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Event:
RapidFC 22
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Severini.
Johnson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Severini cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Severini scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #KD#
Severini waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Johnson to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Severini finish him?
Severini sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Severini stops Johnson from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severini lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Severini is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Severini working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.#T1#
Severini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Severini scoring with some ground and pound.
Severini scoring with punches to the head and body.
Severini stops Johnson from standing up.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Severini.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Severini slips an elbow through the middle.
Severini content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Severini is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Severini postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Severini gets to his feet and stands over Johnson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Johnson felt that one! Severini unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Johnson from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Severini!
Dom Severini seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RFC Aloha Hawaii 2
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Ortega fails to land with a series of punches.
Ortega looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Johnson throws a right and a left that Ortega avoids nicely.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ortega. #TD2#
Ortega closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johnson pushes Ortega away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ortega gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Ortega counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ortega.
Johnson is wriggling around but Ortega manages to pass to half guard.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ortega on the ground.#REVR#
Ortega prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Ortega is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ortega lands a nice short elbow.#T2##SUB2#
Ortega is looking for a kimura here.
Ortega is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ortega scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Ortega sits in half guard.
Johnson pushes Ortega off looking to stand but Ortega dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Ortega not doing much here.
Ortega seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ortega lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Ortega is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ortega working the head and body with strikes.
Ortega has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ortega throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ortega takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ortega moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Ortega throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson checks a leg kick.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ortega.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ortega tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortega somewhat.
Cleon Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Ortega.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Ortega fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Ortega's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Ortega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Ortega throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Ortega. #TD2#
Ortega shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ortega was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ortega wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Ortega is chipping away with strikes.
Ortega works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Damien Ortega has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ortega lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortega working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega scores with a couple of short elbows.
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ortega asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ortega lands an elbow.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ortega looks up at the clock and then as Johnson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ortega smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SU2#
Ortega stands up. #TD2#
Ortega shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Ortega postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Ortega scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ortega lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ortega throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ortega sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Johnson is looking to get back to is feet but Ortega passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Ortega is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ortega working the ground and pound.#T4#
Ortega in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Ortega tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ortega has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ortega misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ortega works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ortega cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ortega has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ortega is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Ortega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Ortega counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Ortega trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to stand but Ortega is controlling the position.
Ortega keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega forces his way into half guard.
Ortega winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
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. Ortega connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Ground and pound from Ortega.
Ortega lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ortega lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ortega working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ortega manages to mount him!
#T2#
Ortega working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Johnson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ortega looking to finish Johnson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnson!
Ortega scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ortega working Johnson over with strikes here.
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ortega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T3#
Ortega in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ortega pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ortega raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ortega landing strikes from the mount.
Ortega landing shots from mount.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ortega cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Johnson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T4#
Ortega looking to finish Johnson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnson!
Ortega is landing with some decent strikes but Johnson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ortega working Johnson over with strikes here.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ortega lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is trying to stand up.
Ortega looking to finish Johnson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnson!
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Ortega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ortega 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Ortega!
Damien Ortega seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RFC Aloha Hawaii
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vrienan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Vrienan has managed to clinch.
Vrienan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vrienan missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Vrienan.
Vrienan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vrienan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vrienan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Vrienan misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Vrienan has double underhooks.
Vrienan pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vrienan lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Vrienan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vrienan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vrienan lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off. #T1#
Nice elbow from Vrienan.
Vrienan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Vrienan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Vrienan is controlling the position.
Vrienan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vrienan lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Cleon Johnson has been cut.
Vrienan lands a nice elbow.
Vrienan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vrienan scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Vrienan has double underhooks.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Vrienan is controlling the position.
Vrienan with a knee to the head.
Johnson avoiding damage as Vrienan throws knees to the body.
Vrienan lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrienan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Vrienan tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Vrienan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vrienan lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vrienan has him pressed against the cage.
Vrienan lands a knee to the head.
Johnson tries to break free but Vrienan pushes him back against the cage.
Vrienan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Vrienan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Vrienan won't allow it.
Vrienan landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Vrienan.
Vrienan lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Vrienan lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Vrienan lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Vrienan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short uppercut from Vrienan.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vrienan obliges.
Vrienan lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vrienan.
Vrienan lands a damaging elbow.
