Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1069 Stark vs Stonk II
Date: May 10, 2024

#R1#
Seran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson moves out of range as Seran strikes.
Seran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Donk. Seran catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Seran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses. #TD#
Seran scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson is wriggling around but Seran manages to pass to half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Seran. #SUB#
Seran 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.
Seran stops Johnson from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Johnson wants to stand back up but Seran manages to pass into side control.
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Seran asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Seran is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Seran is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well. #ES2#
Johnson throws Seran to one side and escapes!#T2#
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Seran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Seran.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seran is able to avoid easily.
Seran misses with the combination.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seran stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Seran.#CL#
Seran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Seran is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Seran is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seran pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seran tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Seran's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Seran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Seran lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
Seran tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Seran as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Seran.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seran scores with a shoulder strike.
Seran tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Seran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran lands a shot to the body.
Seran lands with a left to the head.
Seran wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Seran lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seran works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Seran backwards. #T4#
Seran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seran misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Seran lands a body punch.
Seran lands a body punch.
Seran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seran presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Seran is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Seran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with some punches.
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 Olyn Seran will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Seran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Seran misses.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seran tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson swings for the body but Seran moves out of range.
Seran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Seran misses with a hook.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Seran with a body shot.
Seran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Seran slips a straight right by Johnson.
Seran tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seran checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Seran feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Seran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Seran lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Johnson thumps Seran with a low kick.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Seran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Nice defenses there by Seran.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Seran.
The fighters circling - Seran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Seran attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Seran misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Seran fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Seran is now in Johnson's guard.
Seran prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Seran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Seran trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Seran drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Seran jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Seran wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seran prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Johnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Seran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Seran tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson throws the left hand but Seran avoids the punch easily.
Seran appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Seran.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Seran is out of range.
Seran throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Seran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Seran is just out of range.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD#
Seran shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Seran tries to pass. #SUB#
Seran drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Seran off! Seran jumps back into Johnson's guard. #T3#
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Seran from controlling successfully.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Seran tries to pass.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Seran isn't so interested in that idea.
Seran advances to half guard.
Seran wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Johnson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Seran is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Seran is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson is looking to escape.#SUB#
Seran is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Seran is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well. #SUB#
Seran seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is trying to escape back to his feet but Seran uses the scramble to pass into side control.
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 Olyn Seran will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Seran misses with a body shot.
Seran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A jab from Seran misses.
Seran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but Seran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Seran throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Champ Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson moves out of range as Seran strikes.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seran was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Seran dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
As Johnson tries to get set, Seran tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.
Seran misses with a low kick.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seran moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Seran's belly button to the back.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seran.
Seran thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Seran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson checks a low kick from Seran.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Seran rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Seran tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seran.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Seran or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Seran lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Seran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Seran throws a big shot that misses.
Champ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson throws a low kick but Seran moves out of range easily.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Seran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Olyn Seran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Johnson thuds his right hand into Seran's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Seran checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seran.
Seran misses the jab.#TD#
Seran 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 pushes Seran away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Seran gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Seran controls the position from side control.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Seran is controlling him well.#ES2#
Johnson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Seran 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 Seran.
Seran fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Seran tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Seran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Seran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Seran misses.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Seran moves into the clinch.
Seran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Seran's head.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Olyn Seran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Seran.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Seran.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Champ Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot in the inside from Seran.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Champ Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Seran 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olyn Seran!
An out of breath Olyn Seran thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Champ Johnson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wasn't my night tonight, hats off to my opponent. I'm going to recover and get back in the gym as soon as possible. In this game all you can do it win or learn, and it's my time to learn tonight. Thanks to all the fans that came out to support me. I'll be back stronger next time.'.

Event: SYN 1064 Diggs vs McCarthy
Date: Mar 29, 2024

#R1#
Johnson slips a straight right by Diaz.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz checks the leg kick.
As Johnson backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diaz just manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Donk. Johnson catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
Diaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Diaz settles back down.
Johnson catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Johnson has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Johnson.#T2#
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diaz is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Diaz backs away, Johnson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.#T3#
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.#CL#
Johnson clinches. #BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Diaz wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diaz sprawls and moves away.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
A low kick lands for Diaz.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson misses the jab.
Diaz with a jab.#T4#
Johnson slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson misses with a low kick. #CL#
Johnson rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That kick from Diaz tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Diaz 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 moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
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 Champ Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Diaz throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson slips a straight right by Diaz.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Champ Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Diaz 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.
Johnson 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 Diaz.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson scores with a shot 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!
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz misses with a straight left. #T1#
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diaz is able to avoid easily.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Diaz tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.#T2#
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz 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 on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a looping right.#T3#
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diaz scores with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Diaz misses.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Johnson swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Johnson moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diaz.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Julian Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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 swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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 moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Diaz takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
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.
Diaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Diaz settles back down.
Johnson jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range. #T1#
A big right from Diaz misses.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson tries to clinch up.#T2#
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Nice shot by Diaz.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Johnson moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz misses with a double jab. #T3#
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz lands with a cross.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Diaz moved away.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Diaz misses.
It looked like Johnson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.
Diaz looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Diaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson thumps Diaz with a low 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 shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
A good leg kick by Johnson. #T4#
Johnson slips under a jab.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Diaz throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Diaz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Johnson defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back. #CL#
Johnson clinches.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands an uppercut.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julian Diaz.
I think Diaz 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Champ Johnson!
Champ Johnson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SYN 1060 Rozhkov vs Seigel
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Taranin throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson tries a low kick but Taranin avoids it.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taranin on the side of the head.
Taranin has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Taranin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Taranin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Taranin 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.
Taranin 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 wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taranin trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Taranin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Taranin is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Johnson pushes Taranin off looking to stand but Taranin dives back in and keeps control.
Taranin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Taranin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taranin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taranin.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Taranin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taranin prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Taranin working Johnson over with strikes.
Johnson is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Taranin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Taranin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Taranin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Taranin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2##ES2#
Johnson pushes Taranin off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Taranin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taranin working the ground and pound.
Johnson is pushing Taranin's head away, looking to escape. Taranin manages to hold on to the position though.
Taranin is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Taranin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taranin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson pushes Taranin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Taranin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Taranin tries to move to mount but Johnson blocks the move with his legs.
Johnson is pushing Taranin's head away, looking to escape. Taranin manages to hold on to the position though.
Taranin trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Taranin prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Taranin. #SUB#
Taranin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Johnson defending against the ground and pound.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Taranin lands a few punches from side control.
Taranin is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Taranin is dominant here and he's now got Johnson's back!#SUB#
Taranin tightening his grip on Johnson, looking for the choke. #ES2#
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Taranin off. It looks like it's working - Taranin slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Johnson displaying calm under pressure there.
Taranin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Taranin attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Taranin, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Taranin looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Champ Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taranin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taranin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson throws a body punch but Taranin moves out of range.
Taranin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Taranin.
Taranin looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Taranin moved out of range.
Taranin tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice cross by Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taranin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taranin walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
A bone on bone clash there as Taranin blocks the leg kick.
Taranin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taranin checks a leg kick.
Taranin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Taranin.
Taranin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taranin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
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 Maksim Taranin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taranin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson scores with a jab.#TD#
Taranin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Taranin is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Taranin isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Johnson kicks Taranin off and gets to his feet.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taranin.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taranin throws out the jab.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taranin manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taranin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taranin.
Taranin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Johnson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Taranin on that attempt. #T1#
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Champ Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taranin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taranin somewhat.#TD#
Taranin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Johnson kicks off Taranin and gets to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Taranin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taranin shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Taranin gets a double leg takedown into Johnson's guard.
Maksim Taranin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taranin prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Taranin tries to pass.
Taranin prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Taranin stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Taranin works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Taranin throws a big right hand that misses.
Taranin working some strikes from top position.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taranin is controlling him.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taranin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taranin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taranin stops Johnson from standing up. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Johnson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taranin clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Taranin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Taranin.
Johnson punishes Taranin's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Taranin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taranin dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Taranin's head and hops out.
Taranin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Taranin persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Champ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taranin avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Taranin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Taranin missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taranin 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 swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Taranin pulls guard. #SUB#
Taranin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taranin's guard.#SU2#
Johnson stands up from Taranin's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Taranin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Nice cross by Johnson.
Taranin slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taranin.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taranin.
Taranin misses with an uppercut.
Taranin has a takedown stuffed.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.#TD#
Taranin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taranin thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Taranin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Champ Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson throws a series of punches but Taranin avoids them all with ease.
Taranin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Taranin jumps back.
Taranin slips a straight right by Johnson.
Taranin is looking to counter punch.
Taranin throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taranin misses with a series of wild punches.
Taranin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taranin there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Johnson pushes Taranin off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson moves out of range as Taranin strikes.
Taranin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Taranin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taranin dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD#
Taranin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Johnson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Taranin off balance momentarily.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taranin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maksim Taranin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taranin misses the shot to the body.
Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Taranin.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a hook but Taranin blocks it.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Taranin.
Taranin walks into a jab.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taranin on the side of the head.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taranin.
Taranin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Taranin shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Johnson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taranin.
Taranin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a body punch but Taranin moves out of range.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taranin scores with a jab.
A big left from Taranin misses.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taranin is able to avoid easily.
Taranin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Taranin shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Taranin 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.
Taranin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Nice shot lands for Taranin.#T3#
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taranin.
Taranin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Taranin misses with an uppercut.
Taranin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taranin has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Taranin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taranin tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taranin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taranin misses with a hook.
Taranin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Taranin misses with a wild combination.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taranin.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Taranin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taranin throws out the jab.
Johnson thumps Taranin with a low kick.
Taranin misses 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!
Taranin swinging wildly here.
Taranin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Taranin throws a big shot that misses.
Taranin throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Taranin misses.
Taranin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taranin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taranin misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taranin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick lands for Johnson. #TD#
Taranin 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 wants to stand but Taranin is controlling the position.
Taranin trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Champ 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Champ Johnson!
Champ Johnson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SYN 1055 Cruz vs Farman
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Blyad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Blyad lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Blyad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson tried to counter with a leg kick but Blyad avoided it.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Blyad.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Blyad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blyad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Blyad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blyad.
Blyad fails with a takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blyad moves away.
Blyad scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson throws a hook but Blyad avoids it easily.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Blyad misses with a looping left.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blyad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blyad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a hook but Blyad avoids it easily.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blyad is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blyad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Blyad feints the counter takedown.
Blyad moves out of range of the strikes.
Blyad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Blyad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blyad tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blyad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab by Blyad.
Blyad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Blyad lands a lovely overhand right.
Blyad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down. #TD2#
Blyad drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!#SUB2#
Blyad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Blyad drags him back down.#T2##ES#
Johnson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Blyad throws out a powerful jab.
Blyad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Blyad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Blyad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blyad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blyad throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Blyad misses with an uppercut.
Blyad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good leg kick by Blyad.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Johnson throws a hook but Blyad avoids it easily.
Johnson throws the left hand but Blyad avoids the punch easily.
Blyad slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by Blyad.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blyad moves away.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Blyad throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Champ Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Blyad misses with a looping left.
Blyad throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Blyad only half commits.
Blyad tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Blyad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blyad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Blyad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blyad moves away.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blyad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blyad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blyad 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.#TD2#
Blyad shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blyad tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Blyad is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Blyad is having none of it. #T4##ES#
Johnson wriggles free and stands up.
Blyad slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Blyad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Blyad is just out of range.
Blyad throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Blyad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws a low kick but Blyad moves out of range easily.
Johnson blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Blyad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson throws a body punch but Blyad moves out of range.
Blyad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Blyad closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blyad lands in his opponent's guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson pushes Blyad off and scrambles back to his feet.
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 Champ Johnson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Blyad saw it coming and moves away.
Blyad changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Blyad moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blyad finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Blyad scoring well with a low kick there.
Blyad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Champ Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Blyad tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blyad is out of range.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blyad throws out the jab.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Blyad cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Johnson misses the jab.
Blyad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blyad has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Blyad is just out of range.#T1##CL#
Johnson gets a clinch.
A short right from Johnson. #BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Blyad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson with a hook.
Johnson misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Blyad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blyad avoids the body shot from Johnson. #TD2#
Blyad shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Champ Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Blyad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Blyad is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Blyad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Blyad is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Johnson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Blyad gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Johnson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Blyad lets go of the hold and Johnson can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ay Blyad!
Ay Blyad thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Champ Johnson had this to say: 'Wasn't my night tonight, hats off to my opponent. I'm going to recover and get back in the gym as soon as possible. In this game all you can do it win or learn, and it's my time to learn tonight. Thanks to all the fans that came out to support me. I'll be back stronger next time.'.

