Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TRFC90
Date: Sep 10, 2017

#R1#
Butorin misses with a head kick. #CL#
Butorin forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Butorin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
It looks like Otavio Johnson has been cut.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Butorin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Butorin prevents the takedown attempt.
Alex Butorin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otavio Johnson.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Butorin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Butorin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Butorin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson is aggressively charging in as Butorin backs up avoiding any damage. Butorin tosses out a jab and Johnson runs right into it face first! Johnson is out cold! Butorin dropped down on all fours and is barking in Johnson's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex Butorin!
After winning the bout, Alex Butorin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TRFC87
Date: Aug 13, 2017

#R1#
Bangkok tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Bangkok ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bangkok has eaten all the pies!
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bangkok. #CL2#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Bangkok has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Bangkok breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bangkok.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bangkok looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Otavio Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kriang Sak Bangkok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangkok looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Bangkok persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Bangkok looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming. #T1##CL2#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Bangkok has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bangkok avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bangkok fails to pull guard.
Bangkok looking for a takedown.
Bangkok landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bangkok is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Bangkok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bangkok shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bangkok shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Bangkok's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bangkok looks winded!#T2#
Bangkok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bangkok tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bangkok tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Bangkok gets a clinch.
Knees to the body from Bangkok. #TD#
Johnson has hold of one of Bangkok's legs. Bangkok is fighting the takedown attempt but Johnson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bangkok working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Bangkok is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bangkok manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Bangkok's guard. #T3##SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Johnson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bangkok screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Johnson! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Otavio Johnson!

Event: TRFC85
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Delija tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Delija avoids it well and moves away.
Delija tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Delija sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Delija gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Delija after a bit of a struggle.
Delija lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Otavio Johnson has been cut.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Delija should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD2#
Delija ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Delija no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Delija is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Johnson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Delija.
Delija throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otavio Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Delija after a bit of a struggle.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Delija has eaten all the pies!
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Delija gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Delija gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Delija - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Delija.
Delija throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Delija displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Delija successfully pulls guard.
Delija wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES2#
Delija is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Delija avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Delija lands an uppercut.
Delija gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Delija lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
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!
Delija works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD2#
Delija pulls guard. #ES2#
Delija has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Johnson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Delija manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Delija is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea. #T3##ES2#
Delija manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL2#
Delija rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson has Delija pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Delija manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Delija pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Delija successfully pulls guard.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Delija is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Delija manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Delija's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Delija wriggles free and stands up. #T4##CL2#
Delija darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Delija manages to get underhooks.
Delija leaning against his opponent.
Delija working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delija pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delija lands a right hand.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Delija gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Delija successfully pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Delija dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Otavio Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Delija has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Delija pulls guard successfully.
Delija wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him. #ES2#
Delija pushes Johnson off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL2#
Delija has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson can't get the takedown. #TD#
Johnson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Delija regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Delija has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Johnson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Delija has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Delija gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otavio Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Delija shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Delija stalling.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Delija pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Delija. Delija maintains the clinch. #T2##TD2#
Delija jumps guard. #ES2#
Delija manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Delija manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson letting Delija take a breather here.#TD2#
Delija drags the fight down to the ground. #ES2#
Delija has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Johnson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ante Delija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Delija is looking to clinch.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Delija sprawls and moves away.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Delija tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Delija sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Delija closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Delija is stalling here.
Delija lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Delija decides to pull guard.
Johnson prevents Delija from getting back to his feet.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delija is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4##ES2#
Delija has his feet on Johnson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Delija gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Delija.
Delija lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Delija stalling against the cage.
Delija lands a right hand.
Delija lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Delija showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Otavio Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson avoids the head kick by Delija. #CL2#
Delija instigates a clinch.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Delija manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Delija on the inside.
Delija dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Delija lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delija is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Delija down to the mat. Delija avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Delija pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Delija is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Delija gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Delija lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Delija stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Delija makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Delija lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD2#
Delija pulls guard successfully.
Delija wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him. #SUB#
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #ES2#
Delija is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Otavio Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Delija lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otavio Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Delija.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson has Delija pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Delija manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Delija avoiding damage.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Delija. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!#CUT2#
Otavio Johnson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Delija lands a shoulder strike.
Delija gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Nice body punch from Delija - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Delija lands a right hand.
Delija leaning against his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Delija.
Delija lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Johnson to his knees! Delija keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ante Delija!
Ante Delija opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: TRFC81
Date: Jun 25, 2017

