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Event:
AD439: Triple-Double
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Thomas swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Thomas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A left lands for Thomas.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thomas.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Thomas dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Thomas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thomas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Thomas counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Thomas's head back.
Craig Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thomas.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thomas counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Thomas lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Craig Johnson has been cut.
Thomas lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thomas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thomas connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thomas throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Thomas moves into the clinch.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
#T2##BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thomas.
Thomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thomas rather than just go for the knockout.
Good leg kick by Thomas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thomas lands a body shot.
We've been told by Thomas's head coaches at River's Edge Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnson tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
Thomas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
#T3#
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Thomas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Thomas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a left to the body.
Crunch! Thomas slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
Johnson looks winded!
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Thomas coming out on top.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Thomas.
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!
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Thomas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Thomas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thomas counters with a leg kick.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thomas to score with a decent uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thomas checks a leg kick.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Thomas connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson clobbers Thomas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thomas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Thomas thinks about countering with a body kick.
Derrick Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Thomas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thomas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thomas lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Thomas moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson is breathing heavily.#T1##BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?#CL#
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thomas trying to land knees to the body.
Thomas works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Thomas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Good leg kick by Thomas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Johnson tries a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas connects with a solid leg kick.
Thomas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thomas lands a jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Craig Johnson's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Thomas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thomas lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Johnson tries to circle away but Thomas has him pinned against the cage.
Thomas pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thomas - that will leave a mark!
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas lands a body shot.
#T3#
A jab from Thomas finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thomas counters with a thumping low kick.
Thomas lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Thomas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Thomas throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
The cut above Craig Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thomas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thomas.
Thomas cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thomas throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thomas finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thomas counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derrick Thomas!
Our winner, Derrick Thomas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
AD431: Fighters in armor
Date: Mar 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
#CUT#
It looks like Pejro Karesky has been cut.
Karesky connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karesky.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Karesky is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Karesky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karesky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Karesky avoids it.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Karesky counters with a straight right hand.
Craig Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karesky connects with a single shot there.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Karesky has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Karesky closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Karesky moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson is trying to push Karesky away but Karesky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karesky lands with a left to the head.
Karesky manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karesky's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karesky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow. #BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karesky has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Karesky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Craig Johnson has been cut.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Karesky on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Karesky drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
#T2#
Karesky tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Karesky back against the cage.
Karesky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Karesky controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karesky keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Karesky tries to tie him up.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Karesky has him pressed against the cage.
Karesky misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Karesky.
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!
Karesky taking a breather.
Karesky stalling the fight.
Johnson is trying to push Karesky away but Karesky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Karesky counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Karesky to acknowledge the strikes.
Good exchange - Karesky coming out on top.
Karesky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Karesky avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick but Karesky moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karesky.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Karesky closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Karesky blocks an uppercut.
Karesky is struggling to control the position.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Karesky avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karesky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karesky manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Karesky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Karesky.
Karesky tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karesky obliges.
Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Karesky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pejro Karesky will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Karesky wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
A left and a right from Karesky both land. Nice combination.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Karesky's body. Karesky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karesky keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karesky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Karesky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karesky throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Karesky counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Karesky fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Karesky takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Karesky blocks it with crossed arms.
Karesky landing knees to the head.
Karesky avoiding damage.
Johnson has Karesky pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Karesky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karesky tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Karesky's body.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Karesky wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Karesky counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Karesky clinches.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Karesky pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Karesky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Karesky.
Karesky stalls.
Johnson avoiding damage as Karesky throws knees to the body.
#T3#
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Karesky letting Johnson take a breather here.
Karesky manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Karesky leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Karesky.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Karesky.
Karesky pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karesky blocks an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Johnson.
Karesky taking a breather.#T4#
Karesky slows down the pace here.
Karesky continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Karesky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karesky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Karesky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Karesky in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Karesky.