Vrienan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vrienan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vrienan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vrienan lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Vrienan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vrienan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Vrienan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vrienan lands a shoulder strike.
Vrienan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vrienan lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Vrienan landing knees to the head.
Vrienan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vrienan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vrienan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vrienan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Vrienan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vrienan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vrienan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Vrienan landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zed Vrienan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleon Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vrienan lands a knee to the body.
Vrienan lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vrienan lands a nice knee to the body.
Vrienan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Vrienan lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Vrienan.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nice elbow from Vrienan.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vrienan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vrienan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knees to the body from Vrienan.
Vrienan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Vrienan scores a nice knee to the body.
Johnson is pressed against the cage. Vrienan pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Johnson! Two more big strikes from Vrienan and Johnson crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Zed Vrienan!
A less than humble Zed Vrienan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
RapidFC 13
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson throws a right and a left that Wallace avoids nicely.
Johnson lands with a big left! Wallace is wobbled badly! Johnson comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Wallace to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cleon Johnson!
Jackson Wallace was interviewed post fight and said 'Why so serious?'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jukola dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson slips under a jab from Jukola.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Jukola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jukola lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
Jukola has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukola swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Jukola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Jukola cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a head kick but Jukola moves out of range.
Jukola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jukola throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
A solid body kick from Johnson.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jukola takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jukola appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jukola cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Jukola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks. #T2#
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jukola.
Jukola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson lands a head kick. Jukola smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jukola slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Jukola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Jukola.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cleon Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola misses with a looping left.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab from Jukola misses. #T3#
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Jukola saw that one coming.
Jukola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jukola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson moves out of range as Jukola strikes.
Jukola is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jukola lands a jab.
Johnson is working the combinations to good effect here.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jukola thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jukola misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Johnson misses. #T4#
The fighters circling - Jukola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2#
Jukola lands a big right hand that sends Johnson crashing to the mat! Jukola stays standing though and waves Johnson back to his feet!#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Jukola gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aapo Jukola!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Anthony counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anthony slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Johnson tries to kick Anthony off in order to stand up. Anthony Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Johnson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Johnson showing good submission defense here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Anthony has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T1#
Anthony missing with strikes.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Anthony has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Anthony lands with a hammerfist to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2##SUB#
Anthony is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#ES2#
Johnson is trying to shake Anthony off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Anthony won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.#CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Anthony really is a fat lump.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Anthony is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.#BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anthony tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Anthony has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anthony is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anthony unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Anthony is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusty Anthony. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Anthony has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Anthony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Anthony saw that one coming.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Anthony, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson stuns Anthony with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick from Johnson lands but Anthony takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cleon Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Anthony's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Anthony takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dusty Anthony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anthony tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anthony tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Anthony is controlling the position. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Anthony gets a clinch.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anthony has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Anthony on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Anthony. Anthony gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusty Anthony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Anthony in a clinch.
Anthony fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anthony tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Anthony prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Anthony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Anthony is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
Johnson throws a combination. Anthony tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Anthony closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Anthony is controlling the position.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Anthony manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
Anthony manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson lands a high kick!
Anthony dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
#T3#
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anthony with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anthony swinging wildly here.
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
Johnson lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Anthony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anthony has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anthony wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD#
Anthony is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anthony takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Anthony went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Anthony bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anthony tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Anthony clinches with his opponent.
Anthony tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson wants to break free but Anthony has control.
#T1#
Anthony is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anthony tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusty Anthony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to break free but Anthony pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Anthony shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Dusty Anthony has been cut.#BC#
Anthony breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson cracks Anthony with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anthony stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Anthony down. #T2#
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Anthony off the cage and back into range.
Johnson misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Anthony holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anthony jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T3#
Johnson throws a series of punches but Anthony avoids them all with ease.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson lands a jab to Anthony's midsection.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anthony tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Anthony has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson is looking to control Anthony's arms but Anthony gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage. #BC#
Anthony breaks from the clinch.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anthony tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anthony showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Cleon Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Anthony throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Johnson instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Johnson gets control of Anthony's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johnson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Anthony keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Anthony connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anthony trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anthony missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dusty Anthony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cleon Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anthony postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cleon Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleon Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnson looks to clinch #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Gracie prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gracie lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Johnson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Gracie jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jambo Gracie!
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