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Event:
FARTMMA 49
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Zatsch avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zatsch lands a nice knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Zatsch as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zatsch.
Zatsch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but Zatsch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zatsch pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Zatsch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zatsch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zatsch lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zatsch smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Zatsch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Zatsch has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but Zatsch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zatsch working Johnson over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zatsch lands a nice uppercut.
Zatsch lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like John Johnson has been cut.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Zatsch.
Knees to the body from Zatsch.
Zatsch lands a nice uppercut.
Zatsch lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zatsch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zatsch.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Zatsch has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Zatsch has him pressed against the cage.
Zatsch lands a body shot.
Knees to the body from Zatsch.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Zatsch taking a breather.
Zatsch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zatsch lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zatsch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zatsch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zatsch walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Zatsch closes the distance and clinches.
Zatsch slows down the pace here.
Zatsch lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zatsch smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Zatsch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zatsch.
Zatsch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Zatsch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zatsch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zatsch lands a knee to the head.
Zatsch landing knees to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zatsch scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Zatsch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Zatsch holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Zatsch stalling the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Zatsch.
#T3#
Zatsch landing knees to the head.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zatsch to keep the fight standing.
Zatsch lands with a right to the head.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zatsch just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zatsch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zatsch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Zatsch.
Zatsch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zatsch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Zatsch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zatsch lands a body punch.
Zatsch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zatsch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Come on Zatsch - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zatsch avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting on Zatsch's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zatsch walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Johnson swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Zatsch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zatsch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zatsch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Zatsch lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Zatsch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zatsch digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zatsch landing knees to the head.
#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Zatsch lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zatsch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Zatsch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zatsch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zatsch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Zatsch.
Zatsch lands a big knee to the head and Johnson goes down! Zatsch pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mutt Zatsch!
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Event:
FARTMMA 42
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Madsen misses the target.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson misses the body punch
and Madsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
John Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a hook but Madsen blocks it.
Johnson takes a swing at Madsen's ribcage but misses.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Madsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Madsen shows good takedown defense.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Madsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Madsen counter with a right hand.
Madsen blocks a head kick by Johnson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Madsen counters with a straight right hand.
Mark O Madsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnson.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Madsen counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Madsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Madsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Madsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Madsen stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Madsen moves out of range easily.
Madsen throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
It looks like Madsen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Madsen ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Madsen counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like John Johnson has been cut.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Madsen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson switches off momentarily and Madsen cracks him with a monster right hand! Johnson topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Madsen dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Madsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark O Madsen!
Mark O Madsen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
FARTMMA 38
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schneeweiss looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Schneeweiss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schneeweiss avoids a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schneeweiss looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson wants to control but Schneeweiss is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Johnson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Schneeweiss is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Johnson!
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Luna counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like John Johnson has been cut.
Johnson throws a head kick but Luna moves out of range.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Luna has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Luna pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luna pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Luna gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Luna walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Luna lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Luna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but Luna turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Luna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Luna scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Luna is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Luna down to the mat. Luna avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Juan Luna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Luna lands with a left to the head.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luna throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Luna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luna.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Luna forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Luna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luna lands with a right to the head.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luna's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luna's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luna throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luna misses with some punches.
Luna has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Luna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson 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 blocking some punches.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luna throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Luna lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luna lands an uppercut.
Luna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luna creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Johnson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Johnson drops to his knees and Luna pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Luna!
Our winner, Juan Luna, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson misses with a body kick.#TD#
Johannsen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Johannsen from controlling successfully.
Johannsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johannsen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johannsen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johannsen defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johannsen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johannsen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johannsen stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johannsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johannsen 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.
Johannsen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johannsen. #T1#
Johannsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Johannsen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Johnson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Johannsen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Johnson pulls down on the head and he's put Johannsen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Johnson!
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Event:
IFA 25:04
Date: Apr 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Zan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zan avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
John Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zan finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head. #CUT#
It looks like John Johnson has been cut.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zan to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zan avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Zan.
Zan works Johnson's body with a nice hook.#KD#
Zan sends Johnson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zan is motioning to the referee to let Johnson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zan counters with a left to the body.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson tries to get into range but Zan steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Johnson! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Zan scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tan Zan!
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Event:
IFA 11.04
Date: Apr 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson misses with a combination
and Da Urbino counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Da Urbino counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Da Urbino counters with a thumping low kick. #TD#
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Da Urbino's half guard.
Da Urbino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Da Urbino wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson prevents Da Urbino from improving his position.
Da Urbino trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Da Urbino knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
Da Urbino trying to control here.
#T1##SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Da Urbino has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Da Urbino sees it coming and defends easily.
Da Urbino trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Da Urbino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage. #SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Da Urbino is defending well.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Da Urbino is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Da Urbino is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Da Urbino avoid being mounted?#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Da Urbino is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Da Urbino doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Da Urbino desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Da Urbino wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Da Urbino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Da Urbino is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Da Urbino is holding on to half guard well.
Johnson wants to control but Da Urbino is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Da Urbino defends the submission attempt.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Da Urbino defends it.
Da Urbino preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Da Urbino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#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 wants to control but Da Urbino is keeping him busy.
Da Urbino is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Da Urbino avoid being mounted?
Da Urbino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been informed that Da Urbino has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson prevents Da Urbino from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Da Urbino defends it well. #SUB2#
Da Urbino actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Da Urbino connects with a solid leg kick.
Da Urbino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Urbino misses the target.
Da Urbino lands a nice looking body kick.
