.
Johnsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johnsson misses with a body shot.
Brunswick feints a counter leg kick.#T4#
Brunswick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnsson swings widly with a right hand
and Brunswick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brunswick staying out of range there.
Brunswick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnsson at a distance.
Brunswick misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnsson counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from Brunswick misses.
Brunswick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunswick throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnsson.
Brunswick motions for Johnsson to come forward. Brunswick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnsson throws a wild body kick that Brunswick sees coming a mile off.
Johnsson is looking to slow Brunswick down with leg kicks.
Johnsson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brunswick shapes to counter with a head kick.
Johnsson misses with a low kick.
And Brunswick responds with a good body kick, but Johnsson manages to step out the way in time.
Brunswick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milo Brunswick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brunswick has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Brunswick!
Milo Brunswick took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FORCEE for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night LI
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Anderson.
Anderson walks into a left hand.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson throws out a leg kick but Johnsson moves out of range and Anderson only half commits.
Johnsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut there from Johnsson.
Johnsson cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnsson. #T1#
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnsson avoids the damage to the body.
Johnsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnsson is trying to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Johnsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Johnsson.
Johnsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Johnsson avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Johnsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnsson lands with a good body shot.
Anderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnsson's calf.
Johnsson misses with a hook.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Johnsson.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnsson scores with a nice head shot.
Anderson throws a chopping leg kick but Johnsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnsson is out of range and Anderson settles back down.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Anderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
A head kick misses from Johnsson.
A lazy left from Johnsson finds it's target.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab lands there for Johnsson.
Johnsson tries a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws a body punch but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anderson checks it well.
Johnsson misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Anderson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Anderson tries to move into range but Johnsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnsson misses with a hook.
Johnsson tries to score with a low kick but Anderson moves his leg out of the way.
Johnsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anderson takes a step back to recover.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anderson moves out of range as Johnsson strikes.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnsson throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Johnsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
Danga de danga de dang - Anderson scores with a four punch combination!
Anderson cracks a nice hook into Johnsson's ribs.
Anderson tries to bum rush Johnsson with a series of wild strikes but Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnsson throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Johnsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnsson.
Crunch! Johnsson slams his shin into Anderson's torso.
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Johnsson blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Johnsson. #BC#
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnsson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Johnsson moved out of range nicely.
Johnsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnsson ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson throws a body punch but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gunnar Johnsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnsson feints a jab promting Anderson to slip. Johnsson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anderson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Arn Anderson has been cut.
Anderson tries to score with a low kick but Johnsson moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnsson.
Johnsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Johnsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnsson.
Johnsson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Johnsson dips to his left and cracks Anderson with an uppercut!
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson lands with an overhand left.
Johnsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunnar Johnsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson jabs Johnsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arn Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnsson swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson throws a hook but Johnsson blocks it.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson motions for Johnsson to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Johnsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnsson throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson wants to slow Johnsson down by chopping away at his legs.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnsson counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Johnsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnsson takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Johnsson's head but Johnsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Johnsson ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Johnsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnsson misses with a kick to the body.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnsson with a jab.
Johnsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnsson. Johnsson obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Johnsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
Johnsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnsson.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnsson. Anderson shrugs it off though.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnsson.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Johnsson avoids it well.
Anderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the liver by Johnsson. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Anderson rushes Johnsson and presses him up against the cage.
Johnsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Arn Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnsson's face.
#CUT2#
It looks like Gunnar Johnsson has been cut.
Anderson tries to work over Johnsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson pushes Johnsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Johnsson breaks from the clinch.
Anderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson tries a quick counter leg kick but Johnsson is wise to it.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice straight punches there by Johnsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnsson.
Johnsson lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnsson misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Anderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnsson is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Johnsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Johnsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anderson tries to bum rush Johnsson with a series of wild strikes but Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnsson.
Anderson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good leg kick by Johnsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnsson.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Johnsson slips the punch.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Johnsson keeps it at a distance.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Johnsson scores with a leg kick.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnsson. That did some damage!
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Johnsson throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson.
Johnsson lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnsson!
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnsson on the side of the head.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnsson lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arn Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Johnsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Johnsson.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Johnsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Anderson throws a chopping leg kick but Johnsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnsson lands a body shot.
Johnsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Johnsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Nice body punch from Johnsson.
Johnsson checks a leg kick.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnsson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnsson tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Johnsson.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Johnsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson throws a hook but Johnsson avoids it easily.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
And Johnsson counters with a quick kick to the body but Anderson blocks it.
Johnsson throws a good cross that connects.
Gunnar Johnsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Anderson lands a leg kick that knocks Johnsson off balance momentarily.
Johnsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnsson cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
Anderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnsson is able to avoid easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnsson.
#CL2#
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson has double underhooks.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Johnsson.
#BC#
Johnsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Johnsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Johnsson!
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Event:
OFC 351: Andromeda
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Imbula counters with a nice body shot.
A low kick from Johnsson is predictable there
and Imbula makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Imbula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Imbula is looking to land body kicks.
Johnsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Imbula scores with a kick to the body.
Imbula with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Imbula works Johnsson's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson throws a looping overhand right but Imbula ducks down to avoid it.
Imbula scores with a nice body kick.
Johnsson throws a body punch but Imbula moves out of range.
Gunnar Johnsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Imbula shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnsson misses the jab.
Johnsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Imbula goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnsson.
Johnsson misses with a right hand
and Imbula counters with a left and a right that stings Johnsson.
Johnsson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Imbula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Imbula throws a series of punches but Johnsson avoids them all with ease.
Johnsson misses with a hook. Imbula ducked under it nicely.
Imbula swings for the body but Johnsson moves out of range.
#T2#
Imbula lands a leg kick that knocks Johnsson off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Imbula.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut.
Imbula looks for the body kick but Johnsson saw that one coming.
Johnsson missing with a left hand there. Imbula was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Imbula will feel that in the morning.
Imbula takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Imbula counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Gunnar Johnsson has been cut.
Johnsson throws a low kick but Imbula moves out of range easily.
Johnsson blocks the body kick.
Johnsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Imbula scores with a punch to the head.
Johnsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Johnsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Imbula was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnsson connects with a body shot that sends Imbula's belly button to the back.
Imbula tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnsson is able to avoid easily.
A punch combination from Johnsson misses.
Imbula swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Johnsson.
Johnsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Imbula connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnsson scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Johnsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Imbula checks the leg kick.
Imbula throws a quick inside leg kick.
Imbula thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnsson's coach down at Hunter MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johnsson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A lazy left from Imbula finds it's target.
Johnsson avoids a kick to the body.
Imbula drops his hands momentarily and Johnsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheik Imbula dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Imbula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Imbula connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Imbula lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Imbula misses the body punch
and Johnsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Imbula misses with a body punch
and Johnsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnsson scores with a hook.
Imbula cracks Johnsson with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Johnsson.
Imbula throws an off balance right hand
and Johnsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Imbula wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Imbula slips a jab from Johnsson.
A counter left hand to the body from Imbula misses its target.#T1#
Johnsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Imbula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson throws out a counter right but Imbula avoids it with no problem.
Johnsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Imbula looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Imbula swings for the body but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Imbula steps away.
Johnsson misses with a straight right.
Imbula fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A left lands for Johnsson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Imbula.
Imbula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
A big left from Johnsson misses.
Imbula throws a leg kick which misses Johnsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnsson tries to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Imbula.
Imbula lands a jab to the nose.
Johnsson throws a hook but Imbula blocks it.
Imbula swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imbula misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Imbula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Imbula sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Imbula swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good shot there by Imbula.#CUT#
That has opened up Gunnar Johnsson's cut even more.#T3#
Johnsson lands a nice looking body kick.
Imbula connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnsson momentarily.
Johnsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnsson connects with a body shot that sends Imbula's belly button to the back.
Johnsson feints and then cracks Imbula's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Imbula down.
Imbula misses with a wild body shot.
Johnsson throws an off balance right hand
and Imbula counters with a good, hard body kick but Johnsson shrugs it off. #KD#
Imbula sends Johnsson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Imbula is motioning to the referee to let Johnsson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Johnsson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imbula wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Imbula finish him?
Imbula throws a right hand that misses
and Johnsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Imbula's knee momentarily.
Johnsson seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Imbula blocks a jab.
Imbula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnsson.
Johnsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Imbula. Imbula obviously looking to wear him down.
Imbula throws a leg kick but Johnsson checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Imbula as he connects with a hook.
Imbula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnsson lands a head shot.
Johnsson throws a leg kick
and Imbula counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
The cut above Gunnar Johnsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Johnsson throws the left hand but Imbula avoids the punch easily.
Imbula keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheik Imbula dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
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##KD#
Imbula feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Johnsson sprawling to the canvas! Johnsson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Imbula finish him?!
Imbula is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnsson can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Imbula misses its intended target.
Johnsson blocks a head kick by Imbula.
Johnsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Imbula throws a shot from downtown. Johnsson moves away and avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Imbula.
Johnsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Imbula swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cheik Imbula is winning the standup battle so far.
Imbula fakes the body blow, causing Johnsson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Johnsson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cheik Imbula!
Cheik Imbula decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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OFC 349: Pera vs Johnsson II
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Pera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pera lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnsson's head.
Johnsson misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnsson throws a looping overhand right but Pera ducks down to avoid it.
Johnsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnsson scores with a jab. Pera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pera throws a leg kick which misses Johnsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnsson tries to avoid it.
Pera swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
Johnsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnsson's coach down at Hunter MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johnsson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pekka Pera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pera.
Pera throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pera.
Pera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pera feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnsson missing with a left hand there. Pera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Johnsson tries to score with a low kick but Pera moves his leg out of the way.#TD#
Pera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnsson did well to prevent Pera getting side control.
Pera trying to control the action but Johnsson is working from the bottom.
Pera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnsson tries to get to full guard but Pera has control of the leg.
Johnsson trying to hold on to Pera's head to control him but Pera postures up.
Johnsson is staying active underneath Pera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnsson wants to improve his position but Pera is controlling well.
Pera working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Pera stalling.
Pera prevents Johnsson from improving his position.
Pera throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Johnsson to regain full guard.
Pera throwing strikes but missing.
Johnsson pulls Pera in close to his closed guard and prevents Pera from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pera wants to pass the guard but Johnsson is keeping the position.#T3#
Pera controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnsson trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pera throws a body kick that misses.
Pera wants to clinch up but Johnsson keeps it at a distance.
Johnsson checks a low kick from Pera.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Gunnar Johnsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Pera - just one landing.
Pera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnsson on the side of the head.
Pera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A swing and a miss from Johnsson.
Johnsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Pera throws out a loose jab but Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Pera gets a clinch.
Pera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnsson.
Pera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnsson's elbow.
The referee calls for Pera to work.
Pera is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Johnsson lands the left hand.
Pera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnsson. Johnsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pera lands a right hook to the body.
Pera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Pera misses.
Pera slips under a jab from Johnsson.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pera. Johnsson shrugs it off though.
A leg kick checked by Johnsson.
Johnsson digs a good body shot into Pera's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Pera gets a clinch.
Johnsson blocks a body shot from Pera.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnsson can do to turn this around?
Pera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Johnsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Pera won't allow it.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Pera tries to work over Johnsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Johnsson breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Pera misses
enabling Johnsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Pera scores with a nice right hand.
Pera scores with a body shot.
Pera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnsson tries to work over Pera's front leg with a kick but Pera checks it.
Pera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnsson counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Pera slips under a jab.
Pera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnsson manages to circle out of the way.
Johnsson throws a body punch but Pera moves out of range.
Johnsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pera is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Pera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnsson avoids the body shot from Pera.
Pera darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pera lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pera throws a body punch but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson thinks about the counter body kick.
Pera tries to score with a low kick but Johnsson moves his leg out of the way.
Pera drops his hands momentarily and Johnsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pera.
Pera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnsson.
Johnsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Johnsson walks into a straight right hand from Pera.
Nice defenses there by Pera.
As Johnsson backs away, Pera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnsson cracks Pera with a right hand to the side of the head.
A combination from Johnsson does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Pera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Pera darts in and clinches Johnsson up against the cage.
Johnsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Pera fails to land.
Pera tries to work over Johnsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnsson can't break the clinch.
Johnsson lands a right hand.
Johnsson prevents a body shot from Pera. #T4#
Johnsson is trying to force a seperation but Pera has the dominant position.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Johnsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Pera.
Johnsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnsson taking a breather. #BC2#
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Pera.
Pera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnsson throws out a loose jab but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnsson throws a body punch but Pera moves out of range.
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 Pekka Pera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Johnsson throws a low kick but Pera avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnsson.
Pera takes one to the side of the head.
Pera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnsson checks it well.
Pera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pera misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Johnsson misses its intended target. #TD#
Johnsson tries to sprawl but Pera drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Johnsson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Pera winds up and cracks Johnsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pera.
Ground and pound from Pera.
Pera throwing shots but Johnsson is blocking nicely.
Pekka Pera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pera scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pera thows a huge punch but Johnsson dodges it nicely.
Johnsson is trying to stand up here but Pera is controlling him well.
Johnsson keeping hold of Pera's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Pera throwing shots but Johnsson is blocking nicely.
Pera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pera lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Pera there.
Pera 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.
Pera trying to control the action but Johnsson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnsson is trying to stand back up but Pera is controlling him
#T3#
Pera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pera not doing much here.
Johnsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnsson trying to control but Pera postures up.
Johnsson tries to get to full guard but Pera has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnsson lands with a hook. Pera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Johnsson is predictable there
and Pera counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Pera.
Pera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pera looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnsson is just out of range.
Johnsson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Pera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnsson did well to prevent Pera getting side control.#ES2#
Johnsson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pera clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Pera throws a body punch but Johnsson moves out of range.
Pera takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
Pera rushes Johnsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Johnsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pera checks a leg kick nicely.
Pera scores with a jab to the head.
Johnsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Pera misses.
Pera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gunnar Johnsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnsson as he jumps to the side.
Pera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Johnsson throws a head kick that half lands.
A low kick from Johnsson is predictable there
and Pera counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pera throws a leg kick that misses.
Pera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Pera.
Johnsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnsson wants to slow Pera down by chopping away at his legs.
Pera throws a leg kick but Johnsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Johnsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pera misses with a body shot
and Johnsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Pera misses.
Johnsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pera thows a leg kick but Johnsson checks it
and Johnsson counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
A clash of legs there as Pera blocks the low kick.
Pera throws a leg kick that misses.
Pera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pera lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnsson takes a step back to recover.
The fighters circling - Pera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pera throws a body shot but no joy.
Pera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pera throws a body shot but no joy.
Pera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Pera moves out of range of the body kick from Johnsson.
Pera tried to score with a low kick but Johnsson checks it.
Johnsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pera lands a slapping body shot.
Pera throws a front kick aimed at Johnsson's knee but Johnsson avoids it well.
Pera feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnsson's calf.
Pera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnsson's sensitive parts.
Pera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pera lands a nice hook to Johnsson's body. Johnsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnsson as he connects with a hook.
