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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Kapaun shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harrington manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Harrington trying to control the position.
Kapaun wants to control from the top but Harrington keeps moving.
Harrington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU2#
Kapaun decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Harrington, up you get! #TD2#
Kapaun throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Harrington was covering up waiting for the punch and Kapaun finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapaun trying to control but Harrington is working from the bottom.
Kapaun tries to stand but Harrington is controlling from the bottom. #T1##SU2#
Kapaun stands up and waves to Harrington to follow him.
Kapaun leaves Harrington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harrington swinging wildly here.
Harrington lands a two punch combo.
#CL2#
Kapaun moves into the clinch successfully.
Harrington lands a nice knee to the body. #T2##BC#
Harrington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Harrington moves into the clinch successfully.
Kapaun wants to break free but Harrington has control.
Kapaun wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harrington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Harrington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kapaun rushes Harrington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kapaun working hard to break the clinch.
Kapaun lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harrington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kapaun's efforts to push away.
Harrington has Kapaun pressed against the cage, preventing Kapaun from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Harrington prevents Kapaun from breaking the clinch.
Kapaun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kapaun working hard to break the clinch.
Kapaun is looking to break free of the clinch but Harrington has double underhooks.
Kapaun wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kapaun scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Harrington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Kapaun shoots in and bounces Harrington off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Kapaun stands up and waves to Harrington to follow him. #T4##CL2#
Kapaun instigates a clinch.
Harrington working Kapaun over with knees to the body.
Kapaun tries to work over Harrington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kapaun missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Harrington breaks the clinch.
Harrington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kapaun unleashes a big counter combination but Harrington bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Kapaun dominated that round.
That's time! Harrington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Harrington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kapaun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harrington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kapaun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kapaun wants to break free but Harrington has control.
Kapaun wants to get back to striking at distance but Harrington won't allow it.
Harrington jumps guard but Kapaun turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Harrington keeps control of Kapaun as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrington is trying to break free.#BC#
Harrington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kapaun has knocked Harrington down with a huge combo! Kapaun steps away and waves a wobbly Harrington back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Harrington is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Emil Harrington has been cut.#T1#
Kapaun fakes the body blow, causing Harrington to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Harrington goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cody Kapaun!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Green fails to land the takedown.
Flynn keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Flynn. No joy for Green on that attempt. #TD#
Flynn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Green quickly recovers to half guard.
Green is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Flynn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Flynn 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.#SUB#
Green is defending against the submission attempts here by Flynn.
Green wants to control but Flynn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn wants to stand up but Green has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Flynn wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Flynn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Green has managed to free his arm - good work.
Green tries to kick Flynn off in order to stand up. Flynn Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Flynn is working Green over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Flynn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flynn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Flynn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Green really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flynn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SU#
Flynn decides to stand back up.
Green wants to clinch up but Flynn keeps it at a distance.
Green looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flynn is fending him off so far but Green persists. Nope, Flynn circles away and we're back to standing.
Flynn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ollie Flynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Green.
Green throws a right and a left that Flynn avoids nicely.
Flynn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Green looks winded!#TD#
Flynn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Green looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Flynn decides to stand back up. Flynn steps back and let's Green get back to his feet.#T3#
A combination from Green does no damage.
Green fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Flynn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Green quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Flynn wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Green taking some punishment here, with Flynn in his half guard. #SU#
Flynn stands up out of the half guard.
Christian Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Flynn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Flynn distracts Green with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Flynn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Flynn stands up over Green, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU#
Flynn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Green blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flynn as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Flynn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Green is trying to defend but Flynn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Green is trying to escape back to his feet but Flynn uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Flynn gets to mount! Green was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ollie Flynn dominated that round.
That's time! Flynn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Flynn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Green is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Flynn dives into side control.
Ollie Flynn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REVB#
Flynn lands a decent elbow from side control.
Green is trying to improve his position.#SU#
Flynn stands up and beckons Green to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flynn but Flynn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flynn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Green is breathing heavily.
Flynn goes for a double leg but Green avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Green continues to drive forward.#T1#
Flynn shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Green gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Flynn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Flynn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?#SU#
Flynn stands and steps away. Green gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A head kick misses from Flynn. #TD#
Green gets caught napping as Flynn dives in and scores a takedown. Green manages to retain guard.