Karesky throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Karesky slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Craig Johnson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Pejro Karesky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karesky tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Karesky pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Karesky instigates a clinch.
Johnson is trying to push Karesky away but Karesky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karesky has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Johnson wants to break free but Karesky has control.
Pejro Karesky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Karesky.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T1#
Karesky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karesky misses with a body punch.
Karesky has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Karesky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Karesky is controlling him.
Johnson tries to work over Karesky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Karesky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Johnson.
Karesky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
Johnson throws a series of punches but Karesky moves out of range. #CL2#
Karesky moves into the clinch.
Karesky trying to land knees to the body.
Karesky putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Karesky putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Johnson tries to break free but Karesky pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Karesky won't allow it.
Karesky lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
Craig Johnson's cut is getting worse.
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!
Karesky lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Karesky.
Karesky slowing the pace effectively.
Karesky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karesky blocks an uppercut.
Johnson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Johnson tries to stall but Karesky uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T3#
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Karesky.
Karesky is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karesky has his back to the cage.
Karesky scores with a knee to the head.
Karesky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Karesky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karesky taking a breather.
Karesky is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson tries to circle away but Karesky has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Karesky is controlling him.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Karesky won't allow it.
Karesky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson wants to stall.
#T4#
Johnson wants to stall.
Karesky landing knees to the head.
Karesky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karesky tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Karesky moves into the clinch.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Karesky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Karesky digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pejro Karesky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karesky 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pejro Karesky!
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Event:
AD425: Cute Poison
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Max Handle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Handle with a jab.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handle moves away.
Handle blocks a jab.
We've been informed that Handle has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Handle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Handle lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Handle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Handle sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#
It looks like Craig Johnson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Handle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Handle scores with a leg kick.
Johnson misses the body punch
and Handle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Handle looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Handle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A decent looking cross lands there for Handle.#T1#
Handle scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Handle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Handle.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handle moves away.
Handle scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Handle pushes him off.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson takes a swing at Handle's ribcage but misses.
Handle digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Handle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a body punch but Handle moves out of range.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Handle looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Handle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Handle lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Handle scores with a hook.
Handle throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handle manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a hook but Handle avoids it easily.
Handle misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Handle manages to avoid it.
Handle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Handle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks. #CUT2#
Craig Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Handle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Handle checks a low kick from Johnson.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Handle. Handle obviously looking to wear him down.
Handle tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Handle lands with a cross.
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.
#T3#
Handle throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Handle's ribs.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handle.
Johnson swings for the body but Handle moves out of range.
Handle throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice shot lands for Handle.#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!#CUT2#
Craig Johnson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Johnson throws a hook but Handle blocks it.
Johnson misses the body punch #KD2#
and Handle counters with a crisp one two that drops Johnson! Handle thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Johnson to his feet! Johnson is in big trouble!
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handle closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Johnson! Handle dives in looking to finish! Johnson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Handle!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Handle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
AD418: Whole new level
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Craig Johnson has been cut.
Williams scores with a hook.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Williams checks a leg kick.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Williams is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Williams has knocked Johnson down with a huge combo! Williams steps away and waves a wobbly Johnson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
That has opened up Craig Johnson's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Williams throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.#T2#
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Williams swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donk. Williams catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
The cut above Craig Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Williams avoids the body shot from Johnson.
A leg kick checked by Williams.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.#T3#
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Williams jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Williams swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Williams.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A counter left hand to the body from Williams misses its target.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Johnson looks to move away, Williams throws a big counter combo but Johnson just gets out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T4#
Johnson takes one on the button.
Williams throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.
#CUT#
Craig Johnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Williams throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson thumps Williams with a low kick.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Craig Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sean Carter Williams!
A very excited looking Sean Carter Williams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
AD406: New Year's Eve 2016
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wei checks it well.
