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Event:
AFC 4: Luciano vs Munson
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Faller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson is pushing Faller's head away, looking to escape. Faller manages to hold on to the position though.
Johnson dodges the ground and pound from Faller.
Faller scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Faller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Faller taking a breather here.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faller tries to advance to mount but Johnson denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Faller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Faller working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Faller throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Faller is controlling him
Faller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working. #SUB#
Faller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Faller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working. #T2#
Johnson tries to kick Faller off but Faller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Faller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Faller prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Well, if Faller is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Faller.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Faller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Faller prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Faller trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Faller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Faller.
Faller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson pushes Faller off looking to stand but Faller dives back in and keeps control.
Faller is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Faller stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Faller misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Faller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Faller needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Faller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Faller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Faller moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Faller slips under a jab from Johnson.#TD#
Faller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Faller trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson is trying to buck Faller off.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson prevents Faller from improving position.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tripp Faller dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Faller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson dodges the ground and pound from Faller.
Faller tries to move to mount but Johnson blocks the move with his legs.
Faller scores with a couple of short elbows.
Faller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Faller misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The strikes coming from Faller are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faller is putting a hurting on Johnson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Faller lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Johnson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Johnson pushes Faller away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Faller gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Faller working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Faller drags him back down.
Faller throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson tries to escape but Faller is in control.
Faller trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Faller tries to move to mount but Johnson blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Faller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Faller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Faller keeps moving and retains side control.
Faller wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
The strikes coming from Faller are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Faller prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
Faller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Faller working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Faller landing strikes.
Faller takes a little break here. Johnson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Faller prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
Faller throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Faller wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Faller in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
Faller lands a few punches from side control.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Faller is dominant here and he's now got Johnson's back!
Faller scores with punches and elbows.
I would not like to be Johnson right now.
Faller lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Johnson hold on?!
#SUB#
Faller is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Johnson is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faller lands shots from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tripp Faller dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Johnson swings for the body but Faller moves out of range.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Faller fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Faller.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
#TD#
Faller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Faller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Faller looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faller working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Faller prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Faller is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Faller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Faller is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Johnson kicks Faller off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tripp Faller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Faller avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Faller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Faller tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson misses with a hook. Faller ducked under it nicely.
Faller is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Faller shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Faller saw that one coming.
Faller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Faller should have avoided that one.
Faller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson fakes the leg kick and cracks Faller in the body.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Faller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Faller didn't see that one coming.#KD2#
Johnson lands a big right hand that sends Faller crashing to the mat! Johnson stays standing though and waves Faller back to his feet!#ROC2#Faller is rocked!#T3#
Johnson throws a quick head kick that knocks Faller silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Johnson is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bradley Johnson!
Bradley Johnson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
AFC 1: Shoemaker vs Faller
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Rivels's shoulder, as Rivels tries to avoid the shot.
Rivels lands with a slapping head kick.
Rivels throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rivels takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rivels throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rivels throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Rivels staying out of range there.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Rivels.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Rivels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivels takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rivels defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Rivels slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rivels on the side of the head.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Rivels shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rivels.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rivels throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rivels. Rivels circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Rivels finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rivels throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Rivels counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Rivels slips the punch.
Rivels flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
Rivels staying out of range there.
Johnson checks a low kick from Rivels.
Rivels pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Rivels settles back down.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Rivels counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Rivels looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Rivels scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rivels throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Rivels moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bradley Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rivels moves away.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rivels makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Rivels sprawls well.
Rivels only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rivels lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rivels tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Rivels.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rivels.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Rivels counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Rivels fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Rivels moves away and avoids it.
Rivels only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rivels.#T4#
Johnson throws a hook but Rivels avoids it easily.
Rivels only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnson throws a hook but Rivels avoids it easily.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rivels appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rivels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivels thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson clobbers Rivels with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rivels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson cracks Rivels with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rivels with a nice calf kick.
Rivels avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Rivels moved out of range.
Rivels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Johnson throws a series of punches but Rivels avoids them all with ease.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Rivels with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Bradley Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Rivels makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rivels fakes the leg kick and cracks Johnson in the body.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rivels lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rivels counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rivels throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rivels buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rivels throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivels lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnson is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Rivels Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Johnson is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kiano Rivels! |
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Event:
SSSD 62: Rize/Kirin
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Shewmaker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Shewmaker is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Johnson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steven Shewmaker!
Steven Shewmaker thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSSD 55: Gazersky/Lima
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Arby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.#TD#
Arby scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Arby is having none of it.
Arby is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Arby tries to pass.
Arby stops Johnson from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arby stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Johnson wants to stand but Arby is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arby's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1##TD#
Arby shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Arby was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Arby takes a little break here. Johnson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Johnson tries to escape but Arby is in control.
Johnson is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arby has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson is pushing Arby's head away, looking to escape. Arby manages to hold on to the position though.
Arby controls the position.#T2#
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Arby drags him back down.
A lull in the action here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Arby.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Arby scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A lull in the action here.
Johnson is pushing Arby's head away, looking to escape. Arby manages to hold on to the position though.#T3##SUB#
Johnson tries to escape back to his feet but Arby has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Johnson's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Johnson is tapping! Arby saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Katelynn Arby!
After the fight, Katelynn Arby was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
IFC Fight Night-Esf vs Martin
Date: Dec 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Bigalow punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Bigalow throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Bigalow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bigalow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bigalow avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Bigalow's corner calls for a 1-2. Bigalow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bigalow throws out the jab.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bigalow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Bigalow does no damage.
Bigalow scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Bigalow counters with a left to the body.
Bigalow 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.
#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Bigalow moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Bigalow shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Johnson is on queer street and Bigalow is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Bowser Bigalow!
Our winner, Bowser Bigalow, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Hansen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hansen throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Hansen looking to slow down the pace here.
Hansen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hansen tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hansen looking to stall.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hansen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Hansen throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Hansen misses the body punch
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hansen loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Hansen back into the cage.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hansen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##TD#
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson is standing up over Hansen. Hansen looks to escape but Johnson dives into side control.
#REVB#
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.
Hansen is looking to get back to his feet here but Johnson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hansen's back.
Johnson biding his time, controlling Hansen. #T2#
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hansen for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.#CL#
Johnson clinches.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Hansen working aggressively here.
Hansen lands with a light punch inside.
Hansen taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Hansen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, jab by Hansen - just one landing.
Johnson lands an overhand right.#TD#
Johnson scores with a takedown into Hansen's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.#T1##SU#
Johnson gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Hansen prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch up.#TD#
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Hansen's guard.#SU#
Johnson gets to his feet - Hansen follows without any prompting.
Hansen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Hansen. That snapped Johnson's head back.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Hansen's defenses.
Hansen throws a body shot but no joy.
Hansen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hansen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Hansen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Hansen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Hansen throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Hansen misses with a hook.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson takes a swing at Hansen's ribcage but misses.
Johnson swings for the body but Hansen moves out of range.
Hansen throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hansen can do to turn this around?
Hansen jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hansen.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hansen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hansen connects with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Hansen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradley Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hakon Hansen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hansen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson looks to land a combination but Hansen avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hansen. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Hansen misses the target.
Hansen throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hansen did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SU#
Johnson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Hansen.
Hansen throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson slips under a jab.
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 Bradley Johnson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hansen misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU#
Hansen is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Hansen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Hansen misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot by Hansen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hansen did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Hansen tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Johnson manages to move to mount!
#T1#
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hansen is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##T3#
You get the feeling that Hansen really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hakon Hansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson controlling from mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Johnson!
After the fight, Bradley Johnson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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