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QFC Tournament 594 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Owen O Brian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shubham Ganju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Owen O Brian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shubham Ganju!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brian misses with a series of wild punches.
O Brian misses with a wild combination.
Ganju is looking to clinch but O Brian is avoiding it.
Ganju has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O Brian.
O Brian wants to break free but Ganju has control.
Ganju breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Brian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganju throws a leg kick but O Brian moved away.
Ganju has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ganju there as he acknowledges the shot.
O Brian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and O Brian wants it to stay on the feet.
Ganju misses with an uppercut.
O Brian throws a low kick but Ganju moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for O Brian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ganju tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but O Brian defends well and Ganju ends up having to push O Brian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ganju fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but O Brian avoids it really well and circles away.
Owen O Brian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shubham Ganju.
Ganju takes the fight into the clinch.
O Brian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O Brian struggles to land a body shot inside as Ganju controls his hands.
O Brian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ganju.
Ganju blocks a body shot from O Brian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganju taking a breather.
Ganju manages to pull guard.
O Brian throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ganju preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
O Brian wants to control from the top but Ganju keeps moving.
O Brian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ganju on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganju escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Brian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
O Brian postures up.
O Brian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ganju tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Brian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ganju somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
O Brian drives through and clinches with Ganju against the cage.
Ganju jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as O Brian walks away with a smile on his face. Ganju gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ganju tries to land a body kick
letting O Brian counter with a right hand.
Ganju moves out of range as O Brian throws a body kick.
Ganju clinches with his opponent.
Ganju pulls guard.
Ganju looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Brian controlling from the top position.
Ganju thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen O Brian dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ganju fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from O Brian as Ganju shoots in.
O Brian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A right-left combo lands from O Brian.
Ganju throws a sloppy body shot
and O Brian counters with a two punch combo.
Ganju shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says O Brian as he avoids it easily.
Owen O Brian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shubham Ganju.
Ganju keeps the fight on the outside.
Ganju takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ganju closes the distance and clinches up with O Brian, looking for a takedown. Ganju pushes O Brian against the cage but O Brian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
O Brian wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from O Brian as Ganju shoots in.
O Brian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganju tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Brian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ganju somewhat.
Ganju is breathing heavily.
O Brian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ganju tries for a takedown. No joy.
O Brian working aggressively here.
O Brian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ganju can do to turn this around?
Ganju blocks a body shot from O Brian.
Ganju tries to pull guard but O Brian won't allow it.
Ganju tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. O Brian just stands there and leans against the cage.
O Brian pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganju is trying to work for a single leg takedown but O Brian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ganju is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
O Brian tries a body shot but Ganju blocks it.
A body shot lands from O Brian.
Ganju blocks a body shot from O Brian.
O Brian stalls.
O Brian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on O Brian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ganju breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brian scores with a jab.
Owen O Brian is winning the standup battle so far.
O Brian lands with an uppercut that bounces Ganju off the cage and back into range.
Ganju changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O Brian tries to avoid it but Ganju manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O Brian to the ground. O Brian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A quick step to the side and O Brian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from O Brian.
A jab from O Brian finds it's way through Ganju's defenses.
Ganju shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Brian but O Brian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
O Brian throws out a powerful jab.
Ganju looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Brian is fending him off so far but Ganju persists. Nope, O Brian circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brian scores with a jab to the head.
Owen O Brian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ganju tries to clinch but O Brian moves out of range.
O Brian scores with a nice head shot.
O Brian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ganju looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ganju showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Brian.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Brian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ganju swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Brian throws a lazy right hand but Ganju sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ganju tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and O Brian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ganju thinking.
Sloppy strikes from O Brian. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen O Brian dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
O Brian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
O Brian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice takedown defense from O Brian. No joy for Ganju on that attempt.
O Brian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
O Brian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ganju misses with a takedown attempt
and Ganju takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Brian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
O Brian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ganju.
O Brian throws a sloppy head kick and Ganju moves out of range easily.
Owen O Brian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brian misses with a wild body shot.
O Brian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ganju counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ganju is defended easily by O Brian.
O Brian appears to be looking for a big counter.
Owen O Brian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shubham Ganju.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brian throws a shot from downtown. Ganju moves away and avoids it.
O Brian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ganju gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and O Brian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Brian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ganju darts in looking for a takedown but O Brian gets double underhooks and turns Ganju into the cage.
Ganju blocks the body kick.
Ganju shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ganju has O Brian up against the cage in a clinch.
Ganju pulls O Brian into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganju seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
O Brian postures up.
Ganju pulls O Brian in close to prevent any damage.
Ganju trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brian being controlled here momentarily.
Ganju escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Brian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ganju misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ganju is defended easily by O Brian.
O Brian keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A punch combination from O Brian misses.
Ganju fails with a takedown attempt.
Ganju wants to clinch up but O Brian keeps it at a distance.
Ganju clinches.
Ganju manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ganju seems keen to control O Brian's posture.