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Park but Park pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Park sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otavio Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Park pinned against the cage. Park gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Park throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Park gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Park manages to retain guard.#T2#
Park keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Park has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Johnson can't escape the position.
Park in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Otavio Johnson has been cut.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Park connects with a bit shot that sees Johnson covering up! More strikes from Park and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Park is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Jung Park!
A victorious Lee Jung Park thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TRFC79
Date: Jun 11, 2017

#R1#
Cuchulain throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Cu Cuchulain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuchulain tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Cuchulain. Those never looked like landing.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but Cuchulain pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cuchulain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cuchulain tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cuchulain has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cuchulain is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Johnson 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying for a kimura here. Cuchulain looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Johnson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Otavio Johnson!

Event: TRFC77
Date: May 28, 2017

#R1#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Iceberg as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Iceberg clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson is trying to drag Iceberg to the mat but Iceberg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Iceberg prevents the takedown attempt.
Tor Iceberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otavio Johnson.
Iceberg lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Otavio Johnson has been cut.
Iceberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iceberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Iceberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Iceberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iceberg cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson looks winded!#T1#
Johnson tries for a takedown but Iceberg manages to get underhooks.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iceberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Iceberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Iceberg misses with some punches.
Iceberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Iceberg tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Iceberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Iceberg throws a head punch that misses.
Iceberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Iceberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Iceberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow. #TD#
Iceberg has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Iceberg manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Iceberg slows the pace down in half guard.
Iceberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Iceberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Johnson looks a forlorn figure. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iceberg softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Johnson is out cold! Iceberg jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor Iceberg!
Tor Iceberg is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Tor Iceberg, 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: TRFC73: The Passing
Date: Apr 30, 2017

#R1#
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Delira.
Delira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delira misses with a combination #TD2#
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Delira pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Delira throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Delira.
Delira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Delira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Socratess Delira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delira throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Delira.
Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Delira pushes him away.#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Delira did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Delira sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delira flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Delira defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Delira defends it well.
Johnson is nestled in close to Delira, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Delira is defending well.
Johnson is thwarting Delira's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Delira tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Delira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.#T2#
Delira is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #ES#
Delira manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Delira throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Delira is breathing heavily.
Delira is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Delira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Delira is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Johnson 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. Delira tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Otavio Johnson!

Event: TRFC70: Reborn!
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
Tannenbaum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tannenbaum.#TD2#
Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tannenbaum tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Tannenbaum's guard.
Johnson postures up in Tannenbaum's guard and throws a big left but Tannenbaum blocks it.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tannenbaum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tannenbaum looking to control.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tannenbaum is keeping the position for now.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Tannenbaum is keeping the position.
Tannenbaum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tannenbaum wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tannenbaum trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Tannenbaum might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Tannenbaum would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tannenbaum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tannenbaum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tannenbaum looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tannenbaum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Tannenbaum is breathing heavily.
Tannenbaum has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Tannenbaum stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Tannenbaum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tannenbaum pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tannenbaum tries to clinch up.
Tannenbaum misses with a series of wild punches.
Tannenbaum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Tannenbaum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Caleb Tannenbaum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otavio Johnson.
Tannenbaum lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Otavio Johnson has been cut.
Tannenbaum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4##TD2#
Tannenbaum gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Tannenbaum keeps moving. #SU2#
Johnson stands and steps away. Tannenbaum gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tannenbaum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tannenbaum closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Tannenbaum throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Caleb Tannenbaum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Otavio Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum throws a one two combo.
Tannenbaum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Tannenbaum saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tannenbaum could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tannenbaum but Tannenbaum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Johnson looks to move away, Tannenbaum throws a big counter combo but Johnson just gets out of the way.
Caleb Tannenbaum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otavio Johnson.#T1#
Tannenbaum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tannenbaum's guard.#SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU2#
Johnson stands up and waves to Tannenbaum to follow him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tannenbaum lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tannenbaum. #T2#
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Tannenbaum lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Tannenbaum gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Tannenbaum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Tannenbaum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tannenbaum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tannenbaum defends it well.
Tannenbaum misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3#
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tannenbaum's head.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tannenbaum does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tannenbaum haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Tannenbaum tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson trying to control the action but Tannenbaum is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tannenbaum is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Tannenbaum defends the submission attempt.#T4##SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Tannenbaum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson prevents Tannenbaum from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Caleb Tannenbaum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Otavio Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Tannenbaum sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tannenbaum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Otavio Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson cracks Tannenbaum with a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson has hold of Tannenbaum's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Tannenbaum seems comfortable defending it but Johnson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Tannenbaum is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Tannenbaum is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Johnson couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Otavio Johnson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2017

