Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Pulse 68 - Brixton vs Dier
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Johansson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Estrada unleashes a big counter combination but Johansson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johansson 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.
Estrada fails to land with a series of punches.
Johansson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Estrada. Estrada obviously looking to wear him down. #TD2#
Estrada is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johansson's half guard.
Johansson tries to roll over but Estrada keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Estrada in particular looking to stall.
Estrada is thwarting Johansson's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada slows the pace down in half guard.
Estrada is continuing to stall.#T1#
Johansson is trying to maintain the position but Estrada is very close to passing his half guard.
Johansson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Johansson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Estrada pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That kick from Estrada tenderised Johansson's leg. Johansson is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sloppy strikes from Estrada. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Estrada.
Estrada stuns Johansson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Estrada lands an overhand right.
Johansson dives in and grabs Estrada's left leg, looking for a takedown. Estrada pushes down on Johansson's head and hops out.
Estrada lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Estrada chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Estrada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johansson on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Johansson.
Estrada avoids the body shot from Johansson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Estrada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johansson looks to land a combination but Estrada avoids it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johansson is defended easily by Estrada.#T3#
Johansson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Estrada as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivar Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Estrada.
Estrada lands with a kick to the ribs.
Estrada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johansson momentarily.
A left and a right from Estrada both land. Nice combination.
Estrada stuffs the takedown attempt from Johansson. Johansson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johansson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Estrada dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johansson. That did some damage!
Estrada jabs at Johansson's body.
Estrada cracks Johansson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Estrada has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Estrada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Estrada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johansson digs a good body shot into Estrada's ribs.
A big left from Johansson misses.
A little jabbing left from Estrada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johansson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Estrada's waist but Estrada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johansson off to one side.
Johansson is breathing heavily.
Estrada fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Estrada misses with a few strikes there.
Johansson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johansson misses with a takedown
and Estrada counters with a nice body shot.
Estrada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johansson at a distance.
Estrada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johansson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Estrada connects with a body shot.
Estrada scores with a punch to the head.
Johansson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Estrada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Estrada drops Johansson with a beautiful combination! Johansson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Estrada is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Johansson is rocked!#KD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Estrada feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Johansson sprawling to the canvas! Johansson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Estrada finish him?!
Oh Johansson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Estrada thumps Johansson with a low kick.
Estrada lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Johansson - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Estrada!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Estrada!
After the fight, Diego Estrada was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DFC Asylum 27
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1##TD#
Johansson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johansson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Phillips is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Phillips can't keep his opponent in guard - Johansson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Johansson is looking for a kimura but Phillips is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johansson to get the leverage.
Phillips is looking to escape.#SUB#
Johansson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Phillips has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Johansson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Johansson trying to control from half guard but Phillips is working away. #T1#
Johansson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Johansson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Phillips pushes Johansson off looking to stand but Johansson dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Johansson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Phillips has managed to free his arm - good work.
Phillips looks like he's trying to stand up.
Phillips is refusing to be controlled, as Johansson sits in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johansson thows a huge punch but Phillips dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Johansson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phillips defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson trying to control the action but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Johansson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Phillips has hold of Johansson's hands but Johansson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Johansson slips a nice elbow through Phillips's hands, connecting with Phillips's forehead.
Johansson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johansson 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.
Phillips tries to kick Johansson off but Johansson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Phillips has hold of Johansson's hands but Johansson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johansson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johansson 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.
Johansson controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Johansson there.
Johansson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Johansson is keen to just control but Phillips is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Johansson there. #ROC#
Phillips is rocked!
Johansson trying to control the pace.
Phillips is still in real trouble! Can Johansson finish him?
Johansson lands a big elbow - Phillips is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Johansson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivar Johansson!
Our winner, Ivar Johansson, 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.

Event: DFC Asylum 22
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1##CL#
Humbert moves into the clinch successfully.
Johansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Humbert's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Humbert.