Event: SYN 1049 Prometheus vs Sampson
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Graves should have avoided that one.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Johnson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Champ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Graves.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Graves avoids it easily.
Johnson with a nice calf kick.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Graves counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Graves manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Johnson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Graves stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Graves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson is trying to stand.
Johnson has hold of Graves's hands but Graves slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Graves scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Graves has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Graves wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Graves is controlling him well.
Graves is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Graves is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Graves is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Graves prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Graves wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Graves 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.
Graves working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson won't allow Graves to pass to mount.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Graves is controlling him
Graves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ES2#
Johnson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A cross from Graves lands.#T2#
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Graves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Graves misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Graves 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 lands with a shot to the body.
Graves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Graves was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnson throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Graves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Graves defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Johnson scores with the left hand. Graves knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Graves's hands.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Graves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Graves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Graves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Graves slips a jab from Johnson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Graves sets himself, and Johnson steps forward looking for the clinch! Graves avoids it this time.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves 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 is looking to clinch.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Johnson connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Graves knows he should have avoided that one.
Graves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
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 dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves checks a leg kick.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson tries to clinch but Graves is having none of it.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Champ Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Graves moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Graves misses the target.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Graves's leg. Graves is trying to keep his angry face on.
Graves moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Graves misses its target.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
Graves tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target.
Graves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Graves's ribs.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graves swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Johnson tries to clinch but Graves is having none of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson jabs Graves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Champ Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Graves is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Johnson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
It looked like Graves was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
A big right from Graves misses.
Graves 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.
Graves misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Graves lands a right hand.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Graves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graves is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Champ Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Graves throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Johnson thumps Graves with a low kick.
Johnson cracks Graves with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Graves ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Graves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Graves takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Graves.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Graves.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab by Johnson.
Johnson slips under a jab.#T4#
Graves slips under a jab from Johnson.
A left lands for Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson avoids the body shot from Graves.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick lands for Johnson. #CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graves jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Graves throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Graves throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Champ Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 tries to clinch up.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Graves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Graves chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson is looking to slow Graves down with leg kicks.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves misses with a straight left.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Graves.
A cross from Johnson lands.#T1#
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson tests Graves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Graves takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Graves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Graves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Graves momentarily.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Graves drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Graves is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Graves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Graves drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Graves scores with a body shot.
Johnson throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Graves takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Graves misses its target.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Graves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson moves out of range as Graves strikes.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Graves. That did some damage!
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Graves's ribs.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Graves's leg. Graves is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Graves jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Graves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson cracks Graves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson feints and then cracks Graves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Graves down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Champ 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Champ Johnson!
After the fight, Champ Johnson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SYN 1042 Danger vs Pinks
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Johnson stuns Graves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Graves fails to land with a series of punches.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Graves swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Graves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Graves is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Graves throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Graves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Graves blocks a jab.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves lands a left hand.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Graves has Johnson pushed against the cage.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Graves.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves wants to stall.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves takes a shot to the head.
Graves scores with a hook to the body.#T2##BC2#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Champ Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Graves connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Graves has managed to clinch.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson is looking to slow Graves down with leg kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Graves checks a leg kick.
Graves throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Graves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Graves moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Graves is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson misses with a straight right. #T3#
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Graves breaks the clinch.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Graves blocks the leg kick.
Johnson takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Graves was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.#TD#
Graves shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Graves finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Graves wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Graves is controlling him
Johnson is in trouble now - Graves has advanced to mount!
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!
Graves landing strikes from the mount.
Graves lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Graves raining down hammerfists from mount.
Johnson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
You get the feeling that Johnson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Graves finish him?
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Graves is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
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 Ernest Graves will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Graves off balance momentarily.
Graves is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Champ Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graves swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Graves's head back.
Graves cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Graves swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graves takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Graves. #T1#
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Graves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Graves avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Graves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Graves misses with an uppercut.
Johnson lands with a hook. Graves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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 misses with an uppercut.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Graves 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. #T3#
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Graves tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Graves is trying to stall.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Ernest Graves has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Johnson throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
Graves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Graves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Graves checks it.#CL#
Graves has managed to clinch.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves wants to stall.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Graves lands a body shot.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Graves prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Champ Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson lands a jab to Graves's midsection.
Johnson jabs Graves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson defending well as Graves loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnson lands with a hook. Graves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Graves misses with a double jab.
Graves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Graves throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Graves darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Graves checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.#T2#
Johnson takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Graves as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Graves's head.
Graves lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Graves checks a leg kick.
Graves closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Graves pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson cracks Graves with an open hand slap.
Graves misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Johnson gets a clinch. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Graves blocking some punches.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Graves.
Graves tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Graves works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson lands a jab to Graves's midsection.#T4#
Graves checks the leg kick.
Champ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson scores with a punch 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 digs a good hook to Graves's body.
Graves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Graves off to one side.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Graves tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Graves tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Graves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Champ 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Champ Johnson!
In his post fight interview, Champ Johnson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SYN 1034
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Akhtankhanov.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akhtankhanov has time to react.
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice cross by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Akhtankhanov - just one landing.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
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.
Champ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson jabs Akhtankhanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akhtankhanov's hands.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.#T1#
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov checks it well.
Akhtankhanov lands the left hand.
Johnson slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good exchange - Akhtankhanov coming out on top.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Akhtankhanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov. #T2#
Johnson motions for Akhtankhanov to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson motions for Akhtankhanov to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Johnson.
Johnson jabs at Akhtankhanov's body.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Akhtankhanov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Akhtankhanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Akhtankhanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Akhtankhanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.#T3#
Akhtankhanov 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.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Johnson throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Akhtankhanov misses with the combination.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Akhtankhanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance. #CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov lands with a light punch inside.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Akhtankhanov keeps him there for the moment.
Akhtankhanov is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Akhtankhanov into the cage.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Akhtankhanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Akhtankhanov gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Akhtankhanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akhtankhanov is trying to stall.
Akhtankhanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Akhtankhanov has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson stuns Akhtankhanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson cracks Akhtankhanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
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 missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Akhtankhanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Akhtankhanov's leg. Akhtankhanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akhtankhanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Akhtankhanov's knee but Akhtankhanov avoids it well.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Akhtankhanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.#T2#
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
A cross from Akhtankhanov lands.
Akhtankhanov connects with a solid leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akhtankhanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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 the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akhtankhanov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Good work by Akhtankhanov as he checks the leg kick.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Akhtankhanov with a hook.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Akhtankhanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson checks a low kick from Akhtankhanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.#T4#
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akhtankhanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
Akhtankhanov with a jab.
Akhtankhanov misses the jab.
Johnson takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Akhtankhanov rather than just go for the knockout.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
It looked like Akhtankhanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Akhtankhanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Johnson swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Akhtankhanov connects with the punch.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Champ Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Akhtankhanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Akhtankhanov 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 misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Akhtankhanov blocks the low kick.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akhtankhanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov with a jab.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Akhtankhanov. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
It looked like Akhtankhanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akhtankhanov cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause 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.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Akhtankhanov finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson digs a good hook to Akhtankhanov's 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!
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target. #T2#
Akhtankhanov tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Akhtankhanov is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Johnson throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Akhtankhanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson catches Akhtankhanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akhtankhanov.
Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Akhtankhanov pushes him away.
Johnson takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov works the jab nicely.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov is looking to counter punch.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Johnson throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov avoids it.#T3#
Akhtankhanov cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Akhtankhanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
Johnson takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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 Akhtankhanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akhtankhanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akhtankhanov is looking to counter punch.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov sets himself, and Johnson steps forward looking for the clinch! Akhtankhanov avoids it this time.
Johnson jabs Akhtankhanov right on the nose. Akhtankhanov blinks but takes it well.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a thumping low kick.
Akhtankhanov connects with a body shot.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Akhtankhanov keeps it at a distance.
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Akhtankhanov's legs.

