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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sven Johansson (ranked 373 p4p, 930 weight class) and Big Daddy (ranked 32 p4p, 73 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Johansson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Big Daddy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Johansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johansson walks into a stiff left hand from Daddy.
Johansson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Johansson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Daddy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daddy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Johansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daddy.
Daddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daddy thows a left - swing and a miss!
No luck for Daddy with that takedown attempt.
Johansson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Daddy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Daddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Daddy is out of range.
Daddy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johansson stuffs the takedown attempt from Daddy. Daddy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson lands a right hook to the body.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daddy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Daddy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab, jab by Daddy - just one landing.
Daddy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johanssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Daddy misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming.
It looked like Johansson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Daddy moved out of range.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daddy slips a straight right by Johansson.
It seemed like Daddy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daddy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Daddy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daddy shoots for a double leg takedown but Johansson sprawls well. He's pushed Daddy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy.
Daddy misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.
Sven Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Daddy.
Daddy moves away from the strike by Johansson.
A telegraphed right hand from Daddy misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daddy momentarily.
Johansson throws out a powerful jab.
Johansson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daddy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sven Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daddy misses with a straight left.
Johansson throwing a counter right hand but Daddy manages to avoid it.
Daddy fails with the takedown
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johansson cracks Daddy with an open hand slap.
Johansson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Daddy counters with a takedown into side control.
Johansson is looking to get back to his feet here but Daddy is keeping cool and he's managed to take Johansson's back.
Johansson wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson 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.
Daddy lands punches and elbows.
Johansson is trying to stand back up.
Johansson wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is taking a good look at Johansson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Daddy!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daddy lands strikes to the head.
Daddy thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Daddy is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Johansson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Johansson wants to get back to his feet.
Daddy scores with strikes from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daddy trying to control momentarily.
Daddy softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Daddy misses with an elbow to the head.
Daddy has the hooks in. Johansson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daddy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Johansson doesn't escape.
Daddy not allowing Johansson to control his hands.
Daddy trying to control momentarily.
Daddy is trying to stick to Johansson's back but Johansson is turning into Daddy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Daddy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johansson.
Johansson stopping the sweep attempt from Daddy.
Daddy has a closed guard, preventing Johansson from standing up.
Daddy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johansson wants to stand but Daddy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johansson stopping the sweep attempt from Daddy.
Johansson stands and steps away. Daddy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Daddy misses with a wild body shot.
Daddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Daddy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johansson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Daddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Johansson.
Daddy connects with a looping right hand.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Daddy punishes Johansson's body with a nice straight punch.
Daddy scores with a shot to the body.
Johansson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johansson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Daddy throws a right hand that misses
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Daddy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johansson swivels and escapes.
Daddy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johansson quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson is doing well to control the position and prevent Daddy from advancing to side control.
Johansson is looking to get back to is feet but Daddy passes into side control.
Johansson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Daddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daddy slips a jab and a cross from Johansson.
Daddy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Daddy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Daddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson with a nice cross.
Johansson misses with a hook. Daddy ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Daddy misses its intended target.
Johansson scores with a sloppy right hand. Daddy should have avoided that one.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Daddy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson misses with an uppercut.
Daddy feints the counter takedown.
Johansson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Johansson misses.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
A big left from Daddy misses.
Johansson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daddy.
A jab lands there for Johansson.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Johansson throws a series of punches but Daddy avoids them all with ease.
Daddy moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Daddy feints and as Johansson raises his hands in defense, Daddy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Daddy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Daddy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johansson prevents it.
Johansson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johansson gets underhooks to prevent Daddy's takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Daddy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johansson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Daddy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johansson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daddy fails with the takedown.
Daddy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Johansson.
Johansson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daddy.
Johansson jabs Daddy right on the nose. Daddy blinks but takes it well.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
And Daddy tries to counter it with a takedown but Johansson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Daddy throws a jab when Johansson was well out of range.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daddy manages to avoid it.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Daddy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson throws a lazy uppercut
and Daddy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johansson's guard.
Johansson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Daddy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daddy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johansson is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Johansson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Johansson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daddy.
A jab from Daddy does it's job there.
Johansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daddy on the side of the head.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Johansson digs a good hook to Daddy's body.
Daddy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johansson.
Daddy darts in looking for a takedown but Johansson gets double underhooks and turns Daddy into the cage.
Daddy blocks a jab.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Daddy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Daddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Daddy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Daddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daddy scores with a takedown into Johansson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson is looking to stand up but Daddy isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daddy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Daddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johansson wants to stand up but Daddy is controlling him.
Daddy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully.
Johansson pushes Daddy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Daddy throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
Daddy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Daddy throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Daddy ducks down to avoid it.
Johansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daddy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson lands with a hook. Daddy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daddy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daddy misses with an uppercut
and Daddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Daddy thuds a left hand into Johansson's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daddy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johansson did well to prevent Daddy getting side control.
Johansson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Daddy.
Johansson pulls Daddy in close to his closed guard and prevents Daddy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Johansson controls Daddy momentarily but Daddy frees himself.
Johansson is looking to stand back up but Daddy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Johansson.
Big Daddy has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson won't allow Daddy to pass to mount.
Johansson is trying to stand up here but Daddy is controlling him well.
Johansson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Daddy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johansson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daddy can do to turn this around?
Daddy trying to mount his opponent but Johansson defends it.
Johansson keeping control of the position.
Daddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johansson keeps working.
Johansson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Daddy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Daddy throws a punch but it's blocked by Johansson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daddy tries to circle away but Johansson has him pinned against the cage.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daddy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johansson is defending well.
Johansson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johansson throws a body punch but Daddy moves out of range.