Johansson misses with an elbow strike. #TD#
Humbert turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Johansson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johansson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Humbert. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Humbert remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Johansson tries to bench press Humbert off him but Humbert keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Humbert is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johansson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Johansson struggling a bit here.
Johansson is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Humbert politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Humbert prefers to stall for the moment though.
Johansson is looking to regain half guard here but Humbert keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Humbert is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johansson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Humbert trying to control the action but Johansson is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johansson is looking to regain half guard here but Humbert keeps moving and retains side control.
Johansson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Humbert is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Johansson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Johansson! #SUB#
Humbert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johansson defends it easily.
Johansson throws an elbow that misses. Humbert uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johansson's guard. Nice move by Humbert!#REVR##T3#
Humbert stays in close to Johansson's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Humbert has gone for a leg lock! Johansson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Humbert's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Humbert looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Johansson is defending well. Humbert quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Johansson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Humbert celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Humbert Humbert!

Event: DFC Asylum 18
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dupa.
Dupa is looking to clinch but Johansson is avoiding it.
Johansson feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dupa is defended easily by Johansson.
Dupa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Johansson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've been hearing that Johansson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Johansson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dupa, who protects the arm well.
Johansson scores with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Johansson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dupa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johansson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1##SUB#
Johansson is trying to get an arm triangle but Dupa is defending well.
Johansson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dupa some visible discomfort.
Dupa is trying to get back to half guard.
Johansson grinds an elbow into Dupa's temple.
Johansson is putting a hurting on Dupa here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johansson lands a nice forearm strike.
Dupa looks winded!
Dupa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Johansson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dupa keeps working.
Dupa taking a bit of punishment here - Johansson scoring with strikes.
Johansson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Johansson laying and praying for a moment but Dupa takes advantage and regains half guard.
Johansson lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Johansson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dupa has managed to free his arm - good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Johansson there. #T3#
Johansson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johansson working over Dupa with some ground and pound. Dupa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dupa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johansson lands a nice short elbow.
Johansson 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.
Johansson working the head and body with strikes.
Johansson is trying to control the action in half guard but Dupa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Johansson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johansson is trying to control. Dupa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4##SUB#
Johansson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dupa is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivar Johansson!
A victorious Ivar Johansson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DFC Asylum 15
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Oakley misses the shot to the body.
Johansson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oakley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johansson is able to avoid easily.
Oakley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johansson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Oakley darts in and clinches Johansson up against the cage.
Oakley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johansson avoids it.#TD#
Johansson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Oakley can't fight it off and eventually Johansson manages to take the fight to the floor. Oakley looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oakley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Johansson is refusing to be controlled, as Oakley sits in half guard.
Oakley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johansson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oakley prevents Johansson from improving his position.#SUB#
Johansson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Oakley tries to pass to full mount but Johansson defends it.
Oakley controlling the action here.
Oakley is looking to take a break and control but Johansson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johansson wants to improve his position but Oakley is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oakley is taking a breather. Johansson 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oakley is looking to stall here but Johansson recovers full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oakley looking to sit in guard and control but Johansson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Oakley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johansson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oakley on the ground.#SUB2#
Oakley working for a triangle but Johansson defends it easily. #SUB2#
Oakley has his foot on Johansson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johansson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johansson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Oakley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Johansson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB2#
Oakley looking for a guillotine here but Johansson defends easily.
Oakley wants to sweep but no luck.
Johansson with a nice head shot there.
Oakley is trying to control the position but Johansson postures up. #SUB2#
Oakley working for a triangle but Johansson defends it easily.
Johansson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oakley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Oakley keeps moving. #T4#
Oakley is trying to keep Johansson in close.
Oakley keeping moving, preventing Johansson from controlling successfully.
Johansson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oakley looking to control.
Oakley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johansson's guard. #REVB#
Oakley passes Johansson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oakley is pressing down on Johansson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johansson is holding on for now.
Oakley trying to control from half guard but Johansson is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johansson manages to get to full guard.
