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Event:
FEN 035 Bowie vs Narushima
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perry throws out the jab.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perry.
Perry throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson feints the counter takedown.
Perry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but Perry pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Perry misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Perry fights it but they end up in guard.
Perry is wriggling around but Johnson manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Johnson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Perry tries to improve his position but instead Johnson has taken his back!
Johnson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Perry just trying to survive but Johnson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T1#
I would not like to be Perry right now.
Perry is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Johnson biding his time, controlling Perry.
Johnson is hanging on to Perry's back as he tries to escape.
Johnson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Perry tries to escape the position.
#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.
Johnson controls the action.
Johnson has the hooks in. Perry is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Perry do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Perry tries to break free.
Johnson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Perry is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Johnson controlling the positon.#T4#
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.
You can see the frustration on Perry's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Johnson controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perry is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Perry misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Perry won't be happy with that.
Perry is looking to get back to his feet here but Johnson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Perry's back.
I would not like to be Perry right now.
Perry tries to escape the position.
Johnson not allowing Perry to control his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson controlling from the back.
Perry rolls, trying to escape but Johnson keeps control of the position.
#T1#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Well, with Johnson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Perry is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Perry is trying to stand back up.
Johnson controlling the position well here. Perry rolled but Johnson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Perry is really stuck here.
Perry turns into Johnson and is now in his guard.
Perry trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Perry on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Perry tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Perry is looking for a triangle here but Johnson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Perry is trying to work for a sweep but Johnson has mounted him!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is continuing to stall.
Perry is trying to reverse the position but instead Johnson has taken his back - oops!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The adventures of Johnson the control monster continue. Boring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson gets his hands free as Perry looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perry.
Perry throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Perry dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Perry throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Perry's guard. Nice move by Johnson!#REVB#
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Perry working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Johnson has passed into half guard!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Johnson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perry wants to sweep but Johnson has passed to side control!
King Perry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Perry looks to move to half guard but instead Johnson has passed into mount! Damn!
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Perry tries to control the position but Johnson now has his back.
I really don't envy Perry right now.
Johnson biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T4#
Perry wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Perry's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Johnson!
A less than humble Bradley Johnson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
FEN 030 Hogg vs Astra
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Eaton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Eaton working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
Eaton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Eaton trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Eaton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eaton trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Eaton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Eaton are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Eaton wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Eaton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ground and pound from Eaton seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Johnson is not content to let Eaton control the position.
Eaton working the strikes but Johnson uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T2##SUB#
Eaton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Eaton seems content to control.
Eaton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eaton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Eaton 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.
Eaton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Eaton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Eaton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eaton. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Eaton is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Eaton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eaton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Eaton.
Johnson slips a jab from Eaton.#TD#
Eaton shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T4#
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eaton 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.
Eaton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eaton wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Eaton landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eaton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashton Eaton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Eaton wants to clinch.
Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ashton Eaton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eaton moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Eaton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Eaton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Eaton wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eaton. #T1#
Eaton wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Eaton wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson is controlling Eaton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Johnson is staying active underneath Eaton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson wants to control but Eaton is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Eaton is working for a submission of some sort.
Eaton with the ground and pound but Johnson uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Eaton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eaton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eaton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eaton throws a big right hand that misses.
Eaton trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Eaton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Eaton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Eaton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. #T3#
Johnson blocking some punches.
#TD#
Eaton pulls guard.
Ashton Eaton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eaton managing to control the position. #SUB#
Eaton working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Eaton keeps moving. #SUB#
Eaton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Eaton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Eaton trying to control but Johnson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Eaton trying to control the hands but Johnson won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eaton is holding onto Johnson's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
I really don't envy Eaton right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashton Eaton dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eaton.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Eaton avoids it easily.
Eaton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ashton Eaton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eaton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
#TD#
Eaton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eaton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Eaton is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Eaton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Eaton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Eaton wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Eaton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson is looking to control Eaton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Johnson is not content to let Eaton control the position.
Eaton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #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.#SUB#
Eaton seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Eaton sits in half guard.
Eaton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Eaton fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice uppercut there from Eaton.
Eaton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eaton misses with a body kick.
Eaton throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.#T3#
Eaton throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.#TD#
Eaton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Eaton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johnson pulls Eaton in to control the position.
Johnson is continuing to stall.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Eaton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eaton wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eaton swinging wildly here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eaton misses with a series of wild punches.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but Eaton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ashton Eaton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eaton 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ashton Eaton!
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Event:
FEN 027 Ponting vs Alvarez
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab from Saber misses.
Saber throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Saber is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saber is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Johnson gets to mount! Saber was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T1#
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Saber tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Saber keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson controlling his opponent. #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.
