Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 391 - Drop Vs OcasioCortez
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Edmonds misses with a straight right.
Edmonds takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Edmonds throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Johnson misses the jab.
Edmonds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edmonds tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
We've been told by Edmonds's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Edmonds takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edmonds doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson defending well as Edmonds loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Edmonds manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.

Johnson pushes Edmonds off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmonds fails to land the takedown.
Johnson clobbers Edmonds with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Edmonds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Edmonds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Edmonds's leg. Edmonds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Edmonds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edmonds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Edmonds.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Edmonds checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Edmonds throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Edmonds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edmonds misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Edmonds throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson cracks Edmonds with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Edmonds swings away with a leg kick that misses.
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 decent looking cross lands there for Edmonds.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Edmonds moves out of range easily. #T2#
Edmonds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson moves forwards but Edmonds connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Edmonds slips a straight right by Johnson.
Edmonds is looking to counter punch.
Edmonds has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Edmonds's head.
Edmonds listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Edmonds looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Edmonds misses with a hook.
Edmonds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Edmonds.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Edmonds had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Edmonds tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Edmonds throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson with a hook.#T3#
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Edmonds throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Edmonds counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Edmonds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Edmonds is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Edmonds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Edmonds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmonds is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES2#
Johnson kicks off Edmonds and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Edmonds moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Edmonds is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edmonds.
Edmonds has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Edmonds's head.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Edmonds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Edmonds misses with a hook
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edmonds takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edmonds avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson lands with a hook. Edmonds tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edmonds misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edmonds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edmonds is defended easily by Johnson.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Edmonds's leg. Edmonds is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Johnson cracks Edmonds with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Edmonds shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edmonds.
Edmonds looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Manny Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Edmonds's head.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Edmonds throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Edmonds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Edmonds misses with a double jab.
Edmonds defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Edmonds looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Edmonds has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Edmonds's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmonds has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Edmonds's head.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson jabs at Edmonds's body.
Manny Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Edmonds's head.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Edmonds throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Edmonds takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Johnson scores with a jab. Edmonds acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Edmonds.
Edmonds connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edmonds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson motions for Edmonds to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson takes a swing at Edmonds's ribcage but misses.
Edmonds slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Edmonds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edmonds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Edmonds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edmonds throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Edmonds.
Edmonds drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Edmonds drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Edmonds misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Edmonds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edmonds counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Edmonds ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Edmonds takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Edmonds.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Edmonds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edmonds is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Edmonds takes one on the button.
Edmonds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edmonds throws a body shot but no joy.
Edmonds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Edmonds slips the punch.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Edmonds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Edmonds takes one to the chin there.
Edmonds misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edmonds tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.#T1#
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Edmonds's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Edmonds scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Edmonds checks it.
Edmonds throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Edmonds shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edmonds's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Edmonds slips a jab from Johnson.
Edmonds misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Edmonds tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edmonds throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Edmonds swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Manny Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Edmonds's head back.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edmonds gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Edmonds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edmonds takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Edmonds on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Edmonds on the side of the head.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Edmonds missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edmonds has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab by Edmonds.#T3#
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Edmonds slips the punch.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Edmonds on the side of the head.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Edmonds takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Edmonds.
Edmonds defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Edmonds.
Edmonds takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Edmonds has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Edmonds and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Edmonds misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edmonds's knee momentarily.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
John Edmonds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Edmonds takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab by Johnson.
Johnson clobbers Edmonds with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson cracks Edmonds with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#Edmonds is rocked!
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Edmonds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson with a nice cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
A relieved looking Manny Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#1012 Orlando v Tucker
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Johnson connects with a leg kick.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones looks to land a strike but Johnson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones preventing the sweep. #T1#
Jones cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Jones trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
My spies in Gym inform me that Jones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Johnson keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson is looking to stand back up but Jones counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Johnson.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson won't allow Jones to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount!
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Jones content just to control the position here.
Johnson tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Jones shoots and misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses the jab.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manny Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones misses the jab.#T1##TD2#
Jones shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Jones postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson looking to control.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Jones won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Johnson trying to control the position.
Jones pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head. #T3#
Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Johnson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. #SUB#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones stops Johnson from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jones just manages to avoid it.
Manny Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.
Johnson throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.#TD2#
Johnson tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Jones wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Manny Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Manny Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a hook #TD2#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson is being controlled here.
Johnson prevents Jones from moving into mount.
Johnson regains half guard, as Jones was trying to land strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Jones is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones controlling the action here.
Jones is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Jones prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Jones ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Manny Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones misses with a takedown
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Johnson misses. #CL2#
Jones has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GAMMA#1007 Karim v Riker
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Law fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Law has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Law has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's 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.
Law keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Johnson keeping control of the position.
Law stops Johnson from getting back to his feet. #T1##SUB2#
Law is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson won't allow Law to pass to mount.
Johnson keeping hold of Law's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Law is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Law is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Law connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Law thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Law thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Law throws a strike but Johnson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Law throws a big right hand that misses.
Law throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Law's guard. Nice move by Johnson!#REVR##SUB2#
Law has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Law is looking to sweep but instead, Johnson has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Law looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Law looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Law actively working from the bottom here.#SU#
Johnson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Law slips under a jab.#T3#
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Law.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Law sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Law sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson throws the left hand but Law avoids the punch easily.
And Law tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson leaves Law with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Law changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Law manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manny Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Law.
Johnson throws a push kick but Law slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Law needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson sizes up Law with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Law tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Law takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Law keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Law uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
As Johnson backs off Law throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Law sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Law shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Law moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Law tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Law tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Law can do to turn this around?
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Law takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Law's shoulder, as Law tries to avoid the shot.
Law fails to land the takedown.
Law walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Law is looking for the big counter here.
Johnson throws a jab when Law was well out of range.
Law with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson motions for Law to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Law feints the counter takedown.
Law fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Law on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Law tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Manny Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson cracks Law with an open hand slap.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Law saw that one coming.
Law moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Law shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manny Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Law.
Law changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Law manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Law ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Law should have avoided that one.
Law fails with the takedown
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Law checks it #TD2#
and Law counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Law.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Law's guard. Nice move by Johnson!#REVR#
Law trying to strike off his back.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Law won't let him. #SUB2#
Law is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Law wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Law throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T3#
Law has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up. #SUB2#
Law is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Law is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Law working for submissions but it's allowed Johnson to get to half guard.
Johnson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Law trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Law defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson wants to stand up but Law has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Law actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Law is defending the position.
Johnson tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Law looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Law on that attempt.
Law has a takedown stuffed.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Law.
Manny Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Law.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Law is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnson jabs Law right on the nose. Law blinks but takes it well.
Law shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Law checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Law gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Law.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Tyson Law is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Law is out of range.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Law is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Law with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Law was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson tries to bum rush Law with a series of wild strikes but Law uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Law drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Law changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Law steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Law shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Manny Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Law off balance momentarily.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Law. Law circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law wants to clinch.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Law tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Law somewhat.#T3##CL2#
Law takes the fight into the clinch.
Law goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD2#
Law drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Law prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Tyson Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Law with a nice head shot there.
Law is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Law throws a big right hand that misses.
Law being controlled here momentarily.
Law stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Law throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson controlling Law's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Law scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#1003 Orlando v Aurelius
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Camble moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson leaves Camble with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Camble misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camble throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson lands a high kick!
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Camble shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Camble's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SYDNEY ELITE GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Camble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Camble throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson takes a swing at Camble's ribcage but misses.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camble misses with a looping left.
Camble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've been informed that Camble has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Camble uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Camble checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Camble jumps back.
Camble finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice shot by Camble.
Camble blocks a jab.
Johnson throws a head kick but Camble moves out of range.
Manny Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Camble finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Camble has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Camble's head.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Camble misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Camble with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Camble with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Camble gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Camble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camble misses with a straight right. #T2#
A big left from Johnson misses.
Camble now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Camble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Camble takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Camble checks it.
Camble blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Camble checks the leg kick nicely there.
Camble was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Camble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Camble.
Nice defenses there by Camble.
Camble throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Camble has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Camble there as he acknowledges the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Camble shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Manny Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Camble.#T3#
Camble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Camble was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Camble's leg but Camble calmly moves out of range.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Camble is out of range.
Camble flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
Camble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camble looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Camble paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A good leg kick by Camble.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Camble's shoulder, as Camble tries to avoid the shot.
Camble shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Camble has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camble goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Camble takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camble shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Camble's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Camble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Camble saw that one coming.
Camble takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Camble was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Camble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Camble is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Camble tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Camble somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Camble slips a jab from Johnson.
Camble throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson cracks Camble with an open hand slap.
Manny Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Camble's front leg but catches the back leg as Camble tries to avoid it.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camble can do to turn this around?
Camble throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Camble only half commits.
Camble bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Camble misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Camble throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Camble throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson slips a straight right by Camble.
Camble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camble moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Camble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camble with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson throws the left hand but Camble avoids the punch easily.
Camble lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Camble walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Camble checks a leg kick nicely.
Camble looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Camble closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Camble lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson has his hands on Camble's head, controlling the position.
Camble postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Camble from controlling successfully.
Camble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Camble slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Camble drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Camble seems to have locked his on tight now - Johnson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Camble, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mike Camble!
An out of breath Mike Camble thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1000 Aurelius v Orlando
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Ainsworth throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Ainsworth thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth 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 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Ainsworth moves his leg out of the way.
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ainsworth throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ainsworth thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Ainsworth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Ainsworth steps away.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. Ainsworth shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson defending well as Ainsworth loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
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.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a shot to the body
and Ainsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ainsworth defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Ainsworth jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ainsworth works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Ainsworth lands with a cross.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Ainsworth.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Ainsworth thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A shot to the body from Ainsworth misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Ainsworth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ainsworth with a nice calf kick.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ainsworth had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice uppercut lands for Ainsworth. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Ainsworth shakes it off.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Ainsworth half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Ainsworth saw it coming and moves away.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Johnson cracks Ainsworth with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Ainsworth misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth. #T3#
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ainsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ainsworth lands with a right hand.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth throws a big shot that misses.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a body kick.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Ainsworth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ainsworth is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ainsworth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ainsworth counter with a right hand. #T4#
Johnson throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
Ainsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Ainsworth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ainsworth.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Ainsworth avoids it with no problem.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnson. Ainsworth shrugs it off though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ainsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Ainsworth misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wilfred Ainsworth will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Johnson throws a hook but Ainsworth blocks it.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ainsworth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Ainsworth counters with an outside leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth blocks a leg kick.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Ainsworth cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.#T1#
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Ainsworth's ribs.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Ainsworth's ribs.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Johnson backs away, Ainsworth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
Ainsworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ainsworth is out of range. #T2#
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Manny Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good work by Ainsworth as he checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Ainsworth moved away.
Ainsworth jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ainsworth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth lands a body shot.
Ainsworth blocks the body kick.
Ainsworth digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Ainsworth drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Ainsworth throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.#T3#
Ainsworth connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ainsworth.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth connects with the punch.
Johnson motions for Ainsworth to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ainsworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A left and a right from Ainsworth both land. Nice combination.
Johnson tries a low kick but Ainsworth avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.#T4#
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Ainsworth missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Ainsworth is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ainsworth is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ainsworth works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Ainsworth with a nice calf kick.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Ainsworth.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
As Johnson backs away, Ainsworth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wilfred Ainsworth will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Ainsworth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ainsworth misses the jab.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Ainsworth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ainsworth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ainsworth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ainsworth counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ainsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ainsworth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ainsworth missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ainsworth. Ainsworth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head but Ainsworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Johnson tries a low kick but Ainsworth avoids it.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manny Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Donk. Johnson catches Ainsworth right on the button with a cross.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Ainsworth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Ainsworth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Ainsworth scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ainsworth throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Johnson misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
Ainsworth lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ainsworths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ainsworth feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ainsworth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilfred Ainsworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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 throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson tests Ainsworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Ainsworth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Ainsworth ducks down to avoid it.
Ainsworth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crunch! Ainsworth slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
Ainsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Ainsworth counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wilfred Ainsworth.
Well Ainsworth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: GAMMA#998 Loris v Jubei
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Andrianakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrianakis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch combination from Andrianakis misses.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrianakis.
Johnson thuds his shin into the meat of Andrianakis's side.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Andrianakis sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Andrianakis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson throws a body punch but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Andrianakis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrianakis walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Andrianakis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andrianakis swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Andrianakis throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Andrianakis misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
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.
Andrianakis takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Andrianakis is out of range.
Andrianakis connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Andrianakis checks it.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Andrianakis moved away.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrianakis throws out the jab.
Andrianakis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Andrianakis didn't see that one coming.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Andrianakis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Andrianakis.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrianakis throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrianakis.#T2#
Andrianakis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Andrianakis looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Andrianakis slips a straight right by Johnson.
Andrianakis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Andrianakis's head.
Andrianakis is looking to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Andrianakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
A big right from Andrianakis misses.
Andrianakis looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Andrianakis scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Andrianakis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Andrianakis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Andrianakis looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Andrianakis misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Andrianakis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Johnson.#T3#
Andrianakis moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Andrianakis looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Andrianakis misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson slips a jab from Andrianakis.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Andrianakis moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andrianakis tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Andrianakis is looking to clinch.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Andrianakis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Andrianakis misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Andrianakis's head back.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Andrianakis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a low kick but Andrianakis avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Andrianakis takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Andrianakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianakis.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Andrianakis cracks Johnson with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrianakis throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Andrianakis just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianakis moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Andrianakis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Andrianakis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Andrianakis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Andrianakis saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andrianakis misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson throws a body punch but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Andrianakis loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrianakis.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Andrianakis avoids it with no problem.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Andrianakis checks it
and Andrianakis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andrianakis on the side of the head.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Andrianakis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Andrianakis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson tries to land a body kick
and Andrianakis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianakis misses the target.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Andrianakis steps away.
Andrianakis misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson thinks about the counter body kick.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Andrianakis moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
We've been told by Andrianakis's head coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andrianakis misses the jab.
Andrianakis thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Manny Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianakis misses the target.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Andrianakis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrianakis loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andrianakis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Andrianakis swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Andrianakis throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range. #T2#
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Andrianakis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrianakis throws a poor cross that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrianakis throws a big shot that misses.
Andrianakis ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andrianakis is able to avoid easily.
Andrianakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andrianakis throws a right hand that misses
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrianakis throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Andrianakis moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
It looked like Andrianakis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andrianakis moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Andrianakis will feel that in the morning.
Andrianakis checks a low kick from Johnson.#T3#
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Andrianakis saw that one coming.
Andrianakis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson misses the jab.
Andrianakis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson slips a straight right by Andrianakis.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrianakis.
Johnson misses with a hook. Andrianakis ducked under it nicely.
Andrianakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrianakis ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Andrianakis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Andrianakis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson moves out of range as Andrianakis strikes.
Andrianakis moves out of range of the strikes.
Andrianakis moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Andrianakis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Andrianakis missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Andrianakis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Andrianakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrianakis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andrianakis clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrianakis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrianakis walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Johnson thumps Andrianakis with a low kick.
Andrianakis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andrianakis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis misses the shot to the body.
Andrianakis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Andrianakis loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Andrianakis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrianakis.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Andrianakis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Andrianakis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Andrianakis wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Andrianakis.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andrianakis on the side of the head.
Andrianakis throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianakis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andrianakis throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick lands for 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 moves away from the strike by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Andrianakis swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Andrianakis is out of range.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Andrianakis clinches with his opponent.
Andrianakis pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Andrianakis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson with a nice calf kick.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Andrianakis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrianakis throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Andrianakis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Andrianakis's shoulder, as Andrianakis tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
letting Andrianakis counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrianakis looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Andrianakis throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Manny Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Johnson looks for the body kick but Andrianakis saw that one coming.
Andrianakis walks into a jab.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Andrianakis.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andrianakis misses with a looping left.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Andrianakis backpedaling.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andrianakis is able to avoid easily.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut.
Andrianakis moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Andrianakis throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Andrianakis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Andrianakis defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson slips a jab from Andrianakis.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Andrianakis is out of range.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Andrianakis uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Andrianakis just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianakis throws a big shot that misses.
Andrianakis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Andrianakis misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Andrianakis moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Andrianakis throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Andrianakis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Andrianakis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Milo Andrianakis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Andrianakis moved away.
Andrianakis slips a straight right by Johnson.
Andrianakis misses with a looping left.
Andrianakis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Andrianakis swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Andrianakis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Andrianakis moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Andrianakis misses the target.#T4#
Andrianakis cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Good shot there by Andrianakis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson tests Andrianakis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson lands a head kick!
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Andrianakis.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Andrianakis checks it well.
Andrianakis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Andrianakis checks it.
Andrianakis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andrianakis misses with a hook.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andrianakis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
Manny Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Milo Andrianakis spoke after the fight, saying 'I had sadness for breakfast'.

