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Event:
The Island Season 9, 170 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guerrero.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Guerrero decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Guerrero has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Guerrero throws a big right hand that misses.
Guerrero passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Guerrero wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Guerrero keeps moving and retains side control.
Guerrero advances nicely into full mount.
Guerrero working the ground and pound effectively.
Johnson gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guerrero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Guerrero is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerrero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Guerrero 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. #T1#
Guerrero is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Guerrero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Johnson gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guerrero defends well.
Guerrero landing with the ground and pound.
Guerrero lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Guerrero has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Guerrero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Guerrero working some strikes from top position.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guerrero.
Guerrero lands a couple of digs.
Johnson trying to control the position.
#T2#
Guerrero scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Guerrero throwing strikes but missing.
Guerrero scoring with some ground and pound.
Guerrero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Guerrero is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Guerrero throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson controls Guerrero momentarily but Guerrero frees himself.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guerrero is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Guerrero throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Guerrero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Guerrero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guerrero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson is trying to keep Guerrero in close.
Guerrero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Guerrero forces his way into half guard.
Guerrero lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Guerrero is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Guerrero throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guerrero chips away with some ground and pound.
Guerrero lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Guerrero keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Guerrero postures up.
#T4#
Guerrero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Guerrero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Guerrero working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Guerrero finish him?
Guerrero works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Guerrero isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Johnson stacks Guerrero on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Johnson!
Guerrero is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Guerrero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Guerrero dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Guerrero counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Guerrero scoring with punches and elbows.
Guerrero scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eddie Guerrero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Johnson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Guerrero turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Guerrero!
An out of breath Eddie Guerrero thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
A left lands for Johnson.#TD#
Ribeiro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ribeiro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Ribeiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Ribeiro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Ribeiro not doing much here.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Ribeiro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ribeiro is posturing up here but Johnson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ribeiro tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ribeiro has to tap! Slick submission there by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derrick Johnson!
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Second looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson wants to control but Second is keeping him busy.
Second is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Second here, landing some big shots from side control.
Second stops Johnson from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The referee asks Johnson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Johnson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Johnson throws a strike aimed at the side of Second's head but Second avoids it well.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson happy to just control the position for now.
Second knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Johnson throws some wild stikes that Second manages to avoid easily.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Second is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Johnson lands a couple of good shots and Second has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Johnson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Second is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Johnson.
Johnson throwing sloppy strikes.
Johnson 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.
Johnson is punishing Second with strikes - can he finish him?!
Johnson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Johnson tries to keep control of the position but Second is staying busy.#T3##SUB2#
Johnson has got one arm under Second's chin. This could be trouble... Second trying to control the other hand but Johnson gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Second has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Derrick Johnson!
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Event:
IFA 25:04
Date: Apr 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Pelayo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pelayo tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Johnson is pressing down on Pelayo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pelayo is holding on for now.
Johnson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
A nice elbow there by Johnson.
Pelayo tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Johnson with good strikes from the mount here!
Johnson breaks from Pelayo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Johnson tries to control but Pelayo wriggling away.
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.
Pelayo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.#T2#
Pelayo tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Johnson dominating with strikes here.
Johnson trying to control but Pelayo is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pelayo is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Johnson cracks Pelayo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Johnson controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Pelayo working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Pelayo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Johnson.
Pelayo is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Pelayo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T4#
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pelayo is looking to escape.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.
#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. Pelayo 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 Pelayo's limp body as Johnson celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Derrick Johnson!
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Event:
IFA 11.04
Date: Apr 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Malia circles away easily
and Malia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Malia misses.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Malia is out of range.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Malia throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malia swivels and escapes.
Iti Malia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a hook but Malia avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Malia misses its intended target. #KD#
Malia lands a big right hand that sends Johnson crashing to the mat! Malia stays standing though and waves Johnson back to his feet!#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
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!
Malia moves out of range of the strikes.
Malia throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Malia avoids it easily.#KD#
Malia sends Johnson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Malia is motioning to the referee to let Johnson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Malia finish him?#T1#
Malia knocks out Johnson with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Malia before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Malia picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iti Malia!
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Event:
IFA 30:03
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Van Dijk leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Van Dijk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Van Dijk gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Dijk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Dijk lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Derrick Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Dijk, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Dijk.
Van Dijk throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Van Dijk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Dijk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Dijk throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Van Dijk!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Dijk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Johnson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Van Dijk is trying to escape and Johnson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Van Dijk is forced to tap! Nice work there by Johnson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derrick Johnson!
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Event:
IFA 16:03
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Till displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson throws a jab when Till was well out of range.
Till tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range. #TD2#
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Till's guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Till keeps moving.