Green is trying to control the position but Flynn postures up. #SU#
Flynn stands up from Green's guard - Flynn perhaps looking for a knockout.
Flynn goes for a double leg but Green avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Green continues to drive forward.
Flynn sets himself, and Green steps forward looking for the clinch! Flynn avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ollie Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD#
Flynn gets a double leg takedown into Green's guard.
Green wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Flynn manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
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!
Flynn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Flynn has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Green defend it? Flynn steps over the head and cranks it - Green is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Flynn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ollie Flynn!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Kapaun stuns Dodson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cody Kapaun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kapaun bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dodson struggling a bit here.
Dodson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dodson wants to control but Kapaun postures up.#SU2#
Kapaun stands up.
Dodson really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Kapaun closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kapaun lands in his opponent's guard.
Dodson has a closed guard, preventing Kapaun from standing up.
Dodson pulls Kapaun in close to his closed guard and prevents Kapaun from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kapaun must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Kapaun trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dodson's guard.
Dodson has control of Kapaun's left arm, preventing Kapaun from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kapaun is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dodson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dodson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##ES2#
Kapaun pushes Dodson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kapaun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dodson.
Dodson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kapaun.
Dodson is trying to improve his position.#SU2#
Kapaun decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Dodson gets caught flat footed, as Kapaun shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Kapaun gets to his feet. Dodson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Kapaun closes the distance and clinches.
Dodson wants to take the fight to the mat but Kapaun manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kapaun has had enough of the clinch but Dodson keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Dodson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Dodson misses the jab.
Kapaun tries to clinch there but Dodson circles away.
#TD2#
Kapaun closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Kapaun is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dodson sees it coming and defends easily.
Kapaun wants to stand but Dodson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Dodson is pressing down on Kapaun's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dodson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kapaun is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dodson is controlling him.
Kapaun looks winded!
Kapaun is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dodson dives into side control.
#T4#
Kapaun is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dodson tries to score with some ground and pound. Kapaun controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kapaun is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dodson taking a breather here.
Dodson in side control, throwing shots but Kapaun defends. #ES2#
Kapaun bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dodson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Kapaun dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kapaun tries a low kick but Dodson avoids it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dodson wants to take the fight to the mat but Kapaun manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dodson missing with knees to the body.
Dodson wants to take the fight to the mat but Kapaun manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kapaun is trying to force a seperation but Dodson has the dominant position.
Dodson has Kapaun pressed against the cage, preventing Kapaun from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapaun wants to get back to striking at distance but Dodson won't allow it.
#BC#
Dodson manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Kapaun drives through with a takedown into Dodson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Kapaun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kapaun wants to control from the top but Dodson keeps moving.
Dodson is pulling down on Kapaun's head to control his posture.
Kapaun would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dodson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dodson keeping moving, preventing Kapaun from controlling successfully.
Dodson pulls Kapaun in close to his closed guard and prevents Kapaun from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Kapaun closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cody Kapaun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dodson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dodson wants to stand up but Kapaun is controlling him.
Dodson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kapaun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Kapaun stands up and waves to Dodson to follow him. #TD2#
Kapaun closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dodson quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Dodson is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kapaun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kapaun wants to pass the guard but Dodson is defending well.
Dodson is concentrating on defense, preventing Kapaun from advancing position.
Kapaun tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dodson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kapaun wants to take a breather but Dodson is having none of it.
Dodson trying to control from the bottom.
Dodson pushes Kapaun off looking to stand but Kapaun dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kapaun is thwarting Dodson's attempts to control the position.
Kapaun content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dodson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dodson misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Kapaun gets the takedown into side control.
Kapaun working away.#SU2#
Kapaun stands up and beckons Dodson to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dodson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Kapaun looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kapaun is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Kapaun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kapaun throws a head kick but Dodson moves out of range.
Kapaun throws a sloppy head kick and Dodson moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Kapaun shoots in and bounces Dodson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dodson working a defensive guard here.
Kapaun wants to control from the top but Dodson keeps moving.
