Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 253 Martin vs Kalske
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Johnston misses with a double jab.
Johnston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vurris.
Johnston misses with a wild body shot. #KD2#
Johnston throws a left that rocks Vurris and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Johnston dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Vurris regain composure! #CUT2#It looks like Vern Vurris has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnston working away.
Johnston wants to stand but Vurris has his arm trapped.
Vurris struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Johnston decides to stand back up.
Johnston throws a right and a left that Vurris avoids nicely.
Martin Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnston 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.
Johnston just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Johnston misses with a wild body shot.
Johnston misses with a wild combination.
Johnston misses with a straight left.
Johnston tries to bum rush Vurris with a series of wild strikes but Vurris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good standup being displayed there by Vurris as he connects with a hook.
Johnston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vurris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnston walks into a straight right hand from Vurris.
Vurris staying out of range there.#TD#
Vurris gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnston prevents Vurris from moving into mount.
Vurris trying to control the position but Johnston is working away.
Vurris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vurris tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2##SUB#
Vurris goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnston has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vurris but great work by Johnston.
Johnston wants to stand but Vurris has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard. #SUB#
Vurris has his foot on Johnston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnston works his way back into a safe position though.
Vurris pulls Johnston in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnston from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vurris working a defensive guard but Johnston manages to pass into side control anyway. #T3#
Vurris tries to improve position but can't.
Johnston wants to stand but Vurris is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Johnston decides to stand back up.
Johnston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vurris circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vurris.
Johnston drops his hands momentarily and Vurris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vurris looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Vurris counters by clinching up.
Johnston working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Vurris swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnston uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Johnston's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Vurris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnston throws a right and a left that Vurris avoids nicely.
Martin Johnston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vurris scores with a nice head shot.
Johnston misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Johnston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vern Vurris's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Johnston throws an off balance right hand
enabling Vurris to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnston misses with a hook
and Vurris counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Johnston misses its intended target.
Johnston misses with a double jab
and Vurris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnston misses with a wild combination.
Vurris throwing a counter right hand but Johnston manages to avoid it.
Jab by Vurris.
Johnston misses with a hook to the body
and Vurris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnston misses with an uppercut. Vurris saw that one coming.
Vurris scores with a spinning back kick!
Vurris is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnston missing with a left hand there. Vurris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Johnston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vurris is defended easily by Johnston.#T1#
Johnston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vurris counters with a right hand to the body.
Vurris is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnston misses with a combination
and Vurris counters with a thumping low kick.
Martin Johnston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnston misses with a double jab
and Vurris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vurris scores with a jab. Johnston acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnston misses with a two punch combination.
Vurris seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vurris looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnston is just out of range.
Vurris slips a jab and a cross from Johnston.
Vurris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vurris circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnston avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Johnston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vurris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vurris counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vurris throws a big counter combination but Johnston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vurris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnston lands with a nice body punch.
Johnston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vurris counters with a body kick that stops Johnston in his tracks momentarily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Johnston. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Johnston is breathing heavily.
Johnston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vurris drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnston sprawls and moves away.
Vurris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnston tries to bum rush Vurris with a series of wild strikes but Vurris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vurris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnston.
Johnston throws a sloppy body shot
and Vurris counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnston throws a right and a left that Vurris avoids nicely.
Johnston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vurris counters with a series of strikes. Johnston will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Johnston throws a big shot that misses.
Vurris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vurris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnston throws a series of punches but Vurris moves out of range.
Johnston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vurris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vurris counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Vurris closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Vurris manages to break the clinch.
Martin Johnston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnston misses with a double jab
and Vurris counters with a straight right hand.
Vurris avoids the body shot from Johnston.
Vurris tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnston manages to circle out of the way.
Vurris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vurris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Johnston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vurris counters with a three punch combo that has Johnston backing up. Johnston nods at Vurris to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Vurris counters with a single leg into guard. Johnston didn't expect that.
Vurris looking to sit in guard and control but Johnston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Vurris working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Johnston has passed into half guard!
Vurris gets back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Vurris looking for a guillotine here but Johnston defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vern Vurris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vern Vurris's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vurris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnston misses with a jab to the body
and Vurris counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnston throws a hook but Vurris blocks it.
Johnston looks to score with a jab to the body but Vurris is just out of range.
Vurris displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnston fails to land with a series of punches.
Vurris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vurris counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnston's knee momentarily.
A jab from Johnston does it's job there.
Johnston throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Vurris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vurris.
Johnston is looking to stand back up but Vurris counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Johnston.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
Johnston looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Vurris is looking to pass Johnston's guard but actually Johnston recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vurris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnston is keeping the position for now.
Vurris won't allow Johnston to get back to his feet.
Vurris connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnston wants to get back to his feet but Vurris is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vurris sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnston keeping moving, preventing Vurris from controlling successfully.
Johnston wants to stand but Vurris is controlling the position.
Johnston being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnston misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Johnston swinging wildly here.
Johnston swinging wildly here.
Johnston tries to bum rush Vurris with a series of wild strikes but Vurris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vurris throws a combination. Johnston tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vurris lands a body shot.
Johnston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Vurris to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Vurris.
Vurris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnston tries to break free but Vurris pushes him back against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Johnston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick from Vurris, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnston misses with a combination
and Vurris counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnston's knee momentarily.
Johnston throws a poor cross that misses
and Vurris counters with a leg kick.
Vurris defending well as Johnston loads up on a big left hand.
Johnston throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnston throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnston throws a combination that misses
and Vurris counters with a left to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vern Vurris showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vurris 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vern Vurris!
Vern Vurris thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Martin Johnston had this to say: 'I just want to apologise to all the boys back home. I let you down. I'll be back, bigger and better I promise you.'.