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 Sultanbek Akhtankhanov.
Well Akhtankhanov 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
During a confident post fight interview, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Champ Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'Wasn't my night tonight, hats off to my opponent. I'm going to recover and get back in the gym as soon as possible. In this game all you can do it win or learn, and it's my time to learn tonight. Thanks to all the fans that came out to support me. I'll be back stronger next time.'.

Event: SYN 1024 Todd vs Diggs
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
White Jr fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Johnson pushes White Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson prevents a body shot from White Jr.
White Jr lands with a right to the head.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
White Jr tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White Jr.
White Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
White Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
White Jr cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for White Jr.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson blocks a body shot from White Jr.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White Jr misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
White Jr tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing White Jr back against the cage.
Johnson tries to circle away but White Jr has him pinned against the cage.
White Jr 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.
A hook to the body from White Jr.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from White Jr.
White Jr lands an uppercut.
White Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White Jr lands a body shot.
White Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
White Jr digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
White Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
White Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson working aggressively here.
White Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
White Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face. #CUT#It looks like Champ Johnson has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch. #T2##CL#
White Jr has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White Jr is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
White Jr tries to clinch up
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
White Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
White Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2#
Johnson clinches.
Johnson blocking some punches.
White Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White Jr missing with knees to the body.
White Jr has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
White Jr lands with a light punch inside.
White Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from White Jr. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
White Jr moves into the clinch.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but White Jr has the dominant position.#T3#
Johnson misses with the head strike.
White Jr tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
White Jr punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
White Jr wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
White Jr takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
White Jr throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
White Jr clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but White Jr is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Nice uppercut there from White Jr.
White Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Champ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White Jr lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as White Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
White Jr misses with a knee strike.
Johnson blocks an uppercut. #T4#
White Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
White Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns White Jr into the cage.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson tries to work over White Jr's front leg with a kick but White Jr checks it. #CL2#
Johnson forces White Jr back against the cage and clinches.
White Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.#CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
White Jr prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to push White Jr away but White Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
White Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for White Jr.
White Jr landing knees to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce White Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Champ Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Johnson misses with a straight right. #CL#
White Jr moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
White Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of White Jr backwards.
White Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson working aggressively here.
White Jr misses with an elbow strike.
White Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
White Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from White Jr.
White Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr misses with the head strike.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White Jr prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from White Jr.
White Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
White Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White Jr missing with knees to the body.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but White Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Johnson.
White Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
White Jr missing with knees to the body.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr 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 misses with the head strike.
White Jr scores with a hook to the body.
White Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
White Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
White Jr digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
White Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from White Jr.
White Jr trying to land knees to the body. #T2##BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
White Jr 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!
White Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
White Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White Jr working Johnson over with knees to the body.
White Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
White Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
White Jr lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
White Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for White Jr.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from White Jr.
White Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but White Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
White Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T3#
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but White Jr is controlling him.
White Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from White Jr.
White Jr trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Johnson is trying to stall.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from White Jr.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but White Jr has the dominant position.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but White Jr keeps him there for the moment.
White Jr tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
White Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
White Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson prevents a body shot from White Jr.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White Jr. #T4#
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
White Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
White Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
White Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
White Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
A short body shot lands from White Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
White Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce White Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Champ Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
White Jr lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Johnson rushes White Jr and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bruce White Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
White Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from White Jr.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from White Jr.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
White Jr tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr stalling against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for White Jr.
A right handed body shot lands from White Jr.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, White Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson. #T1#
White Jr tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it. #BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Johnson drives through and clinches with White Jr against the cage.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by White Jr.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
White Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
A short body shot lands from White Jr as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
White Jr clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
White Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as White Jr controls his hands.
White Jr prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but White Jr avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but White Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to break free but White Jr pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but White Jr avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but White Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson misses with some punches.
White Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson working aggressively here.
White Jr blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
White Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Johnson tries to break free but White Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Bruce White Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr. #T3#
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
White Jr prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson tries to circle away but White Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by White Jr.
Bruce White Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
White Jr tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for White Jr.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
White Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson is trying to break free.
White Jr digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
White Jr tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing White Jr back against the cage.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from White Jr.
Johnson tries to break free but White Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but White Jr keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from White Jr. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
White Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Champ Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
White Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

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 Bruce White Jr.
Well White Jr 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce White Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruce White Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Champ Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'Wasn't my night tonight, hats off to my opponent. I'm going to recover and get back in the gym as soon as possible. In this game all you can do it win or learn, and it's my time to learn tonight. Thanks to all the fans that came out to support me. I'll be back stronger next time.'.