Pera throws a leg kick which misses Johnsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnsson tries to avoid it. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Johnsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnsson throws a push kick but Pera slaps the foot to one side.
Pera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And Johnsson responds with a good body kick, but Pera manages to step out the way in time.
Johnsson checks the leg kick.
Johnsson throws out a counter right but Pera avoids it with no problem.
Nice body kick from Pera.
Johnsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Pera clinches up against the cage.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnsson tries to work over Pera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pekka Pera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Pera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnsson misses with a low kick as Pera jumps back.
Pera throws a lazy right hand but Johnsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Pera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnsson quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnsson is looking to stand up but Pera isn't so interested in that idea.
Pera being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Johnsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pera's guard. #REVB#
Pera wants to sweep but no luck.
Pera keeping full guard, as Johnsson tries to pass.
Pera wants to sweep here but Johnsson controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Johnsson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gunnar Johnsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pera.
Pera throws out a leg kick but Johnsson moves out of range and Pera only half commits.
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Pera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pera somewhat.
Johnsson throws a front kick aimed at Pera's knee but Pera avoids it well.
Pera is looking to clinch but Johnsson is avoiding it.
Pera lands a lovely overhand right.
Pera takes one to the side of the head.
Johnsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T3#
Johnsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pera is just out of range.
Johnsson needs to keep his hands up - Pera had a free shot at his head there.
Pera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnsson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pera, right into the meat.
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnsson.
Pera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pera misses the jab.
Pera slips under a jab from Johnsson.
Johnsson thows a leg kick but Pera checks it
and Pera counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pera is looking to counter the offense by Johnsson and move into the clinch.#T4#
Pera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pera scores with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnsson.
That kick from Pera tenderised Johnsson's leg. Johnsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnsson's sensitive parts.
Johnsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnsson on the side of the head.
A jab from Johnsson misses.
Johnsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pera misses with a low kick as Johnsson jumps back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Pera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pera has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Pera!
Pekka Pera retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Pekka Pera thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
OFC 347: Camacho vs Barathian
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Kriel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kriel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnsson.
Johnsson misses the shot to the body.
Johnsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Kriel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
Johnsson lands with an overhand left.
Kriel moves out of range of the strikes.
Kriel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kriel misses the jab.
Johnsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Kriel in the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kriel to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Kriel tries to bum rush Johnsson with a series of wild strikes but Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kriel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kriel.#KD#
Johnsson cracks Kriel with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Johnsson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kriel to stand back up!#ROC#
Kriel is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Johnsson misses.
Kriel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnsson with a body shot.
Kriel is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnsson finish him?
A swing and a miss from Johnsson.
Johnsson cracks Kriel with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kriel falls to his knees and Johnsson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Johnsson!
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Event:
OFC 342: Victory Royale
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnsson misses with a looping right.
Johnsson works the jab nicely.
A good leg kick by Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a right hand that misses
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Gunnar Johnsson has been cut.
Johnsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Maneno sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnsson throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno slips under a jab.
Maneno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnsson.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut.
Johnsson scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Maneno counter with a right hand.
Johnsson scores with a body shot.
Johnsson lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Maneno cracks a nice hook into Johnsson's ribs.
Maneno misses with a shot to the body
and Johnsson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Maneno takes one on the button.
Johnsson takes one on the button.
Maneno works Johnsson's body with a nice hook.
Maneno throws an off balance right hand
and Johnsson counters with a nice body kick.
Johnsson is looking to clinch.
Johnsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Johnsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Maneno off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Johnsson lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnsson lands with a straight right. Maneno didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Johnsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maneno's head backwards.
Johnsson takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
Johnsson tries a low kick but Maneno avoids it.
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Maneno misses.
Decent striking displayed by Johnsson there.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnsson! But no joy.
Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Maneno lands a jab to Johnsson's midsection.
Johnsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maneno connects with a crisp jab.
Maneno thuds a left hand into Johnsson's body.
Johnsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnsson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Maneno misses with a hook
and Johnsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maneno dips to his left and cracks Johnsson with an uppercut!#T3#
Maneno misses with a looping right.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnsson.
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnsson.
Maneno avoids the body shot from Johnsson.
Johnsson dips to his left and cracks Maneno with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a chopping leg kick but Maneno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maneno blocks a head kick by Johnsson.
Maneno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnsson counters with a straight right hand.
A clash of legs there as Maneno blocks the low kick.
Johnsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Johnsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maneno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Johnsson.
Maneno works Johnsson's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses.
Johnsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno.
Maneno throws a right hand that misses
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
Johnsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maneno.
Maneno cracks Johnsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A cross from Maneno lands.
Nice shot lands for Maneno.
Maneno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno moves out of range as Johnsson throws a body kick.
Maneno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maneno moves out of range as Johnsson strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gunnar Johnsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Johnsson scores with a jab. Maneno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnsson staying out of range there.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maneno.
Johnsson jabs Maneno right on the nose. Maneno blinks but takes it well.
Johnsson lands a nice shot that snaps Maneno's head back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnsson.
Maneno moves out of range as Johnsson throws a body kick.
Gunnar Johnsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maneno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnsson lands a leg kick that knocks Maneno off balance momentarily.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Johnsson moved out of range.
Maneno takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses.
Johnsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno lands a nice hook to Johnsson's body. Johnsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnsson tries to clinch up.#T1#
Johnsson misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Johnsson misses its intended target.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Johnsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnsson takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
Johnsson avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maneno.
Johnsson misses with a low kick.
Johnsson throws the kick towards the body but Maneno avoids it.
Chiku Maneno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnsson.
Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Johnsson throws a right hand that Maneno ducks under and follows up with a left that Maneno also avoids with ease.#T2#
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
Maneno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnsson counters with a head kick. That will keep Maneno thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Maneno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno dips to his left and cracks Johnsson with an uppercut!
Maneno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maneno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnsson throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Johnsson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Maneno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Johnsson misses.
Johnsson throws a hook but Maneno avoids it easily.#T3#
Maneno scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
Maneno lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Johnsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnsson slips a jab from Maneno.
Johnsson throws out a counter right but Maneno avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Johnsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maneno was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno swings for the body but Johnsson moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnsson as he connects with a hook.
Maneno misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnsson! But no joy.
Maneno connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Johnsson is rocked!
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Johnsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnsson throws a leg kick which misses Maneno's front leg but catches the back leg as Maneno tries to avoid it.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Johnsson tries to land a front kick but Maneno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maneno misses the jab.
Maneno moves out of range of the body kick from Johnsson.
Maneno swings widly with a right hand
and Johnsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maneno's knee momentarily.
Donk. Johnsson catches Maneno right on the button with a cross.
Maneno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice cross by Maneno.
Maneno cracks a nice hook into Johnsson's ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnsson. Maneno shrugs it off though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnsson.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
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 Chiku Maneno will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnsson slips a straight right by Maneno.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnsson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnsson feints a jab promting Maneno to slip. Johnsson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maneno slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Johnsson blocks a jab.
Johnsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Maneno is wise to it.
Johnsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maneno avoids the body shot from Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson with a nice cross.
Maneno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnsson.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Johnsson is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Johnsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maneno misses with a looping right.
Maneno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno slips a jab from Johnsson.
Maneno moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnsson moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Johnsson connects with the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnsson.
Johnsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnsson, right into the meat.
#T2#
Maneno looks to land a left hand but Johnsson moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnsson. That's going to slow Maneno down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnsson is just out of range.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnsson as he connects with a hook.
Maneno checks a leg kick.
Maneno misses with a straight left.
Maneno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Johnsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Maneno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Johnsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnsson throws a solid leg kick but Maneno takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnsson.
Johnsson misses the jab.
Maneno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
Johnsson swings widly with a right hand
and Maneno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maneno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnsson feints a counter leg kick.
Johnsson misses with a body kick.
Johnsson cracks Maneno with an open hand slap.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Maneno catches Johnsson right on the button with a cross.
Maneno misses with a hook to the body
and Johnsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maneno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maneno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Maneno's head.
Maneno takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Johnsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses
and Maneno counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnsson looks to throw the jab but Maneno is out of range.
Maneno throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maneno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maneno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gunnar Johnsson.
Well Johnsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Johnsson!
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Event:
OFC 340: Lafayette vs Chiku II
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Pera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnsson in his tracks.
Pera moves out of range as Johnsson strikes.
Pera misses the shot to the body.
Johnsson tries to land a body kick
and Pera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pera. Pera obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnsson delivers a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Johnsson there.#CUT#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Johnsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Pera is predictable there
and Johnsson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Johnsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pera manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pera swings for the body but Johnsson moves out of range.
Nice cross by Pera.
Pera ducks under a wild hook from Johnsson.
Pera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Pera blocks the body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pera 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.
Johnsson swings widly with a right hand
and Pera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Pera instigates a clinch.
Pera working aggressively here.
Pera tries to throw a body punch but Johnsson avoids it by throwing Pera back against the cage.
Johnsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pera goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnsson prevents it.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnsson tries to work over Pera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnsson.
Johnsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Johnsson gets through Pera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pera lands with a light punch inside.
Pera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnsson or not.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pera cracks Johnsson with a nice body shot.
Johnsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pera pushes Johnsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera stalling against the cage.
Pera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnsson's elbow. #BC#
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnsson scores with a head kick. Pera tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3##CL2#
Pera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Johnsson.
Pera lands with a right to the head.
Johnsson blocking some punches.
Pera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Johnsson blocks a body shot from Pera.
A head punch on the inside from Pera fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Pera fails to land.
Nice body punch from Pera - that landed with a thud.
Johnsson working aggressively here.
Johnsson blocks a body shot from Pera.
Johnsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera tries a body shot but Johnsson blocks it.
#T4#
Pera scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnsson throws a head punch that misses.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnsson can't find room to land a body shot as Pera controls the action.
Pera has a couple of punches blocked by Johnsson.
Pera lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnsson backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pera - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pera's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pera misses with some punches.
Johnsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pera misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pekka Pera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnsson lands a nice hook to Pera's body. Pera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnsson swings widly with a right hand
and Pera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnsson is looking to chop away at Pera's legs.
Pera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pera.
Johnsson misses with a hook. Pera ducked under it nicely.
Johnsson slips under a jab.
A jab from Johnsson does it's job there.
Johnsson throws out a loose jab but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson throws a big shot that misses.
Pera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnsson wants to land a leg kick but Pera is out of range.
Pera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Pera moved away.
Johnsson throws an overhand right that lands on Pera's shoulder, as Pera tries to avoid the shot.
Pera moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnsson.
Pera takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses.
Pera takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Johnsson forces Pera back against the cage and clinches.
Pera is trying to stall.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera can't find room to land a body shot as Johnsson controls the action.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnsson controls his hands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnsson pushes Pera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnsson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pera is keeping busy.
Pera digs a right hand underneath Johnsson's ribcage. Johnsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2##TD2#
Pera has clasped his hands together around Johnsson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnsson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Johnsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Pera throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pera is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnsson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Johnsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Pera crashes against the mat.
Johnsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Johnsson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pera is squirming around, avoiding Johnsson's attempts to control the action.
Johnsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pera manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pera controlling the position well.
Johnsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnsson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnsson throws a shot from downtown. Pera moves away and avoids it.
Johnsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnsson throws a shot to the body.
Johnsson throws a wild body kick that Pera sees coming a mile off.
Pera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pera tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pera under the eye.
Pera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pera connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson throws a jab when Pera was well out of range.
Johnsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Johnsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pera.
Pera swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnsson counters with a good, hard body kick but Pera shrugs it off.
Pera connects with a body shot.
Johnsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pera changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johnsson misses with a wild combination.
Pera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnsson cracks Pera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnsson misses with a right hand
and Pera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pera is out of range and Johnsson settles back down. #CL#
Johnsson closes the distance and clinches.
Pera misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Pera misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnsson can't find room to land a body shot as Pera controls the action.
Pera pushes Johnsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pera working aggressively here.
Pera misses with some punches.
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pera has Johnsson pushed against the cage.
Johnsson stalls.
Pera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnsson controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnsson. #T3#
Pera can't find room to land a body shot as Johnsson controls the action.
Pera misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pera lands an uppercut.
Pera gets through Johnsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pera tries a body shot but Johnsson blocks it.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Pera working aggressively here.
Pera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnsson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera blocking some punches.
Pera tries to throw a body punch but Johnsson avoids it by throwing Pera back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnsson. #T4#
Johnsson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson taking a breather.
Johnsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pekka Pera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnsson blocks an uppercut.
Johnsson is trying to break the clinch but Pera is controlling him.
Johnsson misses with a body punch.
Johnsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Pera scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnsson blocks a body shot from Pera.
Pera prevents Johnsson from breaking the clinch.
Pera has a couple of punches blocked by Johnsson.
Pera pushes Johnsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pekka Pera.
I think Pera has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Pera!
Our winner, Pekka Pera, 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:
OFC 337: Ribber vs Tonon
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Imbula lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnsson will feel that in the morning.#CL2#
Johnsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Imbula, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Imbula manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Imbula looking for a guillotine here but Johnsson defends easily.
Imbula has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Imbula working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson won't allow Imbula to sweep him here. #T1##SUB#
Imbula throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Imbula wants to sweep here but Johnsson controlling him for the moment.
Imbula has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Johnsson wants to control but Imbula is keeping him busy.
Imbula tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU2#
Johnsson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Johnsson cracks Imbula with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnsson lands a high kick!
Imbula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Johnsson lands with a straight right. Imbula didn't see that one coming.
Imbula avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnsson defending well as Imbula loads up on a big left hand.
Imbula defending well as Johnsson loads up on a big left hand.
Gunnar Johnsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Imbula blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Imbula wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Imbula. Imbula circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Johnsson swings for the body but Imbula moves out of range.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Imbula sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Imbula thows a body kick. Johnsson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Imbula tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Imbula misses.
Johnsson misses with a hook.
Johnsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Imbula.
It looked like Imbula wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Imbula looks for the body kick but Johnsson saw that one coming.
Imbula sizes up Johnsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnsson is looking to land body kicks.
Imbula tries to counter by clinching up but Johnsson breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnsson misses with a head kick.
Imbula swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnsson throws a leg kick
and Imbula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Imbula takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Imbula pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Imbula blocks a head kick by Johnsson.
Johnsson slips a jab from Imbula.
Johnsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Imbula should have avoided that one.
Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Imbula.
Johnsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Gunnar Johnsson has been cut.
Imbula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Johnsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Imbula clinches up against the cage.
Imbula prevents a body shot from Johnsson.
Imbula lands a nice uppercut.
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 Cheik Imbula will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Johnsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Imbula jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Johnsson avoids a kick to the body.
Johnsson throws a hook but Imbula blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Imbula.
Johnsson throws out a loose jab but Imbula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Imbula was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Imbula takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnsson defending well as Imbula loads up on a big left hand.
Johnsson ducks under a wild hook from Imbula.
Johnsson staying out of range there.
Johnsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson misses with a body shot.
Imbula is looking to counter punch.
Imbula just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Johnsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Imbula misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnsson! But no joy.#T1#
Imbula tries to clinch but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson misses with a hook. Imbula ducked under it nicely.
Johnsson misses the shot to the body.
Imbula misses with an uppercut.
Johnsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Imbula steps away.
Johnsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Imbula takes a step back to recover.
Imbula moves out of range as Johnsson throws a body kick.
Imbula moves out of range as Johnsson throws a body kick.
Imbula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnsson throws out the jab.
Johnsson tests Imbula's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnsson is looking to land body kicks.
Johnsson throws a hook but Imbula blocks it.#T2#
Johnsson throws a series of punches but Imbula moves out of range.
Imbula is looking to counter punch.
Johnsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Imbula will feel that in the morning.
Nice jab there from Johnsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Imbula. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Imbula misses with a hook
enabling Johnsson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnsson is looking to clinch.
Johnsson misses with a low kick.
Imbula scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Imbula lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Imbula quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Imbula steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnsson.#T3#
Johnsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Imbula. Imbula obviously looking to wear him down.
No joy there for Johnsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnsson slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Johnsson.
Johnsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Imbula steps away.
Johnsson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnsson takes a swing at Imbula's ribcage but misses.
Imbula slips under a jab from Johnsson.
Johnsson tries to land a front kick but Imbula steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Imbula cracks Johnsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Imbula throws a body shot but no joy.
Imbula throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnsson loads up on a big right hand but Imbula slips the punch.#T4#
Johnsson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Imbula to counter with a crisp jab.
Imbula throws a hook but Johnsson blocks it.
Johnsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Imbula.
Imbula moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Johnsson misses with the body kick
and Imbula counters with a straight right hand.
Imbula just misses with a punch to the body.
Imbula tried to score with a low kick but Johnsson checks it.
Johnsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Imbula has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gunnar Johnsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Imbula seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Imbula is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johnsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Johnsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Imbula is just out of range.
Imbula throws a looping overhand right but Johnsson ducks down to avoid it.
Imbula avoids a kick to the body.
Imbula throws a quick counter kick to the body but Johnsson avoids it.
Imbula throws a shot from downtown. Johnsson moves away and avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Imbula.
Johnsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Imbula connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Imbula has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Imbula and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A lazy left from Johnsson finds it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnsson.
Johnsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Imbula's head backwards.#T1#
Johnsson connects with a body shot.
Johnsson looks to land a body kick but Imbula moved away.#CL2#
Johnsson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Johnsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnsson lands an overhand right.
Imbula chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnsson can pounce on him.
Imbula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnsson.
Imbula takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses.
Imbula misses with a low kick.
Johnsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Imbula counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Imbula thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnsson throws a body punch but Imbula moves out of range.
Imbula lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Imbula cracks Johnsson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Imbula has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Johnsson to stand back up!#ROC#
Johnsson is rocked!
Imbula steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnsson.
Johnsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Imbula finish him?
Imbula with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnsson to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick misses from Imbula.
Johnsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Imbula bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnsson tries a low kick but Imbula avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Johnsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnsson connects with a high kick.
Imbula pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Imbula counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Imbula scores with a jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Gunnar Johnsson's cut even more.
Imbula connects with a body shot.
Johnsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Imbula walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Imbula scores with a nice strike.
Imbula slips a jab from Johnsson.
Imbula pushes Johnsson away with a front kick.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imbula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Imbula.
A combination from Johnsson does no damage.
Imbula tries to clinch there but Johnsson circles away.
Imbula moves away from the strike by Johnsson.
Imbula staying out of range there.
Imbula checks a leg kick.
Johnsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Imbula misses with a head kick.
Imbula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnsson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Imbula. That one must have hurt.
Johnsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gunnar Johnsson.
I think Johnsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Johnsson!
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Event:
DUEL#121 Saibot vs Ohchooto
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Reilly on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnsson moves away from the strike by Reilly.
Johnsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reilly manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Johnsson misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Reilly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson tests Reilly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnsson thuds a left hand into Reilly's body.
Johnsson throws an overhand right that lands on Reilly's shoulder, as Reilly tries to avoid the shot.
Reilly is looking to counter with head kicks.
Frank Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reilly misses with a head kick.
Reilly checks a low kick from Johnsson.
Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reilly throws a head kick that Johnsson semi-blocks.
Reilly cracks Johnsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reilly connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
A solid body kick from Johnsson.
Johnsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnsson throws an overhand right that lands on Reilly's shoulder, as Reilly tries to avoid the shot.
Reilly misses with a looping right.#CL#
Reilly moves into the clinch.
Reilly tries a body shot but Johnsson blocks it.
Johnsson prevents a body shot from Reilly.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnsson.
Johnsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnsson gets through Reilly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnsson.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly looking to stall.
Johnsson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A hook to the body from Johnsson.
Johnsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reilly.
Reilly pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnsson stalling the fight.
Reilly stalls.
Johnsson has Reilly pushed against the cage.
Reilly tries to work over Johnsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Johnsson is trying to break the clinch but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
Reilly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Reilly stalling in the clinch but Johnsson improves position.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reilly. #CUT#
It looks like Gunnar Johnsson has been cut.
A short left from Reilly.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Johnsson.
A short right from Reilly.
Johnsson digs a right hand underneath Reilly's ribcage. Reilly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Johnsson.
#BC2#
Johnsson breaks from the clinch.
Reilly looks to land a left hand but Johnsson moved out of range nicely.
Johnsson thinks about the counter body kick.
Johnsson throws an overhand right that lands on Reilly's shoulder, as Reilly tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Reilly has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnsson.
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnsson's elbow.
Reilly scores with a shot to the side of Johnsson's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnsson tries to break free but Reilly pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly slowing the pace effectively.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
Reilly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Johnsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
Reilly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnsson throws out a loose jab but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnsson defending well as Reilly loads up on a big left hand.
Johnsson unleashes a big counter combination but Reilly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reilly scores with a leg kick.
Johnsson walks into a straight right hand from Reilly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Reilly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Johnsson scores with a nice head shot.
Johnsson tries to land a leg kick but Reilly saw it coming and moves away.
Johnsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reilly throws a right hand that misses
and Johnsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut. Reilly saw that one coming.
Johnsson throws a right hand that misses
and Reilly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnsson connects with the punch.
Reilly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnsson throws out a counter right but Reilly avoids it with no problem.
Reilly throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Reilly moves into the clinch.
Reilly has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Johnsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson tries to stall but Reilly uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Johnsson.
Reilly tries a body shot but Johnsson blocks it.
A short right from Johnsson on the inside. #T1#
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnsson.
Johnsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frank Reilly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Johnsson.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Johnsson manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Reilly has Johnsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Reilly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Johnsson.
Johnsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Johnsson wants to break free but Reilly has control.
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnsson's elbow.
Johnsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Johnsson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Johnsson tries to work over Reilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reilly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnsson controls his hands.
Johnsson misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Reilly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnsson has a couple of punches blocked by Reilly.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
Reilly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnsson backwards.
Reilly working aggressively here.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Johnsson fails to land.
Johnsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Johnsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reilly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnsson.
Reilly with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reilly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnsson.
Johnsson wants to land a leg kick but Reilly is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reilly.
A leg kick checked by Reilly.
Johnsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reilly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnsson momentarily.
Reilly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnsson can do to turn this around?
Johnsson throws a hook but Reilly avoids it easily.
Reilly throws a hook to the side of Johnsson's head but Johnsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Reilly steps away.
Johnsson misses with a low kick.
Reilly tries to counter by clinching up but Johnsson breaks away and moves out of range.
Reilly throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T4#
Reilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reilly has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Johnsson.
We've been told by Reilly's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
Reilly tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnsson lands a jab to Reilly's midsection.
Reilly misses with a left hand
and Johnsson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnsson is looking to land body kicks.
Reilly moves out of range as Johnsson strikes.
Reilly is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reilly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnsson under the eye.
Johnsson misses with a looping left.
Reilly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnsson thumps Reilly with a low kick.#CL#
Reilly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gunnar Johnsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Johnsson tests Reilly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reilly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gunnar Johnsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnsson lands with a cross.
Johnsson connects with a leg kick. Reilly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reilly tries to clinch there but Johnsson circles away.
Johnsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnsson throws a leg kick which misses Reilly's front leg but catches the back leg as Reilly tries to avoid it.
Johnsson throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Johnsson misses.
Reilly throwing a counter right hand but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Johnsson staying out of range there.
Johnsson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Reilly wants to slow Johnsson down by chopping away at his legs.
Reilly misses with a right hand
enabling Johnsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Reilly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#
Reilly is rocked!#T1#
Reilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Reilly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reilly seems to have got his legs back now.
Reilly wants to clinch up but Johnsson keeps it at a distance.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnsson looks for the body kick but Reilly saw that one coming.
Reilly works Johnsson's body with a nice hook.
Johnsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reilly throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Johnsson.
Johnsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reilly looks to clinch
and Johnsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reilly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnsson throws a low kick but Reilly moves out of range easily. #T2#
Reilly is looking to clinch but Johnsson is avoiding it.
Reilly lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Reilly.#CL#
Reilly moves into range and clinches up with Johnsson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnsson.
A head punch on the inside from Johnsson fails to land.
Reilly lands a left hand.
Johnsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reilly.
Johnsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Reilly has double underhooks.
Reilly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
Reilly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnsson backwards.
Reilly misses with some punches.
#T3#
Johnsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Reilly gets through Johnsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Johnsson.
Johnsson blocking some punches.
Johnsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnsson wants to break free but Reilly has control.
#BC2#
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reilly clobbers Johnsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Johnsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reilly throws out the jab.
Johnsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reilly.#CL#
Reilly clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Johnsson.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnsson.
Johnsson tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Johnsson.
Reilly misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnsson.
Johnsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gunnar Johnsson.
I think Johnsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gunnar Johnsson!
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Event:
DUEL#114 Hoffman vs Chigg
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Maul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maul takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Johnsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maul scores with a one two! Johnsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnsson slips under a jab from Maul.
Johnsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maul misses with a hook.
Johnsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maul.
Johnsson throws an overhand right that lands on Maul's shoulder, as Maul tries to avoid the shot.
Maul misses with a left hand
and Johnsson counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maul throws a right hand that Johnsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnsson also avoids with ease.
Maul throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnsson misses with a hook.
Maul swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnsson walks into a straight right hand from Maul.
Maul throws a hook but Johnsson blocks it.
Maul walks into a jab.#T1#
Johnsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnsson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maul takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnsson scores with a jab to the head.
Maul swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnsson.
Johnsson avoids the head kick by Maul.
A jab from Maul misses.
Johnsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maul works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnsson misses with an uppercut.
Johnsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnsson misses with a hook.
Maul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Maul throws a head kick but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson staying out of range there.
Johnsson looks to land a body kick but Maul moved away.
Maul throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnsson.
Johnsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Johnsson moves into the clinch.
Johnsson lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maul.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maul.
Johnsson lands an uppercut.
Johnsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Johnsson.
Maul is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Maul misses with an uppercut. Johnsson saw that one coming.
Johnsson moves out of range as Maul strikes.
Johnsson thuds his shin into the meat of Maul's side.
Maul looks winded!#T3#
Johnsson slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Maul.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnsson works Maul's body with a nice hook.
Maul swings widly with a right hand
and Johnsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maul throws a jab when Johnsson was well out of range.
Johnsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice cross by Johnsson.
Maul misses with a hook.
Maul has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Johnsson missing with a left hand there. Maul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maul unleashes a big counter combination but Johnsson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Maul sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnsson walks into a left hand.
Maul with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maul turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maul misses with a looping right.#T4#
Johnsson scores with a leg kick.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnsson is looking to counter punch.
Maul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnsson.
Johnsson is looking to land body kicks.
Johnsson connects with a high kick.
Johnsson cracks the inside of Maul's front leg.
Maul misses the shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Johnsson.
Maul catches Johnsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnsson lands a leg kick that knocks Maul off balance momentarily.
Maul takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses.
Maul throws a hook but Johnsson avoids it easily.
Maul bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul misses with a body shot.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Johnsson moves away and avoids it.
Johnsson throws a hook to the side of Maul's head but Maul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maul misses with a left hand
and Johnsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson 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#
Maul blocks a leg kick.
Johnsson swings for the body but Maul moves out of range.
Maul appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maul misses with a looping right.
Maul throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maul avoids the head kick by Johnsson.
Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Johnsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maul circles away quickly and effectively.
Crunch! Johnsson slams his shin into Maul's torso.
Johnsson throws a hook but Maul avoids it easily.
Johnsson wants to slow Maul down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnsson scores with a spinning back kick!
Johnsson staying out of range there.
Johnsson misses the body punch
and Maul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Maul. That snapped Johnsson's head back.
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!
Maul misses with a body shot.
Johnsson is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Johnsson tries to move into range but Maul moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big left from Maul misses.
Johnsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maul.
A little jabbing left from Maul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Johnsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Maul breaks the clinch.
Johnsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gunnar Johnsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnsson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnsson moves out of range as Maul strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnsson.
Johnsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maul can do to turn this around?
Maul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnsson cracks Maul with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maul checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maul's knee momentarily.
Maul throws a right and a left that Johnsson avoids nicely.
Johnsson throwing a counter right hand but Maul manages to avoid it.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maul manages to avoid it.
Johnsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnsson.
Maul checks a low kick from Johnsson.
Johnsson throws out a powerful jab.
Maul's corner calls for a 1-2. Maul obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by Johnsson - just one landing.
Maul throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnsson.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnsson is looking to counter punch.
Maul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnsson.
Johnsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maul to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Johnsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
Johnsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnsson is just out of range.
Maul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnsson scores with a nice body kick.
Good exchange - Maul coming out on top.
Maul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnsson.
Maul throws out a loose jab but Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul misses with a hook
enabling Johnsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Maul listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maul tries to bum rush Johnsson with a series of wild strikes but Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnsson is looking to slow Maul down with leg kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnsson, right into the meat.
Johnsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnsson slips a jab from Maul.
Johnsson throws a right hand that misses
and Maul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Johnsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnsson throws a chopping leg kick but Maul manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnsson misses its target.
Maul has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnsson.
A combination from Johnsson does no damage.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Johnsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maul blocks a jab.
Maul misses with a hook. Johnsson ducked under it nicely.
Maul misses with a lunging right hand
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
Maul's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maul wants to slow Johnsson down by chopping away at his legs.
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
Johnsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul blocks a jab.
Johnsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maul cracks Johnsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnsson looks to land a left hand but Maul moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maul misses with a left hand
and Johnsson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Maul really felt that one!
Johnsson throws a big shot that misses.
Maul misses with a shot to the body
and Johnsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Maul feints a jab promting Johnsson to slip. Maul then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnsson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Johnsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maul throws a nice looking combination but Johnsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maul misses with a two punch combination.
Johnsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maul misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnsson misses the target.
Johnsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maul has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Johnsson.