Event: DMMA 244 Kruth vs Greene
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1##CL#
Talo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Talo tries to pull guard but Johnston won't allow it.
Talo has Johnston pushed against the cage.
Johnston prevents a body shot from Talo.
Johnston wants to get back to striking at distance but Talo won't allow it.
Talo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Talo lands a nice elbow.
Johnston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Talo stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talo lands a nice uppercut.
Talo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Talo stalling. #T1#
Talo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnston avoids it.
Talo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnston blocks it with crossed arms.
Talo has Johnston pressed against the cage, preventing Johnston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Talo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnston.
Johnston can't break the clinch.
Talo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnston smiles and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Johnston.
Martin Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnston misses with a double jab.
Johnston throws a series of punches but Talo moves out of range.
Talo tries to counter by clinching up but Johnston breaks away and moves out of range.
Talo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Martin Johnston has been cut.#CL#
Talo clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Talo leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
The referee calls for Talo to work.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Talo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Talo tries to pull guard but Johnston won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kauko Johan Talo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnston is trying to break the clinch but Talo is controlling him.
Johnston has had enough of the clinch but Talo keeps him there for the moment.
Talo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Talo taking a breather.
Talo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnston just stands there and leans against the cage.
Talo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnston just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Johnston tries to break free but Talo pushes him back against the cage.
Talo avoiding damage.
Talo is pushing Johnston up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Talo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kauko Johan Talo.
Talo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Talo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Talo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Talo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnston walks away with a smile on his face. Talo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Johnston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnston swats away the attempt to clinch by Talo.
Johnston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Talo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Johnston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Talo drops Johnston with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Johnston! Talo dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kauko Johan Talo!
A very excited looking Kauko Johan Talo 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.
Martin Johnston spoke after the fight, saying 'I just want to apologise to all the boys back home. I let you down. I'll be back, bigger and better I promise you.'.

Event: DMMA 232 Thorn vs Panda
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
De Leon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnston if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnston tries to bum rush De Leon with a series of wild strikes but De Leon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Leon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
De Leon throws a shot to the body.
Johnston looks winded!#KD#
De Leon cracks Johnston with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Johnston looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can De Leon finish him? #CUT#It looks like Martin Johnston has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
De Leon cracks Johnston with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Johnston looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can De Leon finish him?
Johnston misses with a jab to the body
and De Leon counters with a right hand from hell and Johnston is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abelardo De Leon!
Our winner, Abelardo De Leon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Martin Johnston spoke after the fight, saying 'I just want to apologise to all the boys back home. I let you down. I'll be back, bigger and better I promise you.'.

Event: DC 79 Frank vs Young
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Johnston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mansour makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A shot to the body from Johnston misses
and Mansour counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Martin Johnston has been cut.
Johnston misses with a double jab.
Mansour lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnston misses with a double jab
enabling Mansour to counter with a crisp jab.
Mansour uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnston.
Mansour cracks a nice hook into Johnston's ribs.
Johnston looks winded!
Mansour lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Mansour coming out on top.
Martin Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mansour drops Johnston with a straight right hand, right on the button! Mansour follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seth Mansour!
Our winner, Seth Mansour, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Martin Johnston spoke after the fight, saying 'I just want to apologise to all the boys back home. I let you down. I'll be back, bigger and better I promise you.'.

Event: DMMA 212 Narushima vs Okongwu
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Johnston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnston misses with a series of wild punches.
Champion is looking to counter punch.
Johnston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Champion lands a nice shot that snaps Johnston's head back. #CUT#It looks like Martin Johnston has been cut.
Johnston throws a nice looking combination but Champion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Champion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Champion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnston.
Champion is looking to counter punch.
Johnston lands with a nice body punch.
Champion tries to bum rush Johnston with a series of wild strikes but Johnston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnston throws a right hand that Champion ducks under and follows up with a left that Champion also avoids with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Champion. That's going to slow Johnston down.
Johnston throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Champion scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've been told by Champion's head coaches at Belmiro Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnston is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Champion just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Johnston has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peoples Champion!
Peoples Champion 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.
Martin Johnston was interviewed post fight and said 'I just want to apologise to all the boys back home. I let you down. I'll be back, bigger and better I promise you.'.

Event: DMMA 202 Gora vs Kalske
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Longchain wants to clinch.
Longchain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnston misses with an uppercut. Longchain saw that one coming.
Johnston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longchain manages to avoid it.
Longchain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Longchain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnston.
Longchain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnston throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Johnston. Those never looked like landing.
Longchain follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longchain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnston throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnston swinging wildly here.
Longchain tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnston went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnston throws a combination that misses
and Longchain counters with a nice body kick. #T1##KD#
Johnston throws a left that rocks Longchain and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Johnston dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Longchain regain composure! #CUT#It looks like Jim Longchain has been cut.
Johnston wants to stand but Longchain is controlling his arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longchain is looking for a sweep.
Johnston gets to mount! Longchain was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Longchain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Johnston get's back to his feet.
Longchain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnston swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Longchain.
Longchain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnston.
Johnston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Johnston looks to land a combination but Longchain avoids it well.
Johnston misses with a combination
and Longchain counters with a big head kick but Johnston shrugs it off.
Johnston swinging wildly here.
Johnston throws a body punch but Longchain moves out of range.
Longchain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martin Johnston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Longchain.
Johnston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Longchain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnston thinking.
Longchain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Longchain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnston sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Johnston stuffs the takedown.
Johnston swings for the body but Longchain moves out of range.
Johnston throws a series of punches but Longchain avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Johnston misses with the combination.
Johnston swings widly with a right hand
and Longchain counters with an inside leg kick.
Longchain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Longchain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johnston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Longchain counters with a good low kick that Johnston was not able to check.
Johnston is breathing heavily.
Longchain connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnston misses with a combination
and Longchain counters with a good low kick that Johnston was not able to check.
Johnston misses with a wild body shot.
Longchain tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #TD2#
Longchain gets the takedown into side control.