Event: SYN 1017 Seran vs Gein
Date: Sep 13, 2023

#R1#
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ramano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ramano throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Ramano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramano throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Ramano misses with a wild combination.
Ramano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ramano misses with a hook.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Ramano.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Ramano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Champ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson slips under a jab from Ramano.
Ramano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ramano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramano. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ramano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ramano scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Ramano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson moves out of range as Ramano throws a body kick.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Ramano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Ramano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Ramano ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ramano fails to land.
Ramano lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramano misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Ramano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramano is looking to land body kicks.
Ramano tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Ramano moved out of range.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ramano's head backwards.
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.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Ramano scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ramano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Ramano with an uppercut!
Ramano closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Ramano pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ramano wants to clinch.
Ramano tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ramano is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ramano.
Ramano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razor Ramano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramano ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson. #T4#
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ramano!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Ramano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramano lands with a shot to the body.
Ramano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramano just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramano is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ramano cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Ramano slips the punch.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ramano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ramano doesn't seem phased though.
Ramano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Razor Ramano 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 throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ramano on the side of the head.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ramano is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Ramano thinks about countering with a head kick.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab from Ramano.
Ramano connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Ramano.
Ramano is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramano manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Ramano misses its intended target.
Ramano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramano.
Ramano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Razor Ramano is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramano throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Ramano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Ramano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Razor Ramano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramano. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Ramano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Ramano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Ramano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramano.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ramano. #T2#
Johnson is looking to slow Ramano down with leg kicks.
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Ramano looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ramano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Ramano throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramano takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson tries to move into range but Ramano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ramano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ramano takes one on the button.#T3#
Ramano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Ramano throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ramano.
Champ Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramano connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson takes a swing at Ramano's ribcage but misses.
Ramano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Ramano's legs.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ramano.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Ramano's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramano tries to avoid it.
Ramano fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Ramano is out of range.
No joy there for Ramano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson swings for the body but Ramano moves out of range.
Ramano 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.
Ramano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramano throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Ramano misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramano.
Ramano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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 Razor Ramano 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#
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Ramano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramano is looking to counter punch.
Ramano 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.
Ramano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Ramano misses.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson takes a swing at Ramano's ribcage but misses.
Ramano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramano throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Ramano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Ramano blocks the low kick.
Ramano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ramano moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Ramano throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Ramano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jab from Ramano.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramano misses the shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Ramano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ramano just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Ramano moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramano misses the target.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Ramano to counter with a crisp jab.
Razor Ramano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ramano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson scores with a jab. Ramano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ramano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Ramano avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ramano.
Ramano misses with a double jab.
Ramano slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick lands for Johnson. #T3#
Johnson thows a leg kick but Ramano checks it
and Ramano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ramano slips a straight right by Johnson.
Ramano shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson checks a low kick from Ramano.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Ramano moves away and avoids it.
Ramano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ramano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramano with a nice cross.
An inside leg kick from Ramano misses.
Ramano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Ramano slips the punch.
Ramano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Ramano persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razor Ramano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Ramano is out of range.
Ramano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Ramano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramano takes one to the chin there.
Ramano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Ramano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Champ Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Ramano.
Ramano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

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 Razor Ramano.
Well Ramano 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razor Ramano!
Champ Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'Wasn't my night tonight, hats off to my opponent. I'm going to recover and get back in the gym as soon as possible. In this game all you can do it win or learn, and it's my time to learn tonight. Thanks to all the fans that came out to support me. I'll be back stronger next time.'.

Event: SYN 1011 Danger vs Randleman
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1#
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martin.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Martin's legs.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martin is looking to counter punch.
Martin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson with a nice calf kick.
Martin misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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.
Martin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martin is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Martin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Martin misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin's corner calls for a 1-2. Martin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back 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 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martin punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Martin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.

Johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Martin.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Martin avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Martin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Martin throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martin has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Martin.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Martin has Johnson pushed against the cage.
Martin pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martin tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Martin.
Martin misses with a body punch. #T2#
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martin on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Martin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Martin swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Martin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Martin moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Martin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Martin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson. #T3##BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Martin lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Martin lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martin, as that shot connected.
Martin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martin with the inside leg kick.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.
Johnson throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Martin moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Martin throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Martin misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Martin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Martin doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Martin moved out of range.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martin is out of range.
Martin jabs at Johnson's body.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Martin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Martin tries to clinch up
and Johnson counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Martin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin lands an overhand right.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Champ Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Martin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin misses with a lunging right hand
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martin throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Martin takes the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Martin.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Martin. #BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Martin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson defending well as Martin loads up on a big left hand.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Champ Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Martin moves into the clinch.
Johnson is trying to break free.#BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Martin scores with a body shot.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.#T2#
Martin is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson with a nice calf kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Martin misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin throws a right hand that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Martin is looking to clinch.
Martin 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.
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Martin counters with a two punch combo.
Martin throws a big shot that misses.
Martin lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Martin clinches up against the cage.
Martin tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks. #T3#
Martin lands with a left to the head.
Martin misses with a body punch.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Martin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martin blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Martin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Johnson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Martin is in full control for now. #ES2#
Martin has his opponent's back but Johnson is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Martin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Martin lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Martin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martin works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Martin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Martin lands a right hook to the body.
Martin lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Martin throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Martin!
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Martin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martin. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Martin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson slips a straight right by Martin.
Martin throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
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 Bald Martin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Martin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Martin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Martin blocks an uppercut.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Martin misses with a body punch.
Martin blocks an uppercut.
Martin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Martin has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Martin.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Martin. #T1#
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Martin has hold of one of Johnson's legs. Johnson is fighting the takedown attempt but Martin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Johnson pushes Martin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Martin throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Martin seems unphased.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Martin moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Martin throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Martin avoids it with no problem.
Martin misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Martin loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Martin connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson with the inside leg kick.
Martin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Martin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Martin misses with a low kick.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Martin throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Martin throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Martin moves away and avoids it.
Martin misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Martin there.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.
Martin throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Martin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martin walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.#CL#
Martin moves into the clinch.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Martin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Martin blocking some punches.
Martin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin throws a body shot but no joy.
Martin misses with a looping left.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Martin blocks a jab.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Martin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martin doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Martin throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
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 thuds his right hand into Martin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Champ 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Champ Johnson!
Champ Johnson 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: DMMA 161 Magrath vs Mac Airt
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
White swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson tries a low kick but White avoids it.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by White.
White moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson.
White moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
White scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
White takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson tried to counter with a leg kick but White avoided it.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
White lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Johnson scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White misses with a head kick.
White throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
White thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
White throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
White slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a jab when White was well out of range.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by White.
Johnson throws a hook but White blocks it.
A jab lands there for White.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and White counters with a one-two to the body.
White lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson thumps White with a low kick.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Champ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Johnson right on the button. Johnson goes down! White follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! White gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob White!
Jacob White thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Champ Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'Wasn't my night tonight, hats off to my opponent. I'm going to recover and get back in the gym as soon as possible. In this game all you can do it win or learn, and it's my time to learn tonight. Thanks to all the fans that came out to support me. I'll be back stronger next time.'.