Johnson is pushing down on Till's leg trying to pass to half guard. Till is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Till looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Till wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Till's head.
Till has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Till is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johnson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Till is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Till is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson landing shots from mount.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Johnson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Johnson dominating with strikes here.
Johnson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Johnson looking to finish Till with some ground and pound. This is bad for Till!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Till is looking to get to half guard.
Till wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson with shots to the head and body - Till looks very uncomfortable down there.
Johnson tries to control but Till wriggling away.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Till tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.#T3#
Johnson with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Till tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson tries to control but Till wriggling away.
Till tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Till is squirming around nicely.
Till is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.
Johnson drops a big elbow. That's hurt Till! More shots from Johnson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Johnson!
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Event:
Ab23
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Freeman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson uses his free foot to push down on Freeman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Freeman.
Freeman is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Freeman is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Johnson tries to control but Freeman wriggling away. #SUB#
Johnson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Johnson with good strikes from the mount here!
Freeman can't escape the position.
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Johnson has hold of Freeman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Freeman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Freeman working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Freeman hang on?
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Freeman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Johnson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Johnson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T2#
Freeman is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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.
Johnson punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Freeman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Freeman is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Johnson is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson looking to control but Freeman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson prevents Freeman from getting the reversal.
Freeman is still trying to improve position.
Johnson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.
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.
Freeman is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Johnson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T4#
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Johnson lands a heavy elbow.
Johnson is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#
Freeman is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson landing shots from mount.
Freeman is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson cracks Freeman with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Johnson!
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Event:
AB17 Kutaz v Ambe
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
It looked like Azambuja wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Derrick Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a jab when Azambuja was well out of range.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Azambuja counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Azambuja counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Azambuja counter with a right hand.
Azambuja throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Azambuja sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Lucas Azambuja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Johnson.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Azambuja has knocked Johnson down with a huge combo! Azambuja steps away and waves a wobbly Johnson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Azambuja's waist but Azambuja gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Azambuja appears to be looking for a big counter.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Azambuja counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Azambuja has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Azambuja saw that one coming.#T1#
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Azambuja to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Azambuja scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
A cross from Azambuja lands.#TD2#
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Azambuja taking punishment in the form of punches.
Azambuja is trying to get back to half guard.
Azambuja knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson is staying tight to Azambuja's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Johnson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Johnson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Azambuja's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azambuja is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Azambuja tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Johnson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The referee warns Azambuja that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Azambuja tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Johnson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4##SUB2#
Johnson quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Johnson but it's paid off an Azambuja is forced to tap! Nice work by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derrick Johnson!
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Event:
AB13 Culpi v Guedes
Date: Jan 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Azambuja counters with a nice body shot.
Some wild striking there from Azambuja.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Azambuja lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Azambuja circles away easily
and Azambuja counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circling - Azambuja throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Azambuja counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Azambuja to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Azambuja swivels and escapes.
Azambuja scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Azambuja slips under a jab.
Azambuja swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Azambuja. That snapped Johnson's head back.
#TD#
Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Azambuja manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Azambuja working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Azambuja is retaining full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Azambuja is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson works over Azambuja with some ground and pound from guard.
Azambuja keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Azambuja trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Azambuja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson passes Azambuja's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Azambuja's hands, connecting with Azambuja's forehead.#T3##SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Azambuja is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Azambuja won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Azambuja tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Azambuja is trying to stand.
Johnson is thwarting Azambuja's attempts to control the position.
Azambuja looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Azambuja really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucas Azambuja will probably get the nod.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Azambuja fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Azambuja to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Azambuja counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Nice takedown defense from Azambuja. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Azambuja throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Azambuja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Azambuja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Azambuja does it's job there.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Azambuja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Azambuja counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1##KD2#
Azambuja lands a big right hand that sends Johnson crashing to the mat! Azambuja stays standing though and waves Johnson back to his feet!#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Azambuja fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Azambuja throws an uppercut from hell that sends Johnson clean off his feet! He's out cold! Azambuja stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas Azambuja!
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Event:
Alca9 Cobra vs Seinfeld
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Sonni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#KD#
Sonni lands a big uppercut and Johnson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Johnson looks OK. Sonni waves Johnson back to his feet!#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Derrick Johnson has been cut.
Sonni lands with a good body shot.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Sonni finish him?
Sonni steps in with a hook that catches Johnson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Sonni follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Johnson looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yka Sonni!
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Event:
Alcabeat6: champions unite
Date: Dec 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Lawrence defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawrence scores with a nice head shot.
Lawrence connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lawrence stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lawrence wants it to stay on the feet.