Event: GAMMA#994 Joosep v Sullivan
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Andrianakis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Andrianakis manages to avoid it.
Andrianakis tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson is looking to counter with a body kick.
A jab from Andrianakis finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Andrianakis scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Andrianakis rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SYDNEY ELITE GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Andrianakis seems unphased. #CL2#
Andrianakis clinches with his opponent.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andrianakis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andrianakis lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Andrianakis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrianakis lands a body shot. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Andrianakis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andrianakis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Andrianakis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrianakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrianakis.#T1#
Andrianakis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Andrianakis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andrianakis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Andrianakis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch combination from Andrianakis misses.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Andrianakis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Andrianakis misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andrianakis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andrianakis jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson moves forwards but Andrianakis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andrianakis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Andrianakis throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range. #T2#
Andrianakis throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andrianakis. Andrianakis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Andrianakis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andrianakis is looking to clinch.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Andrianakis moves his leg out of the way.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Andrianakis's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrianakis. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andrianakis avoids the head kick by Johnson. #T3#
Andrianakis throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrianakis. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andrianakis's head.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andrianakis. That did some damage!
Andrianakis checks a low kick from Johnson.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Andrianakis checks it.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Andrianakis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrianakis throws out the jab.
Andrianakis jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Andrianakis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andrianakis misses with a looping right.
Johnson defending well as Andrianakis loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andrianakis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andrianakis's sensitive parts.
Andrianakis scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrianakis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Andrianakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrianakis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Andrianakis takes the fight into the clinch.
Andrianakis misses with the head strike.
Andrianakis lands a left hand.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andrianakis can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Andrianakis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Andrianakis misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Andrianakis won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
A body shot lands from Andrianakis.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrianakis lands an uppercut.
Andrianakis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Milo Andrianakis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Andrianakis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Andrianakis throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andrianakis. That did some damage!
Andrianakis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrianakis misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Andrianakis with a hook.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Andrianakis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrianakis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Andrianakis is out of range.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrianakis.
A head kick from Johnson lands but Andrianakis takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrianakis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson misses with a body kick.#T1#
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andrianakis.
Andrianakis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andrianakis doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianakis misses the target.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnson defending well as Andrianakis loads up on a big left hand.
Andrianakis cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrianakis.
Manny Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Andrianakis misses.
Johnson slips a straight right by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Andrianakis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
A big left from Andrianakis misses.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
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!
Andrianakis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Andrianakis's front leg but catches the back leg as Andrianakis tries to avoid it.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Andrianakis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Andrianakis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Andrianakis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Andrianakis can turn it around.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Andrianakis to keep the fight standing.
Andrianakis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Andrianakis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrianakis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Milo Andrianakis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andrianakis on the side of the head.
Andrianakis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Andrianakis throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Andrianakis knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Andrianakis throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson throws the left hand but Andrianakis avoids the punch easily.
Andrianakis slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Andrianakis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Andrianakis moved out of range nicely.
Andrianakis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Andrianakis throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrianakis tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Andrianakis. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Andrianakis misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrianakis moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Andrianakis throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Andrianakis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Andrianakis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andrianakis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Andrianakis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Andrianakis loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Manny Johnson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Johnson misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Andrianakis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Andrianakis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson defending well as Andrianakis loads up on a big left hand.
Andrianakis misses with a straight right.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Andrianakis misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrianakis throws out the jab.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andrianakis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianakis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson wants to slow Andrianakis down by chopping away at his legs.
Andrianakis misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Johnson slips under a jab from Andrianakis.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Andrianakis had a free shot at his head there.
Andrianakis missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Andrianakis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson with a hook.
Andrianakis tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrianakis.
Johnson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Andrianakis misses with a looping right.
Andrianakis looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andrianakis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Andrianakis thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrianakis misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Andrianakis throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Andrianakis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Andrianakis moves out of range of the strikes.
Andrianakis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Andrianakis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrianakis misses with a looping left.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Andrianakis jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Andrianakis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andrianakis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andrianakis throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andrianakis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Andrianakis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson feints and then cracks Andrianakis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andrianakis down.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andrianakis's sensitive parts.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Andrianakis off balance momentarily.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Andrianakis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andrianakis looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Andrianakis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrianakis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson slips a straight right by Andrianakis.#T4#
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrianakis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrianakis moves away.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Andrianakis.
Johnson throws a hook but Andrianakis avoids it easily.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Andrianakis takes one to the chin there.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Andrianakis didn't see that one coming.
Andrianakis jabs at Johnson's body.
Andrianakis takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Andrianakis misses.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Andrianakis throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Manny Johnson.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: GAMMA#990 Aurelius v Spratt
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
McGuire works the jab nicely.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
McGuire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Johnson tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SYDNEY ELITE GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
Lathem McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
McGuire blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Johnson.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
McGuire pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson jumps guard but McGuire stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGuire presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire blocking some punches. #BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it. #T2#
Johnson missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from McGuire misses
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
McGuire is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire lands a front kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
McGuire drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
McGuire works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuire blocking some punches. #BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson wants to slow McGuire down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGuire scores with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big right from McGuire misses.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
McGuire thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McGuire throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
McGuire connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lathem McGuire dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
McGuire misses with a jab, cross combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from McGuire misses.
Johnson swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Lathem McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire jabs at Johnson's body.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
McGuire misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice shot by McGuire.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGuire. McGuire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Sloppy strikes from McGuire. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by McGuire.
McGuire is looking to clinch. #T3#
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice jab there from McGuire.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGuire tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGuire.
McGuire tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from McGuire misses.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson is looking to chop away at McGuire's legs.
McGuire misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from McGuire. Those never looked like landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
McGuire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuire there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
McGuire swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Johnson.
McGuire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lathem McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
McGuire throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
McGuire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGuire tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McGuire.#ROC#McGuire is rocked!#CL2#
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops McGuire to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! McGuire looks to clinch but Johnson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! McGuire taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Manny Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Manny Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#986 Moxley vs Akechi
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Johnson thows a leg kick but Tenryu checks it #CL2#
and Tenryu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tenryu lands a body punch.
Tenryu misses 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.
Tenryu lands a left hand.
Tenryu blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tenryu to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Tenryu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Tenryu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tenryu misses with an uppercut.
Tenryu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a jab when Tenryu was well out of range.
Tenryu cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tenryus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Tenryu moves away and avoids it.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tenryu.#T1#
Tenryu misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Tenryu saw that one coming.#CL2#
Tenryu has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tenryu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
The referee calls for Johnson to work.
Tenryu has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Tenryu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Tenryu forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Tenryu has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Tenryu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tenryu lands an uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Tenryu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Tenryu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Tenryu's shoulder, as Tenryu tries to avoid the shot.
Tenryu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tenryu's sensitive parts.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tenryu checks a leg kick.
Tenryu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
A jab from Tenryu misses.
Johnson lands a jab.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Tenryu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Tenryu scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Tenryu's front leg but catches the back leg as Tenryu tries to avoid it.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tenryu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tenryu checks a leg kick.
Johnson with a jab.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tenryu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Johnson takes a swing at Tenryu's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Tenryu as he checks the leg kick.
Johnson sizes up Tenryu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tenryu tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Tenryu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.#T4#
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tenryu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Tenryu moves his leg out of the way.
Tenryu wants to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch position.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Tenryu moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Tenryu slips the punch.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tenryu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Johnson feints and then cracks Tenryu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tenryu down.
Tenryu throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Tenryu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tenryu tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Tenryu moved out of range.
Tenryu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tenryu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson jabs Tenryu right on the nose. Tenryu blinks but takes it well.
Tenryu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tenryu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Tenryu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tenryu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tenryu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tenryu throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Tenryu is out of range.
Tenryu tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tenryu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tenryu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Tenryu wants to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch position.
Tenryu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses. #T1#
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson slips a straight right by Tenryu.
Tenryu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook but Tenryu blocks it.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manny Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson cracks Tenryu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tenryu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson sets himself, and Tenryu steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnson avoids it this time.
Tenryu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Tenryu.
Tenryu misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Tenryu fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tenryu moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Tenryu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tenryu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tenryu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tenryu tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Tenryu moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Tenryu struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Tenryu blocks an uppercut.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Tenryu.
Tenryu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tenryu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Tenryu blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Tenryu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tenryu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Tenryu staying out of range there.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Tenryu with an uppercut!
Johnson throws a leg kick but Tenryu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tenryu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tenryu was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.#CL2#
Tenryu has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tenryu.
A short left from Tenryu.
Tenryu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Tenryu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Tenryu pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson gets through Tenryu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Tenryu off the cage and back into range.
Tenryu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tenryu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Johnson misses.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Tenryu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tenryu. #BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Tenryu is out of range.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Tenryu moved out of range nicely.
Tenryu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tenryu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tenryu wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tenryu checks a leg kick.
Tenryu throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Tenryu moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tenryu slows down the pace here. #TD#
Johnson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tenryu trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tenryu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tenryu trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tenryu won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Tenryu postures up.
Tenryu trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tenryu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Johnson has his foot on Tenryu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tenryu works his way back into a safe position though.
Gen Tenryu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manny Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tenryu misses with a wild combination.
Tenryu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Tenryu is out of range.
Tenryu wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Tenryu checks it.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson throws a low kick but Tenryu moves out of range easily.
Tenryu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tenryu.#T3#
Tenryu moves away from the strike by Johnson.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Tenryu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tenryu lands the left hand.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Tenryu moved away.
Tenryu throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson sets himself, and Tenryu steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnson avoids it this time.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Tenryu moves away and avoids it.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tenryu's sensitive parts.
Johnson with a hook.
Tenryu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Tenryu wants to clinch.#CL2#
Tenryu has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tenryu misses with some punches.
Tenryu has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Tenryu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
A relieved looking Manny Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#982 Chamua v Benedetti
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thermometer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thermometer doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Thermometer misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.
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.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Thermometer misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson slips a jab from Thermometer.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thermometer.
Thermometer lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.
Thermometer blocks a jab.
Thermometer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab from Thermometer.
Thermometer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson slips a jab from Thermometer.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Thermometer off balance momentarily.
Thermometer misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Thermometer misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Johnson blocks a jab.#T1#
The fighters circling - Thermometer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thermometer.
Thermometer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
No joy there for Thermometer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Thermometer ducks down to avoid it.
Thermometer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thermometer on the side of the head.
Thermometer throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Thermometer scores with a nice right hand.
Good shot there by Thermometer.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Thermometer's head back.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Thermometer's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thermometer lands with a good body shot.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Thermometer cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Thermometer misses with a looping right.
Thermometer connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Thermometer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thermometer.
Thermometer is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Thermometer takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a hook but Thermometer avoids it easily.
Johnson slips under a jab from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thermometer throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Thermometer. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thermometer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thermometer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thermometer takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Thermometer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Thermometer swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Thermometer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Thermometer avoids it with no problem.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thermometer checks a leg kick.
Thermometer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thermometer.
Thermometer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thermometer sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Thermometer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thermometer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thermometer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermometer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thermometer.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer looks to clinch
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thermometer jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Thermometer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thermometer.
Thermometer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Thermometer scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thermometer backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Thermometer tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thermometer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thermometer tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rectal Thermometer will probably get the nod.
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#
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thermometer.
Johnson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson moves out of range as Thermometer strikes.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thermometer.
Thermometer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Thermometer.
A little feinted left hand from Thermometer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Thermometer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thermometer misses with a body shot.
Thermometer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Johnson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Thermometer cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thermometer misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rectal Thermometer is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thermometer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thermometer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Thermometer ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Thermometer misses the shot to the body.
Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Thermometer jumps back.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Thermometer.
Thermometer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Thermometer knows he should have avoided that one.
Thermometer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thermometer staying out of range there.
Thermometer is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thermometer's head backwards.
Thermometer lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson moves out of range as Thermometer strikes.#T2#
Thermometer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thermometer takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Thermometer lands a head shot.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thermometer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thermometer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Thermometer scores with a hook.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thermometer.
No joy there for Thermometer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Thermometer tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Thermometer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Thermometer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thermometer.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson moves out of range as Thermometer strikes.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thermometer is able to avoid easily.
Thermometer takes one on the button.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thermometer tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
A cross from Thermometer lands.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson throws a hook but Thermometer avoids it easily.
Thermometer cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Thermometer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thermometer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
Thermometer slips under a jab.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Thermometer throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Thermometer misses.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Thermometer scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Thermometer works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thermometers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Thermometer clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. #BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rectal Thermometer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thermometer staying out of range there.
Thermometer scores with a jab.
Thermometer lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Thermometer walks into a left hand.
Thermometer is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Thermometer.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thermometer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut.
Thermometer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A bone on bone clash there as Thermometer blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Thermometer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermometer was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Thermometer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Thermometer fails to land with a series of punches.
Thermometer misses the shot to the body.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thermometer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Thermometer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thermometer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Thermometer.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Thermometer.
Thermometer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thermometer dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Manny Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rectal Thermometer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Thermometer misses with a double jab.
Thermometer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thermometer looks to clinch
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson tries to work over Thermometer's front leg with a kick but Thermometer checks it.
Thermometer ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Thermometer dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Thermometer throws a right hand that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Thermometer fails to land with a series of punches.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Thermometer has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson lands a right hand. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Thermometer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thermometer.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Thermometer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thermometer prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Thermometer struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thermometer backwards.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Thermometer blocks an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Thermometer avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thermometer.
Thermometer takes a shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thermometer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rectal Thermometer!
Rectal Thermometer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CFC New Years Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Zambrano swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Zambrano shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson scores with a jab. Zambrano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zambrano at a distance.
Zambrano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Zambrano moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zambrano has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zambrano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Zambrano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Zambrano darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
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.#T1#
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Zambrano is proving a slippery customer. #ES#
Johnson kicks Zambrano off and gets to his feet.
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 lunges at Zambrano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zambrano's hand.
Zambrano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Zambrano counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a hook but Zambrano avoids it easily.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Manny Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Zambrano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zambrano. #TD2#
Zambrano has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Johnson regains guard immediately.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Zambrano controlling him for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!#T2#
Zambrano trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Zambrano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson controls Zambrano momentarily but Zambrano frees himself.
Zambrano throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson wants to stand but Zambrano is controlling the position.
Zambrano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zambrano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zambrano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zambrano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson controls Zambrano momentarily but Zambrano frees himself. #T3#
Zambrano wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Zambrano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Zambrano drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Zambrano off! Zambrano jumps back into Johnson's guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zambrano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson cracks Zambrano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zambrano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zambrano shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zambrano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Zambrano darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Zambrano looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Zambrano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Zambrano passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zambrano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Manny Johnson will probably get the nod.
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#
Zambrano throws a lazy body kick
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Zambrano closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Zambrano misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zambrano lands an uppercut.#BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Zambrano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zambrano walks into a left hand.
Johnson lands a jab.
Donk. Johnson catches Zambrano right on the button with a cross.
Zambrano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
Zambrano gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##ES#
Johnson kicks Zambrano off and gets back to his feet.
Zambrano staying out of range there.
Zambrano is looking to clinch.
Zambrano throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Zambrano has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Zambrano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zambrano backwards.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Zambrano blocking some punches.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zambrano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Zambrano ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zambrano no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zambrano keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass. #SUB2#
Zambrano working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily. #SU#
Zambrano is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Johnson lands a jab.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Zambrano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zambrano tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zambrano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zambrano can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Zambrano changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson is not content to let Zambrano control the position.
Johnson wants to control but Zambrano postures up.
Zambrano prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Zambrano is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Zambrano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!#SUB2#
Zambrano has managed to slip his arm under Johnson's chin. This could be all over... yep, Johnson is tapping out! Submission win for Zambrano.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darwin Zambrano!
Darwin Zambrano was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: C146: Blyad vs Kilgore
Date: Dec 21, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Wojcik misses the target.
Johnson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Wojcik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wojcik.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wojcik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Johnson slips a jab from Wojcik.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Wojcik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Wojcik.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wojcik looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Wojcik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Wojcik seems unphased.
Johnson lunges at Wojcik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wojcik's hand. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wojcik.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Wojcik.
Wojcik ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Wojcik's head back.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wojcik takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Wojcik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Wojcik ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
We've been informed that Wojcik has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wojcik defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Wojcik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Wojcik releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Wojcik moves his leg out of the way.
Wojcik throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Wojcik takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wojcik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wojcik tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wojcik throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wojcik.
Wojcik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Wojcik counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Wojcik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
enabling Wojcik to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Wojcik throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Wojcik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Wojcik walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Johnson tests Wojcik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Wojcik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wojcik defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wojcik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wojcik.
Wojcik misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Wojcik counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Wojcik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Wojcik misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick from Johnson lands but Wojcik takes it in his stride.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wojcik checks a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Wojcik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wojcik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Wojcik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wojcik scrambles back to his feet.
Wojcik misses with a straight right.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wojcik can do to turn this around?
Wojcik takes one to the side of the head.
Wojcik throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wojcik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Wojcik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wojcik scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson throws a hook but Wojcik avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Wojcik is out of range.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Wojcik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Wojcik.
Wojcik misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Wojcik misses with a body shot
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Johnson.
Johnson swings for the body but Wojcik moves out of range.
Wojcik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wojcik throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Wojcik defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Wojcik misses with a hook.
A big right from Johnson misses. #T2#
Johnson lands the left hand.
A jab from Johnson misses.
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!
Wojcik misses with a hook.
Wojcik looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Wojcik missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Wojcik lands with a cross.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wojcik doesn't seem bothered though.
Wojcik scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wojcik throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Wojcik tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Wojcik fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Wojcik throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wojcik might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Johnson has got the better of the exchanges.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wojcik looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Wojcik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wojcik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wojcik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wojcik on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Wojcik's head but Wojcik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Wojcik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manny Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Good work by Wojcik as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick by Johnson misses #CL2#
and Wojcik holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wojcik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wojcik misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Wojcik fails to land.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Wojcik.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wojcik. #T4#
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Wojcik.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Wojcik.
Wojcik swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wojcik's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wojcik.
Wojcik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wojcik lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wojcik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Wojcik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Wojcik landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Wojcik slips under a jab.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wojcik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
A bone on bone clash there as Wojcik blocks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Wojcik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wojcik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wojcik lands a jab to the head.
Wojcik dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Wojcik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson lands the left hand.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wojcik slips under a jab.
Wojcik stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Wojcik is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wojcik misses with a looping right.#T1#
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wojcik slips under a jab from Johnson.
Wojcik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wojcik tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wojcik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Wojcik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson connects with a leg kick.
Wojcik is looking to clinch.
Johnson moves out of range as Wojcik strikes.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wojcik tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wojcik's sensitive parts.
Wojcik getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wojcik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ryszard Wojcik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manny Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Johnson misses with a hook
and Wojcik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Wojcik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wojcik trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Wojcik has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Wojcik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wojcik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Wojcik uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wojcik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wojcik using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wojcik lands a knee to the body. #T3#
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Wojcik lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wojcik backwards.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Wojcik.
Wojcik missing with knees to the body.
Wojcik tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Wojcik blocking some punches.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Wojcik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Wojcik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
A lazy left from Wojcik finds it's target.
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!
Wojcik looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Wojcik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wojcik slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wojcik slips under a jab.
Wojcik lands with a right hand.
Wojcik throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Wojcik throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Wojcik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab by Johnson.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Wojcik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Manny Johnson.
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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: C143
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Brown counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson cracks Brown with a good jab.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Johnson with a hook.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brown checks it well.
Brown looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Brown doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brown throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown throws a big counter head kick but Johnson avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Johnson lands a nice hook to Brown's body. Brown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Brown appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Brown's leg but Brown calmly moves out of range.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Johnson misses. #T2#
Brown punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Brown let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Brown slips a straight right by Johnson.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head.
Brown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Brown throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.#CUT2#It looks like Manny Johnson has been cut.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Brown slips under a jab from Johnson.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brown. That did some damage!
Brown avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Brown looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brown takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Brown let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson misses with a right hand
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Johnson throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Brown checks it.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Brown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brown defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Brown replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Johnson blocks it well.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Brown misses. #T2#
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Brown throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Brown didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Brown's leg but Brown calmly moves out of range.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Brown is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Brown's leg but Brown calmly moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnson throws a push kick but Brown slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manny Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Brown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brown has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brown and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brown throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Brown misses.
Brown takes one to the chin there.
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 telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brown! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Brown thinks about the counter body kick.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Brown connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Brown down.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Brown might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Johnson has got the better of the exchanges.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson cracks Brown with a good jab.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Manny Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A jab from Brown misses.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown throws a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Brown's defenses.
Donk. Johnson catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown throws a fast counter high kick but Johnson manages to duck under it in time.
Brown slips a jab from Johnson.
Brown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Brown is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bill Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Brown misses.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
Brown looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Brown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab from Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
A relieved looking Manny Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C131: Brown vs. Mumu
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Dunes moves away and avoids it.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dunes blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Dunes misses its intended target.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Dunes connects with a looping right hand.
Dunes misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dunes.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Dunes misses its target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Dunes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dunes tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dunes tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Dunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Dunes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Dunes off balance momentarily.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dunes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dunes throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Dunes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnson takes a step back to recover.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dunes.
Dunes takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson slips a straight right by Dunes.
Dunes throws a lazy body kick
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Dunes 's knee.
Dunes connects with a jab.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunes throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a good low kick that Dunes was not able to check.
Dunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dunes misses with a straight left.
Dunes lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Dunes misses with a straight right.
Slugger Dunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Dunes cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson slips under a jab.
A low kick from Dunes is predictable there
and Dunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dunes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dunes checks it well.
Dunes throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson throws a body punch but Dunes moves out of range.
Johnson punishes Dunes's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Dunes closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dunes backwards.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Dunes fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Dunes misses with some punches.
Dunes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dunes misses with the head strike. #T3#
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Dunes.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Dunes avoids it with no problem.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson throws a body punch but Dunes moves out of range.
Dunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dunes stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.
Dunes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson connects with a leg kick.
Dunes throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Dunes misses.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dunes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dunes.
Dunes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Dunes moved out of range.
Dunes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dunes throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Dunes looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Dunes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dunes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnson with the inside leg kick.
Johnson tests Dunes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunes misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Good standup being displayed there by Dunes as he connects with a hook.
Dunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunes throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dunes.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Dunes's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunes staying out of range there.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dunes misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice cross by Dunes.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Dunes misses with an uppercut.
Dunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dunes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dunes lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Dunes misses.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dunes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dunes misses with a body shot.
Dunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Dunes misses its intended target.
Dunes misses with a body shot.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Dunes ducks down to avoid it.
Dunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.#T1#
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Dunes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook but Dunes avoids it easily.
Dunes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson throws a head kick but Dunes moves out of range.
Dunes lands a head shot.
Dunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Dunes misses the jab.
Dunes misses with a straight left.
Dunes misses with a looping right.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice leg kick from Dunes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dunes tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Dunes misses.
Dunes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Dunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunes.
Dunes misses with a kick to the body
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Dunes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dunes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dunes.
Nice jab there from Dunes.
Dunes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dunes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dunes moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Dunes moved out of range nicely.
Johnson throws the left hand but Dunes avoids the punch easily.
Dunes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Dunes throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson moves out of range as Dunes throws a body kick.
Dunes throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dunes.#CL#
Dunes darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Dunes works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Dunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. #T3#
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dunes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Dunes.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Dunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dunes backwards.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Dunes's head.
Dunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dunes.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Dunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dunes throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dunes fails to land.
A short right from Dunes on the inside.
Dunes working aggressively here.
Dunes prevents a body shot from Johnson. #BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Dunes is out of range.
Dunes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Dunes.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunes moves away.
Dunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dunes motions for Johnson to come forward. Dunes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Dunes jumps back.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Dunes.
Dunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manny Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Johnson misses with a straight left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Dunes down.
Dunes slips under a jab.
Johnson slips under a jab.
A shot to the body from Dunes misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Dunes there.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Dunes is out of range.
Dunes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dunes ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Dunes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Dunes.
Dunes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson lunges at Dunes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dunes's hand.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good shot there by Johnson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Dunes.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson slips under a jab from Dunes.
Dunes throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dunes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dunes ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Dunes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Johnson. #CL#
Dunes darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Dunes misses with the head strike.
Dunes tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Dunes misses with the head strike.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dunes keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dunes misses with a body punch.
Slugger Dunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manny Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Dunes misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Dunes.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Dunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Dunes seems unphased.
Manny Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dunes.
Dunes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dunes swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Dunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dunes wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Dunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Dunes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Dunes 's knee.
Dunes moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Dunes's shoulder, as Dunes tries to avoid the shot.
Dunes throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunes tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dunes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
A leg kick checked by Dunes.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Dunes.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Dunes rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dunes.
Dunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunes misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunes.
Dunes sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunes checks a leg kick.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Dunes misses with an uppercut.
Dunes misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Dunes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dunes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunes.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Dunes off balance momentarily.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Dunes's head but Dunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dunes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dunes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dunes doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Dunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dunes misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
Manny Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C126: Road vs. Chellios
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Brandstatter swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandstatter. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandstatter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Nice body kick there by Johnson.
Brandstatter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson jabs Brandstatter right on the nose. Brandstatter blinks but takes it well.
Brandstatter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson slips under a jab.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Brandstatter.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandstatter.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Brandstatter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Brandstatter fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Brandstatter.
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.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Brandstatter misses the target.#T1#
Brandstatter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brandstatter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandstatter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brandstatter quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Brandstatter moves out of range easily.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brandstatter.
Johnson throws a low kick but Brandstatter avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Brandstatter's head but Brandstatter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brandstatter throws a counter high kick but Johnson was just alert enough to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Brandstatter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Brandstatter's belly button to the back.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Brandstatter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Brandstatter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandstatter looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brandstatter tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Brandstatter thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Brandstatter 's knee.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Brandstatter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandstatter tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Brandstatter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brandstatter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Brandstatter off balance momentarily.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Brandstatter throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Brandstatter steps away.
Brandstatter throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Brandstatter throws a good cross that connects.
Good work by Brandstatter as he checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Brandstatter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brandstatter. That did some damage!
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brandstatter dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandstatter loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Brandstatter tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Brandstatter.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Brandstatter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Brandstatter connects with a solid leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brandstatter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Brandstatter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a big shot that misses.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
Brandstatter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brandstatter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Brandstatter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Brandstatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Brandstatter misses with a looping right.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Brandstatter saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson moves forwards but Brandstatter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter slips under a jab.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Brandstatter seems unphased.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
A good leg kick by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandstatter cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandstatter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandstatter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Brandstatter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Johnson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brandstatter has got the better of the exchanges.
Brandstatter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson throws a lazy body kick
and Brandstatter counters with a thumping low kick.
Brandstatter clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Brandstatter thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brandstatter if he has to take too many more of those.
Brandstatter scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandstatter tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brandstatter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brandstatter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brandstatter tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandstatter misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandstatter thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Brandstatter throws a head kick that misses
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Brandstatter lands with a right hand.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Johnson throws the left hand but Brandstatter avoids the punch easily.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Brandstatter moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Brandstatter lands a nice looking body kick.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brandstatter's head.
Brandstatter needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brandstatter.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandstatter throws out the jab.
Johnson tries a quick counter leg kick but Brandstatter is wise to it.
Brandstatter keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Brandstatter pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Johnson misses. #T4#
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Brandstatter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brandstatter. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Brandstatter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Brandstatter's leg but Brandstatter calmly moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brandstatter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Brandstatter is predictable there
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Brandstatter throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a big shot that misses.
Brandstatter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brandstatter looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandstatter is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brandstatter throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Brandstatter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandstatter.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brandstatter cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson slips a jab from Brandstatter.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Brandstatter's legs.
Brandstatter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Brandstatter steps away.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnson.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brandstatter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brandstatter counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Brandstatter scores with a push kick.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that misses.
Brandstatter missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brandstatter looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brandstatter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brandstatter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brandstatter throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brandstatter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Manny Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brandstatter misses with a looping right.
Johnson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Brandstatter moves away and avoids it.
Brandstatter throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson checks a low kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brandstatter slips a straight right by Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Brandstatter circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brandstatter's sensitive parts.
Brandstatter misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with the body kick
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brandstatter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Brandstatter does it's job there.
Brandstatter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Brandstatter avoids it with no problem.#T3##CL2#
Johnson darts in and clinches Brandstatter up against the cage.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Both fighters circling a little - Brandstatter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johnson moves out of range as Brandstatter strikes.
Brandstatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Brandstatter makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Johnson really felt that one!
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brandstatter is able to avoid easily.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Brandstatter.
Johnson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brandstatter.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandstatter throws out the jab.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Brandstatter avoids it with no problem.
Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Brandstatter tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Brandstatter as he connects with a hook.
Johnson walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter slips under a jab from Johnson.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Brandstatter lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Brandstatter checks it.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandstatter.
Brandstatter connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Brandstatter scoring well with a low kick there.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandstatter's corner calls for a 1-2. Brandstatter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Brandstatter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brandstatter, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: C112: Anderson vs. Olsen
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Bird throws a body shot but no joy.
Bird swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bird throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson defending well as Bird loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bird loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Bird jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson throws a head kick but Bird moves out of range.
Bird misses with the combination.
Bird throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bird throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bird moves away.
Bird swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird slips under a jab.
Bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Bird has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bird. That did some damage!
Jake Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Bird misses.
Bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Bird tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Bird counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that. #SUB#
Bird drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bird has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Bird's legs - danger averted.
Bird wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson is pushing down on Bird's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bird is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bird is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2##SUB#
Johnson is sitting in close to Bird's body. Bird has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Johnson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Johnson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bird.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Bird!
A very excited looking Jake Bird made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 906 Leifsson vs. Barbarian
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Johnson tests Filth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Filth misses with a looping right.
Filth just misses with a punch to the body.
Filth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Filth slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Filth counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Filth.
Johnson throws a body punch but Filth moves out of range.
Filth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Filth moves out of range of the strikes.
Filth feints a counter leg kick.
Filth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Filth. Filth obviously looking to wear him down.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Filth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson thumps Filth with a low kick.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Filth throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson throws the left hand but Filth avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Filth looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson jabs Filth right on the nose. Filth blinks but takes it well.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Filth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Filth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Filth.
Filth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Filth misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Filth scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Filth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little jabbing left from Filth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Filth throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filth throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Filth moved out of range nicely.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Filth moved away.
Johnson lands with a hook. Filth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Filth.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Filth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Filth.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Filth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Filth lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Filth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Filth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Filth throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filth checks a low kick from Johnson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Filth! But no joy.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filth moves away.
It seemed like Filth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Filth with a jab.
Filth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Filth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Filth is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson takes a swing at Filth's ribcage but misses.
Filth lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Filth takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Filth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Filth.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filth wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range. #T4#
Filth throws a body shot but no joy.
Filth 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.
Filth throws a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Filth ducks down to avoid it.
Filth throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson cracks Filth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Filth misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Filth looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson swings for the body but Filth moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Filth avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook but Filth blocks it.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Filth.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Filth throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Filth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Filth moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson throws the left hand but Filth avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Filth might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Johnson has got the better of the exchanges.
Some wild striking there from Filth.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Filth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Filth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Filth with a nice cross.
Filth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Filth misses with a leg kick.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filth.
Filth defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Filth moved out of range nicely.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Filth checks the leg kick.
Filth slips a jab from Johnson.
Filth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Filth.
A head kick from Filth lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Johnson throws the left hand but Filth avoids the punch easily.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Filth can pounce on him.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Filth throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson feints and then cracks Filth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Filth down.
Filth throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Filth throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Filth only half commits.
Filth tries a head kick but it misses.
Filth avoids the body shot from Johnson. #T2#
Johnson throws a leg kick but Filth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Filth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Filth misses with a straight left.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Filths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnson tests Filth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Filth slips the punch.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Filth.
Filth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Filth moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Filth throws a fast counter high kick but Johnson manages to duck under it in time.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Filth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Filth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Filth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Filth.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Filth throws out the jab.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Johnson.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Filth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Filth drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Filth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Filth misses with a straight right.
Filth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filth throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Filth only half commits.
Johnson checks a low kick from Filth.
Filth throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Filth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filth throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Filth just manages to avoid it.
Filth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Filth explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Filth tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Filth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Filth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Filth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Filth is just out of range.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Filth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Filth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Filth's shoulder, as Filth tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by Filth as he checks the leg kick.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filth can do to turn this around?
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Filth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Filth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Filth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Filth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson throws a low kick but Filth avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Filth misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson moves out of range as Filth throws a body kick.
A nice leg kick from Filth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Filth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.#T1#
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Filth slips the punch.
Filth throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Filth's head back.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson is looking to slow Filth down with leg kicks.
Filth misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filth.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Filth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Filth settles back down.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Filth saw that one coming.
Filth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson defending well as Filth loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Obama Filth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manny Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Johnson tests Filth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson misses with the body kick
and Filth counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Filth checks the leg kick.
Filth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Filth back to the cage. Johnson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Johnson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Filth slips a straight right by Johnson.
Filth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Johnson catches Filth right on the button with a cross.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Filth checks it.
Manny Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Filth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from Filth.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Filth.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Filth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Johnson thows a leg kick but Filth checks it
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Filth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A nice leg kick lands there from Filth.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Filth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Filth.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Filth misses the shot to the body.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Filth uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Johnson thuds his right hand into Filth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Filth shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filth takes one on the button.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Filth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid body kick from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook
letting Filth counter with a right hand.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Filth.
Filth throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Filth lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Filth throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Filth feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Filth slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Filth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Filth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
A relieved looking Manny Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 899 Countdown
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Piano throws a body shot but no joy.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Piano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson stuns Piano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson with a nice calf kick.
Piano slips under a jab from Johnson.
A swing and a miss from Piano .
Johnson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've been informed that Johnson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Piano 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Piano scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Piano with an uppercut!
Piano throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Piano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Piano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson tests Piano 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Piano counters with a body kick that stops Johnson in his tracks momentarily.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Piano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Piano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Piano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.#T2#
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Piano 's front leg but catches the back leg as Piano tries to avoid it.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Piano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Piano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Piano .
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Piano moved out of range.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Piano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Piano throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Piano 's leg. Piano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Piano pushes him off.
Johnson moves out of range as Piano throws a body kick. #T3#
Piano looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Piano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Piano 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Piano scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Piano defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson tries to bum rush Piano with a series of wild strikes but Piano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Piano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson is looking to slow Piano down with leg kicks.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Piano moves away and avoids it.
Johnson misses with a straight right. #T4#
Piano moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson lands a jab.
Piano moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Piano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Piano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Piano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Johnson fakes the leg kick and cracks Piano in the body.
Piano slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Piano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Piano pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Piano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Piano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Piano might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Piano . That did some damage!
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Piano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Piano ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson moves out of range as Piano throws a body kick.
Piano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Manny Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Piano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson tries to clinch but Piano moves away
and Piano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Piano against the cage.
Piano can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action. #T1#
Piano is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Piano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Piano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Piano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Piano is looking to counter with a body kick.
Piano cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Piano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Piano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Piano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
An attempted straight right counter from Piano misses the target.#T2#
Piano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson keeps Piano at a distance using the push kick.
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 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Piano .
Piano is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Piano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Piano thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Jab by Johnson.
Johnson tests Piano 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Piano swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Piano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Piano was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
A little feinted left hand from Piano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Piano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Piano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Piano counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Piano misses with a hook to the body
and Piano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Piano moves out of range of the body kick.
Piano throws a counter high kick but Johnson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Piano throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson works Piano 's body with a nice hook.
Johnson throws a hook but Piano avoids it easily.
Piano thinks about countering with a head kick.
Piano misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Piano . Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson wants to slow Piano down by chopping away at his legs.
Piano throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Piano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Piano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Piano is out of range.
Piano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Piano doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Piano .
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Piano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Piano takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Johnson lands a nice hook to Piano 's body. Piano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Piano misses with a body punch
and Johnson counters with a good, hard body kick but Piano shrugs it off.
Piano works the jab nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Piano .
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Piano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson throws a combination. Piano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Piano misses with a leg kick.
Piano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Piano counters with a head kick that drops Johnson to the mat! Johnson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Rick Piano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manny Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC#Johnson is rocked!#T2#
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 throws a poor cross that misses
and Piano counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Piano finish him?
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Piano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Piano misses its target.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Piano moves away.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Piano 's ribs.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Piano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Piano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #KD#
Piano lands a big right hand that sends Johnson crashing to the mat! Piano stays standing though and waves Johnson back to his feet!
Piano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Piano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Piano throws a counter high kick but Johnson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Johnson.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Piano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Piano quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Piano .
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Piano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Piano on the side of the head.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Piano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Piano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Piano misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Piano avoids it with no problem.
Piano staying out of range there.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Piano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Piano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Piano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Piano staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manny Johnson.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
Our winner, Manny Johnson, 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.
Rick Piano spoke after the fight, saying 'I need more roids!'.