Event: DMMA 155 Puno vs Hightower
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Bogachev looks to throw a body kick
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Bogachev scores with a nice right hand.
We've been informed that Bogachev 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 throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Bogachev off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Bogachev.
Bogachev throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Bogachev throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Bogachev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson checks a low kick from Bogachev.
Bogachev thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Bogachev misses with a straight left. #T1#
Bogachev moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bogachev misses with a straight left.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bogachev.
Bogachev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Bogachev counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Bogachev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Bogachev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Bogachev.
Johnson throws a jab when Bogachev was well out of range.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogachev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bogachev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bogachev just manages to avoid it.
Bogachev missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bogachev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bogachev connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Bogachev thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Bogachev thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bogachev.
Bogachev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bogachev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A little jabbing left from Bogachev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bogachev 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.
A low kick from Bogachev misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Bogachev jumps back.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Bogachev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Bogachev misses with a looping right.
Bogachev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bogachev throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Bogachev throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Bogachev misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bogachev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bogachev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook but Bogachev avoids it easily.
Bogachev misses with a body kick.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogachev was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Bogachev steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bogachev blocks the body kick.
Bogachev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Bogachev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Bogachev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bogachev.
Johnson connects with a leg kick.
Bogachev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bogachev fakes the leg kick and cracks Johnson in the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogachev slips under a jab from Johnson.
Bogachev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Bogachev misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
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.
Bogachev throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bogachev scores with a push kick.
Bogachev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson moves forwards but Bogachev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Bogachev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Motshan Bogachev 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#
Bogachev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bogachev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bogachev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogachev was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Bogachev misses with a hook.
Bogachev connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bogachev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bogachev looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Bogachev is out of range.
Bogachev 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.
Bogachev keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bogachev checks it well. #T1#
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Bogachev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Bogachev.
Bogachev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Bogachev throws a front kick that sends Johnson stumbling back into the cage.
Bogachev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Bogachev misses its intended target.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bogachev. Bogachev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bogachev scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Motshan Bogachev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bogachev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Bogachev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bogachev loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bogachev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bogachev avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Bogachev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Bogachev's body.
Bogachev moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Bogachev swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bogachev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Bogachev is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bogachev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Bogachev checks it
and Bogachev counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bogachev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bogachev ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Bogachev looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.#T3#
Bogachev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Bogachev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bogachev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bogachev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bogachev misses with a low kick.
Bogachev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bogachevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bogachev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a jab when Bogachev was well out of range.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bogachev wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bogachev.#T4#
Bogachev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bogachev lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogachev lands with a good body shot.
Bogachev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bogachev misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Bogachev misses.
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 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogachev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson lands with a hook. Bogachev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Bogachev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bogachev throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson lands with a hook. Bogachev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his 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 Champ Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bogachev thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bogachev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogachev misses with a straight left.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bogachev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Bogachev throws a front kick that sends Johnson stumbling back into the cage.
Bogachev throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Jab from Bogachev.
Bogachev connects with a leg kick.
Bogachev ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogachev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a hook. Bogachev ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson moves out of range as Bogachev throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.#T1#
Johnson throws a head kick but Bogachev moves out of range.
Johnson tests Bogachev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Bogachev moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bogachev! But no joy.
Bogachev scoring well with a low kick there.
Bogachev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bogachev throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Bogachev moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Bogachev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson stuns Bogachev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bogachev lands an overhand right.
A nice leg kick from Bogachev, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bogachev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good leg kick by Johnson.
Bogachev throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bogachevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bogachev lands a front kick.
Johnson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Bogachev moved out of range nicely.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Bogachev 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.
Nice uppercut lands for Bogachev. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogachev was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.#T3#
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bogachev throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson tests Bogachev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bogachev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bogachev throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Bogachev slips under a jab from Johnson.
Bogachev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bogachev jabs at Johnson's body.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogachev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Bogachev checks it
and Bogachev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogachev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Bogachev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Bogachev.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bogachev.
Bogachev throws a lazy body kick
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bogachev scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Bogachev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Bogachev misses the target.
Johnson catches Bogachev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bogachev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Motshan Bogachev.
Well Bogachev 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Motshan Bogachev!
A very excited looking Motshan Bogachev 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.
Champ Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'Wasn't my night tonight, hats off to my opponent. I'm going to recover and get back in the gym as soon as possible. In this game all you can do it win or learn, and it's my time to learn tonight. Thanks to all the fans that came out to support me. I'll be back stronger next time.'.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights IX
Date: Sep 16, 2022

#R1#
Bezerra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Bezerra has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bezerra throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Bezerra just misses with a punch to the body.
Bezerra works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bezerra.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson 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.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bezerra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Bezerra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Bezerra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.#TD#
Bezerra throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Bezerra finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bezerra won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bezerra off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bezerra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Bezerra throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bezerra is in Johnson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bezerra stops Johnson from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bezerra landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to stand up but Bezerra is controlling him.
Bezerra controlling from the top position. #T2#
Johnson is looking to stand up but Bezerra isn't so interested in that idea.
Bezerra sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Bezerra isn't so interested in that idea.
Bezerra sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Bezerra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Bezerra is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bezerra slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Bezerra wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bezerra is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bezerra wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Bezerra lands with a punch from half guard.
Bezerra prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Bezerra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bezerra trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Bezerra has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bezerra stops Johnson from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Bezerra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Bezerra is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well. #T4##SUB#
Bezerra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Bezerra. #ES2#
Johnson kicks Bezerra off and gets back to his feet.
Bezerra takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bezerra thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bezerra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Bezerra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Bezerra closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Bezerra dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Johnson lands a jab.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bezerra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Bezerra steps away.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bezerra cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Bezerra fails with the takedown.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Bezerra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Bezerra tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Bezerra ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Johnson responds with a good body kick, but Bezerra manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezerra is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bezerra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Bezerra jumps into guard, dragging Johnson to the mat. #SU2#
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bezerra, up you get! #T1#
Bezerra slips under a jab from Johnson.
Bezerra attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bezerra to score with a decent uppercut.
Bezerra scores with a jab to the head.
Champ Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bezerra throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Bezerra sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Bezerra. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bezerra.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bezerra. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson throws a low kick but Bezerra moves out of range easily.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bezerra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Bezerra tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Bezerra's head back.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Bezerra's legs. #T2##TD#
Bezerra feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Bezerra changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bezerra keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#ES2#
Johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Bezerra just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bezerra throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Bezerra takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Erasmo Bezerra is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson catches Bezerra with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Bezerra drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson is looking to stand back up but Bezerra counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Johnson.
Johnson pushes Bezerra off looking to stand but Bezerra dives back in and keeps control. #ES2#
Johnson kicks Bezerra off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Bezerra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Bezerra looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Bezerra has his takedown stuffed
letting Johnson counter with a right hand. #TD#
Bezerra scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Johnson sneaks out the side door and pushes Bezerra away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Bezerra misses.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bezerra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson defending well as Bezerra loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bezerra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Bezerra lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target. #T4#
Nice cross by Johnson.
Bezerra misses the shot to the body.
Johnson misses the jab.
Bezerra 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.#BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bezerra scores with a jab to the head.
Bezerra swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bezerra. Bezerra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bezerra shoots in but no luck this time.
Bezerra missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson defending well as Bezerra loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bezerra.
Johnson throws a body punch but Bezerra moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Champ Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bezerra. Bezerra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bezerra 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 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Bezerra's front leg but catches the back leg as Bezerra tries to avoid it.
Bezerra misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bezerra under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Bezerra ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab when Bezerra was well out of range.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Bezerra throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Bezerra avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Bezerra is out of range.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Bezerra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bezerra throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Bezerra was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Bezerra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Bezerra persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bezerra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bezerra half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson lands a body shot.
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!
Bezerra takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bezerra avoids a kick to the body.
Bezerra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bezerra.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Bezerra throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Bezerra fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Bezerra is now in Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Bezerra is controlling the position.
Erasmo Bezerra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bezerra lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Bezerra isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Johnson wriggles free and stands up.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
enabling Bezerra to counter with a crisp jab.
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Bezerra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Bezerra lands an overhand right.
Bezerra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bezerra slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD#
Bezerra shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.

