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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kenny has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Johnson decides to pull guard.
Kenny postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kenny stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Kenny looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson has control of Kenny's left arm, preventing Kenny from doing any damage.
Johnson continues to stall.#T1#
Johnson is trying to keep Kenny in close.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson has Kenny pulled in close to control his posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kenny missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kenny circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kenny shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Kenny keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Kenny tries to get set, Johnson tries to push him back and clinch up but Kenny manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kenny shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tommy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omega Kenny.#CL#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Kenny in a clinch.
#TD#
Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kenny being controlled here momentarily. #ES#
Johnson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Johnson pulls Kenny into guard.
Johnson controls Kenny momentarily but Kenny frees himself.
Kenny stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Kenny looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Johnson controlling Kenny's posture.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kenny keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kenny is retaining full guard.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Johnson stands and steps away. Kenny gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kenny moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
#TD#
Kenny gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Kenny keeps moving.
Kenny is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kenny works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1##SU#
Kenny is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kenny is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Kenny is defending it quite comfortably.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kenny can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Johnson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kenny to get to his feet. #T2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kenny keeps working.
Johnson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kenny!#T3#
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kenny is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Kenny defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Johnson.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kenny can do to turn this around?
Johnson controlling from mount.
Johnson unloads with some shots from mount but Kenny bucks and avoids them well.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson looking to control but Kenny is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson 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.
Johnson controlling from mount.
Kenny has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB#
Johnson looking for the choke but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kenny doesn't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Johnson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Kenny steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD#
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kenny did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Kenny is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson trying to control the action but Kenny is working from the bottom.
Kenny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson controlling the action here. #T1#
Tommy Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Kenny gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Kenny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Johnson stands up and waves to Kenny to follow him.
Johnson throws a head kick but Kenny moves out of range.
#TD#
Kenny gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Kenny keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU#
Johnson stands up from Kenny's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Kenny gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kenny wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Johnson trying to control the action but Kenny is working from the bottom.
Omega Kenny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tommy Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Johnson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Schottink fails with the takedown.#TD#
Galasky shoots in and bounces Schottink off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Galasky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schottink swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galasky content to stall in guard here.
Schottink is pulling down on Galasky's head. It's preventing any offense from Galasky, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Schottink has his foot on Galasky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galasky works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Galasky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schottink controls Galasky momentarily but Galasky frees himself.
Schottink looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Galasky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Galasky is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galasky would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Galasky looking to score a takedown here. Schottink is defending well but Galasky drives through and ends up in Schottink's guard.#T2#
Schottink can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Galasky controls the pace.
Galasky throwing strikes but missing.
Schottink bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Galasky's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schottink trying to control but Galasky is working from the bottom.
Schottink might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Galasky haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Galasky is pulling down on Schottink's head to control his posture.
Galasky looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Schottink puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Galasky is staying active underneath Schottink, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Galasky tries to kick Schottink off but Schottink keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Galasky won't allow Schottink to pass to mount.
Schottink looks winded!
Galasky makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galasky.
Galasky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Galasky managing to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Galasky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schottink manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Galasky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Schottink looking for a guillotine here but Galasky defends easily.
Galasky passes Schottink's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galasky is controlling the pace.
Galasky frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Galasky 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##TD#
Schottink gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Galasky to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Schottink is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schottink keeping moving, preventing Galasky from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galasky seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Schottink keeping moving, preventing Galasky from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Schottink looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Galasky trying to control but Schottink is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Galasky controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Schottink fails with the takedown.
Schottink is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Schottink shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Galasky's guard.#T2#
Galasky trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Schottink preventing the sweep.
Galasky is working hard here to advance position.
Galasky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Galasky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schottink manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Schottink trying to keep a closed guard but Galasky is proving a slippery customer.
Schottink can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Galasky controls the pace.
Zack Galasky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB2#
Schottink escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Galasky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Galasky slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Galasky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schottink can do to turn this around?
Galasky working the head and body with strikes.
Schottink prevents Galasky from moving into mount.
Galasky wants to stand but Schottink has his arm trapped.