Johnston throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnston throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Johnston takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnston misses with a combination
and Longchain counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnston throws a nice looking combination but Longchain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnston is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Longchain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnston scores with a one two! Longchain had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Longchain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnston tries to bum rush Longchain with a series of wild strikes but Longchain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Johnston backs off Longchain throws a huge counter combo but Johnston manages to avoid it all.
Johnston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Longchain counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Longchain postures up in Johnston's guard and throws a big left but Johnston blocks it.
Longchain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longchain is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnston has wrist control.
Longchain is working Johnston over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Longchain throws a strike but Johnston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Johnston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Longchain's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnston enables Longchain to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnston manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Johnston has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Longchain is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Longchain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martin Johnston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Longchain scores with a kick to the midsection.
Johnston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longchain can do to turn this around?
Longchain shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnston tries to sprawl out of it but Longchain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Johnston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnston works over Longchain's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Longchain fakes the leg kick and cracks Johnston in the body.
Johnston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Longchain releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Longchain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Johnston misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Longchain moves into the clinch.#BC#
Johnston breaks the clinch.
Longchain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnston is looking to wear down Longchain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Longchain.
Longchain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnston misses with a hook to the body
and Longchain counters with a good, hard body kick but Johnston shrugs it off.
Johnston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longchain moves away.
Johnston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnston has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Longchain.
Longchain throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Martin Johnston has been cut.
Longchain explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Longchain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Longchain looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnston!
Longchain throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Longchain fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Johnston defending against the ground and pound.
Longchain sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnston is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Longchain throws an elbow but Johnston slips to the side and avoids it well.
Longchain sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnston is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Longchain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Longchain working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ground and pound from Longchain seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Longchain thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Longchain tries for a kimura but Johnston is defending well. #T3#
Longchain is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Longchain swings around for an armbar but Johnston sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Longchain's guard.
Longchain has Johnston pulled in close to control his posture.
Longchain has a closed guard, preventing Johnston from standing up.
Martin Johnston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Longchain working for submissions but it's allowed Johnston to get to half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Longchain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnston pulls his head out easily.
Longchain is pressing down on Johnston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnston postures up.
Longchain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnston is one step ahead there.
Longchain is trying to control the position but Johnston postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jim Longchain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnston darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Longchain scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Johnston kicks off Longchain and gets to his feet.
Johnston looks to land a combination but Longchain avoids it well.
A combination from Johnston does no damage.
Johnston steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Longchain. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longchain defending well as Johnston loads up on a big left hand.
Longchain throws a leg kick which misses Johnston's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnston tries to avoid it.
Martin Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longchain slips a jab from Johnston.
A chopping leg kick lands by Longchain.
Johnston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Longchain counters with a good, hard body kick but Johnston shrugs it off.
Johnston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Longchain counters with a good low kick that Johnston was not able to check.
A thudding body kick lands there by Longchain!
Longchain connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick lands for Longchain.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Longchain finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1#
Longchain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Longchain counters with a good, hard body kick but Johnston shrugs it off.
Longchain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnston misses the body punch
and Longchain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longchain thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnston if he has to take too many more of those.
Martin Johnston is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Longchain decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Longchain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnston's head.
Ground and pound from Longchain.
Johnston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Longchain.
Longchain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Longchain lands a nice short elbow.
Longchain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnston's head. #T2#
Longchain is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longchain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Longchain content to control rather than advance.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Longchain connects with a nice short shot to Johnston's temple.
Longchain frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Longchain with the ground and pound from mount.
Longchain looking to ground and pound but Johnston is blocking nicely. #T3#
Longchain in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Johnston is in a horrible position here. Longchain smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Longchain throwing strikes but Johnston bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Longchain looking for a sweep. Not yet Longchain, not yet.
Longchain is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Johnston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Longchain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4##SUB2#
Longchain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnston postures up. #SUB2#
Longchain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnston defends well.#SUB2#
Longchain throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnston uses it to pass to side control. #SU#
Johnston has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Longchain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Longchain 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jim Longchain!
Jim Longchain 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.
The defeated Martin Johnston had this to say: 'I just want to apologise to all the boys back home. I let you down. I'll be back, bigger and better I promise you.'.