Johnson wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bezerra.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bezerra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bezerra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Bezerra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bezerra throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Champ 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Champ Johnson!
Champ Johnson 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: DMMA Friday Night Fights IV
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Donk. Obi catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Obi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson cracks Obi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Obi throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Obi misses the jab.
Obi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Obi misses with a few strikes there.
Obi cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Obi misses with a straight left.
Obi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson keeps Obi at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Obi moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Obi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Obi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson works Obi's body with a nice hook.
Obi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Obi misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Obi misses with a few strikes there.
Obi throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Obi manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Obi on the side of the head.
Obi checks a leg kick.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson takes a swing at Obi's ribcage but misses.
As Johnson backs off Obi throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Chike Obi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Obi lands an overhand right.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Obi moves out of range as Johnson strikes.#T2#
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Obi.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Obi checks a leg kick.
Obi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Obi misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Obi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab from Johnson.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Obi catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson slips a straight right by Obi.
Obi throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Obi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Obi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Obi misses with a body shot.
Obi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obi throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Obi misses the shot to the body.
Johnson misses the jab.
Obi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Obi.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Obi's leg. Obi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Obi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Obi.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obi.
Obi throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson feints and then cracks Obi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Obi down. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obi misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Obi moved away.
Obi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Obi misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Obi off balance momentarily.
Obi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Obi's head back.
Obi jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Obi moved out of range.
Obi misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson throws the left hand but Obi avoids the punch easily.
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 lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Obi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Obi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Obi dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chike Obi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Obi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Obi checks a low kick from Johnson.
Obi unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Obi lands with an overhand left.
Obi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Obi off balance momentarily.
Obi tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Obi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chike Obi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
As Obi backs away, Johnson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Obi on the side of the head.
Obi throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obi misses with a lunging right hand
and Obi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
A swing and a miss from Obi.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Obi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Obi misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Obi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obi throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obi.
Obi throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Obi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obi stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Obi is out of range.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson tries to move into range but Obi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Obi counters with a straight right hand.
Obi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Obi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Obi tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obi throws out the jab.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Obi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Obi misses with a looping left.
It looked like Johnson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Obi.
Obi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Obi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Obi scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Obi misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Obi throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Obi looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Obi.
As Obi backs away, Johnson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Obi.
Johnson throws a hook but Obi avoids it easily.
Obi checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Obi misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.#T4#
Obi misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Obi scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Obi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obi misses the shot to the body.
Obi misses with a body shot.
Obi throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Obi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Obi throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obi missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obi ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
A countering left hand to the body from Obi misses.
Obi lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chike Obi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Obi slips the punch.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Obi misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Obi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Obi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obi blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Obi misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Obi misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Obi counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Obi to acknowledge the strikes.
Obi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Obi lands a slapping body shot.
Obi throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.#T1#
Obi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Obi.
Obi throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Obi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Obi digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Obi.
Obi looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Obi moves away and avoids it.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Obi.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Obi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Obi throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Obi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Obi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Obi stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Obi throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Obi tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Obi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Obi.
Obi misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Obi.
Obi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Johnson slips a straight right by Obi.
Obi throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Obi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Obi.#T3#
Obi lands a slapping body shot.
Obi throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Obi throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Obi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Obi checks it.
Obi misses with a double jab.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Obi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Obi throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obi dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Obi moved out of range nicely.
Obi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson lands with a hook. Obi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #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!
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Obi is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Obi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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.
Obi avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson slips a jab from Obi.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
letting Obi counter with a right hand.
Obi throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Obi looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Obi checks a leg kick.
Obi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Obi.
Champ Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson jabs Obi right on the nose. Obi blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chike Obi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Obi 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 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chike Obi!
A victorious Chike Obi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Champ Johnson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wasn't my night tonight, hats off to my opponent. I'm going to recover and get back in the gym as soon as possible. In this game all you can do it win or learn, and it's my time to learn tonight. Thanks to all the fans that came out to support me. I'll be back stronger next time.'.

Event: DMMA 113 Champion vs Champion
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Futeran throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Futeran misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a body kick that stops Futeran in his tracks momentarily.
Futeran throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Futeran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Futeran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Futeran checks the leg kick.
Futeran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Futeran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from Futeran finds it's target.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson with a nice calf kick.
Futeran lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Futeran on the side of the head.
Futeran misses with a right hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Futeran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Futeran tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Futeran should have avoided that one. #T1#
Johnson cracks Futeran with a good jab.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Futeran scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Futeran misses.
Futeran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Futeran tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Futeran connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Futeran throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Futeran connects with a nice looking jab.
Futeran feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. Futeran then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Futeran misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Futeran bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Futeran swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.
Futeran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Futeran tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Futeran misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Futeran thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.
Johnson moves out of range as Futeran strikes.
Futeran shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Futeran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Futeran loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Futeran's head.
Futeran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Futeran throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Champ Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Futeran.
Johnson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Futeran has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson jabs Futeran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Futeran throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Futeran throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.#ROC2#Futeran is rocked!
Futeran cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oh Futeran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Futeran fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Futeran steps away.
Futeran seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed right hand from Futeran misses the target.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Futeran throws out the jab.
Futeran checks the leg kick.
Futeran misses with a low kick.
Futeran has been working on his balance at Cause & Effect, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Johnson.
Futeran is looking to land body kicks.
A leg kick checked by Futeran.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Futeran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Futeran thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Futeran checks it.
Futeran looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Futeran shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Futeran. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Futeran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Futeran misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Futeran throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Futeran.
Futeran throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Futeran throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Futeran counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Futeran.
Futeran misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Futeran counters with a straight right hand.
Futeran moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Futeran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Futeran avoids it.
Futeran slips under a jab from Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Champ Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Futeran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Futeran's front leg but catches the back leg as Futeran tries to avoid it.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Futeran sees coming a mile off.
Futeran throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Futeran swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range. #TD#
Futeran closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Futeran is having none of it.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Futeran.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Futeran is controlling him.
Futeran has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
Johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Futeran prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Futeran misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Futeran.
Futeran doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Futeran swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Futeran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Futeran scores with a body shot.
Johnson defending well as Futeran loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Futeran.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Futeran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Futeran fails to land with a series of punches. #T2##TD#
Futeran manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson wants to stand up but Futeran is controlling him.
Futeran postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson wants to stand but Futeran is controlling the position. #ES2#
Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Futeran off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Futeran shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Futeran gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson misses with a hook. Futeran ducked under it nicely.
Futeran shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Champ Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Futeran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Futeran on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Futeran.
Futeran misses with a wild body shot.
Futeran shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Futeran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.#TD#
Futeran shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Futeran was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Futeran scoring with strikes.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Futeran.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Johnson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Futeran throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range. #T4#
Futeran throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Futeran misses.
Futeran misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Futeran 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 wants to get back to his feet but Futeran is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Futeran cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Futeran throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Futeran lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Futeran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Futeran jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Futeran throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Futeran on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Futeran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Futeran does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Champ 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Futeran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Futeran.
Futeran throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson lands a jab to Futeran's midsection.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Futeran misses with a looping right.
Johnson takes a swing at Futeran's ribcage but misses.
Futeran misses with a combination
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Futeran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Futeran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Futeran shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Futeran off the cage and back into range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Futeran 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Futeran. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Futeran throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Futeran blocks a jab.
Futeran misses with a looping right.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Futeran was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Futeran swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Futeran defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson misses with a hook. Futeran ducked under it nicely.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Futeran shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Futeran showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
Johnson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Joseph Futeran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Futeran blocks a leg kick.
Futeran lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Futeran misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Futeran won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Futeran with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Futeran from controlling successfully.
Johnson wants to stand but Futeran is controlling the position.
Futeran's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson is looking to stand back up but Futeran counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Johnson.
Johnson tries to kick Futeran off but Futeran keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Futeran.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Champ Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Futeran wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well. #ES2#
Johnson pushes Futeran off and gets back to his feet.
Futeran shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Futeran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Futeran moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Futeran 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 shot to the body from Futeran misses
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Futeran blocks a leg kick.
Futeran lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Futeran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson is looking to slow Futeran down with leg kicks.
Futeran slips under a jab from Johnson.
Futeran misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Futeran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Futeran just misses with a punch to the body.
Futeran's corner calls for a 1-2. Futeran obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Futeran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Futeran ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Futeran throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Champ 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Champ Johnson!
Champ Johnson 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: DMMA 105 Bitter Rivals
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Johnson throws out a loose jab but McGraugh uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGraugh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson swings for the body but McGraugh moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
And McGraugh tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
McGraugh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
McGraugh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McGraugh tries to score with some ground and pound. Johnson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraugh cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but McGraugh drags him back down.
McGraugh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGraugh throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McGraugh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
McGraugh in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Johnson's coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! 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.
McGraugh in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet.
McGraugh connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
McGraugh prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
McGraugh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down. #SUB2#
McGraugh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
McGraugh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McGraugh throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Johnson is trying to buck McGraugh off.
McGraugh throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McGraugh misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McGraugh tries to advance to mount but Johnson denies him.
McGraugh lands a nice forearm strike.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Johnson bucks up and tries to throw McGraugh off but instead McGraugh has got his back!
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
McGraugh somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is trying to stand back up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGraugh just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T3##ES#
Johnson manages to stand up with McGraugh still on his back. Eventually McGraugh drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
McGraugh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGraugh lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGraugh fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson looks to land a right hand but McGraugh moved out of range.#T4#
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
McGraugh throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGraugh lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGraugh ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
so McGraugh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGraugh.
Johnson wants to stand up but McGraugh is controlling him.
McGraugh wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but McGraugh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McGraugh trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson keeping full guard, as McGraugh tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corey McGraugh 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 with an uppercut that bounces McGraugh off the cage and back into range.
McGraugh throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGraugh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
McGraugh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGraugh is out of range.
McGraugh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGraugh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
McGraugh ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
McGraugh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McGraugh scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
McGraugh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Johnson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Johnson tries to sprawl but McGraugh drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGraugh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
McGraugh stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson has hold of McGraugh's hands but McGraugh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGraugh is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from McGraugh.
Johnson pushes McGraugh off looking to stand but McGraugh dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McGraugh working Johnson over with strikes. #T2#
McGraugh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McGraugh working his ground and pound in the gym.
Johnson is trying to escape back to his feet but McGraugh uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McGraugh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McGraugh prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
McGraugh working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
McGraugh landing strikes.
McGraugh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGraugh working the ground and pound.
McGraugh is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGraugh scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McGraugh asserts his dominance and retains side control.
McGraugh scores with a couple of short elbows.
Johnson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
McGraugh is landing with some decent strikes but Johnson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McGraugh in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ES#
Johnson bucks up and throws McGraugh to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target. #TD2#
McGraugh drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson wants to stand but McGraugh is controlling the position. #ES#
Johnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGraugh throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Champ Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGraugh 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.
McGraugh slips under a jab.
Champ Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
McGraugh ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corey McGraugh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Johnson motions for McGraugh to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGraugh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson throws a body punch but McGraugh moves out of range.
McGraugh blocks a jab.
McGraugh feints the counter takedown.
McGraugh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Champ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGraugh wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGraugh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraugh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGraugh.
Johnson throws a leg kick but McGraugh moved away.
And McGraugh tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGraugh. #T1#
McGraugh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson thows a leg kick but McGraugh checks it #TD2#
so McGraugh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson wants to stand up but McGraugh is controlling him.
McGraugh trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
McGraugh stops Johnson from standing up.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing McGraugh from controlling successfully.
McGraugh passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from McGraugh.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but McGraugh is controlling him well.
Johnson is not content to let McGraugh control the position.
Johnson tries to kick McGraugh off but McGraugh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
McGraugh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGraugh lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGraugh.
Corey McGraugh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
McGraugh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGraugh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
McGraugh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
McGraugh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGraugh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but McGraugh is controlling him
McGraugh wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
McGraugh winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGraugh is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson is trying to stand. #T3#
McGraugh 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.
McGraugh winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGraugh lands with a punch from half guard.
McGraugh stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
McGraugh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGraugh content to control rather than advance.
Corey McGraugh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGraugh is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
McGraugh wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
McGraugh content to control rather than advance. #T4#
McGraugh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
McGraugh performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
McGraugh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGraugh.
Johnson is looking to escape.
McGraugh 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.
McGraugh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Champ Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGraugh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson missing with punches from the bottom.
McGraugh prevents Johnson from standing back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corey McGraugh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGraugh 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey McGraugh!
Corey McGraugh 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.
Champ Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'Wasn't my night tonight, hats off to my opponent. I'm going to recover and get back in the gym as soon as possible. In this game all you can do it win or learn, and it's my time to learn tonight. Thanks to all the fans that came out to support me. I'll be back stronger next time.'.