Schottink is trying to escape the position but Galasky is controlling the position. #T4#
Schottink wants to control but Galasky postures up.#SUB#
Galasky tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Galasky has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Galasky has an Americana. Schottink didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Galasky is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Galasky hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Zack Galasky! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Doncic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Doncic keeping moving, preventing Forest from controlling successfully.
Doncic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Forest.
Doncic is looking to stand up but Forest isn't so interested in that idea.
Doncic keeping moving, preventing Forest from controlling successfully.
Forest wants to pass the guard but Doncic is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Doncic is working an open guard so Forest takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1##TD#
Forest gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Forest trying to control the position here.
Forest preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Doncic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Forest is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Doncic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Doncic has his hands on Forest's head, controlling the position.
Doncic wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Doncic is looking to stand back up but Forest counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Doncic.
Forest with the ground and pound but Doncic uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Doncic is looking to stand up but Forest isn't so interested in that idea.
Forest looking to pass the guard.
Forest trying to control but Doncic is working from the bottom. #T3#
Forest showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Doncic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Forest controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
River Forest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Doncic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Forest's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Forest can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Doncic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Forest working a defensive guard here.
Doncic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Forest trying to control the position.
Doncic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Forest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Forest looking for a sweep. Not yet Forest, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but River Forest will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Doncic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Forest manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doncic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Doncic looking for a sweep. Not yet Doncic, not yet.
Forest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Forest stops Doncic from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doncic is looking to sweep but instead, Forest has passed into half guard.
Forest lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Forest is trying to control the action in half guard but Doncic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Forest has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Forest is looking to stand but Doncic has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Forest landing strikes, looking to finish!
Forest works his way to his opponent's back.
Doncic looking to control the position. #SUB2#
Forest is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Doncic is defending well though. Forest let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Doncic manages to reverse the position and now he's in Forest's guard. Nice work there by Doncic.
Doncic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Doncic landing with the ground and pound.
Doncic throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Forest trying to keep a closed guard but Doncic is proving a slippery customer.
Doncic trying to control the position from guard on top but Forest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doncic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Forest works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doncic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Forest is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Doncic is controlling him.
Doncic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Doncic stops Forest from standing up.
Doncic postures up in Forest's guard and throws a big left but Forest blocks it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Doncic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Doncic trying to control but Forest is working from the bottom.
River Forest has got the better of the ground game so far.
Doncic looking to sit in guard and control but Forest gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Forest postures up.
Doncic wants to sweep here but Forest controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doncic throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but River Forest will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Forest changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doncic tries to avoid it but Forest manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doncic to the ground. Doncic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Doncic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Forest misses with a head kick.
Forest shoots in for a double leg but Doncic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Doncic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Forest tries to avoid it but Doncic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Forest to the ground. Forest escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Doncic looks for a takedown but Forest sprawls well.#TD2#
Doncic tries to sprawl but Forest drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forest takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Forest is thwarting Doncic's attempts to control the position.
Forest is looking to take a break and control but Doncic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Forest is controlling the pace.
Forest prevents Doncic from standing back up.
Forest wants to take a breather but Doncic is having none of it.
Forest controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
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.
Forest looks to land a body kick but Doncic moved away.
Doncic throws a big counter combination but Forest scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Forest misses with a takedown attempt - Doncic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Darko Doncic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of River Forest.
Forest takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doncic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Forest stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Forest fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Doncic sprawls well initially but Forest persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Forest keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Doncic is trying to get back to full guard.
Doncic is trying to stand back up but Forest is controlling him
#T3#
Forest trying to control from half guard but Doncic is working away.
Doncic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Doncic trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Forest wants to control but Doncic is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Doncic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Forest. #TD2#
Forest throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Doncic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Forest is in Doncic's guard.#T4#
Forest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Forest trying to control the position from guard on top but Doncic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doncic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Darko Doncic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River Forest is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Doncic trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that's the end of the fight!
River Forest comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Forest has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... River Forest! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1145 Round 1
Date: Jun 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Johns feints a jab promting Woods to slip. Johns then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Woods slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Woods tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johns defends well and Woods ends up having to push Johns into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Johns gets control of Woods's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johns will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
Johns wriggles free and stands up.
Woods walks into a left hand.
Johns misses the shot to the body.