Johnsson lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maul misses with a left hand
and Johnsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maul throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand. #T1#
Johnsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donk. Johnsson catches Maul right on the button with a cross.
Johnsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Maul moves out of range as Johnsson strikes.
Johnsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maul is out of range.
Maul swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnsson thuds his right hand into Maul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnsson misses with a straight right.
Johnsson moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Maul.
Maul misses with a hook
and Johnsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maul takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maul avoids the body shot from Johnsson.
#T2#
Maul throws a jab when Johnsson was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnsson. Johnsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Maul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnsson.
Jab, jab by Johnsson - just one landing.
Maul throws a head kick but Johnsson moves out of range.
Maul needs to keep his hands up - Johnsson had a free shot at his head there.
Maul attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maul takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
Maul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnsson ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Johnsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maul just manages to avoid it.
Johnsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maul will feel that in the morning.
Johnsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Johnsson blocks a leg kick.
Maul throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnsson.
Johnsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maul takes one to the side of the head.
Maul takes one to the chin there.
Johnsson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Maul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnsson throws a right hand that misses
and Maul counters with a three punch combo that has Johnsson backing up. Johnsson nods at Maul to acknowledge the strikes.
Maul blocks a head kick by Johnsson.
Maul doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johnsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maul throws out the jab.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maul moves out of range of the body kick from Johnsson.
Maul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maul drops his hands momentarily and Johnsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gunnar Johnsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Maul steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnsson. That one must have hurt.
Maul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paul Maul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnsson ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Johnsson lands with a hook. Maul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Johnsson.
Johnsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnsson scores with a jab to the head.
Maul misses with an uppercut.
Johnsson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Johnsson staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maul throws a right hand that misses
and Johnsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maul thinking.
Johnsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Johnsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Johnsson!
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Event:
DUEL#109 Hoffman vs Johnsson
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Hoffman shoots in and drives through. Johnsson sprawls well.
Johnsson unleashes a big counter combination but Hoffman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnsson feints a jab promting Hoffman to slip. Johnsson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hoffman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hoffman shoots and misses
and Johnsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been hearing reports that Hoffman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hoffman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnsson.
Hoffman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnsson.
Johnsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hoffman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoffman moves out of range as Johnsson throws a body kick.
Johnsson throws a leg kick #CL#
and Hoffman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnsson after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman has Johnsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hoffman prevents a body shot from Johnsson.
Hoffman prevents Johnsson from breaking the clinch.
Johnsson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Hoffman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnsson.
Johnsson lands with a right to the head.
Johnsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Johnsson breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoffman .
Hoffman avoids the body shot from Johnsson.
#CL#
Hoffman clinches.
Johnsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hoffman up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Johnsson.
Hoffman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
Hoffman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
Johnsson stalling the fight.
Hoffman is trying to pull guard but Johnsson has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hoffman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnsson counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoffman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnsson throws a push kick but Hoffman slaps the foot to one side.
Hoffman misses with a body kick.
Johnsson misses with a looping left.
Hoffman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hoffman slips under a jab from Johnsson.#T3#
Hoffman misses with a takedown attempt - Johnsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnsson connects with the punch.
Hoffman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a chopping leg kick but Hoffman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hoffman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnsson throws a shot from downtown. Hoffman moves away and avoids it.
Johnsson misses with a left hand #TD#
and Hoffman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnsson's guard.#T4#
Hoffman distracts Johnsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hoffman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hoffman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hoffman 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.#SUB#
Hoffman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johnsson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hoffman , into his guard. #REVB#
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!#SUB#
Hoffman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnsson passes into side control.
Hoffman can't do much from the bottom here.
Hoffman tries to bench press Johnsson off him but Johnsson keeps the position.
Johnsson controls the position.
Hoffman is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hoffman drops his hands momentarily and Johnsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick by Johnsson misses #TD#
and Hoffman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnsson's guard.
Hoffman cracks Johnsson with a solid left hand.
Johnsson pulls Hoffman in close to prevent any damage.
Hoffman is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnsson has wrist control.
Johnsson has momentary wrist control but Hoffman slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnsson is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Hoffman is looking for a triangle but Johnsson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoffman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hoffman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnsson wants to control from the top but Hoffman keeps moving. #T1#
Johnsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnsson won't allow Hoffman to sweep him here.
Johnsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoffman is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hoffman looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Johnsson is defending well. Hoffman quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Johnsson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hoffman celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Albert Hoffman !
Albert Hoffman is the new welterweight champion!
Albert Hoffman gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
DUEL#105 Army vs Farrelly
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Scarface counters with a nice body shot.
Johnsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Scarface counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Johnsson.
Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scarface.
A head kick misses from Johnsson.
Scarface looks to throw the jab but Johnsson is out of range.
Johnsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnsson punishes Scarface's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarface.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Scarface counter with a right hand.
Johnsson tries to clinch but Scarface moves away
and Scarface counters with a stiff right hand.
Scarface scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarface has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnsson.#T1#
Scarface throws a right hand that Johnsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnsson also avoids with ease.
Johnsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Scarface counters with a straight right hand.
Scarface misses with an uppercut
and Johnsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scarface fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Johnsson ducks under a wild hook from Scarface.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scarface struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnsson controls his hands.
Johnsson stalling.
Scarface misses with some punches.
Scarface fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnsson scores with a hook to the body.
Scarface letting Johnsson take a breather here.
I was talking to Johnsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnsson.#T2#
Scarface lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnsson backwards.
Scarface takes a shot to the head.
Johnsson blocks an uppercut.
Scarface misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Johnsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarface.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scarface! But no joy.
Johnsson scores with a leg kick.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut. Scarface saw that one coming.
Scarface lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scarface might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Scarface sees it coming and moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scarface! But no joy.
A big right from Scarface misses.
Johnsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scarface manages to avoid it.
Johnsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scarface with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnsson to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Scarface lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnsson backs up against the cage.
Johnsson scores with a nice strike.
Johnsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scarface's head backwards.
Johnsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scarface. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Scarface.#CL#
Johnsson rushes Scarface and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Johnsson fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Scarface fails to land.
Johnsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarface.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scarface.
A head punch on the inside from Scarface fails to land.
Johnsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarface.
Johnsson gets through Scarface's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarface has a couple of punches blocked by Johnsson.
#T4#
Scarface swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Johnsson breaks the clinch.
Scarface is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnsson looks to land a right hand but Scarface moved out of range.
Johnsson looks to land a right hand but Scarface moved out of range.
Johnsson throws a hook to the side of Scarface's head but Scarface sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Johnsson - that will leave a mark!
Scarface throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnsson scores with a hook to the body. Scarface takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnsson moves out of range as Scarface strikes.
Johnsson misses the shot to the body.
Scarface throws a body punch but Johnsson moves out of range.
Scarface looks to throw the jab but Johnsson is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Scarface jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scarface gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnsson.
Scarface feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Scarface misses with a looping left.
Johnsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scarface scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnsson in his tracks.
Scarface wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scarface misses with a straight left.
Scarface swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnsson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Scarface in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarface cracks Johnsson with a good jab.
A left lands for Johnsson.
Scarface throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
Scarface works the jab nicely.#T1#
Johnsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Scarface on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scarface. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scarface looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnsson is just out of range.
Gunnar Johnsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnsson misses with a body kick.
A lazy left from Scarface finds it's target.
Scarface misses with a body shot.
Scarface just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Scarface thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Johnsson slips under a jab.
Johnsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnsson connects with a right hand. Scarface shakes it off.
Scarface with a jab.
Johnsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnsson lands a head shot.
Scarface swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
Johnsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Scarface.
Scarface lands a jab to the head.
Johnsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scarface throws out the jab.
Scarface lands a nice shot to the body.
Scarface lands a nice shot that snaps Johnsson's head back.
#T3#
Scarface scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnsson misses with a hook. Scarface ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Johnsson.
Scarface tries to clinch but Johnsson moves out of range. #CL#
Johnsson moves into the clinch.
Scarface prevents a body shot from Johnsson.
Scarface scores with a shoulder strike.
Scarface tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scarface misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnsson.
Scarface misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Johnsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scarface is keeping busy.
Scarface fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scarface has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnsson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Scarface can turn it around.
Scarface struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnsson controls his hands.
Scarface misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarface fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gunnar Johnsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scarface swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scarface tries a body shot but Johnsson blocks it.
Scarface has a couple of punches blocked by Johnsson.
Johnsson blocking some punches.
Johnsson blocks an uppercut.
Johnsson blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scarface.
Johnsson misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Johnsson breaks from the clinch.
Johnsson jabs at Scarface's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Scarface showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Johnsson misses the shot to the body.
Johnsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scarface throws out the jab.
Scarface misses with a combination
and Scarface takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Scarface throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
Scarface fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnsson on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarface moves out of range of the body kick.
Scarface misses with a wild body shot.
Johnsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnsson misses the jab.#T1#
Scarface misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnsson connects with a body shot.
Scarface checks a leg kick.
Scarface sizes up Johnsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Johnsson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnsson blocking some punches.
Scarface misses with some punches.
Scarface throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnsson.
Scarface tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnsson's elbow.
Johnsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scarfaces head.
A right handed body shot lands from Scarface.
Scarface swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scarface swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarface has a couple of punches blocked by Johnsson.
#T2#
Johnsson blocking some punches.
Johnsson has a couple of punches blocked by Scarface.
Scarface lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnsson backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarface misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnsson presses Scarface against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnsson tries a body shot but Scarface blocks it.
A short left from Johnsson.
Scarface swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnsson trying to control the position but instead, Scarface has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnsson into the cage.
Johnsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarface controls his hands.
Johnsson is working Scarface over against the cage.
Johnsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scarface backwards. #BC#
Johnsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scarface rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scarface takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Scarface misses with a hook to the body
and Johnsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scarface looks to throw the jab but Johnsson is out of range.
Scarface keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnsson.
Johnsson misses with a body kick.
Johnsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scarface counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD#
Johnsson lands a big head kick that sends Scarface tumbling to the mat! Johnsson takes a step backwards and waves Scarface back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Scarface is rocked!
Johnsson finds Scarface's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Scarface flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Johnsson lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Scarface will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunnar Johnsson!
Gunnar Johnsson retains his welterweight title!
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Event:
DUEL#100 Feltre vs Ibaka 2
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnsson wants to land a leg kick but Reilly is out of range.
Johnsson dips to his left and cracks Reilly with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick lands from Reilly.
Johnsson throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly misses with a jab to the body
and Johnsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Reilly checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Reilly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnsson lands a right hand.
Johnsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A bit of stalling here from Reilly.
A nice left hand lands by Johnsson.
Reilly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reilly cracks Johnsson with a nice body shot.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Johnsson.
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!
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnsson can't find room to land a body shot as Reilly controls the action.
#T1#
Johnsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reilly lands with a left to the head.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnsson throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Johnsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly tries a body shot but Johnsson blocks it.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
Johnsson misses with some punches.
Reilly lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reilly.
Johnsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnsson being controlled against the cage.
Reilly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reilly is stalling here.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Reilly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnsson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnsson is leaning against Reilly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Johnsson breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Johnsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Reilly rushes Johnsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Johnsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Reilly up against the cage.
Johnsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Reilly lands an uppercut.
Reilly lands a nice uppercut.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Johnsson.
Johnsson being controlled against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reilly - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reilly.
Johnsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reilly throws a chopping leg kick but Johnsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A cross from Reilly lands.#T4#
A leg kick checked by Reilly.
Johnsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnsson counters with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Reilly.
Reilly wants to clinch up but Johnsson keeps it at a distance.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reilly throws a leg kick but Johnsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've been told by Johnsson's head coaches at Hunter MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reilly wants to clinch but Johnsson slips to the side
and Johnsson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnsson scores with a nice head shot.
Reilly checks a low kick from Johnsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Reilly will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Reilly tries to clinch there but Johnsson circles away.
Johnsson swinging wildly here.
Johnsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
Reilly defending well as Johnsson loads up on a big left hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Reilly in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Reilly connects with a solid leg kick.
Reilly throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Johnsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab, jab by Johnsson - just one landing.
A head kick by Reilly misses
and Johnsson counters with a nice body shot.
Reilly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnsson tries to score with a low kick but Reilly moves his leg out of the way.
Johnsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Johnsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
Johnsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reilly can pounce on him.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Johnsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gunnar Johnsson is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Johnsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnsson misses with a two punch combination.
Reilly misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnsson counters with a left to the body.
Reilly connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reilly checks the leg kick.
Johnsson scores with a jab to the head.
Reilly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnsson's sensitive parts.
Frank Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reilly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reilly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reilly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Johnsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab from Reilly.
Johnsson throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
Johnsson throws a front kick aimed at Reilly's knee but Reilly avoids it well.
Reilly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnsson.
Reilly tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Reilly instigates a clinch.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reilly slows down the pace here.
Johnsson misses with the head strike.
#T3##BC#
Johnsson breaks from the clinch.
Johnsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reilly. Reilly circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.
Reilly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnsson momentarily.
Johnsson ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Johnsson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Johnsson throws a lazy right hand but Reilly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnsson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Reilly checks it.
Nice defenses there by Johnsson.
As Reilly looks to move away, Johnsson throws a big counter combo but Reilly just gets out of the way.
Johnsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Johnsson.
Johnsson is looking to slow Reilly down with leg kicks. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reilly wants to counter the offense by Johnsson and move into the clinch position.
Reilly throws a head kick but Johnsson moves out of range.
Reilly walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Johnsson does it's job there.#CL2#
Reilly rushes Johnsson and presses him up against the cage.
Johnsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frank Reilly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reilly dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Johnsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Johnsson is looking to control Reilly's arms but Reilly gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnsson has his back to the cage.
Johnsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnsson.
Johnsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly is pushing Johnsson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
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 Gunnar Johnsson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Johnsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reilly. Reilly circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
Johnsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick by Johnsson misses
and Reilly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnsson thinking.
Nice jab there from Reilly.
Reilly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnsson looks to land a body kick but Reilly moved away.
Reilly misses with a head kick.
Johnsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Reilly misses.
Johnsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Reilly closes the distance and clinches.
Johnsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Johnsson controls the action.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Johnsson.
Johnsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reilly just leaning against Johnsson, taking a breather.
Johnsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnsson is trying to force a seperation but Reilly has the dominant position.
Come on Reilly - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnsson has a couple of punches blocked by Reilly.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnsson works on Reilly's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Reilly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reilly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Johnsson.
A left hand lands to the body for Reilly.
Johnsson throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reilly throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnsson throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
Jab from Johnsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reilly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnsson. #T3#
Reilly avoids the head kick by Johnsson.
Reilly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reilly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnsson's hands.
The crowd cheers as Reilly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnsson doesn't seem phased though.
Reilly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnsson.
Johnsson tries to score with a low kick but Reilly moves his leg out of the way.
Reilly missing with a left hand there. Johnsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reilly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Johnsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnsson blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Reilly.
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnsson's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Johnsson lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Johnsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Reilly gets an underhook and turns Johnsson into the cage.
Johnsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnsson controls his hands.
Johnsson is working Reilly over against the cage.
Reilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnsson scores with a shot to the side of Reilly's head.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly wants to stall.
Johnsson lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Reilly.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnsson misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Frank Reilly just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Johnsson lands a jab to Reilly's midsection.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reilly scoring well with a low kick there.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Johnsson.
Johnsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reilly lands with a straight right. Johnsson didn't see that one coming.
Reilly blocks a head kick by Johnsson.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnsson. That snapped Reilly's head back.
#CL2#
Reilly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly blocking some punches.
Johnsson blocking some punches.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Johnsson controls the action.
Johnsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Reilly gets an underhook and turns Johnsson into the cage.#T1##BC#
Johnsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reilly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reilly walks into a left hand.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reilly.
Some bone on bone action there as Reilly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Johnsson does it's job there.#ROC#
Reilly is rocked!
Reilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Johnsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reilly.
Reilly is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnsson finish him?
Reilly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reilly throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reilly is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Johnsson closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Reilly out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunnar Johnsson!
Gunnar Johnsson retains his welterweight title!
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Event:
DUEL#95 Johnsson vs oCrazy
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
oCrazy misses with an uppercut.
oCrazy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Gunnar Johnsson has been cut.
Johnsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck oCrazy on the side of the head.
Johnsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnsson throws a body punch but oCrazy moves out of range.
We've been told by Johnsson's head coaches at Hunter MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnsson moves away from the strike by oCrazy.
Idi oCrazy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
oCrazy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
oCrazy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnsson misses with a hook.
Johnsson slips under a jab from oCrazy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
oCrazy throws a big shot that misses.
Johnsson tries to land a body kick
and oCrazy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
oCrazy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
oCrazy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
oCrazy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnsson throws out the jab.
oCrazy misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Johnsson moves into the clinch.
Johnsson scores with a shot to the side of oCrazy's head.
Johnsson tries a body shot but oCrazy blocks it.
oCrazy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from oCrazy fails to land.
Johnsson tries to work over oCrazy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
oCrazy misses with a punch on the inside.
oCrazy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
oCrazy can't find room to land a body shot as Johnsson controls the action.
oCrazy misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Johnsson manages to break the clinch.
Johnsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from oCrazy. Johnsson shrugs it off though.
Johnsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract oCrazy.
oCrazy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
oCrazy throws out a powerful jab.
oCrazy slips a straight right by Johnsson.
Johnsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from oCrazy.
oCrazy misses with a right hand
and Johnsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Johnsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
oCrazy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
oCrazy misses with a left hand
and Johnsson counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
oCrazy gets a clinch. #BC#
Johnsson breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from oCrazy.
Johnsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles oCrazy. oCrazy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnsson drops his hands momentarily and oCrazy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Johnsson drives through and clinches with oCrazy against the cage.
#T3#
Johnsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by oCrazy.
Johnsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with oCrazy's elbow.
oCrazy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnsson blocks a body shot from oCrazy.
Johnsson misses with some punches.
oCrazy blocking some punches.
oCrazy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
oCrazy scores with a shot to the side of Johnsson's head.
oCrazy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnsson blocks a body shot from oCrazy.
oCrazy tries to work over Johnsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
oCrazy has a couple of punches blocked by Johnsson.
Johnsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
oCrazy working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for oCrazy.
oCrazy tries to work over Johnsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
oCrazy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnsson scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Johnsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
oCrazy tries to throw a body punch but Johnsson avoids it by throwing oCrazy back against the cage.
Johnsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnsson gets through oCrazy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnsson effectively controlling the action here.
Johnsson working hard to break the clinch.
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 Gunnar Johnsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Johnsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
oCrazy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
Johnsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but oCrazy just manages to avoid it.
oCrazy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
Johnsson misses with a hook. oCrazy ducked under it nicely.
Idi oCrazy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnsson misses with a series of wild punches.
oCrazy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnsson misses the target.
oCrazy misses with a low kick as Johnsson jumps back.
Johnsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by oCrazy.
oCrazy looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Johnsson scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles oCrazy. oCrazy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
oCrazy throws a right hand that misses
and oCrazy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
oCrazy throws a head kick that misses.
oCrazy moves out of range as Johnsson throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnsson cracks the inside of oCrazy's front leg. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnsson. oCrazy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnsson takes one on the button.
oCrazy lands a head shot.
oCrazy moves into range and connects with a jab.
oCrazy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as oCrazy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnsson doesn't seem phased though.
oCrazy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnsson.#ROC#
oCrazy is rocked!
Johnsson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! oCrazy falls backwards - clearly groggy! Johnsson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Johnsson!
Gunnar Johnsson retains his welterweight title!
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Event:
DUEL#91 Johnsson vs Maul
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Maul jabs Johnsson right on the nose. Johnsson blinks but takes it well.
Maul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnsson slips a jab from Maul.
Johnsson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Maul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick by Maul misses
and Johnsson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Maul really felt that one!
Johnsson moves out of range as Maul strikes.
Johnsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnsson blocks a jab.
Maul throws a sloppy head kick and Johnsson moves out of range easily.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maul misses with a hook. Johnsson ducked under it nicely.
Maul scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maul.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Maul.
Maul lands with a straight right. Johnsson didn't see that one coming.
Maul is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab, jab by Johnsson - just one landing.
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Johnsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No joy there for Maul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Johnsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnsson.
Maul misses with a hook to the body
and Johnsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maul swinging wildly here.
Maul throws the left hand but Johnsson avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnsson. That's going to slow Maul down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul misses with an uppercut.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Johnsson moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Johnsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maul moves away.
Maul throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Maul.
We've been told by Johnsson's head coaches at Hunter MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnsson circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Johnsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maul is trying to break free.#BC#
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Johnsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maul misses with an attempted mid kick.
Donk. Maul catches Johnsson right on the button with a cross.
Johnsson ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
As Maul backs away, Johnsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maul swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnsson.
Maul lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Maul scores with a jab. Johnsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maul misses with a low kick.
Johnsson lands a leg kick that knocks Maul off balance momentarily.
Maul swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnsson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maul checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Johnsson backs off Maul throws a huge counter combo but Johnsson manages to avoid it all.
Johnsson misses with a straight right.
Maul now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnsson misses with a straight left.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
Maul misses with a shot to the body
and Johnsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from Maul misses.
Johnsson throws a leg kick which misses Maul's front leg but catches the back leg as Maul tries to avoid it.
Maul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnsson.
Maul throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Johnsson loads up on a big right hand but Maul slips the punch.
Maul connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maul looks to land a left hand but Johnsson moved out of range nicely.
Maul misses with a left hand
and Johnsson counters with a good low kick that Maul was not able to check.
Maul throws a head kick but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson avoids the body shot from Maul.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnsson misses the target.
Johnsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Maul tries to keep at a distance but Johnsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnsson misses with some punches.
#BC#
Johnsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnsson wants to clinch up but Maul keeps it at a distance.
Maul keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maul misses with a left hand
and Johnsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maul connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Johnsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Maul will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Maul misses with a right hand
and Johnsson counters with a leg kick.
A head kick by Maul misses
and Johnsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Maul.
Johnsson is looking to counter punch.
Maul misses the body punch
and Johnsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnsson. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Johnsson. Beautiful body shot.
Maul misses with an uppercut
and Johnsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnsson.
Maul throws a body punch but Johnsson moves out of range.
A jab from Johnsson misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson jabs Maul to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maul listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Maul jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Johnsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maul looks to land a right hand but Johnsson moved out of range.
Johnsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Maul misses with a right hand
and Johnsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maul checks it well.
Maul throws a big shot that misses.
Maul throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnsson tests Maul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnsson blocks a jab.
Maul bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnsson's head backwards.
Maul lands a head shot.
Maul misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnsson counters with a low kick, right behind Maul 's knee.
Gunnar Johnsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnsson throws out a powerful jab.
Maul scores with a hook to the body. Johnsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Maul.#T2#
Maul throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnsson counters with a low kick, right behind Maul 's knee.
Maul throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Johnsson misses.
Maul slips under a jab.
Johnsson walks into a left hand.
Johnsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Maul off the cage and back into range.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Johnsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnsson slips under a jab.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Johnsson moves away and avoids it.
Maul moves out of range of the body kick from Johnsson.
Maul lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maul throws a body punch but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maul misses with a jab to the body
and Johnsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Maul darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maul connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the body from Maul misses
and Johnsson counters with a leg kick.
Maul misses with a hook
and Johnsson counters with a two punch combo.
Maul takes one to the side of the head.
Johnsson throws a jab when Maul was well out of range.
Maul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Johnsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maul.
Johnsson misses the shot to the body.
Maul lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maul.
Maul misses with a lunging right hand
and Maul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maul throws a right and a left that Johnsson avoids nicely.
Johnsson throws a body kick that misses.
Johnsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Maul misses the shot to the body.
Johnsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maul misses with an uppercut. Johnsson saw that one coming.
Johnsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maul throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
Maul takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnsson on the side of the head.
Maul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maul swings widly with a right hand
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
Maul takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maul's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maul scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It appears Johnsson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Maul tries a head kick but it misses.
Maul scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maul looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Maul backs away, Johnsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
Maul lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Johnsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnsson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Johnsson moves away and avoids it.
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
Johnsson lands a nice shot that snaps Maul's head back.
Johnsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnsson throws a body kick that misses.
Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
As Maul backs away, Johnsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnsson blocks a jab.
Johnsson throwing a counter right hand but Maul manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a sloppy head kick and Maul moves out of range easily.
Maul throws a jab when Johnsson was well out of range.
It looked like Johnsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Maul misses with a right hand
and Johnsson counters with a good low kick that Maul was not able to check.
Maul darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maul misses with a hook. Johnsson ducked under it nicely.
Maul stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maul shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Johnsson eats them both and turns towards Maul to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Maul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maul throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnsson throws a big shot that misses.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson throws a hook but Maul avoids it easily.
Johnsson throws out a loose jab but Maul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul misses with a right hand
and Maul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maul swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Maul misses with a left hand
and Johnsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch combination from Maul misses.
Johnsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Maul is just out of range.
Johnsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maul takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Johnsson clinches with his opponent.
Maul is trying to force a seperation but Johnsson has the dominant position.#BC#
Johnsson breaks the clinch.
Johnsson throws a big shot that misses.
Maul looks to land a left hand but Johnsson moved out of range nicely.
Maul is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maul goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maul walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
A head kick misses from Maul.
Johnsson tried to counter with a leg kick but Maul avoided it.
A jab from Maul does it's job there.
Johnsson takes a swing at Maul's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Maul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maul is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maul swinging wildly here.
Johnsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maul misses with a body shot
and Johnsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maul swings for the body but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnsson scores with a jab.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Maul.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Johnsson misses.
Maul throws out a counter right but Johnsson avoids it with no problem.
Maul has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maul throws a big shot that misses.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnsson is just out of range.
Jab by Maul.
Maul throws an off balance right hand
and Johnsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maul misses with an uppercut
enabling Johnsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Maul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Johnsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maul swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maul thinking.
Maul throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Maul is rocked!
Maul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnsson tries to clinch there but Maul circles away.
Despite the aggression on Maul's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maul throws a poor cross that misses
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Gunnar Johnsson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
A big right from Maul misses.
Johnsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maul.
Johnsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Maul's head.
Johnsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maul is able to avoid easily.
Maul walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maul misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Johnsson lands a big uppercut and Maul crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Maul looks OK. Johnsson waves Maul back to his feet!
Maul is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnsson finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul misses with a shot to the body
and Johnsson counters with a big right hand! Oh Maul is in trouble here! Johnsson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Johnsson!
Gunnar Johnsson retains his welterweight title!
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Event:
DUEL#86 Reilly vs Johnsson
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnsson moves out of range as Reilly strikes.
Johnsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frank Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reilly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnsson's calf.
Reilly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnsson.
Johnsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Reilly in the body.
Reilly tries to clinch there but Johnsson circles away.
Reilly walks into a stiff left hand from Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a shot from downtown. Reilly moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Johnsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Reilly working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Nice body punch from Johnsson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johnsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Johnsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Johnsson.
Reilly holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Reilly controls his hands.
Reilly scores with a shot to the side of Johnsson's head.
Johnsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly lands a body shot. #BC2#
Johnsson manages to break the clinch.
Johnsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.
Reilly throws a poor cross that misses
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
Reilly throws a body punch but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson cracks the inside of Reilly's front leg. #T2#
Johnsson tries to land a front kick but Reilly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reilly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnsson throws a wild body kick that Reilly sees coming a mile off.
Reilly is looking to clinch but Johnsson is avoiding it.
Reilly sizes up Johnsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reilly lands a nice shot to the body.
Reilly lands a nice shot that snaps Johnsson's head back.
Johnsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Reilly tries to counter by clinching up but Johnsson breaks away and moves out of range.
Reilly throws a body punch but Johnsson moves out of range.
Reilly looks to land a left hand but Johnsson moved out of range nicely.
Johnsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reilly connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
Reilly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reilly misses with a hook
and Johnsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reilly misses with a hook.
Reilly misses with an uppercut
and Johnsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Reilly feints a jab promting Johnsson to slip. Reilly then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnsson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Johnsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Reilly is wise to it.
Reilly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnsson's head backwards.
Reilly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnsson avoids the head kick by Reilly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reilly. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reilly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Johnsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reilly scores with a shot to the body.
Reilly blocks a head kick by Johnsson.
A head kick by Reilly misses
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
Johnsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reilly misses the jab.
Reilly lands an overhand right.
Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnsson.
We've been told by Reilly's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnsson misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Reilly forces Johnsson back against the cage and clinches.
Reilly slowing the pace effectively.
Reilly lands with a left to the head.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Frank Reilly will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnsson.
Reilly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reilly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnsson's sensitive parts.
Johnsson throws the left hand but Reilly avoids the punch easily.
Frank Reilly is winning the standup battle so far.
Reilly moves out of range of the body kick.
A big left from Johnsson misses.
Reilly cracks the inside of Johnsson's front leg.
Johnsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnsson throws a jab when Reilly was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnsson circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnsson.
Reilly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Johnsson gets tackled into the cage by Reilly. Reilly maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnsson. #T1#
Reilly dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short left from Johnsson.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Johnsson.
Reilly is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reilly looking to stall.
#BC2#
Johnsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reilly has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Reilly lands a nice looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reilly.
Reilly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnsson misses with a wild body shot.
Reilly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Reilly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reilly's knee momentarily.#T2#
Reilly will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reilly cracks the inside of Johnsson's front leg.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnsson slips under a jab.
Johnsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Johnsson there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnsson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnsson thumps Reilly with a low kick.
Johnsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.
Reilly throws a lazy right hand but Johnsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reilly tries to work over Johnsson's front leg with a kick but Johnsson checks it.
Johnsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Reilly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly. #BC2#
Johnsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnsson! But no joy.
Johnsson throws the kick towards the body but Reilly avoids it.