Event: DMMA 94: Magrath vs Polus 3
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Drake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Drake blocks a leg kick.
Johnson misses with the body kick
letting Drake counter with a right hand.
Drake misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Drake with an uppercut!
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drake throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson tries to move into range but Drake moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson swings for the body but Drake moves out of range.
Drake darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dezmond Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drake, as that shot connected.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! in the buildup to the fight.
Drake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Drake.
Johnson tried to counter with a leg kick but Drake avoided it.#CL#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Drake manages to break the clinch.
Drake with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Drake misses.
Drake lands a body shot.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drake! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.#T2#
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Drake.
Drake scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson misses with a hook.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Drake blocking some punches.
Drake blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Drake tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Drake back against the cage.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
A short uppercut from Johnson. #BC2#
Drake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Drake checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Drake off the cage and back into range.
Drake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Drake throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Drake moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drake was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
A jab from Drake misses.
Johnson is looking to slow Drake down with leg kicks.
Drake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Drake.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Drake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Sloppy strikes from Drake. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Drake moved out of range.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Drake lands with an overhand left.
Drake cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Drake looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drake just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJohnson.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Drake moved out of range nicely.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Drake throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drake lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dezmond Drake 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 an uppercut from half a mile away. Drake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Drake misses.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson with a jab.
Drake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson tries to work over Drake's front leg with a kick but Drake checks it.
Drake misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Drake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drake's sensitive parts.
Drake lands a jab to the nose.
Drake cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Drake. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Drake manages to avoid it.#T1#
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Drake moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
It seemed like Drake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Drake takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Drake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Drake is out of range.
Drake stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Good work by Drake as he checks the leg kick.
Drake works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Drake misses with a combination
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Drake works the jab nicely.
Jab from Drake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dezmond Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drake.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drake is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab from Drake.
A jab lands there for Drake.
Drake cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Drake lands a jab.
Drake misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Drake defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drake is able to avoid easily.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Drake bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drake momentarily.
Jab from Drake.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drake.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson clobbers Drake with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Drake misses.
Johnson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Drake manages to avoid it.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Drake misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drake lands with a cross.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Drake sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Drake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Drake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drake misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Drake's head but Drake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Drake lands a slapping body shot.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drake changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dezmond Drake 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#
Drake misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Drake 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.
Drake takes a head kick and keeps coming. #ROC#Drake is rocked!
Drake keeps the fight on the outside.
Drake is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson thumps Drake with a low kick.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drake on the side of the head.
Drake looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Drake looks up at the clock. Bad move! Johnson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Drake. Johnson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Champ Johnson!
Champ Johnson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DMMA 86: Hasselhoff vs Account
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Nadadora swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Nadadora throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Rapido Nadadora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nadadora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.#CL#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Nadadora against the cage. #BC2#
Nadadora breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nadadora's sensitive parts.
Nadadora misses with a combination
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nadadora swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Nadadora defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Nadadora throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nadadora moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Nadadora's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Nadadora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No joy there for Nadadora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Nadadora 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 head kicks.
Nadadora slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Nadadora throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Nadadora thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nadadora.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick misses from Johnson. #CL#
Johnson clinches with his opponent. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Nadadora breaks the clinch.
Johnson slips a jab from Nadadora.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nadadora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Nadadora looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Nadadora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Nadadora's head but Nadadora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nadadora defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Nadadora.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nadadora stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nadadora's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Nadadora walks into a jab.
Johnson takes a swing at Nadadora's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Nadadora gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Nadadora's ribcage. Nadadora let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson keeps control of Nadadora as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Nadadora blocks a body shot from Johnson.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Nadadora has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nadadora misses with the combination.
Johnson cracks Nadadora with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson is looking to slow Nadadora down with leg kicks.
Nadadora throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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 moves away from the strike by Nadadora.
Johnson slips a straight right by Nadadora.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Nadadora needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Nadadora throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A combination from Nadadora does no damage.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nadadora misses with a combination
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nadadora on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nadadora on the side of the head.
Nadadora throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Nadadora down.
Nadadora rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Nadadora moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Nadadora does no damage.
Nadadora looks winded!
Nadadora avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nadadora throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nadadora doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Champ Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##KD#
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Nadadora tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Nadadora back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Nadadora is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Johnson tries to clinch but Nadadora is having none of it.
Nadadora is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Nadadora falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nadadora misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Nadadora misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands a jab.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Nadadora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Champ Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Nadadora's belly button to the back.
Nadadora fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nadadora seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson scores with a counter punch that sends Nadadora to the canvas! Johnson smells blood - he's punishing Nadadora with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Nadadora has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Champ Johnson!
Champ Johnson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: DMMA 73: Barboza vs Contreiras
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Johnson moves away from the strike by Bach.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Bach misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Bach falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Bach misses.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bach looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bach to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Bach's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Bach shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Bach drags him back down.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bach working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bach cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Johnson pushes Bach away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bach gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#ES#
Johnson throws Bach to one side and escapes!
Sloppy strikes from Bach. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Bach defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Bach shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Johnson pushes Bach off and gets back to his feet.
Bach throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bach throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!#TD2#
Bach bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Johnson defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bach scoring with punches from side control.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Bach working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T2#
Johnson is trying to buck Bach off.
Bach has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Johnson is not content to let Bach control the position.
Bach looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johnson is avoiding damage well. #SUB2#
Bach thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bach.
Johnson is trying to buck Bach off.#T3##SUB2#
Bach tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bach has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bach throws a strike aimed at the side of Johnson's head but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bach is controlling him well.
Bach lands an elbow.
Bach prevents Johnson from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Bach tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson is trying to buck Bach off.#ES#
Johnson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bach.
Champ Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Bach tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bach somewhat.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Johnson.#CUT#It looks like Sebastian Bach 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!
Bach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Bach is avoiding it.
Bach with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bach.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bach with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Champ Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Bach's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Bach manages to avoid it.
Bach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bach drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Johnson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bach's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Champ Johnson!
Champ Johnson 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: DMMA 63: Pinkman vs Kofel
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Grant is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Grant.
Grant fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Grant counters with a right hand to the body.
Grant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab from Grant.
Grant missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Nice jab there from Grant.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Grant counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grant!
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grant.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant.#T1#
Grant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Grant finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Grant keeps it at a distance.
Grant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant blocks a jab.#CL#
Grant darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Grant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Grant scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Grant misses with a knee to the head.
Grant lands a knee to the body. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Grant misses with a knee strike.
Grant tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grant working aggressively here.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Grant is controlling the position.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson tries to work over Grant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with a left hand
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Grant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grant bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been told by Grant's head coaches at Alfred Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Grant with an uppercut!#CL#
Grant has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch. #BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grant scores with a leg kick.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Grant lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Grant seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Grant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick from Grant, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Grant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aubrey Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
Grant is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs. #CL#
Grant gets a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Grant.
Grant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grant lands a knee to the head.
Grant lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grant lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Grant tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Grant.
Grant prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grant working aggressively here.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Grant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grant.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Grant scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Grant controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grant swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Grant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Grant throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Grant swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson tries to stall but Grant uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Grant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson cracks Grant with a nice body shot.
Johnson pushes Grant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant blocking some punches.
Johnson avoiding damage as Grant throws knees to the body.
Grant struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Grant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grant blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Aubrey Grant has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grant is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks. #T3#
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grant gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grant throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Grant moved out of range nicely.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Grant connects with a jab.#CL#
Grant has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Grant tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms. #T4#
Grant connects with a knee to the head.
Grant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Grant misses with a knee strike.
Grant has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.
Grant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Grant controls his hands.
Grant misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grant can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Grant lands a left hand.
Grant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Grant will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grant counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grant throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grant fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Grant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grant tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Johnson misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Grant is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grant thinking. #T1#
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grant.
Grant throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Grant moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grant throws out the jab.
Grant attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Grant misses.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Grant misses with a low kick.
Grant cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grant appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grant scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Grant tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grant.
Grant throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well. #T3#
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
Grant throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Grant slips a straight right by Johnson.
A jab from Grant finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Grant's ribs.
Aubrey Grant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grant is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Grant does it's job there.
Grant pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Grant settles back down.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Grant avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grant throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Grant throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grant throws out the jab.
Grant swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Grant.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Grant makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grant 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 with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Champ Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Donk. Grant catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.