Kapaun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kapaun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kapaun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dodson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Kapaun passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Kapaun trying to control the action but Dodson is working from the bottom.
Kapaun is thwarting Dodson's attempts to control the position.
Dodson is holding on to half guard well.
Dodson is trying to control but can't.
Kapaun looks to land a strike but Dodson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SU2#
Kapaun stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Kapaun scores with a takedown into Dodson's guard.#ES#
Dodson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kapaun presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Kapaun tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kapaun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Dodson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kapaun goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Kapaun backs away, Dodson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
Kapaun drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dodson holds on to Kapaun's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kapaun working away.
Kapaun tries to stand but Dodson is controlling his head.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SU2#
Kapaun has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3#
Kapaun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dodson throws a body kick that misses.
Kapaun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dodson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Dodson moves into range and clinches up with Kapaun.
Dodson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kapaun pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Kapaun fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dodson to the ground. Kapaun is now in Dodson's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dodson holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Kapaun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dodson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kapaun has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dodson is proving hard to escape from.
Kapaun trying to control but Dodson is working from the bottom.
Dodson has Kapaun pulled in close to control his posture.
Kapaun is looking to stand up but Dodson won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dodson pulls Kapaun in close to his closed guard and prevents Kapaun from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Kapaun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kapaun winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Kapaun!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Red has managed to clinch.
Red tries to pull guard but Doe holds him up against the cage and eventually Red drops back down to his feet.
Red fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Red has Doe pressed against the cage, preventing Doe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Red tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Doe smiles and moves away.
John Doe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Red.#CL2#
Red forces Doe back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Red pulls guard successfully.
Doe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Red is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Doe rolls with it to try and escape but Red cranks on the arm and Doe is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Red!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson tries to clinch but Barton moves out of range. #TD2#
Barton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barton lands in his opponent's guard.
Barton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barton throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Barton has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barton's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Barton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barton is proving hard to escape from.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barton looking to control.
#T1##SUB2#
Barton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Johnson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Barton.
Barton is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it. #SUB#
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barton is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Barton gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Barton looking for submissions off his back.
Barton is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barton avoid being mounted?#T2#
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barton wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Barton trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Barton has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Las Vegas. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Barton tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Barton is not content to let Johnson control the position.#SUB2#
Barton actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Barton actively working from the bottom here.
Barton looks winded!
Barton wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson is trying to control. Barton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barton defends it well.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson is trying to control. Barton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barton trying to control but Johnson postures up.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barton tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Barton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson prevents Barton from improving his position.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Johnson wants to stand up but Barton has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Barton sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chad Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Barton 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 taking punishment in the form of punches.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Barton connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Johnson is looking to control Barton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barton scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Barton is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Barton working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Barton 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 Barton. #T1#
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Barton is controlling him well.
Barton is breathing heavily.
Johnson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Barton working Johnson over with strikes. #SUB2#
Barton seems to be looking for submissions.
Ground and pound from Barton.
Barton moves nicely into side control.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
John Barton has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Barton lands a nice forearm strike.
Barton working away.
Barton landing a few strikes. #SUB2#
Barton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barton but great work by Johnson.
Barton sneaks back into half guard.
Barton tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Barton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Barton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Barton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Barton looking for a kimura from the bottom but Johnson passes into side control!#SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barton has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Barton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Barton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Barton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Barton is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson moves nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barton is looking for a sweep.
Barton tries to control but Johnson manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Barton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Barton tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Barton wants a takedown but no success here.
Barton is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chad Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Barton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Barton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barton working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Barton looking for subs off his back but Johnson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Johnson wants to stand up but Barton has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Johnson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Barton actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Barton defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Barton is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Barton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##SUB2#
Barton looking for subs from the bottom but Johnson mounts him!
Barton is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Barton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barton keeps trying to improve his position.
Johnson with shots to the head and body - Barton looks very uncomfortable down there.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.
Barton is just holding on here. Johnson manages to take his back.
Johnson is riding his opponent, not letting Barton buck him off. #T4#
Barton is in bad spot here.
Johnson controls the action.
Barton covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Barton trying to control but not successfully.
Johnson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barton tries to escape but Johnson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Johnson!
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