Event: Nfld FN 37
Date: Mar 16, 2023

#R1#
No joy there for Johnston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coppola is looking for a counter combo.
Coppola has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnston lands with a right that hurts Coppola. Coppola looks to clinch but Johnston throws a short knee that drops Coppola. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Martin Johnston!
After winning the bout, Martin Johnston thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld live 21
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Man connects with a single shot there.
Johnston cracks Man's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Man slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Johnston can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Johnston!
During a confident post fight interview, Martin Johnston thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld new years end
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1##CL#
Cotilla clinches. #BC#
Cotilla breaks the clinch.
Johnston walks into a jab.
Cotilla moves out of range as Johnston strikes.
Johnston tries to clinch there but Cotilla circles away. #CL#
Cotilla forces Johnston back against the cage and clinches.
Johnston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cotilla smiles and moves away. #CL#
Cotilla moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston tries to pull guard but Cotilla holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnston drops back down to his feet.
Cotilla pushes Johnston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1##BC#
Cotilla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cotilla instigates a clinch.
Cotilla slows down the pace here.
Johnston jumps guard but Cotilla stands there with Johnston around his waist. Johnston gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alexander Cotilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Johnston.#BC#
Cotilla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnston tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cotilla counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Cotilla fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnston, pushing him back against the cage.#T2##BC#
Cotilla breaks the clinch. #CL#
Cotilla forces Johnston back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Cotilla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cotilla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnston misses with a shot to the body
and Cotilla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cotilla is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cotilla is looking to clinch.
Johnston tries for a takedown but Cotilla circles away easily
and Cotilla counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotilla turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Cotilla moves into range and clinches up with Johnston.#T3#
Cotilla has Johnston pushed against the cage.
Cotilla slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Johnston breaks the clinch.
Johnston throws a hook but Cotilla avoids it easily.
Johnston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Cotilla wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cotilla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cotilla throws a combination. Johnston tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cotilla keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Cotilla scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Johnston is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cotilla's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Johnston is trying to stand up here but Cotilla is controlling him well.
Johnston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cotilla is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cotilla in particular looking to stall.
Johnston trying to hold on to Cotilla's head to control him but Cotilla postures up.
Cotilla looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Cotilla dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Cotilla moves into range and clinches up with Johnston.
Johnston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cotilla is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnston tries to pull guard but Cotilla won't allow it.
Cotilla gets underhooks to prevent Johnston's takedown attempt.
Alexander Cotilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Johnston.
Cotilla content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Cotilla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cotilla scores with a head kick. Johnston tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Martin Johnston has been cut.
Cotilla tries to clinch up but Johnston circles away and keeps his distance.
Cotilla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnston swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1##TD2#
Johnston closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johnston prevents Cotilla from escaping the position.
Johnston trying to control the action but Cotilla is working from the bottom.
Johnston working the strikes but Cotilla uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Cotilla won't allow Johnston to pass to mount.
Johnston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnston wants to control but Cotilla is keeping him busy.
Cotilla is trying to stand up here but Johnston is controlling him well. #T2#
Cotilla controlling the position for now.
Cotilla is trying to stand back up but Johnston is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnston keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Johnston shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cotilla napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cotilla is looking to get back to his feet here but Johnston is keeping cool and he's managed to take Cotilla's back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnston lands a shot to the body.
I really don't envy Cotilla right now. #T3#
Cotilla is keeping busy.
Cotilla trying to get back to his feet but Johnston is in full control for now.
Cotilla wants to escape the position.
Johnston tries to keep control of the position but Cotilla is staying busy.
Johnston is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cotilla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnston can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Johnston looking for the choke but no joy.
Martin Johnston has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cotilla is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Johnston gets his hands free as Cotilla looks to control.
Cotilla trying to get back to his feet but Johnston is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cotilla covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Martin Johnston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Martin Johnston's cut.
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##CL2#
Cotilla gets tackled into the cage by Johnston. Johnston maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from Johnston. #BC#
Cotilla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexander Cotilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotilla lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cotilla takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice sprawl there from Cotilla as Johnston shoots in.
It looks like Cotilla has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cotilla digs a good body shot into Johnston's ribs.
Johnston misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cotilla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cotilla paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
A jab from Cotilla does it's job there.
Cotilla lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cotilla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Johnston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cotilla lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnston is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cotilla pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnston gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cotilla.
Johnston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alexander Cotilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Johnston.#T2##BC#
Cotilla manages to break the clinch.
Johnston is looking to clinch.
Alexander Cotilla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cotilla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnston tries to clinch there but Cotilla circles away.
Johnston misses with a shot to the body
and Cotilla makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnston is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cotilla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnston takes a punch to the jaw and another one 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!
Cotilla keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cotilla tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnston manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Cotilla throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cotilla.
Cotilla clobbers Johnston with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnston tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Cotilla counter with a right hand. #CL#
Cotilla gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Cotilla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnston swats away the attempt to clinch by Cotilla.
Cotilla lands a head kick! #T4#
Johnston shoots for a takedown but Cotilla saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnston misses with a left hand
and Cotilla counters with a nice uppercut.
Cotilla is looking to clinch.
Cotilla sets himself, and Johnston steps forward looking for the clinch! Cotilla avoids it this time.
Cotilla keeps Johnston at a distance using the push kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnston tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Cotilla counter with a right hand. #CL#
Cotilla takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Cotilla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Cotilla showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cotilla 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Cotilla!
Alexander Cotilla seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Martin Johnston stepped up to the mic, saying 'I just want to apologise to all the boys back home. I let you down. I'll be back, bigger and better I promise you.'.

Event: TFL:2 Calamari Vs Griggs
Date: Dec 07, 2022

#R1#
Dickons fails with the takedown
and Johnston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dickons lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Martin Johnston has been cut.
Dickons moves out of range of the strikes.
Dickons misses with a takedown attempt - Johnston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnston throws a nice looking combination but Dickons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jovan Dickons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnston digs a good hook to Dickons's body.
Johnston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dickons closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnston circles away.
Martin Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovan Dickons.
Dickons has a takedown stuffed.
A punch combination from Johnston misses.
Johnston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dickons shoots in and drives through. Johnston sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnston misses its target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch lands to the side of Dickons 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#Dickons is rocked!
Johnston tries a head kick but it misses.
Dickons shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnston but Johnston pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Johnston drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Dickons right on the button. Dickons goes down! Johnston follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Johnston gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Johnston!
A victorious Martin Johnston thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CTMMA 24: Out With A Bang
Date: Oct 20, 2022

#R1#
Johnston cracks a nice hook into Toryiama's ribs.
Johnston tries to clinch up#TD#
and Toryiama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnston's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Toryiama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toryiama is working hard here to advance position.
Toryiama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Toryiama trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnston keeping full guard, as Toryiama tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toryiama wants to control from the top but Johnston keeps moving. #T1#
Toryiama trying to move into half guard but instead Johnston has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Johnston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Toryiama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toryiama looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Toryiama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnston postures up. #T2#
Toryiama wants to sweep but no luck.
Toryiama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnston manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Toryiama prevents Johnston from getting back to his feet.
Toryiama tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnston is retaining full guard.
Toryiama trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toryiama won't allow Johnston to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martin Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Johnston throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Toryiama counters with a single leg into guard. Johnston didn't expect that.
Toryiama wants to control from the top but Johnston keeps moving.
Toryiama tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnston is retaining full guard.
Toryiama trying to control but Johnston is working from the bottom.
Toryiama wants to stand but Johnston has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Toryiama advances position into side control!
Johnston wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
Toryiama in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Toryiama moves into full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toryiama cracks Johnston with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Toryiama looking to control but Johnston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matsuhiro Toryiama 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#
Johnston falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Toryiama counters with a single leg into guard. Johnston didn't expect that.
Toryiama looking to sit in guard and control but Johnston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toryiama trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Toryiama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnston manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Johnston is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Toryiama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnston can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toryiama throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Johnston keeping full guard, as Toryiama tries to pass.
Toryiama trying to move into half guard but instead Johnston has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Toryiama working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Johnston has passed into half guard!
Johnston seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Matsuhiro Toryiama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Toryiama wants to improve his position but Johnston is controlling well.
Toryiama is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Reach Around, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2##SUB#
Toryiama actively working from the bottom here.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Toryiama here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Toryiama is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnston's back!#SUB#
Toryiama is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Johnston is defending well though. Toryiama let's go of the attempt for now.
Toryiama struggling to land strikes to the head as Johnston covers up. #SUB#
Toryiama working for a choke but Johnston reverses nicely into Toryiama 's guard.
Toryiama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnston is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
Toryiama working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Johnston has passed into half guard!
Toryiama gets full guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Toryiama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Toryiama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Toryiama looking to control.
Johnston won't allow Toryiama to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toryiama is trying to hold Johnston in close to prevent damage but Johnston has managed to pass into half guard.
Johnston is thwarting Toryiama's attempts to control the position.
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 Matsuhiro Toryiama will probably get the nod.
That's time! Toryiama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Toryiama swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnston.#CL2#
Johnston pushes Toryiama up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Johnston ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnston no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Johnston keeping moving, preventing Toryiama from controlling successfully.
Toryiama tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnston is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toryiama won't allow Johnston to get back to his feet. #T1#
Toryiama working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnston's head.
Toryiama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Toryiama looking to pass the guard.
Toryiama passes into half guard. #SUB#
Toryiama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnston has managed to free his arm - good work.
Toryiama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Toryiama is working for a kimura here but Johnston manages to reverse the position and he's now in Toryiama's guard. #SUB#
Toryiama is looking for a triangle but Johnston pushes his legs off easily.
Martin Johnston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Toryiama isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Johnston stacks Toryiama on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Johnston!
Johnston working away.#T3##SU2#
Johnston decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Johnston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Matsuhiro Toryiama has been cut.
Martin Johnston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toryiama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Toryiama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toryiama appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnston looks to land a combination but Toryiama avoids it well.
Toryiama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Toryiama keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnston throws a right and a left that Toryiama avoids nicely.
Johnston throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Toryiama counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Toryiama.
Toryiama looking to pass the guard.
Toryiama looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Toryiama wants to pass the guard but Johnston is keeping the position.
Toryiama is working Johnston over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toryiama passes into half guard.
Johnston 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.
Toryiama is looking to stall here but Johnston recovers full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Johnston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Toryiama 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matsuhiro Toryiama!
Matsuhiro Toryiama retains his light heavyweight title!
Matsuhiro Toryiama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Martin Johnston had this to say: 'I just want to apologise to all the boys back home. I let you down. I'll be back, bigger and better I promise you.'.

