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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Johnson (ranked 2752 p4p, 1008 weight class) and Hadebrand Drachmann (ranked 139 p4p, 59 weight class). Damien Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Damien Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hadebrand Drachmann!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drachmann scores with a hook.
It looks like Damien Johnson has been cut.
Drachmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Drachmann scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've been hearing reports that Johnson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Drachmann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drachmann swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Drachmann has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Drachmann wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Drachmann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drachmann trying to control the position.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Drachmann's head.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson stands up over Drachmann, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Drachmann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drachmann has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Drachmann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Drachmann keeps moving.
Drachmann has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson won't allow Drachmann to sweep him here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson is working Drachmann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Drachmann looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is in close to Drachmann's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Drachmann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Drachmann can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson working Drachmann over with strikes.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Drachmann is having none of it.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Drachmann is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson is pressing down on Drachmann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drachmann is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is nestled in close to Drachmann, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Drachmann wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson is keen to just control but Drachmann is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson is taking a breather. Drachmann says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Drachmann has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Drachmann on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Drachmann trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson passes to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Drachmann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drachmann closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Johnson wants the takedown. Drachmann is fighting it off but Johnson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Drachmann's guard against the cage.
Johnson distracts Drachmann with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson stands up over Drachmann, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson is working Drachmann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Drachmann keeps moving.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Drachmann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drachmann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Drachmann has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Johnson cracks Drachmann with a solid left hand.
Drachmann controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson is in close to Drachmann's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Drachmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drachmann controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Drachmann.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson advances position into side control!
Drachmann gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Drachmann actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson winds up and cracks Drachmann with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
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. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Drachmann's temple.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working over Drachmann with some ground and pound. Drachmann looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Drachmann's hands, connecting with Drachmann's forehead.
Drachmann taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Drachmann actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
Drachmann on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drachmann can do to turn this around?
Drachmann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damien Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drachmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson stands and throws Drachmann's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson scoring with punches from side control.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drachmann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Drachmann some visible discomfort.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Johnson working the head with strikes.
Johnson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Drachmann takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drachmann is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Drachmann struggling a bit here.
Drachmann is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson landing a few strikes.
Drachmann is trying to get back to half guard.
Drachmann is working to avoid the ground and pound but Johnson connects with a decent elbow.
Johnson grinds an elbow into Drachmann's temple.
Johnson working the head with strikes.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Drachmann down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drachmann is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Drachmann takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working Drachmann over with some ground and pound from side control.
Drachmann takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Johnson is chipping away with strikes.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drachmann keeps working.
Check out the look on Johnson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Johnson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Drachmann here, landing some big shots from side control.
Drachmann wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Damien Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson grinds an elbow into Drachmann's temple.
Drachmann is being controlled here.
Hadebrand Drachmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson scoring with punches and elbows.
Johnson is working Drachmann over with some ground and pound from side control.
Drachmann is rocked!
Drachmann takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Drachmann is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson in side control lands a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson lands a strong strike to the head of Drachmann. That's dazed him! Johnson looking to finish here. Drachmann is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Johnson lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Johnson!
Damien Johnson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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