Oakley passes Johansson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raymond Oakley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Oakley rushes Johansson and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Johansson has picked Oakley up - he's going for a ride! Johansson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Oakley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johansson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johansson is looking to take a break and control but Oakley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johansson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johansson working Oakley over with strikes.
Johansson misses with a head shot. Oakley uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
Oakley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oakley has Johansson pulled in close to control his posture.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Oakley keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Johansson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Johansson is posturing up here but Oakley has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Johansson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Johansson has to tap! Slick submission there by Oakley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raymond Oakley!
Raymond Oakley tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DFC Asylum 12
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Johansson fails to land the takedown.
Johansson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oliver stuffs the takedown attempt from Johansson. Johansson gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Johansson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oliver to the ground. Johansson is now in Oliver's guard.
Johansson is looking to work some ground and pound but Oliver has wrist control.
Oliver 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.
Johansson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Oliver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johansson is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oliver holds on and takes a little breather.
Oliver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oliver looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Oliver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oliver trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Oliver has his foot on Johansson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johansson works his way back into a safe position though.
Oliver wants to stand and escape but Johansson is having none of it.
Oliver thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Johansson preventing the sweep.
Johansson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oliver is striking from the bottom but Johansson uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Oliver wants to get back to his feet.
Johansson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oliver has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johansson is working away from the top position though.
Oliver is staying active underneath Johansson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oliver gets full guard.#T2#
Johansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Johansson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johansson has managed to get both his arms back between Oliver's legs - danger averted.
Johansson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johansson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johansson passes Oliver's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oliver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johansson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oliver trying to hold on to Johansson's head to control him but Johansson postures up.
Johansson 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.#T3##SUB#
Johansson is looking for a kimura here.
Oliver is staying active underneath Johansson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Johansson there.
Johansson lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Oliver looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Oliver manages to get to full guard.
Oliver wants to get back to his feet but Johansson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johansson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oliver keeping moving, preventing Johansson from controlling successfully.
Johansson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oliver's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliver slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johansson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johansson working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivar Johansson dominated that round.
That's time! Johansson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Oliver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oliver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johansson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johansson has Oliver pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oliver manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Johansson drags the fight down to the ground.
Johansson trying to keep a closed guard but Oliver is proving a slippery customer.
Oliver slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Johansson working for a triangle but Oliver defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Oliver makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johansson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johansson is trying to keep Oliver in close. #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.
Johansson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johansson shoots in looking for a takedown. Oliver tries to sprawl out of it but Johansson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oliver manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johansson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivar Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliver is looking to clinch.
Oliver wants to clinch.
Oliver throws a leg kick but Johansson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oliver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliver is looking to clinch.
Johansson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Oliver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Johansson gets a takedown into half guard.
Johansson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johansson working the head and body with strikes.
Oliver tries to get to full guard but Johansson has control of the leg.
Johansson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oliver wants to get back to full guard.
Oliver trying to control here.
Johansson working Oliver over with strikes. #T4##SUB2#
Oliver actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Johansson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Oliver tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Johansson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivar Johansson!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivar Johansson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DFC Asylum 9
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Johansson darts in looking for a takedown but Bates gets double underhooks and turns Johansson into the cage.
Johansson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bates is fending him off so far but Johansson persists. Nope, Bates circles away and we're back to standing.
Bates looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johansson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bates goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bates lands a jab.#TD2#
Bates gets caught flat footed, as Johansson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates wants to sweep here but Johansson controlling him for the moment.
Bates is working hard here to advance position.
Bates is trying to keep Johansson in close.
Johansson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Johansson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johansson postures up in Bates's guard and throws a big left but Bates blocks it.
Bates looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johansson lands a couple of elbows.
Bates looking to control.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Johansson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johansson working some strikes from top position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johansson chips away with some ground and pound.
Bates controls Johansson momentarily but Johansson frees himself.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johansson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johansson landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johansson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johansson with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Bates looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Johansson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Johansson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Johansson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johansson connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#
Bates is rocked!