Event: CTMMA 22: Kasai Vs Harvey 2
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Johnston.
Johnston moves away from the strike by Muwaitang.
Muwaitang throws a series of strikes that have Johnston backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Martin Johnston has been cut.#CL#
Johnston clinches with his opponent.
Muwaitang wants to break free but Johnston has control.
A bit of stalling here from Johnston. #BC2#
Muwaitang breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Johnston clinches.
Muwaitang tries to circle away but Johnston has him pinned against the cage.
Johnston prevents Muwaitang from breaking the clinch.
Muwaitang tries to break the clinch but Johnston is controlling the position.
Muwaitang tries to break free but Johnston pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Johnston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muwaitang throws a looping overhand right but Johnston ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Johnston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Muwaitang tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Johnston manages to move to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnston misses with a head shot.
Johnston 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.
Muwaitang is trying to stand up.
Johnston wants to control the pace but Muwaitang is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Muwaitang squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T1##SUB#
Johnston is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Muwaitang to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Muwaitang shrugs it off.
Johnston punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT#It looks like Saipam Muwaitang has been cut.
Johnston misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muwaitang really wants to buck Johnston off and get back to his feet.
Johnston controlling the pace for now.
Johnston sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnston is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Muwaitang can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #CUT#That has opened up Saipam Muwaitang's cut even more.
Johnston thowing shots but they're missing.
Johnston lands with some strikes.#ROC#Muwaitang is rocked!#CUT#Saipam Muwaitang's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Saipam Muwaitang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Martin Johnston!
A relieved looking Martin Johnston thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CTMMA 21: Kasai Vs Bresnar 2
Date: Jul 22, 2022

#R1#
IronSide tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but IronSide circles away quickly and effectively.
IronSide throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD2#
IronSide shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
IronSide prevents Johnston from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Johnston is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Johnston displaying some good clinch control by pressing IronSide up against the cage.
Johnston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnston wants to break the clinch but can't.
IronSide told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#TD2#
IronSide has hold of one of Johnston's legs. Johnston is fighting the takedown attempt but IronSide gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Johnston is looking to stand back up but IronSide counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Johnston.
Johnston's coaches at Lionheart Combat Sports 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.#T1##REVR#
IronSide throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
IronSide is keen to just control but Johnston is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from IronSide.
IronSide stops Johnston from getting back to his feet.
IronSide is controlling the pace. #T2#
IronSide works his way into full mount!
IronSide looking to control and managing it successfully.
IronSide trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnston squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T3#
IronSide controlling from mount.
Johnston is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
IronSide controlling his opponent.
Johnston is trying to stand.#T4#
IronSide looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnston is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
IronSide working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
IronSide sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You get the feeling that Johnston really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn IronSide dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Johnston throws a series of punches but IronSide moves out of range.
Johnston throws a nice looking combination but IronSide bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
IronSide slips a jab and a cross from Johnston.
IronSide misses with a series of wild punches.
Martin Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Johnston misses.
IronSide tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnston misses with a looping left.
IronSide tries to clinch up but Johnston circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnston misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IronSide tries to clinch up.
IronSide is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
IronSide wants to clinch.#T1#
Johnston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
IronSide displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnston throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and IronSide counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
IronSide manages to break the clinch.
IronSide throws a nice looking combination but Johnston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
IronSide misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnston throws a combination that misses
and IronSide counters with a series of strikes. Johnston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnston lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Bjorn IronSide has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Johnston and sends IronSide crashing to the mat! Johnston follows him down to the mat - IronSide regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#IronSide is rocked!
Johnston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
IronSide is still in real trouble! Can Johnston finish him?#SUB#
Johnston is trying to work for a kimura but IronSide is defending well.
IronSide avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnston. #T2##SUB#
Johnston is working for a submission of some sort.
IronSide seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
IronSide wants to improve his position but Johnston is controlling well.
Johnston is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Johnston is trying to work for a kimura but IronSide is defending well.
IronSide regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Johnston throwing strikes from guard but IronSide blocks nicely.
IronSide can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnston controls the pace.
IronSide wants to sweep here but Johnston controlling him for the moment.
Johnston looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
IronSide is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnston defends well.
IronSide keeping moving, preventing Johnston from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
IronSide lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnston circles away quickly and effectively.
IronSide takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by IronSide.
IronSide changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johnston misses with a two punch combination.
Johnston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by IronSide.
IronSide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
IronSide doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnston circles away.
As IronSide looks to move away, Johnston throws a big counter combo but IronSide just gets out of the way.
Johnston cracks IronSide with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Johnston misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Johnston dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn IronSide's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but IronSide was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnston.
Johnston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by IronSide.
IronSide lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnston circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnston throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on IronSide's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Johnston dives in looking to finish as IronSide flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Johnston's strikes! Johnston is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! IronSide's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but IronSide was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Johnston!
After winning the bout, Martin Johnston thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CTMMA 20: Kasai Vs Salazar
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
Johnston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Martin Johnston has been cut.
De Vinci thuds his right hand into Johnston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice jab there from Johnston. #CUT#It looks like Leonardo De Vinci has been cut.
De Vinci throws a good cross that connects.
De Vinci walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Johnston drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! De Vinci swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Johnston's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo De Vinci!
During a confident post fight interview, Leonardo De Vinci thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Martin Johnston spoke after the fight, saying 'I just want to apologise to all the boys back home. I let you down. I'll be back, bigger and better I promise you.'.