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valentine as he jumps to the side.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valentine circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Valentine gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Leon Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otavio Johnson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson. #T1#
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valentine but Valentine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Valentine avoids it well.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Valentine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
Johnson looks winded!#T3#
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Valentine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Valentine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Otavio Johnson has been cut.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Valentine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Otavio Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson misses with a double jab
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valentine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Johnson shoots and misses
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leon Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Valentine circles away easily
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Leon Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otavio Johnson.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Valentine circles away easily
and Valentine counters with a big left hand that crumples Johnson! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leon Valentine!
Leon Valentine seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RFL 015 Tyyp vs Askren
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paltonen.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Paltonen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Paltonen as Johnson shoots in.
Paltonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Paltonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson staying out of range there.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Paltonen throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Mikko Paltonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paltonen swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Paltonen.
Paltonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otavio Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paltonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Paltonen misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paltonen.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Paltonen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnson defending well as Paltonen loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
A jab from Paltonen misses.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Johnson gets a clinch. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Paltonen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Paltonen misses with a left hand #TD#
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Paltonen didn't expect that. #ES2#
Paltonen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Johnson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Paltonen as Johnson shoots in.
Paltonen looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.#KD2#
Paltonen sends Johnson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Paltonen is motioning to the referee to let Johnson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Otavio Johnson has been cut.
Paltonen misses with a looping right.#T2#
Paltonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Paltonen.
Paltonen throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Paltonen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Paltonen misses with a looping right.
Johnson tries to counter by clinching up but Paltonen breaks away and moves out of range.
Paltonen misses with a straight left.
Mikko Paltonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Paltonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Paltonen looks winded!
Paltonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Paltonen is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paltonen has his back to the cage.
Paltonen seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Paltonen is trying to stall.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Paltonen swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paltonen misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Paltonen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paltonen wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Paltonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paltonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Paltonen misses with a right hand
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Paltonen throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paltonen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.#T4#
Paltonen swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Johnson 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.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU#
Paltonen is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Paltonen.
It seemed like Paltonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otavio Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Otavio Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Paltonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Paltonen.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paltonen circles away.
Paltonen throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Paltonen leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Paltonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Otavio Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Paltonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paltonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Paltonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paltonen misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Paltonen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Paltonen misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paltonen thinking.
Paltonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Paltonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paltonen is breathing heavily.
Paltonen misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Paltonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Paltonen's guard.#ES2#
Paltonen has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Johnson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
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!#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paltonen misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paltonen misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Paltonen misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Paltonen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Otavio Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!#T2##TD#
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Paltonen wants to get back to his feet.
Paltonen manages to get to full guard.
Paltonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paltonen on the ground.#T3#
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Paltonen is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paltonen can do to turn this around?
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU#
Johnson gets to his feet - Paltonen follows without any prompting. #TD#
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Paltonen wants to get back to full guard.#SU#
Johnson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Paltonen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otavio Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paltonen.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paltonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Paltonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paltonen misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Paltonen.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paltonen tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paltonen to the ground. Paltonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big left from Paltonen misses.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paltonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otavio Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Otavio Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Paltonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Paltonen.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paltonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Paltonen.
Paltonen misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Paltonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Paltonen throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paltonen throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Paltonen backing up. Paltonen nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Paltonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Paltonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paltonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Paltonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Paltonen throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Paltonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Paltonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Paltonen backing up. Paltonen nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Johnson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Paltonen quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson prevents Paltonen from improving his position.#SUB2#
Paltonen looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paltonen defending well though. #T2#
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SU#
Johnson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Paltonen to stand up.
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!#TD#
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Paltonen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Johnson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Paltonen takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Paltonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Paltonen, which made it look bad. #T3#
Johnson defending well as Paltonen loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Paltonen misses with a hook
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Paltonen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Paltonen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Johnson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Paltonen throws an elbow but it misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Paltonen tries to tie him up.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paltonen.#T4##BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Paltonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Paltonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Paltonen leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otavio Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Paltonen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Johnson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mikko Paltonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Otavio Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paltonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Otavio Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otavio Johnson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Barcelona closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Barcelona has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Johnson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Barcelona is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB2#
Barcelona is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Barcelona has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Johnson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson just trying to survive but Barcelona is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Barcelona scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #CUT2#
It looks like Otavio Johnson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barcelona slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T1#
Johnson trying to control the position but Barcelona manages to sink in the hooks.
Barcelona controls the position.
Barcelona has Johnson flattened out and is raining down punches.
Barcelona has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Johnson. #SUB2#
Barcelona has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Johnson! Can he survive? No! He's out! Barcelona gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chester Barcelona!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
Bruno circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Johnson tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Bruno wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giordano Bruno!
In his post fight interview, Giordano Bruno gave a big smile as he said 'Domine Iesu, Per vagitus Tui in praesepio pro me nascentis, Per lacrimas Tui in cruce pro me morientis, Per amorem Tui in tabernaculo pro me viventis, Miserere mei et salva me. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2017