Event: SYN 891 Sitsongrit vs Williams
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Filth doesn't seem bothered though.
Filth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rough House in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Filth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Filth is out of range.
Filth avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Filth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Filth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Filth misses with a looping right.
Filth throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filth scores with a nice body kick.
Filth swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Filth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Filth scores with a spinning back kick!
Filth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Good leg kick by Johnson.
Filth lands a jab to the head.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Filth lands a body shot. #CL#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Filth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filth struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Filth blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Filth presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Filth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Filth throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
A short uppercut from Johnson. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Filth misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Filth looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson clobbers Filth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filth misses with a straight left.
Filth explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2##CL#
Johnson rushes Filth and presses him up against the cage.
Filth blocks an uppercut.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Filth blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Filth lands a body punch.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filth can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Filth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Filth has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Filth has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Filth can turn it around.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Filth just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Filths head.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Filth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Filth to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Filth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Filth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Filth throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson tried to counter with a leg kick but Filth avoided it.
Filth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Filth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Johnson thumps Filth with a low kick.
Filth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Filth.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Filth counters with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Filth finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Filth's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Filth throws a big shot that misses.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Filth slips a jab from Johnson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Filth! But no joy.
Filth looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Filth.
Johnson tries to break free but Filth pushes him back against the cage.
Filth lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Filth misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Filth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Filth blocks an uppercut.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Filth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Filth throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Filth just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson punishes Filth's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Obama Filth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Filth throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Filth ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Obama Filth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Filth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filth throws a body kick that misses.
Filth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Filth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Filth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick from Filth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson takes a swing at Filth's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Filth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filth was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filth blocks a jab.#T1#
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Filth misses the shot to the body.
Filth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filth moves away.
Filth looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson takes a swing at Filth's ribcage but misses.
Filth thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnson if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnson slips a jab from Filth.
Donk. Johnson catches Filth right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Filth in a clinch.
Filth misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right from Filth on the inside.
Filth lands a nice shot to the body.
Filth working aggressively here.
Filth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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 shot in the inside from Johnson. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filth.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Filth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filth misses with a punch on the inside.
Filth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tries a body shot but Filth blocks it. #BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson checks a low kick from Filth.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Filth scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson is looking to wear down Filth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Filth moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Filth.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Filth lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filth.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Filth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Filth counters with a stiff right hand.
Filth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Filth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson lands the left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson. #CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Filth avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Filth lands with a light punch inside.
Filth misses with some punches.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Filth.
Filth prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Filth avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Filth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Filth throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Filth misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Filth.
Filth lands a body punch.
Filth scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Filth. #BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Filth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Filth throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Filth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Filth at a distance.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Filth misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Filth slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Obama Filth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Filth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Filth.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Filth throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Filth misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Filth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Filth stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Filth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Filth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson throws a push kick but Filth slaps the foot to one side.
Filth misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Filth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Filth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Filth blocks a jab.
Filth throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson throws a head kick but Filth moves out of range.
Filth lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson moves out of range as Filth throws a body kick.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Filth checks it
and Filth counters with a nice body kick.
Filth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Filth misses with a straight right.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Filth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Filth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Filth needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Filth misses.
Filth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manny Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filth blocks a low kick nicely.
Filth misses with a hook.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filth.
Filth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Filth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A leg kick checked by Filth.
Filth thinks about the counter body kick.
Filth throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson feints and then cracks Filth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Filth down.
Johnson swings for the body but Filth moves out of range.
Filth checks a leg kick.
Filth swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Filth misses the jab.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Filth just misses with a punch to the body.
Filth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Filth avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson jabs at Filth's body.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Filth.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filth manages to avoid it.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Filth checks it.
Crunch! Filth slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
Filth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Filth.
Filth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Filth avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Filth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Filth.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Filth with the inside leg kick.
Johnson clobbers Filth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Filth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Filth can pounce on him.
Johnson pushes Filth away with a front kick.
Johnson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Filth.
Filth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Filth slips the punch.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Filth.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Filth throws out the jab.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filth moves away.
Filth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Filth. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filth pushes Johnson away with a front kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Obama Filth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Filth winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Obama Filth!
Obama Filth tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Middleweight QF
Date: Apr 07, 2022

#R1#
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Todd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Todd had a free shot at his head there.
Todd scores with a head kick.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Todd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Todd scores with a nice strike.
Todd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Todd thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Todd misses with a hook.
Todd misses with a body kick. #T1#
Todd wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Todd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Todd in a clinch.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Johnson.
Todd takes a shot to the head.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Todd.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Todd.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Todd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd is trying to break free.#T2#
Todd is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Todd blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Todd.
Todd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Todd can't break the clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Todd forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Todd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd lands a body punch in the clinch.
Todd lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Todd manages to break the clinch.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd's coach down at GWad's Playpen was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Todd's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T3#
Todd moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Todd takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Johnson misses. #CL#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Todd shrugs off.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Todd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Todd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot lands for Todd.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
Todd scores with a hook.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Todd is avoiding it.
Todd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Nice straight punches there by Todd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Todd.
Todd lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson misses with a low kick. #T4#
Todd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Todd lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Todd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Todd lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
A low kick lands for Todd.
Todd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Todd doesn't seem bothered though.
Todd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Todd can pounce on him.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Todd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Todd thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Todd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Todd moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Todd tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson thumps Todd with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Johnson misses with a hook.
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Todd's head.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Todd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheers as Todd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Todd scoring well with a low kick there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Johnson.
Todd's corner calls for a 1-2. Todd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.#T2#
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Todd throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Todd has time to react.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Todd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Todd lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Johnson slips under a jab from Todd.
Todd is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
Todd drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Todd tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Todd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Johnson.
Todd connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson slips under a jab from Todd.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Todd moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Todd misses.
Johnson tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd with a hook.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Todd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Todd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Todd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Todd jumps back.
Todd throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Todd.
Nice jab there from Todd.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Todd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Todd punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Winston Todd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Johnson moves out of range as Todd strikes.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Todd is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Todd. That did some damage!
Johnson slips under a jab from Todd.
It appears Johnson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson checks a low kick from Todd.
Todd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Todd jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Todd lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Johnson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Todd is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Todd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Todd connects with a body shot.#T1#
Johnson slips under a jab from Todd.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Todd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab by Todd.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Todd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Todd takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Todd throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Todd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manny Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick lands for Todd.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Todd cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Todd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Todd swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Todd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Todd's head.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.
Todd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Todd cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Winston Todd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.
Todd connects with the punch.
Todd darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Todd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Todd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Todd stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Winston Todd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Todd manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Todd connects with a single shot there.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd. #T4#
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Todd misses.
Todd lands a slapping body shot.
Todd connects with a leg kick.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Todd slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Todd fails to land with a series of punches.
Good leg kick by Todd.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johnson misses the body punch
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Jab, jab by Todd - just one landing.
Nice uppercut there from Todd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Todd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Todd winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Winston Todd!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Winston Todd!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Winston Todd!

Winston Todd wins by unanimous decision!
Winston Todd seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 883 Pawlik vs. Duranto
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Wild misses with the combination.
Wild definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wild looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Wild lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Wild misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson tests Wild's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Wild's leg but Wild calmly moves out of range.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wild manages to avoid it.
Wild scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wild looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Wild misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wild takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wild misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Wild's leg. Wild is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Good shot there by Wild.
Nice body kick there by Wild.
Wild takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson throws a body punch but Wild moves out of range.
Wild on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Wild misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Wild avoids it with no problem.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Wild ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big right from Wild misses.
Wild throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Wild misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wild is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Wild slips a jab from Johnson.
It looked like Wild wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wild misses with an uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wild - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Wild's knee but Wild avoids it well.
Wild scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Wild doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Wild throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wild looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wild swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wild.
Wild tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wild throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wild throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Wild does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Wild.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Wild sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Wild moves his leg out of the way.
Wild with a nice calf kick.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Wild misses with a few strikes there.
Wild dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Wild.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wild was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Wild throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Wild slips the punch.
Wild fails to land with a series of punches.
Wild takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wild misses with a straight right.
Johnson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wild displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wild.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson moves out of range as Wild strikes.
Johnson catches Wild with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wild throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Wild avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wild appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Wild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson slips a jab from Wild.
Wild lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson throws a right hand that Wild ducks under and follows up with a left that Wild also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Wild.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Wild looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Wild scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Wild takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wild on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wild checks a leg kick.
Johnson throws the left hand but Wild avoids the punch easily.
Wild scores with a body shot.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Wild knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wilfredo Wild will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wild's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wild attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wild lands a jab to the head.
Wild throws a sloppy body shot
and Wild takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wild lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Wild's shoulder, as Wild tries to avoid the shot.
Wild throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wild's knee momentarily.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Wild jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson motions for Wild to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Wild on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wild is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wild is out of range.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Wild moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Wild is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wild keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wild throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Wild pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Wild changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Wilfredo Wild is winning the standup battle so far.
Wild throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Wild misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wild dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wild throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Wild jumps back.
Wild appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Wild wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wild misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wild under the eye.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wild misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson slips under a jab from Wild.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Johnson tries to move into range but Wild moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Wild misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wild.
Wild's corner calls for a 1-2. Wild obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wild.
Wild throws a big shot that misses.
Wild cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wild has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Wild avoids nicely.
Wild lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Wild moved away.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wild.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wild. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wild checks it well.
Wild lands a head shot.
Johnson throws a head kick but Wild moves out of range.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson cracks Wild with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wild misses with a wild body shot.
Wild attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson is looking to slow Wild down with leg kicks.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson misses the jab.
Wild misses with a hook.
Wild stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Wild tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson defending well as Wild loads up on a big left hand.
Wild feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wild misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Wild ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wild slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
As Johnson backs away, Wild returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wild avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Wild gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wild at a distance.
Johnson throws a hook but Wild blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Wild misses the target.
Wild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wild is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wild throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Wild displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wild throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Wild.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manny Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Wild bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Wild.
Wild misses with a wild body shot.
Wild slips a straight right by Johnson.
Wild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a head kick but Wild moves out of range.
Wild blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wild throws a body shot but no joy.
Wild thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Wild takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Wild's knee but Wild avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wild cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Wild counters with a straight right hand.
Wild throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wild walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.#T1#
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice jab there from Wild.
Wild has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wild counters with a nice uppercut.
Wild tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wild slips under a jab from Johnson.
Wild throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Wild jumps back.
Wild misses with an uppercut.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wild.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wild.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Wild steps away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wild. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Wild takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Wild lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Johnson thumps Wild with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wild ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a hook but Wild avoids it easily.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Wild throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wild throws out the jab.
Wild throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wild fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wild misses with a double jab.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wild. #T3#
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wild.
Wild uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Wild lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wild catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Wild counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wild has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wild misses the shot to the body.
Johnson moves out of range as Wild strikes.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Wild uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wild. That's going to slow Johnson down.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Wild.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Wild throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Wild dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wild lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wild ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Wild paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Wild lands with an overhand left.
Wild misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wild is able to avoid easily.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Wild ducks down to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wild scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wild throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfredo Wild showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wild has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wilfredo Wild!
Wilfredo Wild thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 874 Marceau vs. Wild
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Filth with an uppercut!
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Filth moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Johnson misses with a double jab
letting Filth counter with a right hand.
Filth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Filth misses with a looping right.
Johnson slips a straight right by Filth.
Filth throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Filth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Filth throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson cracks Filth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Filth misses with an uppercut.
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 throws a big shot that misses.
Filth looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Filth looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Filth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Filth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson misses with a hook
enabling Filth to counter with a crisp jab.
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.
Filth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Filth with a body shot.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Filth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Filth swings widly with a right hand
and Filth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Filth misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Johnson.
Filth loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Filth.
Filth misses with a low kick.
Filth throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson throws a body punch but Filth moves out of range.
Filth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Filth staying out of range there.
Filth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Filth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Filth blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Filth moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Filth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Filth throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Filth slips the punch.
Johnson lunges at Filth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Filth's hand.
Filth swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a head kick. That will keep Filth thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A big right from Filth misses. #T3#
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Filth saw that one coming.
Johnson misses with a hook. Filth ducked under it nicely.
Filth missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Filth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Filth's shoulder, as Filth tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Filth throws a head kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Filth!
A swing and a miss from Filth.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Filth.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filth checks the leg kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Filth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Filth swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Filth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Filth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Filth looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Filth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filth.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Filth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Filth.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Filth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Filth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Filth throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut lands for Filth. That snapped Johnson's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filth slips a straight right by Johnson.
Filth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson throws a jab when Filth was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Obama Filth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a jab. Filth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Filth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Filth misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filth.
Nice body punch from Filth.
Johnson cracks Filth with an open hand slap.
Filth staying out of range there.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Filth.
Filth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Filth misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson blocks the body kick. #T1#
Filth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson with a jab.
Filth lands with a nice body punch.
Filth looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Filth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Filth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Filth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Filth off balance momentarily.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Filth counters with a left to the body.
Filth slips under a jab.
Filth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Filth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Filth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Filth lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Filth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Filth. Filth obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Filth.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Filth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Filth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A lazy body kick from Johnson
and Filth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Filth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Filth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Manny Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson lands a head shot.#T3#
Filth scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson defending well as Filth loads up on a big left hand.
Filth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Filth.
Filth throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Filth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Filth.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Filth at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Filth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Filth to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Filth misses with a hook.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Filth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Filth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Filth with a body shot.
Filth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Filth misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Filth off the cage and back into range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Filth.
Filth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filth misses with a kick to the body.
Filth drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Filth throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manny Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Filth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Filth ducks down to avoid it.
Filth misses with a looping right.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Filth lands with a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Filth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Filth throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Filth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Filth off the cage and back into range.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Filth.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Filth.#T1#
Filth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Filth scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson with a jab.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Filth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson takes a swing at Filth's ribcage but misses.
Filth with a jab.
Filth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Filth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Filth fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Filth.
Filth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Filth throws out the jab.
Johnson shapes to counter with a head kick.#T2#
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Johnson throws a low kick but Filth avoids it.
Filth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Filth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Filth moves away and avoids it.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Filth counters with a nice uppercut.
Filth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Filth ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Filth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Filth checks a low kick from Johnson.
Filth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Filth.#T3#
Filth lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Filth bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Filth staying out of range there.
Filth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Filth misses with a leg kick.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Filth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson thumps Filth with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Filth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Filth slips under a jab.
Filth throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range. #T4#
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Filth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Filth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Filth slips under a jab.
Filth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Filth throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Filth.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Filth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Filth moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jan 09, 2022