Lawrence with a jab.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lawrence counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnny Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Johnson.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a shot to the body.
Lawrence scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson misses with a straight right. #CL#
Lawrence rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Lawrence works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lawrence makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lawrence scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Lawrence scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Lawrence forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Lawrence.
A short right from Lawrence on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lawrence - that landed with a thud.
Lawrence lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lawrence lands a body punch.
Lawrence lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lawrence just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stalling in the clinch from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lawrence gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Lawrence lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lawrence lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Lawrence scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Lawrence tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Lawrence looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A short left from Lawrence.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lawrence.
A short body shot lands from Lawrence as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson looks winded!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lawrence tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Lawrence as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Lawrence.
Lawrence presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lawrence pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lawrence lands with a light punch inside.
Lawrence lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Lawrence lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Lawrence working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lawrence lands a body punch.
Lawrence lands a body punch.
Lawrence lands with a left to the head.
Lawrence lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Lawrence tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lawrence lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lawrence lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Lawrence content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Lawrence on the inside.
Lawrence softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lawrence scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lawrence working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Lawrence breaks from the clinch.
Lawrence 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 gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lawrence displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawrence finish him?
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lawrence to score with a decent uppercut.
Lawrence listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Lawrence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Lawrence shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Johnson is backing up but Lawrence catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Johnson covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Lawrence Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Lawrence!
Johnny Lawrence is the new welterweight champion!
Johnny Lawrence really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that VENUM MMA WEAR logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Alcabeat4.1
Date: Dec 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Twenty One tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Twenty One .#TD#
Twenty One gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Twenty One manages to retain guard.
Twenty One really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Twenty One doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Twenty One is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Twenty One has given up his back. Will we see Johnson going for some submissions?
#SUB#
Twenty One is trying to defend against the choke here but Johnson has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Johnson Tightens the hold and Twenty One taps out furiously! Johnson displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Derrick Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Mcgreror moved out of range.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Mcgreror counters by clinching up.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mcgreror is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mcgreror working hard to break the clinch.
Mcgreror throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Mcgreror jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgreror is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcgreror is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Mcgreror keeps moving.
Johnson passes into half guard. #T1#
Johnson moves nicely into side control.
Johnson trying to control the position but Mcgreror is working away.
Johnson tries to move to mount but Mcgreror blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson advances nicely into full mount.
Mcgreror is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Johnson wants to take Mcgreror's back here but Mcgreror is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but Mcgreror is having none of it. #SUB#
Johnson looking to secure an arm triangle but Mcgreror defends it well.
Mcgreror is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mcgreror is on top in guard.
Johnson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mcgreror is now in half guard.
Mcgreror really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Johnson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Mcgreror is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Mcgreror can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mcgreror with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnson uses his free foot to push down on Mcgreror's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mcgreror.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Mcgreror is squirming around nicely.
Mcgreror is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mcgreror tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgreror is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Mcgreror counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mcgreror looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Mcgreror is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mcgreror defends it well.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Mcgreror defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mcgreror is in trouble now - Johnson has advanced to mount!
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Johnson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mcgreror to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mcgreror shrugs it off.
Mcgreror stops Johnson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson wants to take Mcgreror's back here but Mcgreror is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T2#
Johnson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mcgreror looks a forlorn figure.
Mcgreror is controlling an arm, preventing Johnson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mcgreror working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Mcgreror wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson controlling from the full mount. #T3##SUB#
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mcgreror is on top in guard.
Mcgreror stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Mcgreror must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcgreror throwing strikes but missing.
Mcgreror is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
Derrick Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcgreror's guard. #REVR#
Mcgreror keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Mcgreror working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Johnson advances position into side control!
Mcgreror is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
The referee asks Johnson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Johnson prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcgreror knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Johnson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mcgreror has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Mcgreror drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcgreror trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcgreror manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Mcgreror keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson is trying to control. Mcgreror wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mcgreror has a hand on Johnson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Johnson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Johnson looking to control but Mcgreror is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson moves to back control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Johnson lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T2##SUB#
Mcgreror showing good submission defense here.
Johnson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mcgreror's body.
#SUB#
Mcgreror fending off the submission attempt from Johnson.
Mcgreror looking very determined here, making life difficult for Johnson.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T3#
You can see the frustration on Mcgreror's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mcgreror wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson trying to control.
Mcgreror is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Johnson keeps control of the position as Mcgreror tries to break free.
Johnson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mcgreror.#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 is looking to control Mcgreror but Mcgreror is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mcgreror knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mcgreror for a finish.
Mcgreror prevents Johnson from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Mcgreror preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Johnson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mcgreror is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Johnson!
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