Johns lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Johns has Woods up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Johns has Woods pushed against the cage.
Woods jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johns walks away with a smile on his face. Woods gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Johns clinches up against the cage.
Woods tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woods missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Woods is looking to break free of the clinch but Johns has double underhooks.
Johns tries to land a knee to the head but Woods blocks with his arms.
#TD2#
Johns manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Woods escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Johns drops back looking for a leg! Woods is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Woods manages to kick Johns off! Johns jumps back into Woods's guard.
Woods throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T2#
Johns is looking to work some ground and pound but Woods has wrist control.
Johns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
Johns gets to his feet. Woods looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Woods is looking to clinch.
Johns wants to counter with a clinch but Woods pushes him away.
Woods feints and then cracks Johns's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johns down.
Woods tries to clinch but Johns is having none of it. #T3#
Johns throws a series of punches but Woods moves out of range.
Johns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Woods is looking to clinch but Johns is avoiding it.
Johns shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Woods but Woods pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Woods seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Woods wants to clinch up but Johns keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Johns drives through and clinches with Woods against the cage.
Johns is working for takedown but Woods is calmly controlling the position for now.
Woods tries for a takedown but Johns manages to get underhooks.
Woods is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johns to keep the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Woods working hard to break the clinch.
Johns lands a shot to the body.
Woods tries to pull guard but Johns holds him up against the cage and eventually Woods drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
Woods tries to break free but Johns pushes him back against the cage.
Johns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Johns pulls guard successfully.
Woods has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Woods throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Johns has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Woods off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woods will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Woods is breathing heavily.
Johns shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Woods sprawls well. Woods wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johns gets slowly back to his feet.
Woods takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Johns dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Johns pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Woods back to the cage. Johns follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Woods lands a nice looking body kick.
Johns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Woods throws a right hand that Johns ducks under and follows up with a left that Johns also avoids with ease.
Johns scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johns darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Woods sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johns somewhat.
Tim Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Johns takes the fight into the clinch.
Woods tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johns smiles and moves away.
Woods takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Johns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woods tries to close the distance and clinch but Johns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown but Johns manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Woods's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Woods throws a leg kick which misses Johns's front leg but catches the back leg as Johns tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Johns rushes Woods and presses him up against the cage.
Woods takes a shot to the head.
Johns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Woods jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johns walks away with a smile on his face. Woods gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Johns rushes Woods and presses him up against the cage.
Woods keeps control of Johns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johns drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Woods gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Woods is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2##TD2#
Johns has hold of one of Woods's legs. Woods is fighting the takedown attempt but Johns gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Johns is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Woods utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johns is stalling in the full guard.
Johns passes into half guard. #T3#
Johns passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Woods!
Johns controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Johns has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Woods tries to hold on but Johns postures up.
Johns thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Johns controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woods really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johns content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Johns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Johns lands a jab-cross combination.
Johns misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Johns instigates a clinch. #BC#
Woods pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johns is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johns looks to land a combination. Woods sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johns lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL2#
Johns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johns is pressed up against the cage. Woods has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johns down to the mat. Johns avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mike Woods is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Johns moves into range and clinches up with Woods.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johns is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Woods taking a breather.
Woods jumps guard but Johns stands there with Woods around his waist. Woods gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Johns pulls guard effortlessly.
Woods being controlled here momentarily.
Johns's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Johns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Johns looking for a guillotine here but Woods defends easily.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johns pulls Woods in to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Woods's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Woods working some strikes from top position.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Johns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Johns has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Woods off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Johns pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Woods back to the cage. Johns follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Woods throws a sloppy head kick and Johns moves out of range easily.
Johns lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tim Johns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johns just misses with a punch to the body.
Johns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Woods is trying to drag Johns to the mat but Johns just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Johns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Woods fails with an attempt to clinch.
Woods is looking to clinch.
Johns feints the counter takedown.
Johns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4#
Johns swinging wildly here.
Johns is trying hard to land a takedown here. Woods sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Woods wants to clinch.
Woods fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Johns instigates a clinch.
Woods is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mike Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tim Johns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johns on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Johns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johns has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Tim Johns!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Tim Johns!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Tim Johns!
Tim Johns wins by unanimous decision! |
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