188 cm
29 yrs
202 lbs

178 cm
34 yrs
186 lbs

Johnson

Nickal

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Manny Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nickal circles away.#TD#
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Johnson (4) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it. #SUB#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nickal, who protects the arm well.
Nickal tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal keeps trying to improve his position.
Nickal gets back to half guard.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Nickal is working away. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Johnson is just content to waste time from the top position. Nickal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nickal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position.
Johnson trying to control from Nickal's half guard. Nickal has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Johnson advances to half guard. #T3#
Johnson wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Johnson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Johnson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Nickal is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manny Johnson!
Manny Johnson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Manny Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 08, 2022

188 cm
29 yrs
202 lbs

180 cm
39 yrs
214 lbs

Johnson

Hanagan

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Manny Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Hanagan
Hanagan pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson stays in close to Hanagan's body and controls the position.
Hanagan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Hanagan pulls Johnson in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hanagan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (2) Hanagan
Hanagan is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Hanagan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hanagan in particular looking to stall.
Hanagan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Hanagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Hanagan prevents Johnson from improving his position.#SUB#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanagan pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hanagan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hanagan's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (6) vs (2) Hanagan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanagan turns into Johnson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (6) vs (4) Hanagan
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanagan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanagan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hanagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. #T3#
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hanagan pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Hanagan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson won't allow Hanagan to pass to mount.
Hanagan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hanagan wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Hanagan is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Hanagan is controlling well.
Hanagan controlling the pace. #T5#
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Hanagan sits in half guard.
Hanagan content to control rather than advance.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well. #SUB2#
Hanagan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well. #T6#
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Hanagan sits in half guard.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hanagan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson controlling the position.#T7#
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanagan is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hanagan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (8) vs (4) Hanagan
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanagan is keeping the position for now.
Hanagan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnson controlling from the top position. #T8#
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Hanagan 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.
Hanagan is still trying to improve position.
Hanagan seems keen to control Johnson's posture.#T9#
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Hanagan is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Hanagan keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson won't allow Hanagan to sweep him here. #T10#
Hanagan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (8) vs (6) Hanagan
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hanagan controls the pace.
Hanagan preventing the sweep.
Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Hanagan 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.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.#T11#
Hanagan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hanagan trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson looking to control.
Johnson pulls Hanagan in to control the position.
Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan sitting in guard here, content to control. #T12#
Johnson keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hanagan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (10) vs (6) Hanagan
Hanagan keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Hanagan controlling the position.
Hanagan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (10) vs (8) Hanagan#T13#
Hanagan stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Hanagan slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Hanagan is controlling well.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hanagan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Hanagan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hanagan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hanagan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (12) vs (8) Hanagan

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnson takes the fight on points by 12 to 8.
Our winner, Manny Johnson, 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.
The defeated Charley Hanagan had this to say: 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'.

Event: TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2022

188 cm
29 yrs
202 lbs

190 cm
39 yrs
200 lbs

Johnson

Experiment lV

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Manny Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Finnish Experiment lV!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Experiment lV tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range. #CL2#
Experiment lV clinches. #TD2#
Experiment lV pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Experiment lV working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Experiment lV has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Lab. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Experiment lV is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Experiment lV has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Experiment lV has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Johnson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Experiment lV.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (3) vs (0) Experiment lV
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Experiment lV tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.#T1#
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Experiment lV keeps working.
Experiment lV is looking for a sweep.
Experiment lV is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (3) vs (4) Experiment lV#SUB2#
Johnson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Experiment lV.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Experiment lV gets his hands free as Johnson looks to control.
Johnson's coaches at Far-Q Fight Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Experiment lV working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Well, with Experiment lV on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Johnson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Experiment lV is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Johnson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Johnson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Johnson is concentrating on defense, preventing Experiment lV from advancing position. #T2##SUB2#
Experiment lV is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Experiment lV. #SUB2#
Experiment lV is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Experiment lV is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Experiment lV is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
Experiment lV seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Experiment lV is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Experiment lV moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (3) vs (7) Experiment lV
Experiment lV trying to control the position but Johnson is working away. #SUB2#
Experiment lV tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Experiment lV has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson trying to control but Experiment lV postures up. #SUB2#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Experiment lV.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Experiment lV is controlling well. #T5#
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Experiment lV is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Experiment lV is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Experiment lV.
Johnson wants to control but Experiment lV is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Experiment lV is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6#
Johnson is not content to let Experiment lV control the position.
Experiment lV is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Experiment lV is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Johnson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Johnson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (7) vs (7) Experiment lV
Johnson working away.
Experiment lV is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T7##SUB2#
Experiment lV looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Experiment lV won't allow Johnson to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Experiment lV actively working from the bottom here.
Experiment lV is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (7) vs (11) Experiment lV#SUB2#
Experiment lV is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Experiment lV has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Johnson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Johnson can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Experiment lV is looking for a rear naked choke here but Johnson reverses the position brilliantly into Experiment lV's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (9) vs (11) Experiment lV
Johnson stays in close to Experiment lV's body and controls the position. #T8##SUB2#
Experiment lV working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Experiment lV has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Experiment lV has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Experiment lV looking to control.
Johnson stands and throws Experiment lV's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (12) vs (11) Experiment lV#T9#
Experiment lV is looking for a sweep.
Experiment lV is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Experiment lV looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Experiment lV is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Experiment lV is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Johnson prevents Experiment lV from improving his position.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Experiment lV wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well. #SUB#
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Johnson is thwarting Experiment lV's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Experiment lV is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson is pressing down on Experiment lV's thigh, looking to free his foot. Experiment lV is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Experiment lV looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Experiment lV has managed to free his arm - good work.
Experiment lV tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Experiment lV trying to control here. #SUB2#
Experiment lV actively working from the bottom here.#T12##SUB2#
Experiment lV is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Experiment lV gets full guard.#SUB2#
Experiment lV is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Experiment lV is retaining full guard.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Experiment lV has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Experiment lV's legs - danger averted.#T13#
Experiment lV can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.#SUB2#
Experiment lV working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Experiment lV throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Johnson escapes and throws Experiment lV's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (15) vs (11) Experiment lV
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T14#
Experiment lV tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson trying to control the action but Experiment lV is working from the bottom.
Experiment lV struggling a bit here.
Experiment lV is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Experiment lV gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnson takes the fight on points by 15 to 11.
Our winner, Manny Johnson, 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.
The defeated Finnish Experiment lV had this to say: 'This was my last fight. As my skills are declining I will focus in future to spar my brothers in the art of grappling.'.

Event: TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 30, 2021

181 cm
24 yrs
222 lbs

188 cm
29 yrs
202 lbs

Bolt

Johnson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Derwent Bolt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Manny Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bolt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bolt wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Bolt tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bolt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bolt leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Derwent Bolt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Johnson.#TD#
Bolt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bolt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bolt (4) vs (0) Johnson
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolt tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson stops Bolt from passing to mount.
Bolt trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Bolt tries to move to mount but Johnson blocks the move with his legs.
Bolt trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T2#
Johnson tries to bench press Bolt off him but Bolt keeps the position. #T3#
Bolt trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Bolt has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Bolt (6) vs (0) Johnson#SUB#
Bolt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bolt tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Bolt's attempts to control the action.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnson wants to control but Bolt is having none of it.
Johnson regains half guard.#T5#
Bolt trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Bolt is controlling well.
Johnson is looking to control Bolt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Johnson trying to get back to full guard but Bolt takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bolt (9) vs (0) Johnson
Bolt trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Bolt controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Bolt maintains control.
Bolt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bolt looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bolt controlling his opponent. #T7#
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Bolt isn't that keen on the idea.
Bolt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount but Bolt keeps good control and instead manages to take Johnson's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bolt (12) vs (0) Johnson
Johnson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bolt off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Johnson turns into Bolt and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolt (12) vs (2) Johnson
Bolt is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T8#
Johnson wants to control from the top but Bolt keeps moving.
Bolt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Bolt keeps moving.
Bolt looking to control.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolt is retaining full guard.
Johnson won't allow Bolt to sweep him here.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolt is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bolt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bolt is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson trying to control but Bolt is working from the bottom. #T10#
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Bolt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolt (14) vs (2) Johnson#SUB2#
Bolt sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Johnson doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Bolt paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Johnson - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manny Johnson!
A very excited looking Manny Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021

198 cm
29 yrs
210 lbs

188 cm
29 yrs
202 lbs

Gunter

Johnson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Trevina Gunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Manny Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gunter sprawls well. Gunter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Gunter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gunter (4) vs (0) Johnson
Gunter is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Gunter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunter (4) vs (2) Johnson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson trying to control the action but Gunter is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gunter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gunter looking to control.
I've been told that Johnson has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Johnson trying to control but Gunter is working from the bottom.
Gunter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gunter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunter (6) vs (2) Johnson
Gunter trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Gunter tries to pass.
Gunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is trying to keep Gunter in close. #T3#
Gunter wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Gunter from controlling successfully.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Gunter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Gunter seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Gunter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Johnson has Gunter pulled in close to control his posture.
Gunter stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gunter (9) vs (2) Johnson#SUB#
Gunter swings around for an armbar but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gunter's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunter (9) vs (4) Johnson
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gunter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Gunter is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up. #T5#
We've been hearing good reports from Gunter'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gunter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Gunter controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Gunter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.#T6#
Johnson postures up. #SUB#
Gunter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gunter (9) vs (7) Johnson
Gunter is trying to get back to half guard.
Gunter can't do much from the bottom here.
Gunter is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Johnson trying to control the position but Gunter is working away.
Johnson taking a breather here.
Gunter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunter (11) vs (7) Johnson
Johnson is not content to let Gunter control the position.#SUB#
Gunter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T8#
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Gunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunter passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gunter (14) vs (7) Johnson
Gunter controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson wants to control but Gunter is having none of it.#T9##SUB#
Gunter goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunter (14) vs (9) Johnson#SUB#
Gunter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gunter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Gunter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Gunter working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily. #T10#
Gunter controlling Johnson's posture.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunter is retaining full guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunter is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Gunter wants to improve his position but instead Johnson has moved into half guard.
Gunter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gunter.#SUB#
Gunter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gunter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunter (16) vs (9) Johnson
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunter (16) vs (11) Johnson#T12#
Gunter working a defensive guard but Johnson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gunter (16) vs (14) Johnson
Johnson wants to control but Gunter is keeping him busy.
Gunter tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson trying to control the action but Gunter is working from the bottom. #T13#
Gunter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gunter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts.#T14#
Johnson is pressing down on Gunter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gunter is holding on for now. #SUB#
Johnson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gunter.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gunter (16) vs (17) Johnson
Gunter sneaks back into half guard.
Johnson prevents Gunter from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunter regains full guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnson wins on points by 17 to 16.
After winning the bout, Manny Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SFL 119 | Womba vs Murhapuro
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
Taneyev misses with a wild body shot.
Taneyev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taneyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Taneyev avoids it with no problem.
Taneyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Taneyev.
Johnson counters with a body kick.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Taneyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Taneyev looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taneyev's hands.
Johnson tries a low kick but Taneyev avoids it.
Taneyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taneyev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Taneyev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson stuns Taneyev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taneyev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taneyev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taneyev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Taneyev.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Taneyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taneyev.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taneyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taneyev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taneyev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Taneyev does no damage.
Taneyev throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
A combination from Taneyev does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taneyev. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taneyev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Taneyev misses the target.
Taneyev swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson scores with a push kick.
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!
Taneyev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taneyev misses the shot to the body.
Taneyev misses the jab.#T2#
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Taneyev.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Taneyev looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Taneyev throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taneyev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taneyev scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
A head kick from Taneyev lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Taneyev takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Taneyev.
Taneyev is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Taneyev moved away.
Taneyev misses with a double jab.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Taneyev takes one to the chin there.
Taneyev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Taneyev throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Taneyev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Taneyev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Johnson tests Taneyev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson misses with a hook.
A jab from Taneyev misses.
Taneyev looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Taneyev misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Taneyev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Taneyev connects with a nice looking jab.
Taneyev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Taneyev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Taneyev slips the punch.
Taneyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Taneyev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taneyev throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Taneyev checks a low kick from Johnson.
Taneyev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Taneyev throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
A head kick misses from Taneyev.
Johnson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taneyev.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taneyev.
Taneyev throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Taneyev throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Taneyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Taneyev missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Taneyev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Taneyev throws a lazy head kick
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taneyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Valentin Taneyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taneyev momentarily. #CL2#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taneyev, pushing him back against the cage.
Taneyev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taneyev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Valentin Taneyev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Taneyev scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Taneyev wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson prevents Taneyev from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taneyev.
Taneyev is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Taneyev breaks from the clinch.
Taneyev misses with a head kick.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taneyev.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taneyev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson swings for the body but Taneyev moves out of range.
Valentin Taneyev is winning the standup battle so far.
Taneyev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taneyev scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Taneyev scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taneyev.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson. #T1#
Taneyev throws out a powerful jab.
Sloppy strikes from Taneyev. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab by Taneyev.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Taneyev misses with a double jab.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taneyev throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Taneyev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taneyev.
Johnson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Taneyev slips under a jab.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taneyev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Taneyev moves away and avoids it.
Johnson defending well as Taneyev loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Taneyev. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Taneyev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Taneyev moves his leg out of the way.
Valentin Taneyev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taneyev checks a leg kick nicely.
Taneyev throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Taneyev misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Taneyev.
Taneyev blocks the body kick.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taneyev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taneyev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taneyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Taneyev.
Taneyev throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taneyev doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Taneyev with an uppercut!
Taneyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson. #T3#
Taneyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taneyev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch but Taneyev moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Taneyev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taneyev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson throws a head kick but Taneyev moves out of range.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taneyev throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taneyev slips a jab from Johnson.
Taneyev lands a right hook to the body.
Taneyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taneyev.
Taneyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Taneyev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Taneyev.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
Taneyev throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Taneyev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taneyev throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taneyev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Taneyev misses with a straight left.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taneyev manages to avoid it.
Taneyev throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taneyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Taneyev's shoulder, as Taneyev tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Taneyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Taneyev pushes him off.
Taneyev defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Valentin Taneyev will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Taneyev throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Taneyev avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Taneyev throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taneyev. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson throws a leg kick
enabling Taneyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Taneyev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taneyev scores with a jab to the head.
Taneyev moves out of range of the body kick.
Taneyev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Taneyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Taneyev throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a jab when Taneyev was well out of range.
Taneyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson. #T1#
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taneyev momentarily.
Johnson tries to clinch but Taneyev moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taneyev. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taneyev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Taneyev.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taneyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taneyev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Taneyev back into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taneyev's brow.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taneyev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Taneyev tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Taneyev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson pushes Taneyev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Taneyev manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Manny Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taneyev throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson defending well as Taneyev loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taneyev.
Good leg kick by Taneyev.
Taneyev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taneyev moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taneyev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taneyev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Taneyev connects with a high kick.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Taneyev counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taneyev defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Taneyev lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch combination from Taneyev misses.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Taneyev steps away.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taneyev has time to react.
Nice defenses there by Taneyev.#T3#
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taneyev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taneyev moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Taneyev.
Taneyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Taneyev throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taneyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Valentin Taneyev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taneyev manages to avoid it.
Taneyev misses with a body shot.
Taneyev looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Taneyev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taneyev tries a head kick but it misses.
Taneyev misses with a looping right.
Taneyev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Taneyev saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Taneyev fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson throws a jab when Taneyev was well out of range.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Taneyev circles away.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Taneyev moved out of range.
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 just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taneyev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Taneyev keeps it at a distance.
Taneyev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Taneyev lands a body shot.
Taneyev lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Taneyev feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. Taneyev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taneyev moves out of range of the body kick.
A punch combination from Taneyev misses.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Taneyev saw that one coming.
Taneyev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manny Johnson.
I think Taneyev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SFL 113 | Free Australia
Date: Nov 07, 2021

#R1#
A shot to the body from Murhapuro misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Murhapuro throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Murhapuro's shoulder, as Murhapuro tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by Johnson.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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 head kick misses from Murhapuro.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Murhapuro goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murhapuro misses with a head kick.
It looked like Johnson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murhapuro.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Murhapuro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Murhapuro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.#T1#
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhapuro misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Murhapuro moved away.
Murhapuro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from Murhapuro finds it's target.
Murhapuro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Murhapuro shakes it off.
Manny Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Murhapuro misses.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murhapuro has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Murhapuro throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson tries to move into range but Murhapuro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murhapuro throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Murhapuro moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhapuro swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range. #T2#
Murhapuro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pauke Murhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murhapuro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Murhapuro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murhapuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson moves out of range as Murhapuro strikes.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson tries to move into range but Murhapuro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Murhapuro as he connects with a hook.
Johnson slips a jab from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Murhapuro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murhapuro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murhapuro wants to clinch
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhapuro looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murhapuro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murhapuro avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Murhapuro stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson jabs at Murhapuro's body.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick from Murhapuro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Murhapuro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson throws a head kick but Murhapuro moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Murhapuro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhapuro.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Murhapuro.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murhapuro throws a big shot that misses.
Murhapuro defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Murhapuro misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Johnson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murhapuro.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murhapuro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murhapuro.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manny Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pauke Murhapuro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhapuro misses with a straight right.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Murhapuro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pauke Murhapuro 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 misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Murhapuro's head back.
Murhapuro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Murhapuro settles back down.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhapuro.
Murhapuro jabs at Johnson's body.
Nice uppercut there from Murhapuro.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Murhapuro.
Johnson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice uppercut there from Murhapuro.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Murhapuro connects with a looping right hand.
Pauke Murhapuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murhapuro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murhapuro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhapuro is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Murhapuro into the cage.
Murhapuro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1##BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Murhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Murhapuro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Murhapuro misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Murhapuro connects with a single shot there.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhapuro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Murhapuro misses the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhapuro. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Murhapuro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Murhapuro throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Murhapuro lands with a good body shot.
Murhapuro throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Murhapuro only half commits.
Johnson jabs Murhapuro right on the nose. Murhapuro blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Murhapuro walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Murhapuro.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson throws a low kick but Murhapuro moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Murhapuro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Murhapuro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Murhapuro seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Murhapuro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3#
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson is looking to control Murhapuro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Murhapuro wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Murhapuro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Murhapuro has latched onto it... Big trouble! Murhapuro pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Johnson is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Murhapuro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pauke Murhapuro!