Johansson pushes down on Bates's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nice strikes from Johansson there.
Oh Bates is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Johansson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bates is just riding it out for now. Johansson eventually gives up the hold.
Bates seems to have got his legs back now.
Johansson working Bates over with strikes.
Johansson wants to take a breather but Bates is having none of it.
Bates wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Johansson working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Johansson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bates tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Johansson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivar Johansson!
A victorious Ivar Johansson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DFC Asylum 7
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Robertson scores with a punch to the head.
Robertson cracks a nice hook into Johansson's ribs.
Robertson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Johansson counters with a takedown into side control.
Johansson trying to control the position but Robertson is working away.
You can see the frustration on Robertson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Robertson tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Johansson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Robertson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johansson lands an elbow. #SUB#
Johansson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Robertson is looking to regain half guard here but Johansson keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Johansson wants to control but Robertson is keeping him busy.
Robertson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johansson is looking to take a break and control but Robertson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johansson working away.#SUB#
Johansson swings around for an armbar but Robertson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Johansson's guard.
Johansson looking to control.
Robertson stands up over Johansson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Robertson trying to control but Johansson is working from the bottom. #T2#
Johansson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johansson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Robertson from controlling successfully.
Robertson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johansson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robertson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johansson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Robertson postures up and lands a big shot to Johansson's brow.
Robertson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johansson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robertson is looking to work some ground and pound but Johansson has wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Robertson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Robertson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robertson lands a jab to Johansson's midsection.#T4#
Robertson jabs at Johansson's body.#TD#
Robertson gets caught napping as Johansson dives in and scores a takedown. Robertson manages to retain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johansson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johansson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robertson on the ground.#SUB2#
Robertson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Johansson doesn't defend quickly enough and Robertson has managed to lock this one up! Can Johansson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Robertson on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robert Robertson!

Event: DFC Asylum 4
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Patterson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Patterson 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 Johansson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johansson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johansson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johansson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johansson goes for a double leg but Patterson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Patterson continues to drive forward.
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patterson looks for the body kick but Johansson saw that one coming. #TD2#
Patterson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johansson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Patterson.
Johansson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Patterson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johansson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Patterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson wants to control but Patterson postures up.
Patterson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Patterson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Patterson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Patterson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Patterson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johansson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Patterson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Johansson trying his best to control but Patterson has mounted him.
Johansson is in a horrible position here. Patterson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Patterson lands with some strikes.
Patterson punching from mount but Johansson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Johansson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Patterson dominating with strikes here.
Johansson tries to hold on but Patterson postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Patterson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Patterson has eaten all the pies!#T2#
Patterson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Patterson punching from mount but Johansson doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Patterson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Johansson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Johansson shrugs it off.
Johansson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Patterson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Patterson lands with some strikes.
Patterson looking to finish with strikes here!
Johansson wants to hold on but Patterson pushes him away.
Patterson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Patterson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Patterson lands with some strikes.
Johansson tries to lock up and control but Patterson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Patterson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johansson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johansson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johansson tries to get out of the position.
Patterson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Johansson wants to control but Patterson is having none of it.
Patterson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Patterson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Johansson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Patterson with the ground and pound from mount.
Patterson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Johansson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Patterson throwing strikes here but Johansson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Patterson throws some wild stikes that Johansson manages to avoid easily. #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!
Patterson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Patterson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Patterson looking to control but Johansson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Patterson looks winded!
Johansson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Patterson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Johansson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Johansson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Patterson.
Johansson is trying to escape the mount.
Johansson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Patterson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clovis Patterson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Patterson misses with a takedown attempt - Johansson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johansson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Patterson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johansson slips a straight right by Patterson.
Johansson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Patterson misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Patterson misses.
Johansson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johansson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Patterson's waist but Patterson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johansson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivar Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johansson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johansson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johansson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Patterson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Patterson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johansson wants to control but Patterson is keeping busy.