Daddy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Daddy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johansson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
A big left from Johansson misses.
A slow jab from Daddy misses its intended target.
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.
Daddy feints the counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson avoids the body shot from Daddy.
Daddy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johansson tests Daddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Daddy throws out a loose jab but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Daddy.
Daddy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daddy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johansson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.
Daddy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johansson misses with a right hand
so Daddy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johansson wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daddy misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming.
Johansson is looking to counter punch.
Johansson digs a good body shot into Daddy's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johansson.
Johansson lands with an overhand left.
Daddy misses with a left hand
and Johansson counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Daddy throws out a counter right but Johansson avoids it with no problem.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Johansson lands with a right hand.
Johansson clobbers Daddy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johansson leaves Daddy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy.
Daddy shoots in for a double leg but Johansson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johansson misses with a double jab.
Johansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daddy.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
Johansson connects with a nice looking jab.
Daddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Daddy.
Daddy blocks a jab.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Daddy.
Johansson lands a nice shot to the body.
Daddy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Daddy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Daddy blocks a jab.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Daddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Daddy moves away and avoids it.
Daddy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Daddy throws an off balance right hand
and Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daddy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johansson is trying to defend but Daddy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johansson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Daddy counters with a shoot takedown. Johansson fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson is wriggling around but Daddy manages to pass to half guard.
Daddy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johansson's head.
Daddy wants to pass to mount but Johansson is defending the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Johansson trying to control here.
Johansson kicks off Daddy and gets to his feet.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Daddy.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johansson moves away.
Johansson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Daddy moves away and avoids it.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Daddy moves away and avoids it.
Johansson stuffs the takedown.
Daddy slips under a jab.
Daddy moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
A nice side step and Daddy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johansson tests Daddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Daddy takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Johansson throws a body punch but Daddy moves out of range.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Daddy's head but Daddy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daddy needs to keep his hands up - Johansson had a free shot at his head there.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johansson throws a hook but Daddy avoids it easily.
Daddy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Sven Johansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johansson jabs Daddy right on the nose. Daddy blinks but takes it well.
Daddy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johansson's guard.
Johansson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daddy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Johansson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johansson misses with an uppercut. Daddy saw that one coming.
Daddy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johansson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daddy! But no joy.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Daddy moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
A swing and a miss from Daddy.
Daddy looks for a takedown but Johansson sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy throws a right and a left that Johansson avoids nicely.
Johansson with a jab.
A cross from Johansson lands.
Daddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daddy feints the counter takedown.
Daddy throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Daddy slips a straight right by Johansson.
Johansson scores with a jab.
Johansson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daddy.
Daddy misses with a body shot.
Daddy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johansson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johansson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johansson misses the jab.
Daddy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Daddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daddy.
Johansson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daddy.
Jab from Johansson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Daddy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Daddy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Daddy misses with a body shot
and Johansson counters with a nice body shot.
Johansson lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Daddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daddy at a distance.
Johansson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daddy counters with a takedown into side control.
Johansson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Daddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
Johansson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Daddy dives in for a single leg takedown but Johansson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johansson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Johansson lands an overhand right.
Daddy with a poor takedown
and Johansson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy.
Daddy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daddy manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daddy! But no joy.
Johansson takes a swing at Daddy's ribcage but misses.
Johansson swings widly with a right hand
and Daddy counters with a shoot takedown. Johansson fights it but they end up in guard.
Johansson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Daddy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Daddy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daddy throws a hook to the side of Johansson's head but Johansson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johansson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daddy in his tracks.
Daddy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daddy slips under a jab.
Johansson misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daddy dives in and grabs Johansson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johansson pushes down on Daddy's head and hops out.
Daddy throws a jab when Johansson was well out of range.
Daddy missing with a left hand there. Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daddy lands with a good body shot.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Daddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Daddy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daddy manages to avoid it.
Daddy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Daddy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Daddy or perhaps it was just good defense by Johansson, which made it look bad.
Daddy misses with a body shot.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Daddy ducks down to avoid it.
Daddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Daddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Johansson throws a nice looking combination but Daddy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daddy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Daddy moves out of range of the strikes.
Daddy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johansson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johansson throws a right hand that misses
and Daddy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johansson's guard.
Johansson pushes Daddy off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Daddy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daddy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Johansson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daddy. Daddy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daddy misses the shot to the body.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daddy.
Daddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Johansson lands a head shot.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown but Johansson shows good takedown defense.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Daddy moved out of range.
Daddy misses with a looping right.
Daddy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johansson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daddy somewhat.
Johansson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Daddy on the side of the head.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Daddy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daddy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Johansson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daddy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Daddy slips under a jab.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daddy manages to avoid it.
Daddy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daddy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daddy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daddy moves away.
Nice shot lands for Daddy.
Daddy missing with a left hand there. Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Daddy to counter with a crisp jab.
Johansson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johansson.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Daddy throws out a loose jab but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daddy slips a jab from Johansson.
Daddy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Daddy tries for a takedown but Johansson circles away easily
and Johansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Johansson does it's job there.
Daddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johansson lands a jab to the nose.
Daddy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Johansson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daddy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Daddy moved out of range.
Daddy with the counter takedown but Johansson avoids it easily.
Daddy throws the left hand but Johansson avoids the punch easily.
Johansson throws a right hand that misses
and Daddy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johansson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Johansson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johansson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daddys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Daddy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daddy scores with a hook to the body. Johansson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daddy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Daddy lands in his opponent's guard.
Daddy prevents Johansson from getting back to his feet.
Johansson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Big Daddy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daddy misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Johansson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johansson 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Johansson!
Sven Johansson retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Sven Johansson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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