Event: SFL 107 | KVDB vs Johnson
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1#
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Den Born was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Van Den Born ducks down to avoid it.
Van Den Born pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson scores with a head kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Van Den Born counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Van Den Born's belly button to the back.
Van Den Born buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
A cross from Johnson lands.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Den Born 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 fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Den Born avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Den Born is looking to counter punch.
Van Den Born avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Den Born misses the target.
Van Den Born misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Den Born seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Van Den Born misses with a low kick.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Van Den Born sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van Den Born counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Van Den Born checks a leg kick.
Van Den Born is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Den Born swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Van Den Born slips the punch.
It looked like Van Den Born wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Johnson clinches up with Van Den Born and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Den Born slips a straight right by Johnson.
Van Den Born scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Van Den Born's head back.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
A lazy body kick from Johnson
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Van Den Born takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Van Den Born counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Den Born doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD#
Van Den Born sends Johnson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Van Den Born is motioning to the referee to let Johnson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Johnson swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Van Den Born counters with a nice right hand that sends Johnson toppling to the canvas! Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Van Den Born finish him?!
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Den Born finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Den Born throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Van Den Born steps away.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Den Born misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson cracks Van Den Born with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Van Den Born off balance momentarily.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Van Den Born counter with a right hand.
Van Den Born feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Den Born feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Van Den Born throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
It looked like Van Den Born wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Den Born checks a leg kick.
Van Den Born gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Den Born blocks a leg kick.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Van Den Born's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Den Born keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Den Born uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnson!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ko Van Den Born dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Van Den Born was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Den Born throws a quick counter head kick but Johnson was just out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Van Den Born's body. Van Den Born takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Den Born takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A leg kick checked by Van Den Born.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Van Den Born throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Den Born takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Den Born throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a good, hard body kick but Van Den Born shrugs it off.
Van Den Born throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Johnson rushes Van Den Born and presses him up against the cage.
Van Den Born avoiding damage. #T1##BC#
Van Den Born's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Den Born takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Den Born misses with a wild body shot.
Van Den Born checks a leg kick.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Van Den Born checks it
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Van Den Born misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Den Born.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Den Born lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Van Den Born tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2##BC#
Van Den Born pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Van Den Born moves out of range easily.
Van Den Born is looking for a counter combo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Den Born checks a leg kick.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Van Den Born's leg. Van Den Born is trying to keep his angry face on.
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 lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Den Born throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Van Den Born cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Van Den Born on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot.
Van Den Born stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Van Den Born throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Den Born throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Den Born on the side of the head.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Van Den Born misses its target.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Van Den Born counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Den Born rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Den Born on the side of the head.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.#T4#
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Den Born tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Van Den Born slips the punch.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Van Den Born saw that one coming.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Den Born throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Den Born moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Van Den Born throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp right hand that drops Johnson! Van Den Born lets Johnson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Den Born.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ko Van Den Born will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Van Den Born uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A combination from Van Den Born does no damage.
Van Den Born swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Van Den Born cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Van Den Born misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Den Born swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Den Born tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Den Born was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Van Den Born was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Van Den Born steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Den Born is looking to counter punch.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Van Den Born is out of range.
Van Den Born was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Den Born ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Ko Van Den Born is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Van Den Born is avoiding it.
Van Den Born feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Van Den Born checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Den Born throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Van Den Born counter with a right hand.
Van Den Born checks the leg kick.
Van Den Born is looking for a counter combo.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
letting Van Den Born counter with a right hand.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Den Born.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a huge left! Johnson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Van Den Born isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Johnson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Van Den Born!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ko Van Den Born!
Ko Van Den Born decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SFL 101 | Laine vs Barbarian
Date: Sep 19, 2021

#R1#
Vujić scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Vujić lands with a shot to the body.
Vujić misses with a looping right.
Krsto Vujić seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vujić takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vujić checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Vujić throws a body shot but no joy.
Vujić lands a jab to the nose.
Vujić throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Vujić stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vujić avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vujić drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Vujić throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Vujić has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Vujić dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vujić throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Vujić misses with an uppercut.
Manny Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Vujić throws out a powerful jab.
Vujić works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Vujić off balance momentarily.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vujić misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vujić thinking.
Vujić throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Vujić throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson defending well as Vujić loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson clobbers Vujić with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vujić throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vujić sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vujić avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Vujić misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vujić fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Vujić manages to avoid it.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vujić.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Vujić moved out of range nicely.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Vujić seems unphased.
Good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vujić comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vujić.
Vujić gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Vujić with a hook.
Vujić ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Vujić misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses. #T3#
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vujić's head.#TD2#
Vujić closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vujić working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Vujić throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Vujić landing a few strikes.
Vujić content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #ES#
Johnson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vujić fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Vujić is out of range.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab lands there for Vujić.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Vujić.
Vujić feints the counter takedown.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Vujić scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Vujić counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vujić.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vujić creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Vujić as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vujić lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vujić goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Vujić lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vujić.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Manny Johnson will probably get the nod.
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#
Johnson throws a head kick but Vujić moves out of range.
Vujić throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Vujić misses with an uppercut.
Vujić goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson thumps Vujić with a low kick.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vujić has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Vujić swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Vujić tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Vujić saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Vujić wants to clinch.
Vujić uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Vujić.
Vujić fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vujić tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Vujić manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Vujić fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Vujić's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vujić swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Vujić working aggressively here.
Vujić tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vujić blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vujić has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Vujić misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Vujić misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson tries a low kick but Vujić avoids it.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Vujić uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Vujić.
Vujić misses with a hook
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Vujić is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vujić.
Vujić dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Johnson moves out of range as Vujić strikes.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Vujić moved out of range nicely.
Vujić lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Vujić.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vujić moves away.
Vujić tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
Vujić throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Vujić throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vujić tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Vujić throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vujić tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vujić throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vujić moves away.
Johnson with a jab.
Vujić cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Vujić pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vujić.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vujić's elbow. #T4#
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Vujić prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vujić lands a jab to the nose.
Vujić throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Vujić does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Vujić has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Vujić slips a straight right by Johnson.
Manny Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Vujić misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
As Vujić backs away, Johnson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vujić moves away.
Vujić connects with a jab.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vujić.
Johnson thumps Vujić with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Vujić looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Vujić.
Vujić tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Vujić tries to clinch up
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Vujić gets a clinch.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vujić.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Vujić is controlling the position.
Krsto Vujić seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Vujić counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vujić is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vujić throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vujić slips a straight right by Johnson.
Vujić checks a leg kick.
Johnson throws a jab when Vujić was well out of range.
Vujić lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circling - Vujić throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vujić throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vujić misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vujić is able to avoid easily.
Vujić swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Vujić's head but Vujić sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vujić wants to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch position.
Vujić throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vujić misses the jab.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Vujić rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Vujić has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vujić backwards.
Vujić swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vujić misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnson cracks Vujić with a good jab.
Vujić tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vujić's head.
Vujić lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vujić throws a big shot that misses.
Krsto Vujić has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Vujić checks a leg kick.
Vujić throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Vujić misses the jab.
Vujić swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vujić will feel that in the morning.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vujić.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Vujić is out of range.
Vujić avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A countering left hand to the body from Vujić misses.
Johnson lands a jab to Vujić's midsection.
Vujić lands with an overhand left.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vujić throws out the jab.
Johnson with the inside leg kick.
Vujić misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vujić thinking. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws the left hand but Vujić avoids the punch easily.
Vujić tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson lands a jab.
Vujić keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Vujić is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson motions for Vujić to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
Vujić on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Vujić has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Still in the clinch, Vujić scores with a nice short uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
A relieved looking Manny Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Krsto Vujić was interviewed post fight and said 'Who loses a Win, wins a Loss'.

Event: SFL 93 | Hopkins vs KVDB
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Thomas's belly button to the back.
Thomas throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Thomas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson motions for Thomas to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Thomas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas checks a low kick from Johnson.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Johnson pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Thomas is trying to break free.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Thomas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Thomas 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.
Thomas throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Thomas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Thomas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Johnson clinches. #T2#
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Thomas wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thomas is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Thomas blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Thomas blocks it. #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Thomas lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A clash of legs there as Thomas blocks the low kick.
Thomas throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.#T3#
Johnson with a hook.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thomas.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Thomas lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Thomas misses the target.#T4#
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Johnson with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson thumps Thomas with a low kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Thomas misses the target.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
Johnson tries to counter with a clinch but Thomas shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson scores with a one two! Thomas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnson lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Thomas checks it
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Johnson with a nice calf kick.
Manny Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Johnson tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thomas lands a jab to the head.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thomas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Thomas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Thomas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage!
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Thomas's ribs.
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Thomas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thomas checks a low kick from Johnson.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as Thomas blocks the low kick.
Thomas thinks about countering with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Johnson is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Thomas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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 throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Thomas's defenses.
Thomas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thomas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thomas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Thomas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Thomas's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson tries a quick counter leg kick but Thomas is wise to it.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas is looking for a counter combo.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.#T1#
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas throws a quick counter head kick but Johnson was just out of range.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thomas connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage!
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Thomas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Johnson looks to move away, Thomas throws a big counter combo but Johnson just gets out of the way.
Thomas walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Thomas counters with a nice right hand that sends Johnson toppling to the canvas! Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thomas finish him?!
Patrick Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Johnson throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Thomas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
Thomas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson throws a low kick but Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.#T4#
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Thomas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.
Thomas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Johnson throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manny Johnson.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
Manny Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SFL 87 | Hopkins vs Johnson II
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Hopkins lands a jab to the nose.
Hopkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hopkins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Hopkins blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hopkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Johnson forces Hopkins back against the cage and clinches.
Hopkins is working Johnson over against the cage.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Hopkins.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
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 nice left hand lands by Johnson. #BC2#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson cracks Hopkins with a good jab.
Hopkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hopkins lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Hopkins saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Hopkins saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Hopkins scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Johnson wants to slow Hopkins down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Hopkins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hopkins connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hopkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hopkins wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range. #T2##CL2#
Johnson gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnson looks winded!
Hopkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Hopkins.
A nice left hand lands by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Nice cross by Hopkins.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Hopkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Johnson tries a quick counter leg kick but Hopkins is wise to it.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Hopkins counters with a leg kick.
Jab by Johnson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hopkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Hopkins wants to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hopkins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hopkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Giuseppe Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hopkins feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson slips a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Hopkins down.
Johnson throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hopkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hopkins. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Hopkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
A good leg kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Giuseppe Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
A jab from Hopkins finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Hopkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Hopkins 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 moves out of range of the leg kick from Hopkins.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice shot by Hopkins.
Hopkins blocks a low kick nicely.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Johnson feints and then cracks Hopkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hopkins down.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopkins.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hopkins.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hopkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Hopkins off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hopkins. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Hopkins checks it.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopkins.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Hopkins wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Hopkins throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Hopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hopkins motions for Johnson to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins motions for Johnson to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
A cross from Johnson lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Hopkins needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Hopkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Johnson throws a low kick but Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Giuseppe Hopkins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hopkins misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Hopkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopkins motions for Johnson to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hopkins can pounce on him.
Hopkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Hopkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Hopkins lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson working aggressively here. #T1#
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hopkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Hopkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopkins avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hopkins to keep the fight standing.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopkins lands a left hand.
Hopkins gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Hopkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Hopkins manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins blocks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick. #CL#
Hopkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Hopkins.
Hopkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Hopkins on the inside. #BC#
Hopkins breaks the clinch.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson. #CL#
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches.
Hopkins lands a knee to the body.
Hopkins lands a body punch. #T3##BC#
Hopkins breaks from the clinch.
Hopkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
An inside leg kick from Hopkins misses.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hopkins defends it well.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hopkins connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Hopkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Hopkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hopkins defends it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Hopkins.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Hopkins's body. Hopkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Johnson.
A low kick lands for Hopkins.
Hopkins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits.
Hopkins tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hopkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Johnson gets a clinch. #BC#
Hopkins breaks the clinch.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hopkins wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Hopkins throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Hopkins throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hopkins's guard.
Hopkins keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnson stops Hopkins from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SU2#
Johnson stands and steps away. Hopkins gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Hopkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Hopkins throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
A jab lands there for Hopkins.
Hopkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Hopkins feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hopkins lands with an overhand left.
Hopkins is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hopkins can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hopkins.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hopkins connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Hopkins has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hopkins scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Hopkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson wants to break free but Hopkins has control.
Hopkins takes a shot to the head.
Hopkins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Johnson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Hopkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Hopkins missing with knees to the body.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
A short left from Hopkins.
Giuseppe Hopkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Hopkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a right hand.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins had his way with Manny Johnson in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hopkins.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hopkins thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Hopkins is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Hopkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it. #T1#
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick lands for Hopkins.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hopkins 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 checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hopkins defends it well.
Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Hopkins lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Hopkins.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Hopkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Manny Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hopkins lands a jab to the head.
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!
Hopkins misses the jab.
Hopkins tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson slips a jab from Hopkins.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Johnson.
Johnson sizes up Hopkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
Johnson is looking to slow Hopkins down with leg kicks.
Hopkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Hopkins settles back down.
Hopkins tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Hopkins.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Hopkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hopkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hopkins scores with a leg kick.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Hopkins in a clinch. #BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hopkins.
Hopkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hopkins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Hopkins tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
A low kick from Hopkins misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Hopkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hopkins lands a lovely overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hopkins, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins retains his light heavyweight title!
Giuseppe Hopkins was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SFL 83 | McCracken vs Jun
Date: Jul 01, 2021

#R1#
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Sole moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Sole misses the target.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sole moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
Sole connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Sole ducks down to avoid it.
Sole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Sole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sole slips under a jab.
Sole tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
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.
Sole on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sole ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Sole.
Sole has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick from Sole, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sole is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Sole, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Sole throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Sole throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Sole wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Sole loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Sole throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Sole only half commits.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sole clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sole.
Sole throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson checks a low kick from Sole.
A jab from Sole misses.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sole swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sole cracks Johnson with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson checks the leg kick.#T2#
Johnson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sole.
Sole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Sole saw that one coming.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sole at a distance.
Sole misses with a low kick.
Sole tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sole wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sole tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson lands with a hook. Sole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sole lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sole misses with a low kick.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.
Sole throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sole takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sole tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Sole backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Sole manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Sole moved out of range nicely.
Sole throws a quick counter kick to the body but Johnson avoids it.
Sole staying out of range there.
Sole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A low kick lands for Sole.
Sole misses with an uppercut.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Sole looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sole is just out of range.
Sole wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson cracks Sole with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sole shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sole.
Sole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sole throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson throws a body punch but Sole moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sole.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Sole lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Sole. #T4#
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
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 checks the leg kick.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Sole moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Sole takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Sole gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sole lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Sole avoids it with no problem.
Johnson takes a swing at Sole's ribcage but misses.
Sole shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sole had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sole throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jacks Sole will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sole is looking to counter punch.
Sole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Sole misses the target.
Sole swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sole checks a leg kick.
Johnson misses the jab.
Sole checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sole's sensitive parts.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sole lands with a thumping leg kick.
Manny Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sole lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
A big right from Sole misses.
A nice leg kick from Sole, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sole. Sole obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Sole avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Sole manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sole.#T1#
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Sole.
Sole looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sole. #CL#
Sole moves into the clinch.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sole lands a nice shot to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sole's brow.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Sole.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Sole throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws a body punch but Sole moves out of range.
Sole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sole doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Sole throws a lazy body kick
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sole can pounce on him.
Sole walks into a left hand. #T2#
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sole looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Sole looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Sole throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Good leg kick by Sole.
Sole throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sole wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Sole feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Johnson throws a body punch but Sole moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Sole. Sole maintains the clinch.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Sole lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Sole scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sole throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sole.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Sole throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Sole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Sole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Sole fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Sole lands a head shot.
Sole tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Sole throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Sole tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sole lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Sole pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Sole blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Sole breaks from the clinch.
Sole misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.#T4#
Sole throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sole swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A quick step to the side and Sole tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sole with a nice calf kick.
Johnson misses with a hook. Sole ducked under it nicely.
Sole feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson misses the jab.
Sole tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Sole slips the punch.
Johnson with a nice calf kick.
Sole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sole.
Sole throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Sole fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson defending well as Sole loads up on a big left hand.
Sole slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson throws a hook but Sole avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manny Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Sole misses.
Johnson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A leg kick checked by Sole.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sole was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Sole.
Johnson throws a head kick but Sole moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Sole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Sole moves away and avoids it.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Sole saw that one coming.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Sole with the inside leg kick.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Sole moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Sole wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sole is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sole blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Sole scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sole fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range. #T1#
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Sole throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Sole checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sole bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Sole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Sole's ribs.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Sole's head but Sole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sole throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sole with the inside leg kick.
Sole misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sole finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sole misses with a straight left.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sole is just out of range.
Sole looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Sole slips the punch.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Sole takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Sole drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sole ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sole.
Sole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Sole.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Sole blocks a leg kick.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson slips a jab from Sole.
A jab from Sole misses. #T3#
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson motions for Sole to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sole moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sole tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnson!
Johnson swings for the body but Sole moves out of range.
Johnson with the inside leg kick.
Sole misses the shot to the body.
Sole has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Sole throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Sole throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Sole misses its intended target.
A low kick from Sole is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sole's knee momentarily.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Sole's shoulder, as Sole tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sole.
Sole ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Sole misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sole connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Sole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sole tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Good leg kick by Sole.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Sole tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sole can pounce on him.
Sole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson throws a hook but Sole blocks it.
Sole takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
A good leg kick by Sole.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick lands for Sole.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sole fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Sole checks it.
Johnson misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manny Johnson.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SFL 76 | Hopkins vs Lomax II
Date: Jun 04, 2021

#R1#
Johnson tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thomas throws a one two combo.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Johnson tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Thomas jabs at Johnson's body.
A lazy left from Thomas finds it's target.
Thomas sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Thomas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson cracks Thomas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Johnson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thomas if he has to take too many more of those.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson scores with a spinning back kick!
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Johnson scores with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Thomas working hard to break the clinch.
Thomas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Johnson successfully pulls guard.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thomas's guard. #REVB#
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Thomas wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Johnson stands up and waves to Thomas to follow him.
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Donk. Johnson catches Thomas right on the button with a cross.
Thomas lands with a nice body kick.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
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 tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thomas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Johnson wants to slow Thomas down by chopping away at his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Johnson throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Thomas misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas connects with a nice looking jab.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Thomas avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.#T1#
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Manny Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson tries a quick counter leg kick but Thomas is wise to it.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Thomas backing away here, and Johnson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thomas punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson lands with a kick to the ribs.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thomas under the eye.
Thomas checks the leg kick.#T3#
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thomas moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Thomas misses the target.
Johnson lands a head kick!
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 misses with an uppercut.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Thomas throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Thomas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Thomas throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Johnson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thomas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thomas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a hook
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Thomas moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thomas misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Thomas misses the target.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.#T1#
Johnson slips under a jab from Thomas.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Johnson.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Johnson throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas scores with a punch to the head.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Thomas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thomas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thomas scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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 throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.#T2#
Thomas throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab lands there for Johnson.#CL2#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson. #BC#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thomas doesn't seem phased though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Johnson misses. #T3#
Thomas drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Thomas misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Thomas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thomas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Patrick Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Donk. Johnson catches Thomas right on the button with a cross.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson cracks Thomas with a good jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Thomas down.
Johnson thumps Thomas with a low kick.
Johnson scores with a head kick. #T4#
Thomas tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Thomas lands a jab-cross combination.
Thomas throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Thomas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Johnson fakes the leg kick and cracks Thomas in the body.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SFL 63 | Thomas vs Christophe
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Kowalski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalski.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kowalski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Kowalski throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.#CL#
Johnson rushes Kowalski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalski lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab. #TD2#
Kowalski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kowalski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kowalski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Kowalski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB2#
Kowalski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kowalski's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!
Johnson looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kowalski pushes a forearm under Johnson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Johnson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lenny Kowalski!
A relieved looking Lenny Kowalski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SFL 56 | O'Neil vs Kilgore
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Taneyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taneyev throws out the jab.
Taneyev misses with a hook.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Taneyev steps away.
Taneyev throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Johnson feints and then cracks Taneyev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taneyev down.
Taneyev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Taneyev.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Taneyev misses with a hook.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taneyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taneyev looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Taneyev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Taneyev should have avoided that one.
Taneyev throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Taneyev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taneyev throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Taneyev avoids it with no problem.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taneyev in his tracks.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Taneyev.
Valentin Taneyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taneyev throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taneyev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnson lands with a hook. Taneyev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson slips a jab from Taneyev.
Johnson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Taneyev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taneyev under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson jabs Taneyev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Taneyev jabs at Johnson's body.
Taneyev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.#T2#
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Taneyev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
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.
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taneyev slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taneyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Taneyev misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Taneyev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Taneyev moved out of range.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taneyev thinks about countering with a head kick.
Taneyev walks into a left hand.
Taneyev throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taneyev under the eye.
Taneyev throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Taneyev misses with a looping right.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Taneyev scores with a body shot.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taneyev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson lunges at Taneyev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taneyev's hand.
Taneyev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taneyev looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Taneyev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taneyev ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Taneyev throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taneyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Taneyev misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taneyev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Taneyev swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taneyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taneyev drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Johnson throws a front kick that sends Taneyev stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Taneyev should have avoided that one.
A jab from Taneyev does it's job there.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Taneyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Taneyev throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Taneyev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taneyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Taneyev moved out of range.
Taneyev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Taneyev swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
A swing and a miss from Taneyev.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Taneyev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Taneyev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taneyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Taneyev might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Taneyev looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.#T1#
Taneyev misses with the combination.
Taneyev misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taneyev.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Taneyev has his feet on Johnson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taneyev scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Taneyev moves out of range easily.
Manny Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Taneyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a body punch but Taneyev moves out of range.
Taneyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taneyev has time to react.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Taneyev off balance momentarily.
Johnson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taneyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Taneyev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Taneyev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taneyev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taneyev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Taneyev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Taneyev ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taneyev.#T3#
Taneyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson thumps Taneyev with a low kick.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taneyev misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Taneyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Taneyev misses with a few strikes there.
Taneyev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Taneyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Taneyev knows he should have avoided that one.
Taneyev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Taneyev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Taneyev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Taneyev stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Taneyev misses the target.
The fighters circling - Taneyev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taneyev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taneyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taneyev's hands.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Taneyev's defenses.
Taneyev avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson throws a right hand that Taneyev ducks under and follows up with a left that Taneyev also avoids with ease.
Taneyev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Taneyev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
A jab from Taneyev misses.
Nice body kick there by Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Taneyev slips the punch.
Johnson throws a low kick but Taneyev avoids it.
A jab from Taneyev misses.
Taneyev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson avoids the head kick by Taneyev.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taneyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Taneyev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Taneyev misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Taneyev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson lands a high kick!
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taneyev looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
A shot to the body from Taneyev misses
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Taneyev's front leg but catches the back leg as Taneyev tries to avoid it.
Taneyev misses with a left hand
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson pushes Taneyev away with a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taneyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taneyev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Taneyev misses.
Sloppy strikes from Taneyev. Those never looked like landing.
Taneyev swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Taneyev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taneyev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taneyev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Taneyev off the cage and back into range.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Taneyev ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson feints and then cracks Taneyev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taneyev down.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taneyev.
Taneyev tries to land a body kick
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Taneyev colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Johnson as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Taneyev is left battered and dazed whilst Johnson and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Johnson!
After winning the bout, Manny Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SFL 50 | Lancaster vs Johnson
Date: Feb 21, 2021