Clovis Patterson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Patterson trying to control from half guard but Johansson is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johansson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Patterson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johansson is keeping the position for now.
Johansson trying to keep a closed guard but Patterson is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Patterson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Patterson throwing strikes from guard but Johansson blocks nicely.
Johansson is trying to keep Patterson in close.
Patterson throws a strike but Johansson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Johansson works over Patterson with some ground and pound from guard.
Johansson connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Patterson looking for a guillotine here but Johansson defends easily.
Johansson trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Patterson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Patterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johansson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johansson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Patterson is breathing heavily.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Patterson keeps moving.
Patterson lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Patterson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Patterson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johansson chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johansson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johansson is working Patterson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've been hearing that Johansson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Patterson keeping moving, preventing Johansson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Johansson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johansson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johansson trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Johansson with a nice head shot there.
Johansson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Patterson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johansson controls the pace.
Johansson is working Patterson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johansson throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Patterson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Clovis Patterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Johansson looks for a takedown but Patterson sprawls well.#CL2#
Patterson moves into the clinch.
Johansson managing to block the knees to the body from Patterson.
Johansson avoiding damage as Patterson throws knees to the body.
Patterson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johansson avoids it.
Johansson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Patterson trying to control the position but instead, Johansson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Patterson into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Patterson has a couple of punches blocked by Johansson. #T1#
Patterson blocks an elbow strike from Johansson.
Johansson misses with an elbow over the top.
Patterson blocks an elbow strike.
Patterson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Patterson can't get the takedown.
Johansson avoids the elbow strike from Patterson, against the cage.
Patterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patterson avoids the elbow strike from Johansson, against the cage.
Johansson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #TD2#
Patterson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Patterson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johansson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johansson working a defensive guard here.
Patterson wants to pass the guard but Johansson is keeping the position.
Patterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Patterson lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Patterson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johansson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Patterson is one step ahead there.
Patterson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully.
Patterson with a nice head shot there.
Patterson postures up in Johansson's guard and throws a big left but Johansson blocks it.
Patterson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johansson working a defensive guard here.
Patterson throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Patterson is looking to work some ground and pound but Johansson has wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Patterson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johansson trying to control the position.
Patterson won't allow Johansson to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ivar Johansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Patterson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johansson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johansson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Patterson is working away from the top position though.
Patterson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Patterson connects with a nice short shot to Johansson's temple.
Clovis Patterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Johansson wants to control but Patterson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Patterson lands a nice short elbow.
Johansson is staying active underneath Patterson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Patterson throws a strike but Johansson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Johansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson throwing strikes from guard but Johansson blocks nicely. #SUB#
Johansson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Patterson is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johansson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Patterson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clovis Patterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Patterson 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clovis Patterson!
An out of breath Clovis Patterson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SPFC XIII
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Johansson dives in and scores a takedown into Kohli's guard.
Johansson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johansson with a nice head shot there.
Johansson trying to control but Kohli is working from the bottom.
Kohli seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kohli is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johansson is controlling him.
Johansson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johansson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kohli wants to stand and escape but Johansson is having none of it.
Johansson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Johansson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johansson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kohli is looking to stand up but Johansson isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson works over Kohli with some ground and pound from guard.
Johansson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johansson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johansson stands up over Kohli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Johansson working some strikes from top position.
Johansson lands a couple of elbows.
Johansson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johansson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johansson controlling from the top position.
Johansson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johansson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johansson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johansson postures up and lands a big shot to Kohli's brow.
Johansson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johansson prevents Kohli from getting back to his feet.
Kohli has momentary wrist control but Johansson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johansson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kohli's head.
Johansson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kohli is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johansson is controlling him.
Kohli is breathing heavily.#T2#
Johansson with a nice head shot there.
Johansson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johansson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johansson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kohli wants to get back to his feet but Johansson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johansson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johansson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johansson won't allow Kohli to get back to his feet.
Johansson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kohli's guard.