Saber looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Johnson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Saber trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saber can't escape the position.
#T3#
Saber trying to control but not successfully.
Johnson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Saber doesn't escape.
Saber wants to get back to his feet.
Saber rolls, trying to escape but Johnson keeps control of the position.
Johnson is riding his opponent, not letting Saber buck him off. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson is not going to allow Saber to sit and survive in this position.
Johnson controls the action.
Saber tries to roll but Johnson sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Saber looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Saber avoids it well and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saber sprawls and moves away.
Saber misses with a looping left.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saber sprawls and moves away.
Saber misses with a head kick.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saber. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Saber.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saber takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Saber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saber throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Saber avoids it well and moves away.
Saber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saber sprawls and moves away.
Saber misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Saber misses.
Cameron Saber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saber throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.#T2#
Saber throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Saber misses with a straight left.
Saber throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Saber avoids it well and moves away.
Saber punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Saber misses with a looping right.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cameron Saber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saber.
#T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Saber!
Saber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saber lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saber looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saber misses the jab.
Johnson slips a straight right by Saber.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Saber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Saber.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Saber avoids it well and moves away.
Saber misses with a body shot.
Saber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saber throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saber sprawls and moves away.
Saber throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saber can pounce on him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saber looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saber throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saber sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Saber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Saber throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Saber.
Saber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saber sprawls and moves away.
Saber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Saber is quick to defend against it.
Saber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Saber throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Saber throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Saber is quick to defend against it.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saber misses the shot to the body.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saber misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Saber misses with a wild body shot.
Saber takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Saber throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Saber is quick to defend against it.
Cameron Saber seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Saber tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Saber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Saber.
Saber throws a big shot that misses.
Saber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Saber is quick to defend against it.
Saber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saber throws out the jab.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Saber is quick to defend against it.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Saber.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Saber throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saber.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saber sprawls and moves away.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Saber.
Saber throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Saber misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saber's guard.#ES2#
Saber is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Saber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saber avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Saber.
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!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Saber lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Saber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Saber manages to break the clinch.
Saber misses the jab.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saber scores with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saber thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Saber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron Saber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saber has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Saber!
Cameron Saber gave a mention to 95% Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
FEN 020 Eaton vs Ponting
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Dunham connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dunham misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Dunham looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into side control.
Dunham tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunham is working hard here to advance position.
Dunham can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunham manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
Dunham wants to get back to full guard.
Dunham wants to control the action here but instead Johnson manages to pass to full mount!
Dunham is looking to get to half guard.
Dunham tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dunham is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dunham wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Dunham tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Johnson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dunham to take his back!
Dunham is in bad spot here.
Johnson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dunham.
Dunham breaks Johnson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T3#
Dunham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson has Dunham pulled in close to control his posture.
Dunham wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Dunham looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dunham wants to hit a switch here but Johnson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dunham there! #T4#
Dunham is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Dunham to control.
Dunham can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunham tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dunham looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Dunham misses the target.
Johnson feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Dunham manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
Dunham trying to move into half guard but instead Johnson has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Dunham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Dunham looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into side control.
Dunham is looking to reverse the position.
Bradley Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunham wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Dunham tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Johnson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dunham is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Dunham 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.
Dunham is really stuck here.
Dunham wants to control his opponent's hands but Johnson gets his hands free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Johnson controlling well, preventing Dunham from escaping the position.
Johnson doesn't have the hooks in and Dunham manages to turn into his guard.
Dunham looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Dunham working for submissions but it's allowed Johnson to get to half guard.
Dunham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dunham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnson in particular looking to stall.
Dunham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dunham tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
Johnson prevents Dunham from improving his position.
Dunham is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Dunham working for submissions but it's allowed Johnson to get to half guard.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson is continuing to stall.
Johnson is pressing down on Dunham's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dunham is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dunham is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dunham knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Johnson 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#
Dunham misses with a straight right.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but Dunham pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dunham misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
Dunham wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Dunham trying to control from the bottom.
Dunham tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dunham looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##SUB#
Dunham actively working from the bottom here.
Dunham wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Dunham looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Johnson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Dunham is trying to reverse the position but instead Johnson has taken his back - oops!
Dunham tries to roll but Johnson sticks to his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson controls the position.#T2#
Dunham tries to escape the position.
Johnson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dunham's body.
Dunham rolls, trying to escape but Johnson keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Johnson has good solid back control here.
Dunham tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Dunham right now.
#T4#
Dunham turns into Johnson and is now in his guard.
Walter Dunham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dunham passes into half guard.
Dunham trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Dunham tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dunham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Johnson!
In his post fight interview, Bradley Johnson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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