#R1#
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lancaster takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Lancaster shakes it off.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lancaster doesn't seem phased though.
Lancaster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lancaster avoids a kick to the body.
Lancaster 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Lancaster.#T1#
Johnson moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Lancaster moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJohnson.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lancaster tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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.
Lancaster slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lancaster's head.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson stuns Lancaster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Lancaster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lancaster had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Lancaster swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Johnson thumps Lancaster with a low kick.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lancaster misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Johnson feints and then cracks Lancaster's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lancaster down.
Lancaster tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Lancaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Lancaster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Lancaster wants to clinch
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lancaster.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Lancaster's head.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a left hand
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster walks into a jab.
Lancaster lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lancaster lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Lancaster is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lancaster throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a left to the body. #KD#
Lancaster steps into range and cracks Johnson with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Johnson flops backwards and Lancaster dives into his guard looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Johnson with a nice cross.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lancaster.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lancaster lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.#T1#
Lancaster throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Lancaster has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lancaster doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
Lancaster misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lancaster might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lancaster wants to clinch
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Johnson moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Johnson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lancaster with a body shot.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Lancaster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Lancaster thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lancaster's head.
Johnson misses with the body kick
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson blocks a jab.#T4#
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Lancaster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lancaster swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lancaster finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lancaster blocks a jab.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lancaster walks into a left hand.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Manny Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster staying out of range there.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Lancaster jumps back.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range. #T1#
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Lancaster tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Lancaster's leg. Lancaster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson misses with a hook #KD#
and Lancaster counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Johnson!
Lancaster content to control rather than advance. #SU#
Lancaster stands up from half guard.
A jab from Lancaster does it's job there.
Lancaster wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Lancaster's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lancaster takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lancaster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Lancaster's leg. Lancaster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson throws a leg kick #KD#
and Lancaster counters with a left hand that sends Johnson to the canvas!
Lancaster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lancaster wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Lancaster showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lancaster stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Lancaster wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lancaster's head.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lancaster misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lancaster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson really dominated that round.
That's time! Lancaster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Lancaster is looking for a counter combo.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Lancaster manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Lancaster checks a leg kick nicely.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.#T1#
Lancaster plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Johnson swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Johnson face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oliver Lancaster!
Oliver Lancaster retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: SFL 41 | Hopkins vs Johnson
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
Johnson misses the jab.
Hopkins moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Hopkins counters by clinching up.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Johnson feints a jab promting Hopkins to slip. Johnson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hopkins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Hopkins avoids them all with ease.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hopkins.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Hopkins lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hopkins tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins. #T2#
Hopkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Hopkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hopkins tries to avoid it.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Hopkins off balance momentarily.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hopkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins takes one to the chin there.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Hopkins dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hopkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Hopkins walks into a left hand.
Hopkins checks a low kick from Johnson.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopkins. Hopkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range. #T4#
Hopkins dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson sizes up Hopkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hopkins.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Johnson throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hopkins slips a jab from Johnson.
Hopkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A lazy left from Hopkins finds it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.#T1#
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hopkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hopkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Hopkins's body. Hopkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson cracks Hopkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hopkins lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Hopkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hopkins counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson misses the body punch
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Hopkins dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Hopkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Hopkins checks it.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Johnson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Johnson thumps Hopkins with a low kick.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Johnson jabs Hopkins right on the nose. Hopkins blinks but takes it well.
Hopkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.#T4#
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hopkins throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Hopkins's leg but Hopkins calmly moves out of range.
Manny Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins counters with a body kick.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hopkins. That did some damage!
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hopkins throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Hopkins's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins counters with a body kick.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Hopkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hopkins has time to react.#T1#
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hopkins checks it well.
Johnson catches Hopkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Hopkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hopkins has time to react.
Johnson misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hopkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson slips a jab from Hopkins.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range. #T2#
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Hopkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Hopkins avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Hopkins.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hopkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson lands with a hook. Hopkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Hopkins responds with a good body kick, but Johnson manages to step out the way in time.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hopkins scores with a nice head shot.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Hopkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Giuseppe Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
Manny Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SFL 30 | Hopkins vs Romeo
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Koskinen's shoulder, as Koskinen tries to avoid the shot.
Koskinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson slips a straight right by Koskinen.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koskinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Koskinen throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Koskinen misses.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koskinen.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Koskinen manages to avoid it.
Koskinen slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koskinen jabs at Johnson's body.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
enabling Koskinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Koskinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson misses with a hook. Koskinen ducked under it nicely.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Koskinen saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Koskinen throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Koskinen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Johnson tests Koskinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koskinen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Koskinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koskinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koskinen looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Koskinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson is looking to slow Koskinen down with leg kicks.
Johnson jabs at Koskinen's body.
Koskinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koskinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Koskinen.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Koskinen missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been informed that Koskinen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Koskinen misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Koskinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koskinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Koskinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koskinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Koskinen's leg. Koskinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koskinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Koskinen moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Koskinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koskinen scores with a body shot. #T3#
Jab by Koskinen.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koskinen under the eye.
Koskinen dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Koskinen's body. Koskinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koskinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koskinen moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koskinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Koskinen misses with a head kick.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Koskinen.
Koskinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koskinen.
Koskinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.#T4#
Koskinen avoids the head kick by Johnson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koskinen. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koskinen checks the leg kick.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Koskinen didn't see that one coming.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Koskinen's leg. Koskinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koskinen works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koskinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koskinen misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koskinen lands a body shot.
Koskinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koskinen misses with a body kick.
Koskinen moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Manny Johnson 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 walks into a jab.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Koskinen moved out of range.
Koskinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Koskinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koskinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Koskinen lands with a cross.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koskinen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Koskinen's knee but Koskinen avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Koskinen.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koskinen's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koskinen throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koskinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy left from Koskinen finds it's target.
Koskinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson. #T1#
Koskinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koskinen slips a straight right by Johnson.
Koskinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Koskinen.
A bone on bone clash there as Koskinen blocks the leg kick.
Koskinen throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Koskinen throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Koskinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koskinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
It seemed like Koskinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koskinen blocks a jab.
Koskinen lands a head shot.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Koskinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koskinen looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Koskinen.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Koskinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koskinen throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.#T2#
Johnson tests Koskinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koskinen thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
A swing and a miss from Koskinen.
Koskinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Koskinen digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Koskinen slips under a jab from Johnson.
Koskinen slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Koskinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koskinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koskinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Koskinen blocks a leg kick.
Koskinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koskinen avoids a kick to the body.
Jani Koskinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Koskinen misses with the combination.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Koskinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koskinen! But no joy.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Koskinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson motions for Koskinen to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Koskinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koskinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson swings for the body but Koskinen moves out of range.
Koskinen misses with a body shot.
Koskinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koskinen! But no joy.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson defending well as Koskinen loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koskinen.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Koskinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Koskinen punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Koskinen throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
A little jabbing left from Koskinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koskinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson moves out of range as Koskinen strikes.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Koskinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Koskinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koskinen throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Koskinen tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Koskinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jani Koskinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
Koskinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Koskinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Koskinen saw that one coming.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Koskinen is out of range.
Koskinen lands with an overhand left.
Koskinen slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson swings for the body but Koskinen moves out of range.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Koskinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Koskinen throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koskinen.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koskinen walks into a jab.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Koskinen is out of range.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koskinen manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Koskinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koskinen throws a leg kick
letting Johnson counter with a right hand. #T1#
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koskinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Koskinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Koskinen misses with a looping right.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Koskinen blocks a jab.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Koskinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koskinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Koskinen misses.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Koskinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Koskinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koskinen misses with a straight left. #T2#
Johnson lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Johnson.
Koskinen misses with a head kick.
Johnson swings for the body but Koskinen moves out of range.
Koskinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Koskinen ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Koskinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koskinen misses with a double jab.
Koskinen throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Koskinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koskinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Koskinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koskinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Koskinen misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koskinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson throws a low kick but Koskinen moves out of range easily.
Koskinen swinging wildly here.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Koskinen throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Koskinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koskinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Koskinen throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Koskinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Koskinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Koskinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Koskinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koskinen slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koskinen moves away.
Koskinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koskinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson throws the left hand but Koskinen avoids the punch easily.
Koskinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koskinen throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Koskinen didn't see that one coming.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koskinen manages to avoid it.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Koskinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Koskinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koskinen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
A very excited looking Manny Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SFL 24 | Johnson vs Lomax
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores with a jab.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Lomax avoids nicely.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lomax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lomax to counter with a crisp jab.
Lomax scores with a leg kick.
Johnson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lomax's head.
A big right from Johnson misses. #KD2#
Lomax lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Lomax takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Manny Johnson has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lomax looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Lomax counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lomax slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson cracks Lomax with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lomax moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Lomax appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Johnson slips a straight right by Lomax.
Some wild striking there from Lomax.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson tests Lomax's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lomax has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson connects with a leg kick.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Lomax moves out of range easily.
Lomax swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lomax. Lomax obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lomax counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson lands with a straight right. Lomax didn't see that one coming.
Johnson throws a hook but Lomax avoids it easily.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Lomax.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Lomax moved out of range nicely.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Lomax checks it.
Lomax checks a leg kick.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lomax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Lomax moved out of range nicely.
Lomax throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Lomax.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lomax throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Lomax keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Lomax takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
enabling Lomax to counter with a crisp jab.
Lomax takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Lomax checks it.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Lomax counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Lomax slips the punch.
Lomax throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Lomax.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lomax.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lomax.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lomax under the eye.
A head kick misses from Lomax.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Lomax.
A big left from Lomax misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Manny Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manny Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lomax looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson tries a low kick but Lomax avoids it.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Lomax.
Lomax throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Lomax throws a counter combo.
Lomax throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Jab from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Lomax counter with a right hand.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Lomax 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lomax pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lomax misses with a straight right. #T1#
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Lomax let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Lomax needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Lomax misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lomax misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Lomax seems unphased.
Manny Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Lomax moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lomax! But no joy.
Lomax 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lomax misses with a body kick.
Lomax has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lomax throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Lomax avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Lomax lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Johnson with a nice calf kick.
Lomax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Lomax counters with a nice uppercut.
Lomax's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lomax changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lomax clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
A solid body kick from Lomax.
A big left from Lomax misses.
Lomax misses with a wild body shot.
Lomax has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Lomax's head.
Lomax connects with a nice looking jab.
Lomax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lomax under the eye.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Lomax avoids it well.
Lomax raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lomax misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Lomax takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donk. Johnson catches Lomax right on the button with a cross.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Lomax didn't see that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnson!
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lomax is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lomax stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lomax can do to turn this around?
Lomax moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Lomax takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Lomax counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lomax throws a lazy uppercut
and Lomax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny 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.#R3#
Lomax throws a shot to the body.
Lomax blocks a jab.
It seemed like Lomax was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lomax ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lomax throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Lomax drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lomax defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Lomax as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Lomax on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Lomax misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Lomax should have avoided that one.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Lomax.
Lomax misses with a looping left.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lomax might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Johnson has got the better of the exchanges.
Lomax lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Lomax had a free shot at his head there.
Lomax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Lomax throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lomax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Johnson scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Lomax slips a jab from Johnson.
Lomax takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lomax misses with a straight right.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Lomax counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lomax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lomax takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lomax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lomax.
Lomax throws a body kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lomax takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lomax. #T3#
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Lomax was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lomax checks it well.
Lomax appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lomax slips a straight right by Johnson.
Lomax throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson moves out of range as Lomax strikes.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lomax backs up against the cage.
Lomax moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson throws a hook but Lomax blocks it.
Lomax slips a straight right by Johnson.
Good exchange - Lomax coming out on top.#T4#
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Lomax is out of range.
Lomax throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lomax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Lomax was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Lomax ducks down to avoid it.
Lomax shapes to counter with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Lomax.
A punch lands to the side of Lomax 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lomax tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lomax is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Manny 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.#R4#
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lomax throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Lomax takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Lomax connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Lomax scores with a nice right hand.
Lomax fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lomax under the eye.
Johnson misses the jab.
Lomax staying out of range there.#T1#
Johnson sizes up Lomax with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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 misses with a wild body shot. #KD2#
Lomax sends Johnson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lomax is motioning to the referee to let Johnson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Johnson gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vincent Lomax!
Vincent Lomax is the new light heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vincent Lomax made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SFL 17 | Trigger vs Johnson
Date: Oct 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trigger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trigger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trigger thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Trigger tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trigger.
Trigger misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson cracks Trigger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson Trigger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trigger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Trigger is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Trigger slips the punch.
Johnson throws a combination. Trigger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Trigger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson defending well as Trigger loads up on a big left hand.
Trigger tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Trigger on the side of the head.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Trigger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trigger tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Trigger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Trigger with a nice calf kick.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Trigger.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson misses with a hook. Trigger ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Trigger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Trigger.
Trigger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Trigger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trigger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trigger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trigger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Trigger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trigger tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Johnson thuds his right hand into Trigger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trigger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Trigger is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trigger throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trigger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Trigger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Trigger throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Trigger throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Trigger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trigger misses with a jab to the body
and Trigger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Trigger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Trigger moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Trigger's head.#T3#
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Trigger.
Trigger defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Trigger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a hook but Trigger blocks it.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Trigger moves away and avoids it.
Trigger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trigger in his tracks.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Trigger.
Johnson defending well as Trigger loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trigger.
Trigger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trigger thinking. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Trigger tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Trigger misses with a looping left.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson moves out of range as Trigger strikes.
A swing and a miss from Trigger.
Trigger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Trigger.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trigger avoids a kick to the body.
Trigger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Trigger momentarily.
Trigger misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Trigger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Trigger closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Trigger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Trigger looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Our sources have told us that Trigger has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trigger backwards. #BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trigger.
Johnson lunges at Trigger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trigger's hand.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Trigger has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Trigger scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Trigger keeps him there for the moment.
Trigger blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Trigger.
Trigger throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Trigger tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson misses with the head strike. #T1#
Trigger scores a nice knee to the body.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Trigger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Trigger tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trigger misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Trigger fails to land.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Trigger lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Trigger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trigger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson gets through Trigger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson throws a hook but Trigger blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Trigger moves away and avoids it.
Manny Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trigger throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trigger can pounce on him.
Trigger misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Trigger.
Trigger throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Trigger works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Trigger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Trigger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trigger swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Trigger.
Trigger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Trigger clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Trigger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for Johnson.#T3#
Trigger misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Trigger connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Trigger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trigger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trigger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Trigger 's knee.
Trigger throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a good low kick that Trigger was not able to check.
Trigger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trigger throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Trigger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.#T4#
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Trigger tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Trigger with an uppercut!
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Trigger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
A little feinted left hand from Trigger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Trigger.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trigger closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trigger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Trigger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Trigger is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manny Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.#R3#
Trigger just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Trigger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Trigger misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trigger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Trigger's defenses.
Trigger misses with a hook.
Trigger throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Trigger scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Trigger should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Trigger saw it coming and moves away.
Jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Trigger moved out of range.
Trigger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trigger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Trigger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trigger misses with a hook.
Johnson throws a jab when Trigger was well out of range.
Trigger with the inside leg kick.
Trigger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trigger throws a head kick that misses.
Trigger misses with a straight left.
Trigger lands a high kick!
Johnson swings for the body but Trigger moves out of range.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson with a jab.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trigger.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trigger.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trigger. #T2#
Johnson cracks Trigger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trigger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Trigger tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Trigger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Trigger misses its intended target.
Johnson throws a hook but Trigger blocks it.
Trigger throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Trigger moves away and avoids it.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Trigger tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Trigger wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Trigger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Trigger tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.#T3#
Trigger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Trigger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnson thumps Trigger with a low kick.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trigger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Trigger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Trigger clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trigger.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Trigger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson lunges at Trigger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trigger's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Trigger instigates a clinch.
Trigger looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Trigger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T4##BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Trigger connects with a single shot there.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Trigger ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Trigger just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trigger's hands.
Trigger throws an off balance right hand
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Trigger throws a shot to the body.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Trigger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trigger missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Trigger avoids it with no problem.
Trigger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trigger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Manny Johnson just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Trigger misses.
Johnson checks a low kick from Trigger.#CL#
Trigger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Trigger - that landed with a thud.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Trigger controls the action.
Trigger scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Trigger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Trigger avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Triggers head.
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!
Trigger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Trigger pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trigger lands a nice knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Trigger.
Trigger lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Trigger.
Trigger tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Trigger back against the cage.
Johnson tries to circle away but Trigger has him pinned against the cage.
Trigger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Trigger avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Trigger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trigger.
Trigger misses with a knee strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Trigger.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trigger.
Trigger avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Trigger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trigger with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trigger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson tries to break free but Trigger pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Trigger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trigger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Trigger avoids it with no problem.
Trigger misses the shot to the body.
Trigger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Trigger.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Trigger just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trigger misses with an uppercut.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trigger.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Trigger tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trigger cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Trigger sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trigger.
Trigger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trigger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson throws a body punch but Trigger moves out of range.
Trigger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trigger takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Trigger gets a clinch.
Trigger tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it. #T4#
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Trigger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trigger misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trigger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Trigger has the dominant position.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trigger misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trigger.
Johnson jumps guard but Trigger stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Trigger's head.
Jackson Trigger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Trigger blocking some punches.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trigger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Trigger had his way with Manny Johnson in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Trigger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crunch! Trigger slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trigger.
Johnson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Trigger if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Trigger's shoulder, as Trigger tries to avoid the shot.
Trigger tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Trigger throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Trigger misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson walks into a jab.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Trigger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Trigger's body.#T1#
Trigger is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Trigger is out of range.
Trigger tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick lands from Trigger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Trigger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Trigger settles back down.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Trigger counters with a nice uppercut.
Trigger misses with a hook.
Johnson digs a good hook to Trigger's body.
Johnson catches Trigger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Trigger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trigger. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trigger wants to clinch.
Jackson Trigger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Trigger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trigger slips a straight right by Johnson.
Trigger misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Trigger clinches up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Trigger avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Trigger.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Trigger is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson slips a straight right by Trigger.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trigger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Trigger throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Trigger only half commits.
Trigger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trigger, as that shot connected. #CL#
Trigger has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trigger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trigger moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trigger closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson clobbers Trigger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Trigger throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trigger wants to clinch.#T4#
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trigger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trigger. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trigger throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Trigger's shoulder, as Trigger tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson slips a jab from Trigger.
Trigger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Trigger tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Trigger tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trigger.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Trigger didn't see that one coming.
Trigger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Trigger moved out of range.
Trigger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manny Johnson.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:49
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
Manny Johnson is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Manny Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFL 06 | Fusion
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romeo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Romeo moves out of range easily.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Romeo's body. Romeo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Romeo swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Romeo lands a lovely overhand right.
Romeo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Romeo throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson moves out of range as Romeo strikes.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Romeo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Romeo lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romeo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson tried to counter with a leg kick but Romeo avoided it.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romeo.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Romeo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romeo throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson with a hook.
Romeo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Romeo throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Romeo misses its intended target.
Johnson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romeo manages to avoid it.
Romeo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Romeo misses the target.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Romeo's leg. Romeo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Romeo throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range. #T2#
Romeo scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Romeo just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Romeo in a clinch.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romeo.
Johnson pushes Romeo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romeo lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Romeo looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Johnson trying to control but Romeo is working from the bottom.
Johnson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Romeo wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Romeo is adopting a defensive guard.
Romeo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. #REVB#
Romeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romeo sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Romeo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Romeo wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Romeo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson 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#
Romeo is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson catches Romeo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Romeo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Romeo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Romeo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
A countering left hand to the body from Romeo misses.
Romeo throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romeo swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Romeo against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Romeo.
Romeo blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romeo can do to turn this around?
Romeo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Romeo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Anthony Romeo has been cut.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson has Romeo pressed against the cage, preventing Romeo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Romeo is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Manny Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romeo misses with a body punch. #TD#
Johnson jumps guard and drags Romeo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Romeo controlling him for the moment.
Romeo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Johnson working a defensive guard but Romeo manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Romeo advances nicely into full mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Romeo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Romeo 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 wants to control but Romeo is having none of it.#T3#
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson is controlling Romeo's trapped leg to prevent Romeo from advancing to side control.
Romeo not doing much here.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Romeo is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Romeo sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson is looking to wear down Romeo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romeo dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Romeo unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Romeo misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Romeo swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Romeo scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Romeo slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Romeo's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Romeo. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romeo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romeo swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Romeo walks into a jab.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Romeo keeps it at a distance.
Jab by Romeo.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Romeo is avoiding it.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Romeo sees coming a mile off.
Romeo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Romeo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Romeo misses with a straight left.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Romeo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Romeo looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Romeo just gets out of the way.#T1#
Johnson tests Romeo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romeo throws out the jab.
Romeo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson misses with the combination.
It seemed like Romeo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romeo connects with a single shot there.
Johnson lands a jab to Romeo's midsection.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romeo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romeo moves away.
Romeo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson works Romeo's body with a nice hook.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Manny Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Johnson clobbers Romeo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anthony Romeo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson cracks Romeo with a good jab.
Romeo cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Romeo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Romeo.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Romeo is quick to defend against it.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Romeo walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Johnson swings for the body but Romeo moves out of range.
Romeo unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Romeo misses with a straight left.
Romeo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romeo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Romeo lands a body shot.
Romeo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Romeo misses with a wild body shot.
Romeo is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T3#
Romeo throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Romeo swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Romeo missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Romeo jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Romeo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Romeo's head back.
Anthony Romeo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Romeo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Romeo's body.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Romeo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Romeo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick lands for 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!
Romeo looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.#T4#
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Romeo misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romeo misses with a wild body shot.
Romeo misses with a hook.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Romeo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Romeo connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson lands a jab to Romeo's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Romeo throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Manny Johnson!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Manny Johnson!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Manny Johnson!