Event: CTMMA 19: Grang Vs Toryiama
Date: May 20, 2022

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Johnston there.#CUT#It looks like Montana Fifty has been cut.#CL2#
Fifty clinches up against the cage.
Johnston is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Fifty breaks from the clinch.
Johnston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Fifty drives through and clinches with Johnston against the cage.
Fifty tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnston just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fifty is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnston 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.
Martin Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Montana Fifty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston working hard to break the clinch.
Fifty goes for a takedown attempt but Johnston pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Johnston clinches with his opponent. #T1#
A hook to the body from Johnston.
Fifty is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnston gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fifty is trying to pull guard but Johnston has him pressed against the cage.
Johnston wants to get back to striking at distance but Fifty won't allow it.
Fifty keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnston's efforts to push away.
Fifty looking for a takedown.
Johnston wants to get back to striking at distance but Fifty won't allow it.
Johnston managing to block the knees to the body from Fifty.
Fifty is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnston stops a takedown attempt from Fifty.
Johnston is trying to break the clinch but Fifty has him pressed against the cage.
Fifty jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnston walks away with a smile on his face. Fifty gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fifty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnston.
Despite the aggression on Fifty's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Johnston misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Johnston gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fifty jumps guard but Johnston turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnston manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnston is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnston gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Fifty keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnston's efforts to push away.
Johnston tries to break the clinch but Fifty is controlling the position. #T3#
Johnston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Fifty pulls guard effortlessly.
Johnston wants to get up but he can't break Fifty's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Johnston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnston works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fifty trying to control here.
Johnston tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fifty.
Fifty is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Fifty is trying to stand up here but Johnston is controlling him well.
Johnston tries to stand and escape but Fifty is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnston works his way into full mount!
Johnston controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnston wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Johnston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Montana Fifty's cut.
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##CL#
Johnston has managed to clinch.
Fifty keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnston's efforts to push away.
Fifty keeps control of Johnston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnston stalling against the cage.
Fifty tries to pull guard but Johnston forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fifty stalling in the clinch.
Johnston wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fifty throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnston.
Johnston has had enough of the clinch but Fifty keeps him there for the moment.
Fifty tries to pull guard but Johnston holds him up against the cage and eventually Fifty drops back down to his feet.
Fifty has Johnston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Martin Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Montana Fifty.#T1#
Johnston is looking to break free of the clinch but Fifty has double underhooks.
Johnston is looking to break free of the clinch but Fifty has double underhooks.
Fifty prevents Johnston from breaking the clinch.
Johnston is looking to break free of the clinch but Fifty has double underhooks.
Johnston tries to break the clinch but Fifty is controlling the position.
Johnston pushes off an throws an elbow but Fifty leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnston with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnston dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Johnston controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnston is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnston.
Fifty looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Fifty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Johnston. Those never looked like landing.
Johnston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fifty can do to turn this around?
Fifty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Fifty looks to move away, Johnston throws a big counter combo but Fifty just gets out of the way.
Fifty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnston counters with a left and a right that stings Fifty.
Fifty fails with the takedown
and Johnston counters with a straight right hand.
Johnston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fifty lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3##CL#
Johnston instigates a clinch.
Johnston tries to circle away but Fifty has him pinned against the cage.
Johnston tries to break free but Fifty pushes him back against the cage.
Fifty is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnston gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fifty keeps control of Johnston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnston stalling against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Johnston.
Johnston is looking to break free of the clinch but Fifty has double underhooks.
Johnston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnston blocking some punches.
Fifty keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnston's efforts to push away.
A short left from Johnston. #T4#
Fifty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnston lands with a right to the head.
Johnston tries to circle away but Fifty has him pinned against the cage.
Johnston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fifty has him pressed against the cage.
Johnston can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Johnston scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Fifty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fifty has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Fifty tries to keep at a distance but Johnston has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnston working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Johnston dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Montana Fifty's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fifty circles away quickly and effectively.
Fifty is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Fifty closes the distance and clinches.
Martin Johnston has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fifty tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fifty tries to pull guard but Johnston forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fifty jumps guard but Johnston stands there with Fifty around his waist. Fifty gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Martin Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Montana Fifty.
Johnston presses Fifty against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnston wants to break free but Fifty has control.
Fifty fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fifty is trying to pull guard but Johnston has him pressed against the cage.
Johnston lands a hook that snaps the head of Fifty backwards.
Johnston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fifty is trying to pull guard but Johnston has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Fifty tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnston scores with a shot to the side of Fifty's head.
Fifty being controlled against the cage.
Fifty misses with a knee to the head.
Johnston slowing the pace effectively.
Johnston stalling.
Fifty is trying to pull guard but Johnston turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johnston gets underhooks to prevent Fifty's takedown attempt.
Fifty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnston.
Fifty fails to pull guard.
Fifty misses with the head strike. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Johnston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fifty jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnston walks away with a smile on his face. Fifty gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fifty misses with the combination. #CL#
Johnston pushes Fifty up against the cage in a clinch.
Fifty fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnston displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fifty up against the cage.
Johnston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fifty's efforts to push away.
Fifty has Johnston pressed against the cage, preventing Johnston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Johnston is struggling to control the position.
Fifty keeps control of Johnston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnston has Fifty pressed against the cage.
Johnston working hard to break the clinch.
Johnston's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Johnston tries to break free but Fifty pushes him back against the cage.
Fifty has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnston avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fifty tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnston shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fifty keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnston's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Fifty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Fifty with that takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Fifty 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Martin Johnston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnston scores with a one two! Fifty had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Johnston gets a clinch.
Fifty tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnston avoids it.
Montana Fifty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnston gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fifty.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Johnston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnston 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Johnston!
After winning the bout, Martin Johnston thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2022