#R1#
Roode misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Roode fails with the takedown.
Johnson wants to counter the offense by Roode and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Roode to the ground. Johnson is now in Roode's guard.
Roode is breathing heavily.
Johnson trying to control but Roode is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Johnson advances position into side control!
Johnson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johnson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Roode's legs. #SUB2#
Johnson tries for a kimura but Roode is defending well. #T2#
Johnson wants to control but Roode is keeping him busy.
Roode parries the strikes from Johnson easily there. Johnson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Roode to escape.
A lull in the action here.
Roode gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T3#
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Roode might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Johnson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB2#
Johnson working for a submission but Roode is keeping him at bay.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Johnson has isolated one of Roode's arms. Roode looking to fight him off but Johnson twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Otavio Johnson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2017

#R1#
Roode throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Roode bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Roode displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Roode went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A jab from Roode misses.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Roode is breathing heavily.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roode sprawls well. Roode wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dominic Roode has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otavio Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but Roode pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Roode shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.#T1##TD2#
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Roode's guard.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Johnson slows the pace down.
Johnson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Roode is squirming around nicely.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Johnson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T2#
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Roode trying desperately to get to his feet.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Roode might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Johnson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Roode to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Roode shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Johnson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T3#
Roode is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Johnson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Roode turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Johnson off and cradles Roode's limp body as Johnson celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Otavio Johnson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2017

#R1##CL#
Jordan has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Jordan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jordan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jordan tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Jordan manages to break the clinch.
Jordan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnson looks winded!#KD#
Jordan drops Johnson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Johnson looks back up at him and smiles so Jordan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
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!
Jordan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jordan finish him?
Gary Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordan misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan scores with a spinning back kick!
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jordan. #CL#
Jordan has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Jordan jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jordan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him. #SUB#
Jordan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jordan is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Jordan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Jordan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Jordan working a defensive guard here.
Jordan is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Jordan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Jordan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson wants to counter the offense by Jordan and move into the clinch position.
Jordan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jordan looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Both fighters circling a little - Jordan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Jordan wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Jordan clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Jordan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Jordan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jordan shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Jordan avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jordan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Jordan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Otavio Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jordan fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Jordan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jordan finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Jordan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson feints the counter takedown.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jordan clinches. #T1#
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jordan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jordan lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Jordan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jordan. #TD#
Jordan decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Jordan looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily. #T2#
Jordan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jordan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Jordan controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Jordan.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL#
Jordan darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.#BC#
Jordan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
A lazy left from Jordan finds it's target.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jordan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Jordan avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan is pawing at Johnson, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Johnson's nose. Johnson is badly hurt! Jordan pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Johnson tries desperately to hold on but Jordan is relentless in his assault! As Johnson receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Jordan away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Jordan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lane is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lane trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lane tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lane wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Johnson 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.
Johnson wants to control but Lane is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson is keen to just control but Lane is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Johnson 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.
Lane is trying to control but can't. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Lane throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lane is in Johnson's guard.
Lane landing some decent shots from guard.
Lane preventing the sweep. #T4#
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lane won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Lane stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lane landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lane postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Lane postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Lane landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Buford Lane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buford Lane's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lane shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Lane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Lane gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lane controlling Johnson's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lane can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lane is trying to control but Johnson manages to pass to mount!
Johnson controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Johnson trying to control but Lane is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lane holds on for dear life, controlling Johnson's posture momentarily.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Lane is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Lane throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Lane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Lane to control.
Lane could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lane holds on for dear life, controlling Johnson's posture momentarily.
Otavio Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson tries to control but Lane wriggling away. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lane tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson lands a couple of good shots and Lane has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Johnson wants to control but Lane manages to buck him off and is now in Johnson's guard! Nice work there by Lane!
Lane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lane's guard. #REVB#
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Lane is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otavio Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buford Lane's cut.
That's time! Lane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lane dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Johnson gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Lane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lane has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Lane.
Lane working the ground and pound.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lane looks to land a strike but Johnson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Lane is having none of it.
Lane chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT#
It looks like Otavio Johnson has been cut.
Lane postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Lane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lane's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lane works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Lane finish him?
Lane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Lane seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lane wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Lane has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson advances to half guard.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Lane dodges it nicely.
Lane wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lane defends it well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Buford Lane.
I think Lane has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Otavio Johnson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Medina did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Medina pushes Johnson off but Johnson dives into side control.
Medina tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB2#
Medina tries to improve his position but Johnson has taken his back! Johnson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Medina tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Johnson pushes Medina away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Otavio Johnson!