Johansson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johansson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kohli with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johansson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Johansson is working for a submission of some sort.
Kohli wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Johansson is trying to control. Kohli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johansson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johansson slips a nice elbow through Kohli's hands, connecting with Kohli's forehead.
Johansson working Kohli over with strikes. #SUB2#
Johansson seems to be looking for submissions.
Kohli taking some punishment here, with Johansson in his half guard.
Johansson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Johansson there.
Johansson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johansson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kohli is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johansson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kohli tries to kick Johansson off but Johansson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johansson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johansson drops an elbow to the side of Kohli's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johansson lands a nice short elbow.
Johansson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Johansson seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivar Johansson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kohli throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Johansson counters with a single leg into guard. Kohli didn't expect that.
Johansson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kohli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johansson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johansson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johansson postures up and lands a big shot to Kohli's brow.
Kohli wants to get back to his feet but Johansson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johansson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johansson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johansson postures up and lands a big shot to Kohli's brow.
Johansson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johansson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Johansson content to stall in guard here.
Johansson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johansson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johansson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johansson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kohli's head.
Kohli keeping moving, preventing Johansson from controlling successfully.
Johansson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johansson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johansson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johansson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johansson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
We've been informed that Johansson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kohli keeping moving, preventing Johansson from controlling successfully.
Johansson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kohli wants to stand but Johansson is controlling the position.
Ivar Johansson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johansson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johansson is working Kohli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johansson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johansson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johansson postures up and lands a big shot to Kohli's brow. #T3##SUB2#
Johansson drops back looking for a leg! Kohli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kohli manages to kick Johansson off! Johansson jumps back into Kohli's guard.
Kohli wants to get back to his feet but Johansson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johansson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johansson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johansson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #ES#
Kohli manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kohli stops a takedown attempt from Johansson. #TD2#
Johansson drags the fight down to the ground.
Johansson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Johansson keeping full guard, as Kohli tries to pass. #SUB#
Kohli has gone for a leg lock! Johansson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kohli's guard.#REVB#
Johansson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johansson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Johansson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kohli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johansson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johansson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivar Johansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kohli throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
so Johansson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johansson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Johansson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johansson lands a couple of digs.
Johansson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johansson lands a couple of elbows.
Johansson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johansson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Johansson taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson is looking to take a break and control but Kohli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kohli is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johansson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Johansson working the body and head with strikes.
Johansson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Johansson cracks Kohli with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Johansson cracks Kohli with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Johansson working the ground and pound from side control.
Kohli is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johansson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Johansson scoring with punches from side control.
Kohli gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Johansson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Johansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johansson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Johansson cracks Kohli with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Johansson unloading with bombs!#ROC2#
Kohli is rocked!#T2#
Johansson with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Kohli is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johansson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johansson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johansson cracks Kohli with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Johansson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johansson landing punches.
Johansson controlling the pace for now.
Johansson with the ground and pound from mount.
Kohli is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kohli is in a horrible position here. Johansson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Johansson lands a big elbow.
Johansson postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kohli badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Johansson around the waist but Johansson pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Johansson is the winner by TKO! Johansson jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivar Johansson!
Ivar Johansson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SPFC IX
Date: Jun 17, 2016

#R1##TD#
Johansson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Savkov tries to roll over but Johansson keeps him under control.
Savkov moves into full guard.
Savkov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Johansson has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Johansson.
Savkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Johansson is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov controlling the position well.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Johansson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Johansson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johansson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Savkov defending well though.
Savkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savkov.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Savkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Johansson preventing the sweep.
Savkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johansson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Savkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johansson is keeping the position for now.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savkov stays in close to Johansson's body and controls the position.
Savkov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Johansson looking to control.
Savkov postures up and lands a big shot to Johansson's brow.
Savkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johansson 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.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Savkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Savkov postures up and lands a big shot to Johansson's brow.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Savkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johansson working a defensive guard here.
Savkov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Savkov working some strikes from top position.