Manny Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Manny Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SAFO 63
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Hartley blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson swings for the body but Hartley moves out of range.
Hartley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hartley.
Hartley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hartley tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hartley manages to avoid it.
Hartley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
As Hartley backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Hartley manages to avoid it all.
Hartley takes one on the button.
Johnson jabs Hartley right on the nose. Hartley blinks but takes it well.
Hartley misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Hartley.
Hartley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hartley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Hartley.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hartley was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.#T1#
Hartley lands a body shot.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hartley rather than just go for the knockout.
Hartley looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Hartley's head.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Hartley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Hartley misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Hartley sprawls well.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson works Hartley's body with a nice hook.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartley tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Hartley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Andrew Hartley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson jabs Hartley right on the nose. Hartley blinks but takes it well.
Hartley scores with a body shot.
Hartley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson misses with a hook. Hartley ducked under it nicely.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Hartley.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Hartley moves out of range.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hartley manages to avoid it.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Hartley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hartley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andrew Hartley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Johnson.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hartley under the eye.
Hartley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hartley.
Johnson slips a straight right by Hartley.
Hartley lands a jab.#T3#
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Hartley's head but Hartley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Hartley saw that one coming.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Hartley's body. Hartley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Hartley finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Hartley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hartley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Hartley avoids nicely.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Hartley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Hartley counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Hartley counters with a stiff right hand.
Hartley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab. #T4#
Hartley moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hartley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hartley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Hartley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hartley wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Johnson's closed guard. He's half up but Johnson has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Johnson pivots and extends the arm, Hartley falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Johnson! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manny Johnson!
Manny Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SAFO 60 Ali v Johnson
Date: May 16, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Ali.
Ali managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Johnson pushes Ali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Ali manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ali's brow.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ali.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Johnson lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson is standing up over Ali. Ali looks to escape but Johnson dives into side control.
Ali tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ali squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T2#
Johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Johnson looking to control but Ali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ali is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ali is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You get the feeling that Ali really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T3#
Johnson trying to control but Ali is having none of it.
Ali wants to try and get back to his feet.
Johnson looking to control but Ali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ali squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Johnson looking to control but Ali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ali wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ali is looking to escape.
Ali is trying to stand.#T4##ES#
Ali bucks up and throws Johnson to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Ali on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ali looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Ali misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson scores with a jab. Ali acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Ali throws a quick counter head kick but Johnson was just out of range.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ali slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson cracks the inside of Ali's front leg.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ali is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Ali's head coaches at Banana Stand that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Johnson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ali.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ali avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Ali tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manny Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson. #CUT2#
It looks like Almoez Ali has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is leaning against Ali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ali avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Ali blocking some punches. #T2#
Ali tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Ali shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson is leaning against Ali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ali blocking some punches.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ali.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land. #TD2#
Johnson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ali clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Ali manages to stand up with Johnson still on his back. Eventually Johnson drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Ali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Manny Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Ali on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Ali has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ali there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Ali's body. Ali takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson tries to clinch but Ali is having none of it.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ali misses the target.
Ali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Ali avoids nicely.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Ali gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Almoez Ali's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Johnson feints and then cracks Ali's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ali down.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ali's sensitive parts.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Ali is looking to counter punch.
Ali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Ali counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Ali back into the cage.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Ali cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Ali. #T1#
Ali lands with a right to the head.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Ali.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali working aggressively here.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ali.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Johnson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ali seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Johnson can turn it around.#T2#
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ali.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ali fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Almoez Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Johnson.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Ali is looking for a counter combo.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Ali avoids it easily.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ali takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Ali.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ali's defenses.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ali is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Ali working aggressively here.
Ali misses with some punches.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Ali pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Ali leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ali lands a shoulder strike.
Ali lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ali.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Ali blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Manny Johnson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Almoez Ali's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4##CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Ali lands an uppercut.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Ali on the inside.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Ali's head.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Ali works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Ali lands a right hand. #T1#
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Ali cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Ali.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ali.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Ali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Johnson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ali clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ali is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Johnson.
Ali is trying to stand back up. #T3##ES#
Ali is trying to shake Johnson off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Johnson won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Ali was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ali keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Ali misses the target.
Johnson cracks Ali with an open hand slap.
Johnson lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Johnson clinches up with Ali and pushes him back against the cage.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Ali misses with some punches.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Ali is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Almoez Ali will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Almoez Ali's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Johnson tries to clinch up but Ali circles away and keeps his distance.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson stuns Ali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Ali takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Ali avoids it well.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Ali manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Ali tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Ali.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
Johnson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Ali scores with a shoulder strike.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Almoez Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Johnson.
Johnson tries to stall but Ali uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ali.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
A short right from Johnson on the inside. #T3#
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Ali as the two fighters clinch.
Ali blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ali lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
A short uppercut from Ali.
A short uppercut from Ali.
Ali scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali. #T4#
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ali.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ali.
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Ali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Almoez Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Ali.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Ali pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A right hand to the body from Ali.
Ali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Almoez Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manny Johnson!
Manny Johnson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Manny Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SAFO 55 Jovanovic v Lucroy
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hartley under the eye.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hartley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hartley.
Johnson misses the jab.
Hartley throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Hartley cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Hartley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hartley looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hartley.
Hartley throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartley misses with a body shot.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Hartley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hartley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a body punch but Hartley moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Hartley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Johnson clinches up with Hartley and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hartley.
Hartley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hartley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Hartley avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Johnson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hartley's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Hartley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Hartley.
A nice left hand lands by Hartley.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hartley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Hartley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hartley can turn it around.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Hartley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Hartley dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson tries to work over Hartley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hartley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hartleys head.
Hartley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Hartley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Hartley trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hartley into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hartley.
Hartley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hartley. #BC2#
Hartley breaks the clinch.
Johnson jabs at Hartley's body.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Hartley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Hartley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hartley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Johnson. #T4#
Hartley misses with a wild body shot.
Hartley throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hartley tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson defending well as Hartley loads up on a big left hand.
Hartley looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Hartley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Hartley shakes it off.
Hartley looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hartley swinging wildly here.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Hartley gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hartley was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Hartley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartley.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hartley tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hartley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hartley lands a head shot.
Hartley looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Hartley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hartley.
Hartley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Hartley.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Hartley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hartley takes one on the button.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hartley throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hartley can do to turn this around?
Hartley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hartley cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Andrew Hartley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Hartley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good leg kick by Hartley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hartley slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson closes the distance but Hartley moves to the side
enabling Hartley to counter with a crisp jab.
Hartley looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Hartley throws a big shot that misses.
Andrew Hartley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hartley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hartley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartley.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson cracks Hartley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hartley scores with a shot to the body.
Hartley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Hartley circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Hartley throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hartley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Johnson rushes Hartley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hartley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hartley avoiding damage.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hartley blocks a body shot from Johnson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson. #BC2#
Hartley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hartley was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hartley.#T3#
Hartley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hartley looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hartley has time to react.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hartley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hartley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hartley stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Hartley seems unphased.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Hartley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hartley sprawls well. Hartley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson tries to clinch but Hartley moves out of range.
Hartley lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.#T4#
Hartley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Hartley misses.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hartley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartley lands a nice shot to the body.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hartley as he jumps to the side.
Hartley throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range. #CL#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hartley is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hartley has his back to the cage.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartley.
Hartley stalling.
Hartley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hartley stalling against the cage.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Manny Johnson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hartley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hartley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hartley lands a nice looking body shot.
Hartley misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hartley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Hartley avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Hartley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hartley scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Hartley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Hartley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson tries to clinch but Hartley is having none of it. #T1#
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
A left lands for Hartley.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hartley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Hartley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hartley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Hartley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hartley throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hartley jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Hartley misses the shot to the body.
Andrew Hartley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson tries to bum rush Hartley with a series of wild strikes but Hartley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartley throws a body shot but no joy.
Hartley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hartley cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hartley on the side of the head.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hartley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hartley.
Hartley throws a body shot but no joy.
Hartley misses with a wild body shot.
Hartley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hartley looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson cracks Hartley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Hartley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Hartley walks into a left hand.
Hartley throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hartley manages to circle out of the way.
Johnson keeps Hartley at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson scores with a head kick. Hartley tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hartley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Manny Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hartley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hartley.
Hartley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hartley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Hartley.
Hartley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hartley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hartley blocks an uppercut.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hartley is defending well.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson tries to work over Hartley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Hartley.
Hartley blocks an uppercut.
Hartley lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Hartley.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Manny Johnson.
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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
Manny Johnson made sure to mention his sponsor, Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q159/$100, Laundry in his post fight interview.

Event: WPFC 51- Johnson vs. Tiramanti
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tiramanti sprawls well. Tiramanti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tiramanti swivels and escapes.
Tiramanti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson tests Tiramanti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tiramanti backs up against the cage.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Tiramanti.
Jab by Tiramanti.#T1#
Tiramanti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tiramanti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson cracks Tiramanti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tiramanti pinned against the cage. Tiramanti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiramanti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tiramanti just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson cracks Tiramanti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tiramanti loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the cage. Tiramanti follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tiramanti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tiramanti throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tiramanti moves out of range of the body kick.
Tiramanti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiramanti.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut.
Tiramanti jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tiramanti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Tiramanti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tiramanti tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tiramanti to the ground. Tiramanti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tiramanti throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Tiramanti has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiramanti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good shot there by Johnson.
A slow jab from Tiramanti misses its intended target.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiramanti.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiramanti moves away.
Tiramanti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Tiramanti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tiramanti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Tiramanti should have avoided that one.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tiramanti at a distance. #T4#
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a body punch but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Tiramanti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiramanti needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Tiramanti throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson throws a hook but Tiramanti avoids it easily.
Tiramanti throws a counter combo.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson tests Tiramanti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiramanti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Tiramanti backpedaling.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Tiramanti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tiramanti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Tiramanti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tiramanti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson lands a head kick. Tiramanti smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Tiramanti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Manny Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiramanti throws out the jab.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiramanti counters with a one-two to the body.
Cesare Tiramanti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiramanti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiramanti throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Cesare Tiramanti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiramanti can do to turn this around?
Tiramanti misses with a wild body shot.
Tiramanti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson clobbers Tiramanti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Tiramanti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiramanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Tiramanti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Tiramanti. Those never looked like landing.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiramanti throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Tiramanti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Tiramanti moves away from the strike by Johnson.
A big right from Tiramanti misses.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiramanti throws out the jab.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Tiramanti's body. Tiramanti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tiramanti lands a body shot.
Tiramanti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson takes a swing at Tiramanti's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Johnson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tiramanti back to the cage. Johnson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tiramanti takes one on the button.
Johnson scores with a head kick. Tiramanti tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tiramanti moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiramanti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tiramanti might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Johnson has got the better of the exchanges.
Tiramanti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tiramanti tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiramanti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiramanti.
Johnson cracks Tiramanti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Tiramanti counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tiramanti momentarily. #T4##CL2#
Tiramanti rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tiramanti's efforts to push away.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiramanti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tiramanti blocking some punches.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Tiramanti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Tiramanti tries to tie him up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Tiramanti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Tiramanti connects with a body shot.
Tiramanti moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiramanti looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Tiramanti's body. Tiramanti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tiramanti avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws the left hand but Tiramanti avoids the punch easily.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson punishes Tiramanti's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Crunch! Johnson slams his shin into Tiramanti's torso.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiramanti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiramanti throws a counter combo.
Tiramanti misses with a double jab.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Tiramanti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson stuns Tiramanti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tiramanti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tiramanti scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Tiramanti moves out of range as Johnson strikes.#T2#
Tiramanti misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tiramantis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Tiramanti's head back.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Tiramanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiramanti throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiramanti throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson delivers a nice body kick.
Johnson lands with a hook. Tiramanti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson works Tiramanti's body with a nice hook.
Johnson tests Tiramanti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Tiramanti sprawls well.
A slow jab from Tiramanti misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Tiramanti misses the shot to the body.
Johnson slips a jab from Tiramanti.#T4#
Tiramanti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tiramanti with a hook.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tiramanti on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Johnson.
Tiramanti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Tiramanti.
A combination from Tiramanti does no damage.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiramanti is just out of range.
Tiramanti leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Tiramanti misses its intended target.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tiramanti is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Tiramanti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tiramanti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiramanti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Tiramanti throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Tiramanti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson cracks Tiramanti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson scores with a one two! Tiramanti had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Donk. Johnson catches Tiramanti right on the button with a cross.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Tiramanti moves into the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Tiramanti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tiramanti defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Tiramanti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Tiramanti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiramanti looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Tiramanti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Tiramanti misses.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tiramanti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tiramanti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tiramanti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Tiramanti avoids them all with ease.
As Johnson backs off Tiramanti throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Tiramanti tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
Tiramanti blocks a head kick by Johnson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Tiramanti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tiramanti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tiramanti loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tiramanti clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tiramanti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Tiramanti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiramanti moves away.
Tiramanti misses with a straight left. #T3#
A big right from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiramanti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiramanti tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson slips under a jab from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti misses the shot to the body.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Tiramanti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Tiramanti cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson misses with a looping left.#T4#
Tiramanti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tiramanti misses with a straight left.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tiramanti to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiramanti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tiramanti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tiramanti scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tiramanti tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tiramanti to the ground. Tiramanti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Tiramanti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson had his way with Cesare Tiramanti in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Tiramanti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tiramanti lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Tiramanti counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Tiramanti backs away looking to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Tiramanti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiramanti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiramanti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tiramanti cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot.
Tiramanti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tiramanti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tiramanti wants it to stay on the feet.
Tiramanti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Tiramanti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
A punch lands to the side of Tiramanti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tiramanti stuffs the takedown.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiramanti.
Cesare Tiramanti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tiramanti takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tiramanti defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Tiramanti slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Tiramanti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson jabs Tiramanti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body kick from Johnson.#T3#
Tiramanti lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tiramanti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tiramanti.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Tiramanti.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Tiramanti backpedaling.
Tiramanti throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tiramanti avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiramanti.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiramanti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Tiramanti's head.
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti misses with a looping left.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Tiramanti misses with a looping right.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Tiramanti is out of range.
Tiramanti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson defending well as Tiramanti loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Tiramanti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tiramanti backwards.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Johnson lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Tiramanti.
Johnson has Tiramanti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tiramanti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tiramanti blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
Manny Johnson retains his light heavyweight title!
Manny Johnson very nearly forgot to thank Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q159/$200, Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: WPFC 47 - Storm vs. Johnson
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Storm misses with a left hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson tries to clinch but Storm moves out of range.
It looked like Storm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Storm misses with a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Storm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Storm lands a jab.
Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Johnson backs away, Storm returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Storm blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Storm's ribs.
Storm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson scores with a jab.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Storm's body.
Johnson tries to clinch but Storm is having none of it.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Storm ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Storm sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Storm cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Johnson stuns Storm with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson jabs at Storm's body.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Storm.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Storm back into the cage.
Storm scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm blocking some punches.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Storm breaks the clinch. #T2#
Storm misses with a hook.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Storm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Storm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Storm misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Storm defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Storm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Storm's body.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson jabs at Storm's body.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Storm counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
A jab from Storm misses.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Storm circles away quickly and effectively.
Storm staying out of range there.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Storm looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Storm misses.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Storm.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Storm misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Storm moved out of range.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Storm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
A little feinted left hand from Storm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Storm doesn't seem bothered though.
Storm darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Storm. Storm circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Storm.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Storm tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Storm backing away here, and Johnson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Storm counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Storm throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Storm appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Storm should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Storm throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Johnson tries a quick counter leg kick but Storm is wise to it.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Storm feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Storm throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Johnson misses. #T2#
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Nice uppercut lands for Storm. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Storm backpedaling.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Storm counters with a stiff right hand.
Storm lands the left hand.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Storm in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Storm.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Storm lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Storm. #T3#
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Storm.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Storm.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Storm. #BC#
Storm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Storm's leg but Storm calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Storm missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm is looking to counter punch.
Storm lands with a right hand.
Storm throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Storm staying out of range there.
Storm takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Storm lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Storm walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnson.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Storm tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Storm misses with a straight right.
Johnson tries to move into range but Storm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Johnson wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.
Storm thinks about countering with a body kick.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
Storm lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Nice body kick from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
An attempted straight right counter from Storm misses the target.
Storm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Storm there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Storm is avoiding it.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Storm. Storm circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Storm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Storm slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Storm misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Storm misses with a hook to the body
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Storm counters with a right hand to the body.
Storm looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Storm looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Manny Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Storm thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson tries to clinch but Storm is having none of it.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Johnson.#T2#
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Storm misses the target.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Storm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Storm swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a right hand
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Storm throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Storm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Storm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Storm circles away.
Storm appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Storm slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Nice shot lands for Storm.#KD#
Storm lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Johnson sprawling to the canvas. Storm follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Johnson hang on? #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Storm finish him?
Johnson trying to control but Storm postures up.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Storm is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Storm prevents Johnson from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Storm in particular looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Storm has control of the leg. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Storm avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jackson Storm did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Storm's corner calls for a 1-2. Storm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Storm staying out of range there.
Storm is looking to counter punch.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Storm scores with a nice right hand.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Storm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson lunges at Storm with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Storm's hand.
Johnson swinging wildly here. #T1#
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Storm gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Storm displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Storm throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a thumping low kick.
Storm misses with a straight right.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Storm circles away.
Storm misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Storm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Storm misses with a left hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Storm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Storm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Storm cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Storm seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Storm.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Storm misses.
Storm misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Storm connects with the punch.
Storm attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Storm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Storm to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Johnson pushes Storm up against the cage in a clinch.
Storm takes a shot to the head.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Storm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Manny Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A nice inside leg kick there by Storm. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Storm.
Johnson with a hook.
Storm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Storm misses with a series of wild punches.
Storm missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm misses with a hook.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson lands with a hook. Storm tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Storm misses with the combination. #T1#
Johnson defending well as Storm loads up on a big left hand.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Storm scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm. #BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Johnson is looking to clinch but Storm is avoiding it.
Storm lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Storm checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Storm misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Storm walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm.
Storm throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Storm misses. #T3#
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Storm throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Storm.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Storm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Storm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Storm misses with a hook.#CL2#
Johnson forces Storm back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Storm misses.
Johnson jabs at Storm's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Storm will feel that in the morning.
Storm slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Johnson darts in and clinches Storm up against the cage.
Storm blocking some punches.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Storm lands an uppercut.
Johnson is working Storm over against the cage.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Storm avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Storm pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Storm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 45:50
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
Manny Johnson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Manny Johnson made sure to mention his sponsor, Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q159/$200, Laundry in his post fight interview.
Jackson Storm was interviewed post fight and said 'Dammit PJ, you still got my number. '.

Event: WPFC 38 - DaBell vs.Showtime
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sahrahsahe circles away.
Johnson cracks Sahrahsahe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sahrahsahe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sahrahsahe, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sahrahsahe working aggressively here.
Johnson prevents Sahrahsahe from breaking the clinch.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sahrahsahes head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Sahrahsahe lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Sahrahsahe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson tries to move into range but Sahrahsahe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Sahrahsahe misses its intended target.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sahrahsahe lands a jab.
Sahrahsahe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Sahrahsahe ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Sahrahsahe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Sahrahsahe saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Johnson.#CL#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Sahrahsahe circles away.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sahrahsahe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson swings for the body but Sahrahsahe moves out of range.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Sahrahsahe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Herrick Sahrahsahe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sahrahsahe throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.#CL#
Johnson darts in and clinches Sahrahsahe up against the cage.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe lands a right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sahrahsahe's coach down at Fist of Fury Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sahrahsahe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sahrahsahe throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sahrahsahe backwards.
Johnson gets through Sahrahsahe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donk. Johnson catches Sahrahsahe right on the button with a cross.
Johnson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sahrahsahe throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson cracks Sahrahsahe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sahrahsahe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Sahrahsahe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sahrahsahe. Sahrahsahe obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sahrahsahe swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson backing away here, and Sahrahsahe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Sahrahsahe is avoiding it.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sahrahsahe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Sahrahsahe is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sahrahsahe blocking some punches.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sahrahsahe's efforts to push away.
Johnson misses with the head strike. #T4##BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
Sahrahsahe tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson tries to clinch but Sahrahsahe is having none of it. #CL#
Johnson rushes Sahrahsahe and presses him up against the cage.
Sahrahsahe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sahrahsahe blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Sahrahsahe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sahrahsahe misses with a looping left.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Sahrahsahe thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Sahrahsahe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Sahrahsahe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Sahrahsahe misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny 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#
Johnson is looking to clinch but Sahrahsahe is avoiding it.
Sahrahsahe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Sahrahsahe ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sahrahsahe can do to turn this around?
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sahrahsahe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Sahrahsahe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Johnson rushes Sahrahsahe and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Sahrahsahe lands a left hand.
Sahrahsahe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sahrahsahe is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Sahrahsahe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sahrahsahe scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson gets through Sahrahsahe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Sahrahsahe misses with some punches.
Sahrahsahe tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Sahrahsahe is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sahrahsahe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Sahrahsahe.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sahrahsahe is defending well for now.
Sahrahsahe is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Sahrahsahe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sahrahsahes head.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sahrahsahe backwards. #BC2#
Sahrahsahe breaks from the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sahrahsahes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnson wants to clinch.#CL#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Sahrahsahe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Sahrahsahe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Sahrahsahe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a right hand that Sahrahsahe ducks under and follows up with a left that Sahrahsahe also avoids with ease.
Sahrahsahe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sahrahsahe was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sahrahsahe misses the jab.
Johnson cracks Sahrahsahe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some wild striking there from Johnson. #T3#
Sahrahsahe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sahrahsahe.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sahrahsahe sprawls well. Sahrahsahe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Sahrahsahe lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sahrahsahe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sahrahsahe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Sahrahsahe had a free shot at his head there.
Sahrahsahe lands a body shot. #T4#
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sahrahsahe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sahrahsahe's waist but Sahrahsahe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Sahrahsahe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sahrahsahe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sahrahsahe. #BC2#
Sahrahsahe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Manny Johnson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sahrahsahe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson tries to clinch but Sahrahsahe is having none of it.
Sahrahsahe looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Sahrahsahe slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Sahrahsahe back into the cage.
Sahrahsahe swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sahrahsahe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Sahrahsahe misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sahrahsahe misses with a punch to the body.
Sahrahsahe is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Sahrahsahe. #BC2#
Sahrahsahe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sahrahsahe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Sahrahsahe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sahrahsahe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Sahrahsahe circles away.
A nice side step and Sahrahsahe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Sahrahsahe is looking for the big counter here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Sahrahsahe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sahrahsahe misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sahrahsahe keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sahrahsahe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sahrahsahe has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Sahrahsahe can't break the clinch.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sahrahsahe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sahrahsahe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sahrahsahe backwards.
Sahrahsahe is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Sahrahsahe wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Sahrahsahe on the inside.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sahrahsahe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson has Sahrahsahe pressed against the cage, preventing Sahrahsahe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sahrahsahe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sahrahsahe throws a head punch that misses.
Sahrahsahe wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it. #T3#
Sahrahsahe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sahrahsahe. #BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sahrahsahe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Sahrahsahe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Sahrahsahe with an uppercut!#CL#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sahrahsahe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sahrahsahe wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sahrahsahe throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Sahrahsahe breaks the clinch. #CL#
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sahrahsahes head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson has Sahrahsahe pressed against the cage, preventing Sahrahsahe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Manny Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Johnson. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sahrahsahe.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Sahrahsahe is rocked!
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sahrahsahe lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Sahrahsahe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Sahrahsahe's head.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sahrahsahe stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
That kick from Sahrahsahe tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
No joy there for Sahrahsahe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sahrahsahe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Herrick Sahrahsahe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Johnson misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
A pretty intense looking Manny Johnson took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: Bloodbath 8
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Daisy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daisy throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Daisy tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Johnson. #TD#
Johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Johnson prevents Daisy from getting back to his feet.
Daisy keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass. #ES2#
Daisy pushes Johnson off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside. #T1##TD#
Johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Daisy pushes Johnson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Johnson swings for the body but Daisy moves out of range.
Daisy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daisy! But no joy.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Daisy takes a step back to recover.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Daisy counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Daisy back to the cage. Johnson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daisy under the eye.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A combination from Johnson does no damage. #T2##CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daisy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Daisy misses with a straight left. #CL#
Johnson clinches up with Daisy and pushes him back against the cage.
Daisy can't break the clinch.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daisy backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Daisy has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Daisy is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Johnson has Daisy pressed against the cage, preventing Daisy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson gets through Daisy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Daisy backwards.
Johnson has Daisy pressed against the cage, preventing Daisy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short uppercut from Johnson. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daisy misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Johnson pushes Daisy up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Johnson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Daisy wants to stand back up but Johnson manages to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Johnson decides to stand back up. #CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.#T4##TD#
Johnson has clasped his hands together around Daisy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Johnson taking a breather here.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU#
Johnson stands up. #CL#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daisy backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Daisy slips under a jab.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Daisy moves out of range easily.
Johnson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Daisy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Daisy avoids nicely. #CL#
Daisy tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daisy or not.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson keeps control of Daisy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daisy backwards. #BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Daisy loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daisy throws out the jab.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Daisy throws a body shot but no joy.
Daisy throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
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 left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Johnson throws a head kick but Daisy moves out of range. #T2#
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson slows down the pace here. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Daisy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Daisy walks into a jab.#CL#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Daisy in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Johnson prevents Daisy from breaking the clinch.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Daisy backwards.
Daisy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Daisy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daisy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson pushes Daisy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson. #ROC#
Daisy is rocked!
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daisy can do to turn this around?
Johnson lands a big right hand that drops Daisy! The killer instinct kicks in and Johnson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Johnson!
Manny Johnson retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Manny Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BloodBath Fight Night 4
Date: Aug 23, 2019

#R1#
Bolt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bolt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnson.
Bolt tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Bolt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bolt throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Bolt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bolt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolt misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson cracks Bolt with a good jab.
Some wild striking there from Bolt.
No joy there for Bolt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bolt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bolt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Bolt throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson lands with a cross. #T1#
Johnson keeps Bolt at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson lands a jab.#ROC2#
Bolt is rocked!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bolt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Manny Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bolts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnson cracks Bolt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Bolt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson defending well as Bolt loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bolt seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Bolt shakes it off.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bolt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Bolt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Bolt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Bolt knows he should have avoided that one.
A good leg kick by Johnson. #T2#
Bolt throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Bolt misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bolt is breathing heavily.
Bolt walks into a left hand.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bolt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bolt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bolt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Bolt knows he should have avoided that one.
Bolt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bolt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Bolt.
Bolt tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson cracks Bolt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bolt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnson. Bolt shrugs it off though.
Johnson scores with a spinning back kick!
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Donk. Johnson catches Bolt right on the button with a cross.
Bolt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bolt throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bolt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bolt's head.
Bolt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bolt scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson scores with a push kick.
Bolt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolt throws a lazy head kick
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolt looks to throw a body kick
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson throws a powerful right kick. Bolt tried to block low but the kick was high! Bolt was taken right off of his feet! Johnson jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Manny Johnson!
Manny Johnson is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Manny Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Robert Bolt was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to thank everyone who always sticks by me no matter what, I am sorry I could not do you proud here. I will work hard, and I will come back, stronger than ever, for this man, and for that belt again. Thank you Bob, and thank you all.Have a good night. '.