O Brian is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ganju is looking for a triangle but O Brian pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owen O Brian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for O Brian, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Owen O Brian!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Owen O Brian!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Owen O Brian!
Owen O Brian wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sareyo Ganju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mish Pocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mish Pocha is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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161 lbs
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Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sareyo Ganju!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mish Pocha!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pocha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ganju connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ganju throws a sloppy head kick and Pocha moves out of range easily.
Pocha shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ganju napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Pocha.
You can see the frustration on Ganju's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ganju defending against the ground and pound.
Ganju on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ganju tries to get out of the position.
Pocha tries to score with some ground and pound. Ganju controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pocha landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pocha wants to control but Ganju is keeping him busy.
Ganju is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganju is looking for a sweep.
Pocha taking a breather here.
Pocha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ganju is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ganju prevents Pocha from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Ganju taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pocha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ganju is looking to reverse the position.
Pocha trying to control the action but Ganju is working from the bottom.
Ganju is trying to buck Pocha off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganju is looking for a sweep.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Check out the look on Pocha's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ganju is not content to let Pocha control the position.
Ganju is trying to control Pocha's posture but Pocha avoids it.
Pocha cracks Ganju with a big right hand but Ganju just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pocha working the ground and pound.
Ganju is trying to work for a sweep but Pocha has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pocha scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pocha is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ganju can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ganju swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
A nice elbow there by Pocha.
Pocha scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ganju?
Pocha pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pocha goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ganju is on top in guard.
Pocha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mish Pocha dominated that 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.
Ganju moves in looking to clinch but Pocha pushes him off.
Ganju lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pocha backs up against the cage.
It looks like Mish Pocha has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ganju.
Pocha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ganju tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pocha swivels and escapes.
Pocha missing with a left hand there. Ganju was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ganju fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sareyo Ganju. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pocha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pocha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ganju is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganju tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ganju tries to sprawl but Pocha drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pocha lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pocha moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pocha fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pocha landing a few strikes.
Pocha scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ganju parries the strikes from Pocha easily there. Pocha is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ganju to escape.
Pocha is working Ganju over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pocha trying to control the action but Ganju is working from the bottom.
Pocha scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pocha wants to take a breather but Ganju manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pocha.
Pocha engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pocha wants to control from the top but Ganju keeps moving.
Pocha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pocha trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganju is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pocha working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ganju's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganju looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pocha has picked Ganju up and slammed him! Ganju can't keep hold of the triangle and Pocha manages to pass to side control!
Ganju trying his best to control but Pocha has mounted him.
Pocha is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ganju can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pocha lands a heavy elbow.
Pocha fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pocha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ganju is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pocha landing strikes from the mount and Ganju is in trouble!
Pocha trying to control but Ganju is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pocha is landing with some decent strikes but Ganju is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ganju tries to reverse the position but Pocha maintains control.
Ganju bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ganju stopping the sweep attempt from Pocha.
Pocha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mish Pocha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mish Pocha's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Pocha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ganju misses with a takedown attempt - Pocha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ganju shoots in and bounces Pocha off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pocha keeping moving, preventing Ganju from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pocha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ganju not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pocha striking off his back but it's not causing Ganju any problems.
Pocha wants to sweep but no luck.
Ganju distracts Pocha with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pocha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ganju can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ganju engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mish Pocha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pocha looking for a sweep. Not yet Pocha, not yet.
Pocha keeping full guard, as Ganju tries to pass.
Ganju stopping the sweep attempt from Pocha.
Ganju has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pocha is trying to control the position but Ganju postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ganju lands with a hook. Pocha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ganju darts in and clinches Pocha up against the cage.
Pocha leaning against his opponent.
Ganju manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganju shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pocha but Pocha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pocha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Pocha.
Ganju closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pocha quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pocha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ganju's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ganju's back!
I really don't envy Ganju right now.
Pocha is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ganju defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pocha not allowing Ganju to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganju is trying to defend against the choke here but Pocha has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Pocha Tightens the hold and Ganju taps out furiously! Pocha displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mish Pocha!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Marinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sol Dier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcelo Marinho could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sol Dier's chin.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcelo Marinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sol Dier!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dier lands with a cross.
It looks like Marcelo Marinho has been cut.
Dier wobbles Marinho with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Dier dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Marinho to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sol Dier!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adrian Johnson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adrian Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder misses with a low kick.
Thunder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson misses with a hook. Thunder ducked under it nicely.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thunder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thunder.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thunder misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Thunder.
Johnson moves out of range as Thunder strikes.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thunder throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thunder pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Thunder settles back down.
Jimmy Thunder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Thunder ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thunder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Thunder loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Thunder moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Thunder's ribs.
Thunder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Thunder throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Thunder connects with a body shot.
Thunder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Thunder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunder. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Thunder is breathing heavily.
Thunder scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Thunder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thunder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunder misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunder is just out of range.
It looked like Thunder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thunder thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Thunder badly! He tries to strike back but Johnson puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Thunder out cold! Oh man, Thunder will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adrian Johnson!
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pop
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