Da Urbino lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Da Urbino connects with a jab.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Da Urbino sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Da Urbino but Da Urbino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson moves into full mount! Da Urbino won't be happy about that!
Johnson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T1##SUB#
Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but Da Urbino is in no mood to give up.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Da Urbino to control.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Da Urbino is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Johnson has isolated one of Da Urbino's arms. Da Urbino looking to fight him off but Johnson twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Johnson!
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Event:
IFA 30:03
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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.
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.#SUB2#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith 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.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson is looking to pass Smith's guard but actually Smith recovers to full guard.
Smith is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Smith pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT#
It looks like John Johnson has been cut.
Smith wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Johnson trying to control.#SUB2#
Johnson is persistently looking for the submission but Smith is defending it well.
Johnson trying to control.#T4#
Johnson is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape.
Johnson keeps control of the position easily here as Smith tries to buck him off.
Smith tries to escape but Johnson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Johnson is looking to control Smith but Smith is wriggling around and keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Johnson's guard.
Smith distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
James Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Smith stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position. #T1#
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson pulls Smith in to control the position. #SUB2#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it. #SUB2#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith!
Johnson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#T3#
Johnson trying to control.#SUB2#
Johnson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Smith tries to roll but Johnson sticks to his back.
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Johnson's guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Smith scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Smith postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Johnson covers up, he's hurt! Smith keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Smith and the ref steps in to end the fight! Smith can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!
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Event:
IFA 16:03
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Ambe clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Ambe won't allow it.
Ambe lands with a short shot to the head.
Ambe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ambe gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ambe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Scar Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnson.
Ambe stalling in the clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Ambe holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Ambe gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Ambe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ambe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ambe walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson walks into a left hand. #CUT#
It looks like John Johnson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ambe scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ambe lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Ambe darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Johnson's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Ambe before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scar Ambe!
Scar Ambe 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:
Ab22
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Harris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick from Harris lands but Johnson takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like John Johnson has been cut.
Harris scores with a body shot.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Harris lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Harris takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Johnson 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 walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Harris swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tom Harris!
Tom Harris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Ab20- Champions
Date: Feb 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Zoldyk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zoldyk!
Johnson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Zoldyk gets back to half guard.
Zoldyk is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Zoldyk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zoldyk!
Zoldyk is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Johnson controlling his opponent.
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 looking to control but Zoldyk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Zoldyk is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Johnson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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.#T2#
Zoldyk is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Zoldyk wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Zoldyk is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson 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 sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
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. Zoldyk 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 Zoldyk's limp body as Johnson celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). John Johnson!
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Event:
AB18
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Queen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson 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 closes the distance looking to clinch
and Queen counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Queen counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like John Johnson has been cut.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Queen.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
enabling Queen to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Queen back into the cage.#TD#
Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Queen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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#
Johnson looking for a triangle here. Queen is fighting it but it looks tight! Johnson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Queen is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Johnson!
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Event:
AB15 Cobra v James
Date: Jan 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Queen to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Queen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Johnson clinches. #TD#
Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Johnson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Queen rolls with it to try and escape but Johnson cranks on the arm and Queen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Johnson!
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Event:
AB12 Cobra v Fujita
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Blood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Blood.
Blood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blood lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson jumps guard but Blood stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blood lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Blood.
Blood scores with a shoulder strike.
Blood lands with a right to the head.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Blood won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Blood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blood gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Ivan Blood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson jumps guard but Blood stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Blood on the inside.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Blood.
Johnson looks winded!
Blood stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Good body shot from Blood.
Blood pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blood lands an uppercut.
Blood lands an uppercut.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Blood holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Blood lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Blood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
A short uppercut from Blood.
Blood lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Blood finish him?
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson jumps guard but Blood stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Blood fails to land.
Blood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blood misses with a punch on the inside.
Blood misses with a punch on the inside.
Blood has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Blood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
A short uppercut from Blood.
Blood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blood lands a big right hand that drops Johnson! The killer instinct kicks in and Blood finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Blood!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Blood!
A relieved looking Ivan Blood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Alca9 Cobra vs Seinfeld
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kutaz defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Kutaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kutaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.#CL2#
Kutaz drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kutaz.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Kutaz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kutaz lands a left hand.
Kutaz lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kutaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Kutaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Kutaz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kutaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kutaz. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson 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.
A short left from Kutaz.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kutaz lands a body punch.
Kutaz lands a nice uppercut.
Kutaz lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Kutaz creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Johnson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Johnson drops to his knees and Kutaz pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirk Kutaz!
Dirk Kutaz is the new lightweight champion!
Dirk Kutaz decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Event:
Alcabeat6: champions unite
Date: Dec 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith motions for Johnson to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Johnson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Smith has his hands clasped together but Johnson extends and breaks Smith's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Johnson!
John Johnson is the new lightweight champion!
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Event:
Alcabeat4
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Panit scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Panit is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Johnson wants to control but Panit postures up.
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Panit connects with a decent elbow.
Panit cracks Johnson with a big elbow.
Panit lands a decent elbow from side control.
Panit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Panit lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Panit pulls his head out easily.
Panit is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Panit in his half guard.
Panit 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.#T1#
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Panit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Johnson is tightening it up a little... Panit has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Panit reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Panit taps out! Nice BJJ there by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Johnson!
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Event:
Alcabeat1: the start
Date: Nov 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Garcia lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD#
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnson passes into half guard. #SUB#
Garcia is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Johnson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Garcia is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Orozco throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Orozco counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orozco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orozco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Johnson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Orozco doesn't defend quickly enough and Johnson has managed to lock this one up! Can Orozco escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Johnson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Johnson!
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