Johansson controlling Savkov's posture.
Savkov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Savkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johansson 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.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savkov postures up and lands a big shot to Johansson's brow.
Johansson trying to keep a closed guard but Savkov is proving a slippery customer.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Savkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johansson is trying to control the position but Savkov postures up.
Savkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Savkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johansson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savkov controlling from the top position.
Savkov trying to control but Johansson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Savkov drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Savkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Johansson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
Johansson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Johansson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pavel Savkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson working the body and head with strikes.
Savkov tries to buck Johansson off but Johansson is having none of it.#T1##SUB#
Johansson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johansson working the body and head with strikes.
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.
Johansson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Savkov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johansson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Johansson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johansson is nestled in close to Savkov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Savkov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Savkov is trying to maintain the position but Johansson is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Johansson wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Savkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Savkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johansson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johansson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johansson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Savkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Savkov throwing strikes but missing.
Johansson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Johansson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savkov.
Savkov with a nice head shot there.
Savkov lands a couple of elbows.
Savkov throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Johansson blocks nicely.
Savkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Savkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Savkov landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Savkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johansson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Savkov distracts Johansson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Savkov postures up and lands a big shot to Johansson's brow.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Johansson blocks nicely.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Johansson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Savkov chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pavel Savkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Savkov lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#
Johansson is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Savkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Johansson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johansson moves out of range as Savkov strikes.
No luck for Johansson with that takedown attempt.
Johansson seems to have got his legs back now.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Savkov.
Johansson shoots in but Savkov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
Ivar Johansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savkov lands with a good body shot.#KD2#
Savkov moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Johansson goes down! Can Savkov finish him!?#CUT2#
It looks like Ivar Johansson has been cut.
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!
Savkov postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Johansson's head off the mat! Johansson is out! He's out! Savkov jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pavel Savkov!
Pavel Savkov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SPFC 5
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1##TD#
Johansson 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.
Anoai controls Johansson momentarily but Johansson frees himself.
Johansson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Anoai trying to keep a closed guard but Johansson is proving a slippery customer.
Johansson preventing the sweep.
Johansson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johansson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anoai is trying to keep Johansson in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson connects with a couple of short punches.
Anoai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Anoai is trying to control the action in half guard but Johansson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Johansson lands with a few short shots to the body.
Anoai wants to control but Johansson is keeping him busy.
Johansson 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.
Anoai wants to pass the guard but Johansson is defending well.
Anoai wants to control but Johansson is keeping him busy.
Johansson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anoai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anoai is keen to just control but Johansson is a slippery customer.
Anoai is looking to stall here but Johansson recovers full guard.
Johansson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Anoai trying to control but Johansson is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Anoai is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johansson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johansson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anoai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anoai controls Johansson momentarily but Johansson frees himself.
Anoai controlling Johansson's posture.
Anoai working a defensive guard here.
Anoai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Johansson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anoai is stalling in the full guard.
Anoai trying to control the position from guard on top but Johansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anoai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Anoai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anoai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Anoai from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Anoai content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Johansson has locked up a guillotine! Johansson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Anoai is holding on here and Johansson must be using up a lot of energy. Anoai has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Johansson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivar Johansson!
A very excited looking Ivar Johansson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Battle of The Scrubs
Date: Apr 14, 2016

#R1##CL#
Mc Gregor moves into the clinch successfully.
Johansson tries to land knees in the clinch but Mc Gregor avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Mc Gregor on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mc Gregor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Mc Gregor.
Johansson is stalling here.
Mc Gregor scores with a shoulder strike.
Mc Gregor throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Mc Gregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Mc Gregor shoots in and bounces Johansson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mc Gregor being controlled here momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mc Gregor's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Mc Gregor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johansson defends it easily.
Mc Gregor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Johansson trying to control but Mc Gregor is working from the bottom.
Mc Gregor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johansson is controlling him. #SUB#
Johansson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mc Gregor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johansson has managed to get both his arms back between Mc Gregor's legs - danger averted.