Event: BloodBath Fight Night 1
Date: Jul 14, 2019

#R1#
Jab from Johnson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Zee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Zee's head back.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson sizes up Zee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Crunch! Johnson slams his shin into Zee's torso.
Johnson jabs Zee to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Zee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zee has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Zee takes one to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zee back to the cage. Johnson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Manny Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zee momentarily.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Zee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zee on the side of the head.
Johnson catches Zee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnson lands a nice hook to Zee's body. Zee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Zee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zee shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson tests Zee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Johnson lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson works Zee's body with a nice hook.
Zee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.#T4#
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zee. That did some damage!
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zee momentarily.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zee walks into a jab.
Zee takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Johnson works Zee's body with a nice hook.
Zee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zee doesn't seem phased though.
Zee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zee ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Zee off the cage and back into range.
Zee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Zee takes one to the side of the head.
Zee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zee can do to turn this around?#T1#
Zee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson cracks Zee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Zee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zee walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zee in his tracks.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Zee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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 scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Zee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Manny Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zee takes one to the side of the head.
Zee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#
Zee is rocked!
Johnson drops Zee with a naaaaasty hook - Zee is in real trouble here! Johnson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Johnson!
A very excited looking Manny Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: IFA 7
Date: Jun 27, 2019

#R1#
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Jackson drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson blocking some punches. #BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.#T1#
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Jackson gets a clinch. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Jackson tries to clinch up.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Johnson throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Jackson instigates a clinch. #BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Johnson throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson slips under a jab from Johnson.#CL2#
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice side step and Jackson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Jackson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Johnson eats them both and turns towards Jackson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny 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 thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Jack Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Jackson throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Johnson. #T1#
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Johnson throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Manny Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson connects with the punch.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Johnson throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson misses with a combination
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Jackson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch. #BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body kick.#T4#
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Jackson counters with a crisp one two that drops Johnson! Jackson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Johnson to his feet! Johnson is in big trouble!#CL2#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson. #BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A nice side step and Jackson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Johnson slips under a jab from Jackson.#T1#
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Jackson tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Johnson slips a straight right by Jackson.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Jackson staying out of range there.
A big left from Johnson misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Jackson's head back.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
Jackson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Johnson slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
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 slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson slips a straight right by Johnson.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice shot by Jackson.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.#BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Johnson. #T1##BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Jackson sends Johnson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jackson is motioning to the referee to let Johnson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Johnson is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Johnson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Jackson clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jack Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Johnson swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick. #KD2#
Jackson lands a left and a right that send Johnson crashing to the mat, dazed. Jackson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Jackson slips under a jab from Johnson.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Jackson dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Johnson slips under a jab from Jackson.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.#T2#
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Jackson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Johnson! Jackson lets Johnson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Jackson looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnson tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jack Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
A big right from Johnson misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson digs a good hook to Jackson's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Jackson.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
Manny Johnson retains his light heavyweight title!
Manny Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: IFA 3
Date: Jun 07, 2019

#R1#
Johnson thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johnson punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
Johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Anderson throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at IFA: Performance Institute that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnson cracks Anderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manny Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Anderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Anderson's defenses. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson 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 thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Johnson lunges at Anderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anderson's hand.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
Anderson walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Johnson scores with a kick to the body.
Anderson throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Nice jab there from Johnson. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson feints a jab promting Anderson to slip. Johnson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anderson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson lands a head kick!
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Anderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Anderson slips a jab from Johnson.
Anderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Anderson takes one to the chin there.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson cracks Anderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anderson.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Manny Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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 throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Johnson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Anderson's head back.
Johnson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johnson is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Anderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Anderson darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Anderson into the cage.
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
A little jabbing left from Anderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Manny Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Anderson.
Johnson scores with a jab. Anderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Anderson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Johnson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Anderson.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Anderson takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Anderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson scores with a head kick.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Anderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson throws a front kick that sends Anderson stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Anderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Anderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. Anderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Anderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat.
Johnson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T3#
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anderson tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson throws a low kick but Anderson moves out of range easily.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Anderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson clearly takes that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Anderson slips under a jab.
Anderson wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson pushes him away.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anderson.
Anderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body kick there by Johnson.#T2#
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Anderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Anderson wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Anderson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Johnson.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Anderson checks it.
Johnson sizes up Anderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Anderson moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anderson.
Anderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson scores with a head kick.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson had his way with John Anderson in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson. #BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
And Johnson counters with a quick kick to the body but Anderson blocks it.
Johnson lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Johnson throws a front kick that sends Anderson stumbling back into the cage.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Anderson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson clobbers Anderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Manny Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Anderson.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anderson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Anderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T3#
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Johnson cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Anderson walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.#T4#
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Johnson.
A countering left hand to the body from Anderson misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Anderson's head back.
Johnson cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
John Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anderson.
Anderson slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:42
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:42
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:42

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
Manny Johnson is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Manny Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Skrap Fights 34
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Deeb throws a body punch but Branca moves out of range.
Deeb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Branca went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Deeb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Branca.
Branca is looking for a counter combo.
An inside leg kick from Deeb misses.
Branca appears to be looking for a big counter.
Branca checks the leg kick.
Deeb misses the shot to the body.
Branca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Branca throws a big counter combination but Deeb scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Deeb is predictable there
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
Branca could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Deeb looks to move away, Branca throws a big counter combo but Deeb just gets out of the way.
Morb Deeb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deeb throws a head kick but Branca moves out of range.
Branca went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Deeb motions for Branca to come forward. Deeb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Deeb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Deeb tries a head kick but it misses.
Deeb misses with a low kick as Branca jumps back.
Deeb throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb wants to land a leg kick but Branca is out of range.
Deeb throws a body kick that misses.
Deeb throws a right hand that misses
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body.
Deeb misses with a lunging right hand
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Deeb misses with a hook
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deeb tries to land a front kick but Branca steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Deeb swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
Deeb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Branca moves out of range of the body kick.
As Deeb looks to move away, Branca throws a big counter combo but Deeb just gets out of the way.
A low kick from Deeb misses
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeb is looking to land body kicks.
Branca is looking for a counter combo.
Branca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deeb.
Branca seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Branca takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Deeb misses with a kick to the body
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Deeb looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Deeb misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
Deeb throws a leg kick
and Branca counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Deeb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Branca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deeb misses with a leg kick
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Branca is working the combinations to good effect here.
Deeb throws a hook but Branca blocks it.
Branca is looking for a counter combo.
Deeb misses with a right hand
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Deeb throws a right hand that misses
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body.
Branca moves out of range as Deeb throws a body kick.
As Deeb looks to move away, Branca throws a big counter combo but Deeb just gets out of the way.
A low kick from Deeb misses
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Branca.
Branca throws a big counter combination but Deeb scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A lazy body kick from Deeb
and Branca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deeb tries to land a leg kick but Branca saw it coming and moves away.
Branca is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Deeb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Branca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deeb.
Branca appears to be looking for a big counter.
Deeb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Branca throws a big counter combination but Deeb scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Deeb throws a wild body kick that Branca sees coming a mile off.
Deeb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Deeb throws a sloppy body shot
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeb misses with a right hand
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deeb throws a push kick but Branca slaps the foot to one side.
Branca seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Deeb misses with a jab to the body
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Deeb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body.
Branca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Deeb. Deeb obviously looking to wear him down.
Deeb throws a leg kick
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Deeb throws a leg kick
and Branca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deeb thuds his shin into the meat of Branca's side.
Branca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deeb can do to turn this around?
Deeb lands with a thumping leg kick.
Deeb throws a lazy uppercut
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deeb attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Deeb has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Deeb scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deeb. Branca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deeb misses with a leg kick
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Joao Cajo Branca is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Deeb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Branca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deeb misses with a wild body shot.
Deeb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Branca checks a leg kick.
As Deeb looks to move away, Branca throws a big counter combo but Deeb just gets out of the way.
Deeb throws a low kick but Branca avoids it.
As Deeb looks to move away, Branca throws a big counter combo but Deeb just gets out of the way.
Deeb misses with a leg kick
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
An inside leg kick lands from Deeb.
Deeb looks to throw a body kick
and Branca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A lazy body kick from Deeb
and Branca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deeb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deeb misses with a looping right.
Branca seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Deeb wants to land a leg kick but Branca is out of range.
Deeb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Branca is looking for a counter combo.
Deeb looks to land a body kick but Branca moved away.
It looked like Branca was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Deeb misses with an uppercut
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb throws the kick towards the body but Branca avoids it.
Joao Cajo Branca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deeb misses with a lunging right hand
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
Deeb misses with a leg kick
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Branca if he has to take too many more of those.
Branca checks a leg kick.
Branca went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Deeb throws a push kick but Branca slaps the foot to one side.
Branca went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Deeb misses with a leg kick
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb throws a right hand that misses
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Deeb misses with a kick to the body
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeb misses with the body kick
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body.
Deeb throws a right hand that misses
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deeb throws out a leg kick but Branca moves out of range and Deeb only half commits.
Branca moves out of range of the body kick from Deeb.
Branca is looking for a counter combo.
Deeb tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Deeb looks to move away, Branca throws a big counter combo but Deeb just gets out of the way.
Deeb misses with a leg kick
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb. #T4#
Deeb misses with a hook to the body
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Deeb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Branca is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Deeb throws an off balance right hand
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Deeb looks for the body kick but Branca saw that one coming.
Branca moves out of range as Deeb throws a body kick.
Branca seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deeb does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Branca moves out of range of the body kick from Deeb.
A lazy body kick from Deeb
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Deeb thows a leg kick but Branca checks it
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Deeb misses with an uppercut
and Branca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deeb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Branca is looking for a counter combo.
Deeb throws an off balance right hand
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Branca blocks a head kick by Deeb.
Deeb throws a sloppy head kick
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeb looks to throw a body kick
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deeb swings for the body but Branca moves out of range.
Deeb walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Branca checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Branca appears to be looking for a big counter.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Deeb might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Branca has got the better of the exchanges.
Branca avoids the head kick by Deeb.
Branca is looking for a counter combo.
Deeb throws an off balance right hand
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
A head kick by Deeb misses
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body.
Deeb misses with a leg kick.
Deeb tries to land a body kick
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
Deeb misses with a lunging right hand
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeb misses with a low kick.
Branca is looking for a counter combo.
Deeb loads up on a big right hand but Branca slips the punch.
Branca appears to be looking for a big counter.
Deeb misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Branca.
Branca is looking for a counter combo.
Deeb misses with a low kick.
As Deeb looks to move away, Branca throws a big counter combo but Deeb just gets out of the way.#T2#
Deeb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Branca appears to be looking for a big counter.
Deeb looks to throw a body kick
and Branca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deeb throws an overhand right that lands on Branca's shoulder, as Branca tries to avoid the shot.
Branca went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Deeb throws a push kick but Branca slaps the foot to one side.
Branca appears to be looking for a big counter.
Deeb looks to throw a body kick
and Branca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morb Deeb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deeb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
Deeb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick by Deeb misses
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Deeb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Branca counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Deeb misses with a leg kick
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Deeb misses with the body kick
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
Deeb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
A shot to the body from Deeb misses
and Branca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deeb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Branca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deeb thows a leg kick but Branca checks it
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
Deeb throws an off balance right hand
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb throws a sloppy head kick
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body.
Deeb throws a leg kick
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeb misses with a lunging right hand
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb. #T4#
Deeb throws a poor cross that misses
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body.
A low kick from Deeb misses
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeb misses with the body kick
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Deeb misses with a body shot
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeb throws a leg kick
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Deeb throws an off balance right hand
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb misses with a lunging right hand
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Branca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deeb.
Branca went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Deeb throws a lazy body kick
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Cajo Branca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Branca has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Joao Cajo Branca!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Joao Cajo Branca!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Joao Cajo Branca!

Joao Cajo Branca wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Skrap Fights 25
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Deeb throws a chopping leg kick but Bronson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Deeb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
Bronson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Deeb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Deeb shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deeb missing with a left hand there. Bronson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bronson throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Bronson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deeb, pushing him back against the ropes.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Bronson manages to break the clinch.
Deeb throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bronson missing with a left hand there. Deeb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bronson scores with a push kick.
Deeb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bronson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeb throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Deeb counters with a body kick.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deeb manages to avoid it.
Bronson checks a low kick from Deeb.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Deeb is just out of range.#T1#
Deeb staying out of range there.
Bronson throws a solid leg kick but Deeb takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bronson.
Deeb delivers a nice body kick.
Deeb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bronson is out of range.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deeb.
Deeb takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deeb manages to avoid it.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deeb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deeb throws a sloppy head kick and Bronson moves out of range easily.
Deeb throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deeb lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
A solid body kick from Deeb.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deeb.
Bronson is looking to counter punch.
Bronson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Deeb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Deeb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.
Deeb looks for the body kick but Bronson saw that one coming. #T2#
Deeb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Deeb backs away, Bronson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson throws out a loose jab but Deeb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good work by Deeb as he checks the leg kick.
Deeb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Deeb moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
Deeb avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Deeb feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bronson's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bronson.
Bronson moves out of range of the leg kick from Deeb.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deeb.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Deeb sees it coming and moves out of range.
Deeb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bronson.
Deeb throws a wild body kick that Bronson sees coming a mile off.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Deeb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Deeb looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Deeb there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3#
Bronson misses with a looping left.
Deeb on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Deeb flicks out a counter leg kick but Bronson steps away.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bronson tries to bum rush Deeb with a series of wild strikes but Deeb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bronson loads up on a big right hand but Deeb slips the punch.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Deeb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Deeb.
Deeb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deeb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deeb throws a front kick that sends Bronson stumbling back into the ropes.
Deeb checks a low kick from Bronson.
Deeb misses the jab.
Bronson is looking to counter punch.
Bronson checks a leg kick nicely.
A big right from Bronson misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Deeb.
Bronson chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Deeb throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
Deeb misses with a straight right.
Bronson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bronson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Deeb lands with a kick to the temple. Bronson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Deeb slips a jab from Bronson.
Deeb looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Bronson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deeb, pushing him back against the ropes.
Deeb has a couple of punches blocked by Bronson. #BC#
Bronson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Deeb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bronson tried to counter with a leg kick but Deeb avoided it.
Deeb is looking to slow Bronson down with leg kicks.
Deeb throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deeb avoids the head kick by Bronson.
Deeb slips under a jab from Bronson.
Deeb looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely.
Bronson is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Deeb clinches.
Deeb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Morb Deeb will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Deeb staying out of range there.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Deeb checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Deeb, right into the meat.
Bronson throws a jab when Deeb was well out of range.
Bronson feints and then cracks Deeb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deeb down.
Deeb slips under a jab.
Deeb misses with an uppercut. Bronson saw that one coming.
That kick from Bronson tenderised Deeb's leg. Deeb is trying to keep his angry face on.
Deeb is looking to land body kicks.
A swing and a miss from Bronson.
Deeb clobbers Bronson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeb tries to land a front kick but Bronson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Deeb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Deeb misses with an uppercut
and Bronson counters with a good, hard body kick but Deeb shrugs it off.
Deeb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bronson checks the leg kick.#T1#
Deeb pushes Bronson away with a front kick.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Deeb.
Deeb avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Bronson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Deeb can pounce on him.
Bronson throws a head kick but Deeb moves out of range.
Deeb throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bronson wants to slow Deeb down by chopping away at his legs.
Bronson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deeb manages to avoid it.
Bronson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deeb.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Deeb throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Deeb misses with a body kick.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Deeb.
Bronson throwing a counter right hand but Deeb manages to avoid it.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Deeb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
Deeb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson.#T2#
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deeb was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Deeb misses with a body kick.
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
Deeb throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morb Deeb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deeb misses with a kick to the body.
Bronson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson looks for the body kick but Deeb saw that one coming.
Bronson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Deeb lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bronson is looking to land body kicks.
Bronson throws a jab when Deeb was well out of range.#CL#
Bronson clinches with his opponent.
Deeb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson blocks a body shot from Deeb.
Deeb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Deeb prevents a body shot from Bronson.
Deeb creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Deeb controls his hands.
Deeb managing to block the knees to the body from Bronson.
Deeb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Deeb throws a head punch that misses.
Deeb has a couple of punches blocked by Bronson.
Deeb tries to land knees in the clinch but Bronson avoids the damage to the body.
Bronson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson prevents a body shot from Deeb.
Deeb throws a punch but it's blocked by Bronson.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deeb blocks an uppercut.
Bronson prevents a body shot from Deeb.
Bronson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bronson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deeb's elbow.
Deeb misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronson dodges an elbow strike from Deeb.
Bronson tries to work over Deeb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Bronson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deeb trying to land knees to the body.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Deeb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson throws a head punch that misses.
Deeb blocks an elbow strike from Bronson.
Deeb throws a punch but it's blocked by Bronson.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronson.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deeb's elbow.
Deeb has a couple of punches blocked by Bronson.
Bronson misses with a knee strike.
Deeb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bronson's elbow.
Deeb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deeb blocks an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deeb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deeb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Don Bronson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bronson misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Morb Deeb will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deeb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson.
A big right from Bronson misses.
Deeb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronson.
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Bronson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Deeb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deeb can't find room to land a body shot as Bronson controls the action.
Deeb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deeb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deeb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but Deeb avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the ropes.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
Bronson blocking some punches.
Deeb misses with a knee to the head.
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but Deeb avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deeb.
Deeb blocking some punches. #T1#
Bronson tries a body shot but Deeb blocks it.
Deeb struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronson controls his hands.
Bronson working aggressively here.
Deeb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson throws an elbow that misses.
Deeb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bronson's elbow.
Deeb tries to work over Bronson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Deeb misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronson.
Deeb can't find room to land a body shot as Bronson controls the action.
Deeb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deeb pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deeb scores with a nice hook to the head.
Deeb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deeb's elbow.
Deeb tries to stall but Bronson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Deeb prevents a body shot from Bronson.
Deeb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bronson tries to work over Deeb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Deeb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson throws a head punch that misses.
Deeb blocking some punches. #BC#
Bronson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bronson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bronson misses with a body shot
and Deeb makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Deeb misses with a head kick.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Deeb saw that one coming.
Bronson checks a low kick from Deeb.
Deeb blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Deeb is out of range.
Bronson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Deeb.
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!
Deeb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deeb swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bronson counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Bronson closes the distance and pushes Deeb back into the ropes.
Bronson swings wildly with an uppercut but Deeb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deeb swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Bronson prevents a body shot from Deeb.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deeb.
Deeb working aggressively here.
Deeb blocks an uppercut.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
Deeb tries to throw a body punch but Bronson avoids it by throwing Deeb back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land.
Deeb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deeb misses with the head strike.
Bronson blocks a body shot from Deeb.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
Deeb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Deeb prevents a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson can't find room to land a body shot as Deeb controls the action.
Deeb throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bronson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deeb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson tries a body shot but Deeb blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bronson. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Deeb fails to land.
Bronson can't find room to land a body shot as Deeb controls the action.
Deeb prevents a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deeb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson blocking some punches.
Deeb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bronson throws a punch but it's blocked by Deeb.
Deeb is trying to force a seperation but Bronson has the dominant position.
Deeb tries a body shot but Bronson blocks it.
Deeb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deeb misses with a punch to the body.
Deeb blocks the elbow strike.
Deeb tries a knee to the head but Bronson blocks it.
Deeb misses with a punch on the inside.
Deeb struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronson controls his hands.
Deeb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson keeps control of Deeb as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deeb misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Don Bronson.
I think Deeb has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Morb Deeb!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Morb Deeb!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Don Bronson!

Morb Deeb wins by split decision!

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