Reilly looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Johnsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnsson lands a jab to the head.
Reilly misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Reilly.
Reilly throws a shot to the body.
Johnsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reilly lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Reilly lands with a shot to the body.
Johnsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Reilly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnsson walks into a jab.
Johnsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reilly.
Johnsson is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Reilly misses the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnsson lands a leg kick that knocks Reilly off balance momentarily.
Reilly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reilly misses with a low kick as Johnsson jumps back.
Johnsson feints a counter leg kick.
Johnsson throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Reilly counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reilly.
A nice left hand lands by Johnsson.
Reilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reilly misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reilly takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Reilly takes a shot to the head.
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 Frank Reilly will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Johnsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reilly lands a high kick!
Reilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reilly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reilly takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reilly connects with an inside leg kick.
Reilly thumps Johnsson with a low kick.
Johnsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johnsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
Johnsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reilly looks to land a left hand but Johnsson moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Johnsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reilly throws a lazy right hand but Johnsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Johnsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnsson. Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
Johnsson scores with a leg kick.
Johnsson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reilly takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses.
Reilly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnsson throws a solid leg kick but Reilly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnsson.
Reilly scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2#
Reilly gets tackled into the cage by Johnsson. Johnsson maintains the clinch.
Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reilly.#T2#
Johnsson misses with a straight right.
Reilly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnsson. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnsson scores with the left hand. Reilly knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Reilly.
Johnsson slips under a jab.
Reilly throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnsson throws a wild body kick that Reilly sees coming a mile off.
Reilly throws a sloppy head kick and Johnsson moves out of range easily.
Johnsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Reilly misses its intended target.
Johnsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Reilly misses.
Reilly tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnsson is able to avoid easily.
Johnsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reilly throws a sloppy head kick and Johnsson moves out of range easily.
Reilly throws a looping overhand right but Johnsson ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Johnsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reilly.
A low kick from Reilly is predictable there
and Johnsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reilly throws a low kick, looking for Johnsson's leg but Johnsson calmly moves out of range.
Johnsson cracks Reilly with an open hand slap.
Reilly throws a nice looking combination but Johnsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnsson lands with a good body shot.
Reilly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnsson cracks a nice hook into Reilly's ribs.
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly misses with an uppercut
and Johnsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnsson swings for the body but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly walks into a straight right hand from Johnsson.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reilly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnsson throws a solid leg kick but Reilly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnsson.
Reilly is looking to chop away at Johnsson's legs.
Johnsson sizes up Reilly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reilly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnsson can pounce on him.
Reilly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnsson lands a jab.
Johnsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnsson.
Reilly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnsson slips under a jab from Reilly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gunnar Johnsson just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Reilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnsson throws a push kick but Reilly slaps the foot to one side.
Reilly is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.
Reilly throws a hook to the side of Johnsson's head but Johnsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Reilly checks a leg kick.
Johnsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reilly.
Johnsson cracks Reilly with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Reilly takes the fight into the clinch.
Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Johnsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reilly lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reilly.
Johnsson gets through Reilly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reilly holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnsson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Reilly seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Johnsson can turn it around.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Johnsson.
Johnsson tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
Johnsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reilly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnsson slows down the pace here.
Reilly displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnsson up against the cage.#T2#
Reilly gets through Johnsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Johnsson trying to stall but Reilly improves his position.
Johnsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Reilly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnsson blocks an uppercut.
Johnsson blocking some punches.
Reilly being controlled against the cage.
Reilly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnsson backwards. #T3#
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnsson's elbow.
Johnsson is trying to break the clinch but Reilly is controlling him.
Johnsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnsson.
A head punch on the inside from Johnsson fails to land.
Johnsson blocks an uppercut.
Johnsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Johnsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnsson tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
Reilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Johnsson breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Johnsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reilly.
Reilly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reilly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reilly can pounce on him.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnsson throws out a counter right but Reilly avoids it with no problem.
Johnsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reilly's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reilly is looking to clinch.
Reilly throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnsson.
Reilly connects with a looping right hand.
Reilly misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Frank Reilly will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Reilly lands with a kick to the temple. Johnsson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnsson misses with a hook. Reilly ducked under it nicely.
Johnsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Reilly has Johnsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Johnsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly tries to work over Johnsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Johnsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnsson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reilly manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1#
Reilly lands with a left to the head.
Johnsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reilly backwards. #ROC2#
Reilly is rocked!
Johnsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Oh Reilly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reilly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Johnsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Reilly seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reilly wants to stall.
Reilly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Johnsson breaks from the clinch.
Johnsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
Johnsson slips a jab from Reilly.
Gunnar Johnsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
Johnsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reilly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnsson.
Johnsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Reilly throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Johnsson.
Johnsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnsson 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.
Reilly moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnsson slips a jab from Reilly.
Reilly checks a leg kick.
That kick from Reilly tenderised Johnsson's leg. Johnsson is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Reilly.
Reilly throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Johnsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Reilly tries to clinch up.
Reilly lands with a kick to the temple. Johnsson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Reilly misses the shot to the body.
A head kick by Reilly misses
and Johnsson counters with a big right hand! Oh Reilly is in trouble here! Johnsson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Johnsson!
Gunnar Johnsson is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
DUEL#78 oCrazy vs Reilly
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnsson blocks a head kick by Harris.
Harris has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnsson checks a low kick from Harris.
Johnsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Johnsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harris doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Harris closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Johnsson manages to break the clinch.
Johnsson moves out of range as Harris throws a body kick.
Johnsson 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.
Johnsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnsson slips under a jab.
Johnsson throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harris misses with a straight left.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnsson avoids the body shot from Harris.
Johnsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Harris tries to clinch but Johnsson moves away
and Johnsson counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Zoe Harris has been cut.#T1#
Harris closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harris swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnsson lands a jab to Harris's midsection.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris misses with a two punch combination.
Johnsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnsson scores with a leg kick.
Harris slips under a jab from Johnsson.
Johnsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnsson lands a head shot.
Good work by Johnsson as he checks the leg kick.
Johnsson throws a looping overhand right but Harris ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Harris misses the target.#T2#
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnsson counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson throws a right hand that Harris ducks under and follows up with a left that Harris also avoids with ease.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harris takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harris throws the left hand but Johnsson avoids the punch easily.
Harris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good standup being displayed there by Harris as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Harris clinches.
Good body shot from Johnsson.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris. #BC#
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harris tries to clinch
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
Harris misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3#
Johnsson tries to score with a low kick but Harris moves his leg out of the way.
Harris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Harris tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnsson avoided it.
Johnsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Harris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harris lands the left hand.
A big right from Johnsson misses.
Harris cracks Johnsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Harris slips a jab from Johnsson.
Harris throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD2#
and Johnsson counters with a head kick that drops Harris to the mat! Harris scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Harris is rocked!
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oh Harris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnsson fakes the body blow, causing Harris to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Harris goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunnar Johnsson!
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Event:
CFC 415 - Olympic Finals
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Johnsson.#CUT2#
It looks like Arn Anderson has been cut.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnsson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Anderson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Johnsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnsson misses with a body shot.
Johnsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnsson.
Johnsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. Johnsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderson is able to avoid easily.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnsson.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson backing away here, and Johnsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Johnsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Shark Tank in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson looks to land a body kick but Johnsson moved away.
Johnsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Johnsson.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Anderson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Johnsson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1#
Johnsson throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Johnsson slips under a jab.
Anderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Johnsson - that will leave a mark!
Johnsson blocks a jab.
Johnsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson throws a jab when Johnsson was well out of range.
Johnsson misses with a body kick.
Johnsson looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Johnsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnsson misses the jab.
Johnsson throws a body kick that misses
and Johnsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Gunnar Johnsson has been cut.
Johnsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.#T2#
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnsson.
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnsson blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnsson. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnsson has time to react.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnsson blocks a jab.
Arn Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnsson throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Anderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Johnsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnsson.
Johnsson tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnsson takes one to the chin there.
Johnsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnsson misses with the body kick
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnsson looks to land a body kick but Anderson moved away.
Johnsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnsson connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Johnsson moved out of range nicely.
Johnsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson throws a push kick but Johnsson slaps the foot to one side.
Johnsson takes one on the button.
Johnsson slips under a jab.#T4#
Johnsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut there from Anderson.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Johnsson counters with a body kick that stops Anderson in his tracks momentarily.
Anderson cracks the inside of Johnsson's front leg.
Anderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Anderson lands a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnsson.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anderson throws a jab when Johnsson was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arn Anderson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Good work by Anderson as he checks the leg kick.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson misses with a low kick.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
Johnsson blocks a jab.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Johnsson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Johnsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Johnsson does it's job there.
Anderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice combination there by Anderson.
#T1#
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anderson misses the body punch
and Johnsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Johnsson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Anderson has got the better of the exchanges.
Anderson connects with a single shot there.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anderson's knee momentarily.
Anderson thuds his right hand into Johnsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#
Johnsson is rocked!
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Johnsson throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Johnsson misses.
Johnsson moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnsson counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Johnsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnsson can pounce on him.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Johnsson.
Anderson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnsson counters with a good low kick that Anderson was not able to check.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Johnsson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Johnsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnsson scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnsson throws a good cross that connects.
Johnsson walks into a straight right hand from Anderson.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Johnsson slips the punch.
Johnsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crunch! Johnsson slams his shin into Anderson's torso.
Anderson lunges at Johnsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnsson's hand. #T3#
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Johnsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson takes one on the button.
Johnsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnsson misses with a body kick.
Johnsson lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Anderson steps away.
Johnsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderson is able to avoid easily.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Johnsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anderson's knee momentarily.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Arn Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson throws a hook but Johnsson avoids it easily.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnsson connects with a high kick.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnsson throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnsson has time to react.
Johnsson thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnsson thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnsson misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Johnsson is out of range.
Johnsson thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Johnsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnsson throws a low kick but Anderson moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnsson moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson throws a lazy head kick
and Johnsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gunnar Johnsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Johnsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson misses with a body shot
enabling Johnsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnsson scores with a leg kick.
Johnsson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anderson jabs Johnsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Anderson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnsson.
Johnsson needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Johnsson throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Johnsson throws a nice head kick!
Johnsson misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnsson.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anderson takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Johnsson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnsson blocks a jab.
Johnsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Anderson ducks right into an uppercut from Johnsson.
Anderson throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnsson throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Anderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Johnsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
Johnsson avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Johnsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Johnsson moves away and avoids it.
Johnsson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Anderson blocks it well.
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnsson should have avoided that one.
Johnsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
Johnsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnsson scores with a leg kick.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnsson with a nice cross.
Anderson defending well as Johnsson loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Johnsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson tries to bum rush Johnsson with a series of wild strikes but Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Johnsson moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnsson misses with a low kick.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Johnsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Johnsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anderson is out of range and Johnsson settles back down.
Johnsson throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range. #T4#
Anderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnsson staying out of range there.
Johnsson misses with a low kick.
Anderson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Johnsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anderson.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnsson. That snapped Anderson's head back.
Johnsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnsson.
Johnsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Johnsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnsson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Johnsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Johnsson!
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Event:
CFC 396
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnsson throws a low kick, looking for Lokren's leg but Lokren calmly moves out of range.
Lokren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
Johnsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target.
Johnsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lokren throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnsson.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Johnsson ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnsson misses.
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
Sairanix Lokren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Lokren in the body.
Lokren takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A good leg kick by Johnsson.
Lokren is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lokren misses with a hook. Johnsson ducked under it nicely.
Johnsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokren is just out of range.
Lokren throws a hook but Johnsson blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnsson misses the target.
Johnsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lokren was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnsson.
It looked like Lokren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnsson 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.#T1#
Johnsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lokren avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lokren connects with a body shot.
Johnsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lokren is out of range.
Johnsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lokren misses with an uppercut. Johnsson saw that one coming.
Lokren cracks Johnsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lokren misses with a looping left.
Johnsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
Lokren jabs at Johnsson's body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lokren crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Johnsson - the referee stops the clock and Lokren gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Johnsson. Lokren manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lokren throws a hook but Johnsson blocks it.
Lokren bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnsson's head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Lokren moved away.
A head kick misses from Johnsson.
An attempted straight right counter from Lokren misses the target.
Lokren swings widly with a right hand
and Johnsson counters with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target.
Johnsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from Johnsson misses
and Johnsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lokren misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by Johnsson there.
A low kick from Johnsson is predictable there
and Lokren counters with a straight right hand.
Johnsson lands the left hand.
Lokren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnsson lands a nice hook to Lokren's body. Lokren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnsson takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Lokren misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lokren's knee momentarily.
Johnsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Lokren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnsson misses with the body kick
and Lokren counters with a right hand to the body.
Lokren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lokren missing with a left hand there. Johnsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lokren misses with an uppercut. Johnsson saw that one coming.
Lokren misses the body punch
and Johnsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Lokren misses.
Johnsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnsson wants to land a leg kick but Lokren is out of range.
Lokren steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnsson. That one must have hurt.
Johnsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lokren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnsson.#T4#
Johnsson pushes Lokren away with a front kick.
Johnsson misses with a hook.
Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.
Johnsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnsson misses with a jab to the body
and Lokren counters with a stiff right hand.
Lokren misses with a looping left.
Johnsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Johnsson misses with a body punch
and Lokren counters with a straight right hand.
Lokren is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lokren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick from Johnsson misses.
Lokren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnsson tries to work over Lokren's front leg with a kick but Lokren checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Lokren misses its target.
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 Sairanix Lokren will probably get the nod.
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#
Lokren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lokren is able to avoid easily.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnsson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lokren with a body shot.
Johnsson scores with the left hand. Lokren knows he should have avoided that one.
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnsson tries to work over Lokren's front leg with a kick but Lokren checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren swings for the body but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson misses with a low kick.
Johnsson slips a jab from Lokren.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lokren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sairanix Lokren is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Johnsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnsson lands a leg kick that knocks Lokren off balance momentarily.
Johnsson throws the left hand but Lokren avoids the punch easily.
Lokren blocks the body kick.
Johnsson cracks Lokren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
Johnsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lokren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lokren avoids the head kick by Johnsson.
Johnsson slips a jab from Lokren.
Johnsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lokren takes a step back to recover.
Lokren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnsson lands with a shot to the body.
Lokren is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid body kick from Johnsson.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Johnsson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lokren throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnsson.
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lokren.
Lokren jabs Johnsson right on the nose. Johnsson blinks but takes it well.
Lokren ducks under a wild hook from Johnsson.
Johnsson looks for the body kick but Lokren saw that one coming.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Johnsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lokren avoids the body shot from Johnsson.
Johnsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lokren.
#T3#
Johnsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokren is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lokren has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lokren and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnsson tests Lokren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lokren crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Johnsson - the referee stops the clock and Lokren gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Johnsson. Lokren manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a wild body kick that Lokren sees coming a mile off.
Johnsson ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnsson misses with the body kick
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnsson drops his hands momentarily and Lokren takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Johnsson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lokren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Johnsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnsson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Johnsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lokren throws a big counter combination but Johnsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnsson staying out of range there.
Johnsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lokren slips a jab from Johnsson.
Johnsson slips under a jab from Lokren.
Lokren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lokren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnsson scores with the left hand. Lokren knows he should have avoided that one.
Lokren ducks under a wild hook from Johnsson.
It looked like Lokren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gunnar Johnsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lokren checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lokren will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Johnsson misses with a right hand
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lokren moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lokren scores with a decent looking hook.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lokren counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lokren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lokren lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Lokren.
Lokren avoids a kick to the body.
Lokren misses with a hook
and Johnsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Johnsson is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lokren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Lokren looks to land a right hand but Johnsson moved out of range.
Lokren takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses.
Johnsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lokren scores with a jab.
Johnsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lokren lands with a shot to the body.
Johnsson throws a body kick that misses
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren scores with the left hand. Johnsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Lokren misses with a hook.
Lokren swings widly with a right hand
and Johnsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lokren.
Johnsson throws the kick towards the body but Lokren avoids it.
Nice cross by Johnsson.
A jab from Johnsson misses.
Lokren lands a jab.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnsson. That's going to slow Lokren down.
Lokren slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Lokren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lokren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lokren scores with a jab. Johnsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lokren misses with a looping left.
Lokren scores with a jab to the head.
Lokren swings widly with a right hand
and Johnsson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnsson scores with a kick to the body.
Johnsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab from Johnsson.
Johnsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Lokren misses the target.#T3#
Johnsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lokren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnsson throws a head kick but Lokren moves out of range.
Johnsson ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Lokren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lokren lands a two punch combo.
A leg kick checked by Lokren.
An attempted straight right counter from Lokren misses the target.
Lokren staying out of range there.
Lokren throwing a counter right hand but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Lokren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnsson on the side of the head.
Johnsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lokren has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lokren and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnsson looks to land a left hand but Lokren moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Johnsson moves away and avoids it.
Johnsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Johnsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lokren misses with a right hand
and Johnsson counters with a solid body kick.
Lokren misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnsson counters with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Lokren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lokren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot by Lokren.
Lokren slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Lokren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Lokren.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sairanix Lokren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lokren has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sairanix Lokren!
A determined Sairanix Lokren 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!
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CFC 389
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Wolny throws a jab when Johnsson was well out of range.
Johnsson throws a big shot that misses.
Wolny throwing a counter right hand but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Wolny lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnsson lands a nice looking body kick.
Wolny misses with an uppercut. Johnsson saw that one coming.
Johnsson jabs Wolny to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnsson punishes Wolny's body with a nice straight punch.
Wolny pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnsson is out of range and Wolny settles back down.
Johnsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johnsson lands with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Artur Wolny has been cut.
Wolny throws a head kick that misses.
Johnsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolny is just out of range.
Wolny throws the left hand but Johnsson avoids the punch easily.
Wolny looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wolny misses with a looping left.#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnsson.
Johnsson cracks the inside of Wolny's front leg.
Wolny misses with a looping left.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wolny keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wolny was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wolny misses with an uppercut
and Johnsson counters with a low kick, right behind Wolny 's knee.
Johnsson lands with a right hand.
Johnsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Wolny in the body.
Johnsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnsson avoids the body shot from Wolny.
A good leg kick by Johnsson. #T2#
Johnsson scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnsson throws a leg kick
and Wolny counters with a nice body shot.
Wolny walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gunnar Johnsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnsson throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Wolny on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnsson.
Wolny throws an off balance right hand
and Johnsson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wolny throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a low kick, looking for Wolny's leg but Wolny calmly moves out of range.
Johnsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolny.
Johnsson throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Wolny wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Johnsson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Johnsson throws the kick towards the body but Wolny avoids it.
Wolny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnsson lands the left hand.
Wolny is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wolny throws a big shot that misses.
Johnsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wolny takes a step back to recover.
Johnsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnsson tries to land a front kick but Wolny steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wolny has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wolny and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wolny throwing a counter right hand but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Wolny misses with a hook. Johnsson ducked under it nicely.
Wolny swings widly with a right hand
and Johnsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wolny thinking. #T4#
A left lands for Johnsson.
Johnsson ducks under a wild hook from Wolny.
Johnsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wolny's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolny pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnsson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Wolny counter with a right hand.
Wolny will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Johnsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnsson.
Wolny connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Wolny to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnsson throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artur Wolny's cut.
That's time! Wolny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wolny blocks the body kick.
Good leg kick by Johnsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolny.
Johnsson sizes up Wolny with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolny throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Wolny misses
and Johnsson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wolny takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson throws a low kick, looking for Wolny's leg but Wolny calmly moves out of range.
Wolny checks a leg kick.
Johnsson scores with a jab to the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wolny might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wolny misses with a hook
and Johnsson counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Johnsson throws a front kick that sends Wolny stumbling back into the cage.
Wolny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolny throws a big shot that misses.
Johnsson ducks right into an uppercut from Wolny.
Johnsson feints and then cracks Wolny's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wolny down.
Johnsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wolny is out of range and Johnsson settles back down.
Wolny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wolny takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnsson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wolny throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wolny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Wolny. #T2#
Johnsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnsson misses with a low kick.
Wolny avoids the body shot from Johnsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnsson.
Wolny misses with a right hand
and Johnsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnsson blocks a jab.
Johnsson tries a low kick but Wolny avoids it.
Johnsson scores with a nice head shot.
Johnsson misses with a body shot
and Wolny counters with a one-two to the body.
Wolny looks to throw the jab but Johnsson is out of range.
Johnsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolny counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Wolny walks into a left hand.
A low kick from Johnsson misses
and Johnsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wolny moves out of range of the body kick.
Wolny takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wolny moves out of range of the body kick.
Wolny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gunnar Johnsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wolny walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnsson.
A big left from Wolny misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wolny with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Wolny misses with a combination
and Johnsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnsson.
And Wolny counters with a quick kick to the body but Johnsson blocks it.
Johnsson throws a sloppy head kick and Wolny moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnsson misses with a kick to the body
and Wolny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wolny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wolny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnsson scores with a leg kick.
Johnsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnsson lunges at Wolny with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wolny's hand.
Johnsson misses the jab.
Wolny thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Artur Wolny's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A low kick from Johnsson is predictable there
and Wolny counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnsson. That's going to slow Wolny down.
Johnsson throws out a loose jab but Wolny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnsson misses with a head kick.
It looked like Wolny was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnsson connects with an inside leg kick.
A cross from Johnsson lands.
Johnsson scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Johnsson throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Johnsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wolny is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Johnsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wolny looks to throw the jab but Johnsson is out of range.
Johnsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolny was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnsson.
Wolny was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnsson throws an overhand right that lands on Wolny's shoulder, as Wolny tries to avoid the shot.
Wolny throws a quick counter head kick but Johnsson was just out of range.
Wolny's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Wolny throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wolny lands with a hook. Johnsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnsson with a jab.
Wolny slips a straight right by Johnsson.
Wolny throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Artur Wolny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Johnsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolny.
Wolny throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnsson.
Decent striking displayed by Wolny there.#CUT#
It looks like Gunnar Johnsson has been cut.
Wolny rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolny takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wolny looks to land a body kick but Johnsson moved away.
Johnsson checks a low kick from Wolny.
That kick from Johnsson tenderised Wolny's leg. Wolny is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wolny has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wolny.
That kick from Johnsson tenderised Wolny's leg. Wolny is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Wolny tests Johnsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wolny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnsson throws a head kick but Wolny moves out of range.
Wolny jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Johnsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnsson looks for the body kick but Wolny saw that one coming.
Johnsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wolny throws a hook but Johnsson avoids it easily.
Johnsson swings widly with a right hand
and Wolny counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnsson takes one on the button.
Johnsson looks to throw a body kick
and Wolny counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolny looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnsson connects with a body shot that sends Wolny's belly button to the back.
Gunnar Johnsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Johnsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wolny's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnsson cracks the inside of Wolny's front leg.
Johnsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Wolny wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wolny lands a nice hook to Johnsson's body. Johnsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good leg kick by Johnsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wolny throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC#
Johnsson is rocked!
Wolny lands a big right hook! Johnsson looks hurt but is still standing! Wolny lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Johnsson falls down and Wolny dives in with a huge hammer fist! Johnsson's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Wolny runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Artur Wolny!
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Event:
LEGACY! 78
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Cionaoith tests Johnsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That kick from Johnsson tenderised Cionaoith's leg. Cionaoith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnsson throws a push kick but Cionaoith slaps the foot to one side.
Cionaoith checks a low kick from Johnsson.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cionaoith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Johnsson - the referee stops the clock and Cionaoith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Johnsson. Cionaoith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Johnsson tries to land a front kick but Cionaoith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cionaoith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnsson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Johnsson lands a front kick.
Cionaoith ducks right into an uppercut from Johnsson.
Cionaoith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnsson.
Gunnar Johnsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Johnsson tenderised Cionaoith's leg. Cionaoith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnsson connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Cionaoith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnsson.
We've been hearing reports that Cionaoith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cionaoith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnsson misses with a looping left.
Cionaoith looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Johnsson's coach down at Hunter MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johnsson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A big left from Johnsson misses.
Cionaoith jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Johnsson misses with a low kick.
Johnsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Cionaoith should have avoided that one.
Johnsson throws a sloppy head kick and Cionaoith moves out of range easily.
Johnsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cionaoith counters with a straight right hand.
Cionaoith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cionaoith misses the target.
Johnsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cionaoith.#T2#
Johnsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnsson tried to score with a low kick but Cionaoith checks it.
Johnsson tries a low kick but Cionaoith avoids it.
Cionaoith throws a lazy right hand but Johnsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cionaoith ducks under a wild hook from Johnsson.
Johnsson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCionaoith.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnsson.
Johnsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Cionaoith.
Johnsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnsson feints a counter leg kick.
Johnsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cionaoith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cionaoith is looking to counter punch.
Cionaoith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnsson. Johnsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnsson defending well as Cionaoith loads up on a big left hand.
Johnsson is looking to clinch. #T3#
Johnsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cionaoith's sensitive parts.
Johnsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cionaoith thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cionaoith checks a leg kick nicely.
Cionaoith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cionaoith.
Cionaoith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cionaoith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnsson takes a step back to recover.
Johnsson throws a looping overhand right but Cionaoith ducks down to avoid it.
Johnsson blocks a jab.
Johnsson moves out of range as Cionaoith strikes.
Johnsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot lands for Cionaoith.
Johnsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Johnsson throws a shot from downtown. Cionaoith moves away and avoids it.
Cionaoith scores with a jab. Johnsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnsson moves away from the strike by Cionaoith.
Cionaoith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Johnsson misses with a hook.
Cionaoith misses the body punch
and Johnsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnsson throws the kick towards the body but Cionaoith avoids it.
Cionaoith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cionaoith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnsson throws out the jab.
Cionaoith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnsson cracks a nice hook into Cionaoith's ribs.
Johnsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cionaoith throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cionaoith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnsson.
Cionaoith feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Johnsson is looking to clinch.
Johnsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnsson. That's going to slow Cionaoith down.
Johnsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnsson throws an overhand right that lands on Cionaoith's shoulder, as Cionaoith tries to avoid the shot.
Cionaoith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnsson lands a leg kick that knocks Cionaoith off balance momentarily.
Johnsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Cionaoith.
Johnsson scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Cionaoith blocks the low kick.
Cionaoith feints and then cracks Johnsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnsson down.
Johnsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Gunnar Johnsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Cionaoith throws the left hand but Johnsson avoids the punch easily.
Cionaoith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnsson misses with a body punch
and Cionaoith counters with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Cionaoith blocks the low kick.
Johnsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cionaoith is able to avoid easily.
Johnsson throws a body kick that misses.
Johnsson throws out a leg kick but Cionaoith moves out of range and Johnsson only half commits.
Cionaoith throws a hook but Johnsson blocks it.
Cionaoith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cionaoith lands with a kick to the ribs.
Johnsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cionaoith.
#T2#
Cionaoith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cionaoith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Cionaoith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cionaoith, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cionaoith checks a leg kick.
Cionaoith connects with an inside leg kick.
Cionaoith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnsson on the side of the head.
Cionaoith throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
Cionaoith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnsson jabs Cionaoith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cionaoith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cionaoith avoids a kick to the body.
Cionaoith just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson thinks about the counter body kick.
Johnsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
Johnsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A bone on bone clash there as Cionaoith blocks the leg kick.
Cionaoith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnsson's head backwards.
Cionaoith blocks the body kick.
Johnsson misses with a left hand
and Cionaoith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cionaoith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cionaoith cracks the inside of Johnsson's front leg.
Cionaoith slips a jab from Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cionaoith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cionaoith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Cionaoith misses with a looping left.
Cionaoith will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Johnsson looks to land a left hand but Cionaoith moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cionaoith bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cionaoith cracks Johnsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnsson thumps Cionaoith with a low kick.
Johnsson cracks Cionaoith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick from Cionaoith misses
and Johnsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Johnsson misses with a hook
letting Cionaoith counter with a right hand.
Johnsson misses with a hook.
Cionaoith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cionaoith.
Cionaoith throws a head kick but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Cionaoith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnsson scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gunnar Johnsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Cionaoith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnsson thuds his shin into the meat of Cionaoith's side.
Johnsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnsson.
Johnsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnsson with a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnsson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cionaoith lands a nice shot that snaps Johnsson's head back.
Johnsson avoids the body shot from Cionaoith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cionaoith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Johnsson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnsson lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Cionaoith misses. #T1#
A big right from Johnsson misses.
Cionaoith moves out of range of the strikes.
Cionaoith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Cionaoith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cionaoith counters with an outside leg kick.
Cionaoith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnsson slips under a jab.
Johnsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cionaoith will feel that in the morning.
Cionaoith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cionaoith. That did some damage!#T2#
Johnsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cionaoith swings for the body but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cionaoith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And Johnsson responds with a good body kick, but Cionaoith manages to step out the way in time.
Cionaoith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cionaoith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Johnsson misses with a hook. Cionaoith ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Cionaoith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnsson.
Johnsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnsson dips to his left and cracks Cionaoith with an uppercut!
Johnsson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Johnsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cionaoith backs up against the cage.
Cionaoith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cionaoith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by Johnsson.
Johnsson feints and then cracks Cionaoith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cionaoith down.
Johnsson throws the kick towards the body but Cionaoith avoids it.
Cionaoith misses with a shot to the body
and Johnsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnsson.
Johnsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cionaoith's sensitive parts.
Cionaoith checks a low kick from Johnsson.
Cionaoith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gunnar Johnsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Johnsson throws the left hand but Cionaoith avoids the punch easily.
Johnsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cionaoith swings widly with a right hand
enabling Johnsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnsson throws a front kick that sends Cionaoith stumbling back into the cage.
Johnsson thuds his shin into the meat of Cionaoith's side.
Cionaoith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cionaoith.
Johnsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cionaoith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Cionaoith steps away.