#R1#
Johnston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reeves pinned against the cage. Reeves gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnston misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnston fails with a takedown attempt.
William Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Johnston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reeves thuds a left hand into Johnston's body.
Reeves just misses with a punch to the body.
As Reeves backs off Johnston throws a huge counter combo but Reeves manages to avoid it all.
A combination from Reeves does no damage. #T1#
Johnston shoots in and drives through. Reeves sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Reeves misses its target.
Johnston looks for a takedown but Reeves sprawls well.
Reeves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reeves wants it to stay on the feet.
Reeves throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Reeves misses the jab.
Reeves thuds a left hand into Johnston's body.
Reeves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reeves throws a sloppy head kick and Johnston moves out of range easily.
Johnston tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reeves defends well and Johnston ends up having to push Reeves into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
Johnston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reeves's waist but Reeves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnston off to one side.
A jab from Reeves misses.
Johnston with the counter takedown but Reeves avoids it easily.
Reeves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnston.
Reeves throws a body punch but Johnston moves out of range.
Johnston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reeves counters with an inside leg kick.
Johnston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reeves counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Reeves.
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!
Johnston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reeves. #T3#
Reeves throws a body punch but Johnston moves out of range.
Reeves misses with the combination.
And Johnston tries to counter it with a takedown but Reeves pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reeves. Johnston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reeves counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reeves defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnston.
Good shot there by Reeves.
Johnston misses with a takedown
and Reeves counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Johnston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reeves counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick lands for Reeves. #TD2#
Johnston dives in and scores a takedown into Reeves's guard.
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!
Reeves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnston tries to free his leg and advance position but Reeves is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Johnston drops back looking for a leg! Reeves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reeves manages to kick Johnston off! Johnston jumps back into Reeves's guard.
Reeves is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tycoon Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Reeves looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Johnston drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reeves manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnston has Reeves in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Johnston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Reeves dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Reeves works Johnston's body with a nice hook.
Reeves jabs at Johnston's body.
Johnston fails with the takedown
and Reeves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reeves throws a hook but Johnston avoids it easily.
Reeves throws a hook to the side of Johnston's head but Johnston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnston is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnston misses with a takedown attempt
and Reeves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reeves as he jumps to the side.
William Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Johnston.#T1##TD#
Reeves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnston sprawls well initially but Reeves persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Reeves passes the guard and advances to mount!
Johnston is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Reeves looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnston defends it well.
Reeves wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T2#
Reeves looking to control but Johnston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Reeves swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Johnston is now in Reeves's guard. A big mistake from Reeves there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Reeves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Johnston has gone for a leg lock! Reeves slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnston's guard.#REVR#
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!
Reeves tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnston is retaining full guard.
Reeves pushes down on Johnston's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reeves wants to take a breather but Johnston is having none of it. #T3#
Reeves has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Reeves jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Johnston is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Johnston and Reeves has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Reeves goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnston has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reeves but great work by Johnston.
Johnston tries to advance to mount but Reeves denies him.
William Reeves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Johnston thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Reeves can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB2#
Johnston tries for a kimura but Reeves is defending well.
Reeves is looking to regain half guard here but Johnston keeps moving and retains side control.
Reeves wants to control but Johnston postures up.
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB2#
Johnston thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Johnston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reeves has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reeves manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Johnston is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reeves is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Reeves dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Reeves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reeves throws a body shot but no joy.
Reeves slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No luck for Johnston with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Reeves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reeves with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reeves, as that shot connected.
A left lands for Reeves.#TD#
Reeves drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1#
Reeves passes Johnston's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Johnston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reeves pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Reeves is looking for a kimura but Johnston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reeves to get the leverage.
Reeves is keen to just control but Johnston is a slippery customer.
Johnston is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Reeves is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnston has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Reeves is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Reeves seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Reeves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnston is just riding it out for now. Reeves eventually gives up the hold.
Reeves content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnston wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Johnston works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reeves sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnston can't keep his opponent in guard - Reeves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnston makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnston.
William Reeves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reeves trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reeves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reeves trying to control but Johnston is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reeves. That's going to slow Johnston down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnston is defended easily by Reeves.
Martin Johnston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reeves ducks under a wild hook from Johnston.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Reeves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reeves 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Reeves!
The defeated Martin Johnston had this to say: 'I just want to apologise to all the boys back home. I let you down. I'll be back, bigger and better I promise you.'.

Event: SSSD 53: Frost/Bentham
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Snakovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnston.
Johnston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johnston throws a right and a left that Snakovic avoids nicely.
Johnston throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnston tries to clinch but Snakovic is having none of it.
Snakovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snakovic shoots in but Johnston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Snakovic dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnston sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Snakovic slips a jab and a cross from Johnston.
Johnston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Martin Johnston has been cut.
Johnston wants to clinch.
Johnston has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Snakovic tries to keep at a distance but Johnston has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Snakovic jumps guard but Johnston stands there with Snakovic around his waist. Snakovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Martin Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Snakovic.
Johnston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snakovic avoids it.
Johnston missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Johnston.
Johnston displaying some good clinch control by pressing Snakovic up against the cage.
Snakovic has Johnston pressed against the cage, preventing Johnston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Snakovic pulls Johnston into guard.
Johnston tries to free his leg and advance position but Snakovic is retaining full guard. #T2#
Snakovic has control of Johnston's left arm, preventing Johnston from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Snakovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnston tries to free his leg and advance position but Snakovic is retaining full guard.
Johnston pushing down on Snakovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Snakovic controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Snakovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Snakovic is trying to maintain the position but Johnston is very close to passing his half guard.
Snakovic is looking for a sweep. Johnston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnston trying to control the pace.
Snakovic is positioning himself well to prevent Johnston advancing to mount.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johnston looks to land a strike but Snakovic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snakovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnston is one step ahead there.
Johnston has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Snakovic is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Johnston drives through and clinches with Snakovic against the cage.
Snakovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnston smiles and moves away.
Snakovic tries for a takedown but Johnston circles away easily#KD#
and Johnston counters with a crisp one two that drops Snakovic! Johnston thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Snakovic to his feet! Snakovic is in big trouble!#ROC#Snakovic is rocked!
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 Martin Johnston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Martin Johnston's cut.
That's time! Johnston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Snakovic has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Johnston counters with a nice right hand that sends Snakovic toppling to the canvas! Snakovic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Johnston finish him?!
Snakovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnston finish him?
Snakovic misses with an uppercut. Johnston saw that one coming.
Snakovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Martin Johnston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snakovic shoots and misses
and Johnston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Snakovic misses the jab.
Snakovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnston counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Johnston!