Event: QFC Tournament 717 Round 2
Date: Jan 08, 2017

#R1#
Deathgrip throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Deathgrip didn't expect that.
Johnson is standing up over Deathgrip. Deathgrip looks to escape but Johnson dives into side control. #REVB#
Johnson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Deathgrip! #SU#
Johnson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Deathgrip lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
It looks like Otavio Johnson has been cut.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson tries to counter by clinching up but Deathgrip breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Deathgrip has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Deathgrip walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Deathgrip takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Deathgrip working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Deathgrip lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. #TD#
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Deathgrip from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deathgrip defends well.
Deathgrip is looking to pass into half guard but Johnson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Johnson is in guard.#REVR#
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Deathgrip looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Deathgrip keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Deathgrip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deathgrip controlling Johnson's posture.
Deathgrip 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.
Deathgrip is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture. #T3#
Johnson won't allow Deathgrip to get back to his feet.
Deathgrip looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Deathgrip controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Deathgrip looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Deathgrip clinches.
Deathgrip effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Deathgrip breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deathgrip keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Otavio Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Otavio Johnson's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Deathgrip stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Deathgrip lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Deathgrip breaks the clinch.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Deathgrip sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Deathgrip has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch. #BC2#
Deathgrip escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson dives in and grabs Deathgrip's left leg, looking for a takedown. Deathgrip pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.#T1##CL2#
Deathgrip closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Deathgrip rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Deathgrip breaks from the clinch.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Deathgrip sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otavio Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deathgrip tries a head kick but it misses.
Grim Deathgrip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deathgrip fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Deathgrip.#T2#
Deathgrip wants to clinch.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Deathgrip avoids it well and moves away.
Deathgrip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Deathgrip pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Deathgrip dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Deathgrip lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Deathgrip lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!#CUT2#
Otavio Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Deathgrip effectively controlling the action here.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deathgrip pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Johnson! Deathgrip unloads with more strikes and Johnson sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grim Deathgrip!
Our winner, Grim Deathgrip, 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: QFC Tournament 717 Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quen is keeping the position for now.
Quen wants to hit a switch here but Johnson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Quen there!
Quen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Quen to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to control but Quen wriggling away. #T1#
Johnson tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Johnson prevents Quen from getting the reversal.
Quen is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Johnson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB2#
Johnson goes for an armbar but Quen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Quen.
Quen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Quen's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Quen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Quen is keeping the position.#T3#
Johnson passes Quen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson is pressing down on Quen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Quen is holding on for now.
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
Johnson passes to full mount!
Quen tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4##SUB2#
Johnson quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Johnson but it's paid off an Quen is forced to tap! Nice work by Johnson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Otavio Johnson!

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