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 Aubrey Grant.
Well Grant 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aubrey Grant!
The defeated Champ Johnson had this to say: 'Wasn't my night tonight, hats off to my opponent. I'm going to recover and get back in the gym as soon as possible. In this game all you can do it win or learn, and it's my time to learn tonight. Thanks to all the fans that came out to support me. I'll be back stronger next time.'.

Event: DMMA 55: Pinkman vs Kamenev
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uchida looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uchida.
Uchida swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Uchida only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Uchida slips a straight right by Johnson.
Uchida throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Uchida.
Uchida throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Johnson has Uchida up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Uchida takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1##CL#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Uchida in a clinch.
Johnson tries a body shot but Uchida blocks it.
Uchida stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Uchida trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson prevents Uchida from breaking the clinch.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Uchida scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Champ Johnson has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Uchida tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Uchida trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Uchida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Uchida or not.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Johnson. #T2#
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson tries to circle away but Uchida has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Uchida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Uchida connects with a leg kick.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Uchida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uchida throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
Johnson instigates a clinch.
A short left from Johnson.
Uchida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Uchida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uchida misses with a knee strike.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Uchida has him pressed against the cage.
Uchida will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Uchida wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uchida backwards.
Uchida slowing the pace effectively.
Uchida looking to stall.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Uchida's head.
Uchida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uchida blocks an uppercut.
Uchida lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Uchida blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Uchida needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Uchida's ribs.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson moves to clinch but Uchida breaks away
and Uchida counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Uchida to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Uchida.
Johnson tries to clinch but Uchida moves out of range.
Uchida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Uchida against the cage.
Uchida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson. #BC2#
Uchida breaks from the clinch.
Uchida misses with a body kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Uchida counters with a leg kick.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Uchida.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Champ Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Champ Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Uchida throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Uchida didn't see that one coming.
Champ Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Uchida misses with a straight right.
Uchida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab when Uchida was well out of range.
Uchida throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Uchida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
And Uchida responds with a good body kick, but Johnson manages to step out the way in time.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Uchida is out of range.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Uchida throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Uchida in his tracks.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uchida is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Uchida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Uchida makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Johnson really felt that one!
Uchida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uchida throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a hook but Uchida blocks it.
Uchida feints a counter leg kick.
Uchida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson backing away here, and Uchida unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Uchida counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Champ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uchida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uchida slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Uchida slips a jab from Johnson.
Uchida shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uchida can do to turn this around?
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Uchida scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Uchida counters with a body kick.
Uchida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Uchida manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Uchida misses.
Uchida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Uchida is out of range.
Uchida tries a quick counter leg kick but Johnson is wise to it.
Uchida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Uchida connects with a solid leg kick.
Uchida misses with a leg kick.
Uchida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Uchida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Johnson jabs Uchida right on the nose. Uchida blinks but takes it well.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Uchida feints a counter leg kick.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Uchida circles away.
Uchida misses with a low kick.
Uchida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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 big left from Johnson misses.
Uchida flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Uchida's defenses.
Uchida avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Uchida feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#Uchida is rocked!
Uchida throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Uchida connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Champ Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Champ Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Uchida goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Uchida tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Uchida's ribs.
Uchida throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Uchida is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Uchida seems to have recovered his senses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Uchida obliges.
Uchida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uchida blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a jab when Uchida was well out of range.
Uchida looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Uchida counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Uchida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Uchida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Uchida finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Uchida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Uchida.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Uchida's head.
Uchida throws a leg kick
and Johnson comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Uchida stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Johnson is on him like rabid pit bull! Uchida slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Champ Johnson!
In his post fight interview, Champ Johnson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SSSD 19: Cartwright vs Glass
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
McQuade dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on McQuade's head and hops out.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McQuade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Champ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McQuade takes one on the button.
McQuade tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from Johnson.
McQuade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McQuade wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
McQuade blocking some punches.
McQuade is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now McQuade has his back to the cage.
McQuade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McQuade jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson pushes McQuade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McQuade is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake McQuade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as McQuade controls his hands.
McQuade is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
McQuade tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks McQuade with an uppercut!
McQuade looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McQuade closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. McQuade pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McQuade tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
McQuade 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.
Johnson moves in close and cracks McQuade with a massive right hand! McQuade, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Champ Johnson!
A very excited looking Champ Johnson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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