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Event:
HFC Fight Night 7
Date: Apr 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Diego throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Diego scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Diego swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diego looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Diego misses.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Diego is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
Diego comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diego dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diego is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diego lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diego circles away quickly and effectively.
Diego swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diego throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diego.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Diego misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Diego.#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Diego is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Johnson flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Johnson is out cold! Diego holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Diego! |
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Event:
HFC 38:Taranin vs Caceres
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Johnson slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ali throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ali with a body shot.
Ali tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Ali goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Ali misses
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Ali backing up. Ali nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.#KD2#
Johnson drops Ali with a left right combo! Johnson follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC2#Ali is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Islam Ali has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Johnson decides to stand back up. Johnson steps back and let's Ali get back to his feet.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Nice body kick there by Ali.
Johnson is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Ali flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ali is out cold! Johnson holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Curtis Johnson!
Curtis Johnson got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 6
Date: Feb 07, 2023 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from WhipAhoo.
WhipAhoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Johnson works WhipAhoo's body with a nice hook.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WhipAhoo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
WhipAhoo avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Curtis Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Johnson looks to land a right hand but WhipAhoo moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from WhipAhoo misses.
WhipAhoo scores with a leg kick.
WhipAhoo tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
WhipAhoo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
WhipAhoo throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and WhipAhoo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
WhipAhoo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between WhipAhoo's hands.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
WhipAhoo throws a monster overhand right that drops Johnson! WhipAhoo follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don WhipAhoo! |
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Event:
HFC28:Clarke vs Dobrosavljevic
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Damien Johnson wants to clinch.
Damien Johnson fails with the takedown
and Curtis Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Damien Johnson throws a hook but Curtis Johnson blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Curtis Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Damien Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis Johnson moves away.
Damien Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Curtis Johnson is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Curtis Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Damien Johnson's guard.#SUB2#
Damien Johnson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Curtis Johnson is defending well. Damien Johnson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Curtis Johnson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Damien Johnson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damien Johnson! |
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Event:
HFC 22:Sage vs Thompson 2
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson walks into a jab.
John lands a jab.
John staying out of range there.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Johnson sends John down but not out. Johnson dives into side control looking to finish. #CUT#It looks like Chris John 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!
John is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Johnson stands up and beckons John to his feet.
John scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
John and Johnson are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. John throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Johnson into next week! Ooooh that was huge! John knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chris John!
Chris John thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC17:Peramaki vs Tight
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Campbell.
Campbell jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Campbell scores with a three punch combo!
Campbell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Campbell.#CL#
Campbell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Campbell.
Campbell leaning against his opponent.
Campbell with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Campbell throws an elbow but misses.
Campbell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Campbell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Campbell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Campbell has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Campbell.
Campbell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Campbell leaning his opponent against the cage.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Campbell.
Campbell stalling against the cage.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Campbell keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Campbell.
Campbell connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Campbell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Campbell finish him?
Campbell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Campbell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Campbell lands a big knee to the head and Johnson goes down! Campbell pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nico Campbell! |
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Event:
HFC 10:Night Champions
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Sleeth ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sleeth is just out of range.#TD2#
Sleeth changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sleeth lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB2#
Sleeth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sleeth on the ground.
Sleeth is putting a hurting on Johnson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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 is not content to let Sleeth control the position. #T1#
Sleeth is chipping away with strikes.
Sleeth working the head and body with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Sleeth landing strikes.
Sleeth working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!#SUB2#
Sleeth is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Johnson is trying to escape and Sleeth transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Johnson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Sleeth! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dusty Sleeth!
Dusty Sleeth is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
HFC 6:Patterson vs Raynard
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD2#
Johnson sends Miller crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Johnson is motioning to the referee to let Miller up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Miller is rocked!
Johnson closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Miller out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Curtis Johnson!
A determined Curtis Johnson didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
The defeated Mason Miller had this to say: 'It only happens once'. |
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Event:
HFC 3: Phzin vs Raynard
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Psycho fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Psycho sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Psycho is rocked!
Johnson lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Psycho is looking to close the distance but Johnson sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Psycho crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Psycho is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Curtis Johnson!
Curtis Johnson took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Manuai misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Curtis Johnson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sabanov!
Sabanov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sabanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sabanov has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Sabanov off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Johnson follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Sabanov was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Curtis Johnson! |
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