Cionaoith throws a leg kick but Johnsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Toal Kean Cionaoith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body kick there by Johnsson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Johnsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Johnsson!
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Event:
LEGACY! 73
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Kawulski misses with a looping left.
Aleksander Kawulski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawulski punishes Johnsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Kawulski 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.
Johnsson tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Kawulski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Kawulski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Kawulski throwing shots but Johnsson is blocking nicely.
Johnsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kawulski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kawulski's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Kawulski right now.
Johnsson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Johnsson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kawulski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kawulski breaks Johnsson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T1#
Johnsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kawulski throwing strikes but missing.
Johnsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Kawulski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kawulski trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawulski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnsson is controlling Kawulski's posture.
Johnsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kawulski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kawulski wants to control from the top but Johnsson keeps moving.
Kawulski throwing strikes but missing.
Kawulski is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnsson has wrist control.
Kawulski won't allow Johnsson to sweep him here.
Kawulski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kawulski postures up in Johnsson's guard and throws a big left but Johnsson blocks it.
Kawulski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Johnsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kawulski controls the pace.
Kawulski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kawulski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kawulski moves out of range of the strikes.
Kawulski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kawulski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnsson at a distance.
Kawulski lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnsson slips a jab from Kawulski.
Kawulski misses with a straight left.
Johnsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Johnsson as Kawulski shoots in.
Kawulski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Johnsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnsson.
Johnsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kawulski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kawulski blocks the body kick.
Kawulski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Kawulski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Kawulski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kawulski preventing the sweep.
Kawulski cracks Johnsson with a solid left hand.
Kawulski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kawulski lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kawulski dominated that 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.
#R2#
Johnsson scores with a leg kick.
Kawulski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kawulski throws a jab when Johnsson was well out of range.
Johnsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kawulski avoids the head kick by Johnsson.
Johnsson feints and then cracks Kawulski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kawulski down.
Aleksander Kawulski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnsson throws a low kick but Kawulski avoids it.
Johnsson is looking to chop away at Kawulski's legs. #TD2#
Kawulski dives in and scores a takedown into Johnsson's guard.
Johnsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kawulski stands and throws Johnsson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnsson struggling a bit here.
Johnsson is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Who's going to make the next move?
Johnsson is looking to regain half guard here but Kawulski keeps moving and retains side control.
Kawulski is working Johnsson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Johnsson prevents Kawulski from moving into mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Kawulski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Johnsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kawulski wants to improve his position but Johnsson is controlling well.
Kawulski trying to control from the bottom.
Johnsson controlling the pace.
Johnsson continues to stall.#T3#
Kawulski tries to get to full guard but Johnsson has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawulski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kawulski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnsson is thwarting Kawulski's attempts to control the position.
Aleksander Kawulski has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kawulski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnsson is taking a breather. Kawulski 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kawulski fails to land the takedown.
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 Gunnar Johnsson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kawulski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Kawulski checks it.
Kawulski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnsson throws a lazy body kick
and Kawulski counters with a stiff right hand.
Kawulski lunges at Johnsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnsson's hand.
Kawulski connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnsson. Kawulski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawulski throws the left hand but Johnsson avoids the punch easily.
Johnsson tries to land a body kick
letting Kawulski counter with a right hand.
Johnsson is looking to land body kicks.
Johnsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kawulski misses the shot to the body.
Kawulski misses with a series of wild punches.
Kawulski lands a really nice looking cross but Johnsson seems unphased.
#T1#
Kawulski thuds a left hand into Johnsson's body.
Kawulski swings for the body but Johnsson moves out of range.
Kawulski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Kawulski in the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kawulski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Kawulski.
Kawulski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnsson defends it well.
A good leg kick by Johnsson.
Johnsson scores with a leg kick.
Johnsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kawulski's sensitive parts.
Kawulski throws the left hand but Johnsson avoids the punch easily.
Johnsson feints and then cracks Kawulski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kawulski down.
Kawulski misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kawulski feints the counter takedown.
Johnsson cracks Kawulski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kawulski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Johnsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kawulski has time to react.
Johnsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawulski scores with a nice head shot.
Kawulski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnsson scores with a nice body kick.
Johnsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kawulski slips under a jab from Johnsson.
Johnsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnsson tries a low kick but Kawulski avoids it.
Kawulski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawulski blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Johnsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kawulski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kawulski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawulski misses with an uppercut. Johnsson saw that one coming.
Kawulski moves out of range as Johnsson throws a body kick.
It seemed like Kawulski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kawulski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnsson.
Johnsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Kawulski in the body.
Kawulski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gunnar Johnsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kawulski defending well as Johnsson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kawulski misses with a two punch combination.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kawulski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Johnsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kawulski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Kawulski.
Johnsson connects with a leg kick. Kawulski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnsson misses with a straight left.
A head kick by Johnsson misses
and Kawulski counters with a straight right hand.
Kawulski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kawulski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnsson lands with a nice body kick.
Kawulski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnsson.
Kawulski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kawulski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnsson's waist but Johnsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kawulski off to one side.
Johnsson avoids the body shot from Kawulski.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aleksander Kawulski.
Well Kawulski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Kawulski!
A victorious Aleksander Kawulski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Causing Havoc 64
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
Anderson throws a right hand that Johnsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnsson also avoids with ease.
Johnsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Johnsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Johnsson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnsson throws a body kick that misses.
Johnsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Johnsson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Johnsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnsson misses with a low kick.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Johnsson slips a straight right by Anderson.
As Anderson backs away, Johnsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnsson.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnsson misses its target.
Johnsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnsson connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
Johnsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johnsson slips a jab from Anderson.
Johnsson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Anderson 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.
Johnsson lands a jab to the head.
Johnsson thuds a left hand into Anderson's body.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
Johnsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
As Johnsson backs off Anderson throws a huge counter combo but Johnsson manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Johnsson with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnsson.
A lazy left from Johnsson finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnsson.
Johnsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnsson misses with a hook.
Donk. Johnsson catches Anderson right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Arn Anderson has been cut.
Johnsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T3#
Johnsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnsson tries a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
It seemed like Anderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Gunnar Johnsson has been cut.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnsson.
Anderson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnsson feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
Johnsson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Johnsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnsson misses with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
#T4#
Anderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnsson cracks Anderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
It appears Johnsson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Johnsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anderson checks it well.
Johnsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnsson with a nice cross.
A lazy left from Johnsson finds it's target.
Johnsson looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Johnsson tries to land a leg kick but Anderson saw it coming and moves away.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Johnsson throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Anderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnsson counters with a body kick that stops Anderson in his tracks momentarily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Anderson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Johnsson has got the better of the exchanges.
Johnsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnsson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnsson!
A low kick from Johnsson is predictable there
and Johnsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Donk. Johnsson catches Anderson right on the button with a cross.
Johnsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looks like Johnsson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Anderson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johnsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?#T1#
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnsson.
Gunnar Johnsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Johnsson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnsson.
Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
It looked like Johnsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson thuds his right hand into Johnsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnsson throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Johnsson moves out of range. #T2#
Johnsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnsson tries to work over Anderson's front leg with a kick but Anderson checks it.
A little jabbing left from Anderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson blocks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Johnsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anderson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Johnsson lands a two punch combo.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Anderson moved away.
Anderson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Johnsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gunnar Johnsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnsson, as that shot connected.
Johnsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson moves out of range as Johnsson throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Johnsson.
Johnsson slips under a jab from Anderson.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Johnsson is looking to counter punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnsson.
Johnsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Johnsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnsson misses with a low kick.
Johnsson tries to score with a low kick but Anderson moves his leg out of the way.
Anderson checks the leg kick.
Johnsson lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Anderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnsson.
Johnsson lands with an overhand left.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Johnsson scores with a nice head shot.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Johnsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Anderson counters with a nice body shot.
Anderson moves out of range as Johnsson throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Anderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnsson keeps Anderson at a distance using the push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnsson.
Johnsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnsson takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson moves forwards but Johnsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Anderson. #T1#
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Anderson checks it.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Johnsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anderson scores with a three punch combo!
Johnsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnsson tries to work over Anderson's front leg with a kick but Anderson checks it.
Johnsson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jab from Johnsson.
Johnsson lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
Johnsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson throws a jab when Johnsson was well out of range.
Johnsson throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.#T2#
Johnsson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson checks a low kick from Johnsson.
Johnsson missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Johnsson backs off Anderson throws a huge counter combo but Johnsson manages to avoid it all.
Johnsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Johnsson saw that one coming.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnsson is just out of range.
Johnsson throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Anderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anderson misses with a hook.#T3#
Johnsson lands a front kick.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson throws a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Anderson will feel that in the morning.
Johnsson connects with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Johnsson.
A little jabbing left from Anderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anderson in his tracks.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Johnsson moved out of range.
Gunnar Johnsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Anderson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anderson scrambles back to his feet.
Johnsson lands with a good body shot.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Johnsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnsson scores with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnsson.
Johnsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnsson.
Johnsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anderson defending well as Johnsson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnsson cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arn Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnsson misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Johnsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Johnsson!
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Event:
Havoc Midweek Madness 8
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Morello fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've been told by Johnsson's head coaches at Hunter MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnsson throws a body kick that misses.
Morello cracks Johnsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the body from Morello misses
and Johnsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morello looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Morello throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Morello doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnsson circles away.
Morello throws out a loose jab but Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morello misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Morello coming out on top.
Morello throws a hook to the side of Johnsson's head but Johnsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Morello.
Johnsson misses the jab.
Morello looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Johnsson misses. #CL2#
Morello clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morello lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnsson backwards.
Johnsson tries to break the clinch but Morello is controlling the position. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Morello throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnsson. #BC#
Johnsson breaks from the clinch.
Morello scores with a jab to the body.
Johnsson needs to keep his hands up - Morello had a free shot at his head there.
Jab from Morello.
Morello lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Johnsson misses.
Johnsson throws an overhand right that lands on Morello's shoulder, as Morello tries to avoid the shot.
Johnsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnsson misses with a head kick.
Morello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Morello throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T2#
Johnsson scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson throws a body punch but Morello moves out of range.
A slow jab from Morello misses its intended target.
Johnsson staying out of range there.
Johnsson ducks under a wild hook from Morello.
Johnsson throws a quick counter head kick but Morello was just out of range.
Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morello.
Johnsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Morello eats them both and turns towards Johnsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Good standup being displayed there by Morello as he connects with a hook.
Morello paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morello checks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Morello.
Johnsson throws a nice head kick!
#T3#
Morello misses with a looping left.
Johnsson misses with a leg kick
and Morello counters with a straight right hand.
Morello avoids a kick to the body.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut. Morello saw that one coming.
Johnsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morello's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morello. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morello throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnsson scores with a nice body kick.
Johnsson scores with a jab.
Morello tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Morello wants to clinch but Johnsson slips to the side
and Johnsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnsson walks into a jab.
Johnsson wants to slow Morello down by chopping away at his legs.
Timmy Morello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Morello misses with a hook
and Johnsson counters with a thumping low kick.
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!
Johnsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morello at a distance.
Morello misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morello connects with a single shot there.
Nice body kick from Johnsson.
Morello misses with an uppercut
and Johnsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morello.
It looked like Johnsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Morello.
Johnsson slips a jab from Morello.
Johnsson looks to throw a body kick
and Morello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morello lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnsson's head.
Morello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morello throws a jab when Johnsson was well out of range.
Johnsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Morello connects with a body shot that sends Johnsson's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Timmy Morello will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Johnsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morello.
Morello connects with a single shot there.
Morello might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Morello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
Johnsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Morello is looking to clinch.
Morello misses with an uppercut
and Johnsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnsson lands a jab to the nose.
Johnsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morello misses with a hook. Johnsson ducked under it nicely.
Johnsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Morello.
Morello slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morello. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morello tries to clinch there but Johnsson circles away.
#T1#
Johnsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnsson throws a right hand that misses
and Morello counters with a straight right hand.
Morello ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morello swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnsson.#CL2#
Morello darts in and clinches Johnsson up against the cage.
Morello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morello lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morello missing with a left hand there. Johnsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It appears Johnsson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Timmy Morello seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morello fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnsson moves forwards but Morello connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morello tries to clinch but Johnsson is having none of it.
Johnsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnsson throws out the jab. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Johnsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morello. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnsson walks into a jab.
Morello throws a jab when Johnsson was well out of range.
Johnsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morello lands a slapping body shot.
Morello jabs at Johnsson's body.
Morello throws the left hand but Johnsson avoids the punch easily.
Johnsson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnsson misses the target.
Morello misses with a left hand
and Johnsson counters with a solid body kick. #T3#
Johnsson scores with a head kick.
Morello throws a good cross that connects.
Morello tries to clinch but Johnsson is having none of it.
Morello cracks Johnsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Morello misses.
Morello scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnsson is looking for a counter combo.
Morello throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morello connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnsson's hands.
Johnsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morello is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Morello on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morello misses with a hook.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Johnsson.
Johnsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morello connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Morello lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnsson's head.
Johnsson throws the kick towards the body but Morello avoids it.
Johnsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Morello lunges at Johnsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnsson's hand.
Morello throws a combination. Johnsson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Morello cracks Johnsson with an open hand slap.
Morello misses with a jab to the body
and Johnsson counters with a nice body kick.
Johnsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morello lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Morello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morello.#CL2#
Morello has Johnsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Morello is stalling here.
Morello stalling in the clinch but Johnsson improves position.
Morello lands a shoulder strike.
Johnsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morello backwards.
Morello tries to throw a body punch but Johnsson avoids it by throwing Morello back against the cage.
Morello working aggressively here.
Johnsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Morello tries to throw a body punch but Johnsson avoids it by throwing Morello back against the cage.
Johnsson blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morello.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morello as Johnsson tries to tie him up.
Morello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morello lands with a shot to the body.
Morello moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morello connects with a body shot that sends Johnsson's belly button to the back.
Johnsson slips a jab and a cross from Morello.
Morello connects with a jab.
Morello has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Johnsson.
Johnsson moves away from the strike by Morello.
Johnsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gunnar Johnsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Morello with a nice cross.
Morello works Johnsson's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Morello moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnsson throws a leg kick
and Morello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnsson thows a leg kick but Morello checks it
and Morello counters with a nice uppercut.
Morello lands a slapping body shot.
Johnsson moves away from the strike by Morello.
Johnsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnsson is looking to counter punch.
Johnsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morello to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Johnsson misses.
Morello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.#T3#
Johnsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Morello blocks a low kick nicely.
Morello has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morello bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnsson's head.
Johnsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morello throws a body punch but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson is looking to counter punch.
Johnsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morello throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morello lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnsson at a distance.
Morello works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice jab there from Morello.
Nice jab there from Johnsson. #T4#
Morello works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnsson slips under a jab from Morello.
Johnsson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Johnsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morello connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnsson scrambles back to his feet.
Johnsson throws out a leg kick but Morello moves out of range and Johnsson only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morello. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morello tests Johnsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Morello slips a straight right by Johnsson.
Morello swings for the body but Johnsson moves out of range.
Morello lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timmy Morello comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morello has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Morello!
Timmy Morello decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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