Mc Gregor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johansson on the ground.
Johansson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Mc Gregor working for a triangle but Johansson defends it easily.
Mc Gregor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mc Gregor tries to get out of the position.
Johansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mc Gregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Mc Gregor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johansson is aware though and is defending well.
Johansson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mc Gregor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mc Gregor working for a triangle but Johansson defends it easily.
Johansson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3##SUB#
Mc Gregor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johansson is aware though and is defending well.
Johansson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mc Gregor trying to control the position. #SUB#
Mc Gregor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johansson defends it easily.
Johansson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
It looks like Johansson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Johansson tries to keep at a distance but Mc Gregor has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Mc Gregor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johansson scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Johansson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johansson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mc Gregor's head.#SUB#
Mc Gregor has an active guard here but Johansson has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johansson is keen to just control but Mc Gregor is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brano Mc Gregor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Mc Gregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mc Gregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Mc Gregor breaks the clinch. #CL#
Johansson tries to keep at a distance but Mc Gregor has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Mc Gregor has clasped his hands together around Johansson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Mc Gregor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johansson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Mc Gregor goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johansson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mc Gregor's guard! Nice work there by Johansson!
Johansson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mc Gregor is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Mc Gregor working for submissions but it's allowed Johansson to get to half guard.
Mc Gregor is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Johansson working the head and body with strikes.
Johansson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mc Gregor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johansson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mc Gregor wants to improve his position but Johansson is controlling well.
Mc Gregor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Mc Gregor actively working from the bottom here.
Johansson lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Mc Gregor has hold of Johansson's hands but Johansson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johansson content to control rather than advance.
Brano Mc Gregor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mc Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johansson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johansson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johansson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johansson winds up and cracks Mc Gregor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mc Gregor has hold of Johansson's hands but Johansson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johansson is just content to waste time from the top position. Mc Gregor takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Mc Gregor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Johansson is in close to Mc Gregor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johansson stands up over Mc Gregor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Mc Gregor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johansson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Mc Gregor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johansson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johansson passes Mc Gregor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johansson controlling the action here. #T4#
Mc Gregor pushes Johansson off looking to stand but Johansson dives back in and keeps control.
Johansson is looking to take a break and control but Mc Gregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Johansson seems to be working for a kimura but Mc Gregor defends the submission attempt.
Mc Gregor is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mc Gregor is staying active underneath Johansson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Mc Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mc Gregor is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ivar Johansson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Mc Gregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johansson, pushing him back against the cage.
Mc Gregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Mc Gregor jumps guard and drags Johansson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Mc Gregor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Mc Gregor looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Johansson has picked Mc Gregor up and slammed him! Mc Gregor can't keep hold of the triangle and Johansson manages to pass to side control!
Mc Gregor can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson looks up at the clock and then as Mc Gregor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Johansson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Johansson lands an elbow.
Mc Gregor is not content to let Johansson control the position.
Mc Gregor takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T1#
Mc Gregor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mc Gregor is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Johansson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Johansson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mc Gregor hang on?
Johansson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mc Gregor's face.
Johansson is landing with some decent strikes but Mc Gregor is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Johansson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johansson wants to control the pace but Mc Gregor is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Mc Gregor is in a horrible position here. Johansson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Johansson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johansson landing punches.
Johansson controlling from the full mount.
Mc Gregor sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Mc Gregor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mc Gregor is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Mc Gregor is trying to control but can't.
Mc Gregor tries to get to full guard but Johansson has control of the leg.
Mc Gregor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johansson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johansson is taking a breather. Mc Gregor 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.
Johansson lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Johansson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mc Gregor is just riding it out for now. Johansson eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Mc Gregor trying to hold on to Johansson's head to control him but Johansson postures up.
Johansson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mc Gregor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johansson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johansson lands a couple of elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivar Johansson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johansson 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivar Johansson!
A victorious Ivar Johansson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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