Event: SSSD 49: Gai/Searchinson
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Johnston goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Mikha Hammodi has been cut.
Johnston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hammodi wants to counter the offense by Johnston and move into the clinch position.
Hammodi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnston throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Johnston forces Hammodi back against the cage and clinches.
Hammodi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnston lands a knee to the body.
Johnston landing knees to the body.
Hammodi managing to block the knees to the body from Johnston. #BC#
Johnston breaks the clinch. #CL#
Johnston closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Johnston breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Johnston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hammodi, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnston is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Hammodi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hammodi takes a shot to the head.
Hammodi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Johnston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Johnston has managed to clinch. #BC#
Johnston manages to break the clinch.
Hammodi misses with a combination #CL#
and Johnston counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnston tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammodi avoids the damage to the body.
Johnston scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Johnston breaks the clinch.
Johnston is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL#
Johnston closes the distance and pushes Hammodi back into the cage.
Hammodi has had enough of the clinch but Johnston keeps him there for the moment.#T2##BC#
Johnston breaks the clinch.
Hammodi misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnston misses with the combination.
Hammodi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hammodi misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Johnston counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnston trying to land knees to the body.
Johnston with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnston creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hammodi's defenses.
Johnston controlling the action here for a moment.
Hammodi avoiding damage as Johnston throws knees to the body. #T3#
Johnston lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#That has opened up Mikha Hammodi's cut even more.
Johnston lands an elbow that stopped Hammodi in his tracks for a moment.
Johnston will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hammodi up against the cage.
Johnston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnston has Hammodi pushed against the cage.
Johnston putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hammodi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hammodi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Johnston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Hammodi tries for a takedown but Johnston circles away easily#CL#
and Johnston counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnston.
Martin Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikha Hammodi.
Hammodi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#The cut above Mikha Hammodi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#BC#
Johnston breaks the clinch. #KD#
Johnston lands a left and a right that send Hammodi crashing to the mat, dazed. Johnston thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
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!#CL#
Johnston rushes Hammodi and presses him up against the cage.
Johnston gets through Hammodi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#Mikha Hammodi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mikha Hammodi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Martin Johnston!

Event: SSSD 44: Frank/McGee
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1##CL2#
White drives through and clinches with Johnston against the cage.
White looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#BC#
Johnston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White misses with a low kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnston 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.
White has Johnston pressed against the cage, preventing Johnston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnston lands a nice uppercut.
Johnston misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
Johnston wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and White avoids it.
Johnston misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Johnston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Johnston has White up against the cage in a clinch.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Johnston. #T1##BC#
Johnston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White moves in looking to clinch but Johnston pushes him off.
White shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnston but Johnston pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Johnston closes the distance and clinches.
White is working for takedown but Johnston is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnston tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body.
Johnston holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. White is defending well for now.
White prevents Johnston from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Johnston breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Johnston moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Johnston lands with a light punch inside.
Johnston controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Johnston manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Johnston clinches.
Johnston stalling in the clinch.
Johnston displaying some good clinch control by pressing White up against the cage.
Johnston is leaning against White and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnston content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnston landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnston lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3##BC#
Johnston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Johnston clinches up with White and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnston content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Johnston manages to break the clinch.
White walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles White limp body while Johnston jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Johnston!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
Johnston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnston tries to bum rush Balkarov with a series of wild strikes but Balkarov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Idar Balkarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balkarov checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnston slips a jab and a cross from Balkarov.
Johnston wants to clinch.
As Johnston tries to get set, Balkarov tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnston manages to avoid the attempt.
Johnston tries to clinch up but Balkarov circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Johnston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkarov managing to block the knees to the body from Johnston.
Balkarov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnston looking to stall.
Balkarov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnston smiles and moves away. #T1#
Balkarov misses the shot to the body.
Balkarov shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balkarov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balkarov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnston tries to clinch up.
Balkarov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Idar Balkarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnston tries to clinch but Balkarov moves out of range. #CL#
Balkarov clinches up with Johnston and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Balkarov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Balkarov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnston defends well and Balkarov ends up having to push Johnston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnston is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Balkarov is keeping busy.#T2#
Johnston is trying to force a seperation but Balkarov has the dominant position.
Balkarov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnston pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnston wants to clinch.#CL#
Balkarov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnston, pushing him back against the cage.
Balkarov leaning against his opponent.
Johnston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Balkarov breaks from the clinch.
Balkarov dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnston sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Balkarov prevents Johnston from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Johnston wants to get back to striking at distance but Balkarov won't allow it.
Johnston wants to break free but Balkarov has control.
Johnston wants to get back to striking at distance but Balkarov won't allow it.
Balkarov keeps control of Johnston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnston misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Balkarov.
Johnston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Balkarov is breathing heavily.
Johnston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Balkarov avoids it.
Johnston tries to circle away but Balkarov has him pinned against the cage.
Johnston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balkarov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnston fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Balkarov. Those never looked like landing.
Balkarov throws a head kick but Johnston moves out of range.
Johnston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Balkarov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balkarov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Balkarov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Balkarov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnston lands a really nice looking cross but Balkarov seems unphased. #CUT2#It looks like Idar Balkarov has been cut.
Johnston wants to slow Balkarov down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balkarov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balkarov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Johnston rattles Balkarov with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Balkarov tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Johnston dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Balkarov stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Martin Johnston!

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