It seemed like Wei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Johnson forces Wei back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wei has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Wei blocks with his arms.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson is looking to control Wei's arms but Wei gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
Wei can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
#BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
A jab from Wei does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Craig Johnson has been cut.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Wei.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wei was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Wei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wei manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a jab when Wei was well out of range.#T1#
Wei lands a jab.
Johnson throws a body punch but Wei moves out of range.
Wei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Wei does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Wei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Craig Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Wei shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
Wei trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wei lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Wei stops Johnson from standing up. #T2#
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Wei from controlling successfully.
Wei prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wei avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson takes a swing at Wei's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson is looking to wear down Wei with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice cross by Wei.#CUT2#
Craig Johnson's cut is getting worse.#T3#
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there #TD2#
and Wei counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wei's best efforts.
Wei content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Wei is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is not content to let Wei control the position.
Wei looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Wei prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Wei is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wei stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Wei prevents Johnson from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Wei is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wei to get the leverage.
Johnson wants to control but Wei is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.#ES#
Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wei lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Craig Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Craig Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wei throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wei lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wei counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wei counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Johnson moves forwards but Wei connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
Craig Johnson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#TD2#
Wei shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wei not doing much here.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wei scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Wei is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Wei prevents Johnson from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wei scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Wei controlling the action here.
Wei landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT2#
Jeez, Craig Johnson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Craig Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zhengtao Wei!
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Event:
AD395: I need a hero
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
O Donnell tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as O Donnell is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Donnell takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
O Donnell closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but O Donnell avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from O Donnell.
Johnson is leaning against O Donnell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
O Donnell throws an elbow that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from O Donnell.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson prevents a body shot from O Donnell.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Donnell's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by O Donnell.
#BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson takes a swing at O Donnell's ribcage but misses.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Donnell.#T1#
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
O Donnell with a hook.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
O Donnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Craig Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Donnell manages to avoid it.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson works O Donnell's body with a nice hook.
O Donnell is breathing heavily.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Donnell moves away.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Donnell moves away.
O Donnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and O Donnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson swings for the body but O Donnell moves out of range.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. O Donnell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but O Donnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Donnell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
O Donnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
O Donnell lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Donnell.
O Donnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
O Donnell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
O Donnell misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches O Donnell on the side of the head.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Johnson works on O Donnell's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Donnell misses with a straight left.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down O Donnell rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson lands a body shot.
O Donnell keeps the fight on the outside.
O Donnell is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.#T3#
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Donnell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from O Donnell.
O Donnell throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
O Donnell fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by O Donnell. O Donnell maintains the clinch.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
O Donnell tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
O Donnell has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
O Donnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson is trying to push O Donnell away but O Donnell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as O Donnell controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, O Donnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Donnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
O Donnell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of O Donnell's head.
O Donnell taking a breather.
O Donnell prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
O Donnell misses with a body punch.
O Donnell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
O Donnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. #BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson throws a body punch but O Donnell moves out of range.
O Donnell dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
O Donnell connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Donnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Donnell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson avoids the body shot from O Donnell.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
enabling O Donnell to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and O Donnell counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at O Donnell to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Donnell.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
O Donnell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
O Donnell has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Johnson misses with a hook. O Donnell ducked under it nicely.
O Donnell is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
O Donnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but O Donnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
O Donnell connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
It looks like O Donnell has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
O Donnell dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
#T1#
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Donnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
O Donnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Donnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson throws a low kick but O Donnell moves out of range easily.
Craig Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Donnell scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and O Donnell counters with a left to the body.
O Donnell throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Craig Johnson has been cut.
O Donnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Donnell. #T2#
O Donnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Donnell cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a push kick but O Donnell slaps the foot to one side.
O Donnell thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and O Donnell finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
O Donnell lands a body shot.
O Donnell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Donnell drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
O Donnell digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
O Donnell jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.#CL#
O Donnell rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson takes a shot to the head. #T3#
O Donnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Myles O Donnell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but O Donnell has double underhooks.
O Donnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
O Donnell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Donnell backwards.
O Donnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Donnell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Johnson eats them both and turns towards O Donnell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Johnson swings for the body but O Donnell moves out of range.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Donnell manages to avoid it.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but O Donnell is just out of range.
O Donnell fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Donnell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
O Donnell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O Donnell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Donnell moves into range and connects with a jab.
O Donnell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Donnell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
O Donnell misses the shot to the body.
As O Donnell backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but O Donnell manages to avoid it all.
O Donnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.#ROC2#
O Donnell is rocked!
Johnson connects with a body shot.
O Donnell takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Johnson instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh O Donnell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Donnell backwards. #BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks O Donnell out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Johnson!
Craig Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AD376: Two Swords
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dusk.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dusk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
It looks like Drake Dusk has been cut.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Dusk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dusk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dusk lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dusk is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Dusk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Dusk's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Johnson sends Dusk down but not out. Johnson dives into side control looking to finish.
I wouldn't like to be where Dusk is right now.
Dusk is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dusk is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SU#
Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Dusk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dusk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dusk is just out of range.
Dusk missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Dusk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dusk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dusk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dusk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Dusk wants the takedown. Johnson is fighting it off but Dusk persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Johnson's guard against the cage.#T2#
Dusk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dusk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dusk postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Dusk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dusk throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
Dusk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson looking to control.
Dusk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dusk is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dusk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Johnson wants to stand but Dusk is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Dusk scores with a nice head shot.#TD2#
Dusk drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Johnson has his feet on Dusk's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dusk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Dusk saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Johnson drops Dusk with a nice combination! Johnson dives into Dusk's guard, looking to finish!
Johnson is fighting to break Dusk's control of his arms but Dusk is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Dusk pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Dusk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dusk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dusk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dusk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dusk postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Dusk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dusk stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Dusk stops Johnson from standing up.
Dusk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Dusk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dusk working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drake Dusk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dusk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dusk moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Dusk moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dusk.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Dusk's defenses.
Dusk throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#
It looks like Craig Johnson has been cut.
Dusk shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Jab by Dusk.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
That has opened up Drake Dusk's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dusk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dusk lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dusk can do to turn this around?
A big right from Dusk misses.
Dusk cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dusk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dusk swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Craig Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dusk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Dusk - just one landing.
Craig Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dusk counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dusk manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Dusk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dusk misses the jab.
Dusk checks a leg kick.
Dusk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
Craig Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Johnson throws a body punch but Dusk moves out of range.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dusk.
Dusk lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Dusk had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Johnson throws a body punch but Dusk moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Dusk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dusk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dusk counters with a nice uppercut.
Dusk misses with a straight left.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dusk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dusk throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson misses with a hook. Dusk ducked under it nicely.
Johnson is looking to wear down Dusk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Dusk moves out of range.
Dusk misses with an uppercut.
Dusk lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
letting Dusk counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
Craig Johnson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dusk keeps the fight on the outside.
Dusk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dusk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Dusk didn't see that one coming.
Dusk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dusk loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Dusk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dusk has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Johnson jabs Dusk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Dusk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dusk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dusk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dusk.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dusk counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
Jeez, Craig Johnson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dusk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
#T4#
Dusk avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Dusk has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Dusk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dusk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Craig Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Drake Dusk!
Drake Dusk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AD371: What Is Dead May Never
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wei.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Craig Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson swings for the body but Wei moves out of range.
Wei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Wei swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wei doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson throws a body punch but Wei moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Wei.
Johnson is looking to wear down Wei with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wei feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wei is just out of range.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Johnson stuns Wei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wei manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wei. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Wei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnson swings for the body but Wei moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wei manages to avoid it.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wei manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a combination. Wei tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Zhengtao Wei has been cut.
Wei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wei throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson misses with a looping left.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wei tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Craig Johnson has been cut.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD#
Johnson lands a big shot that drops Wei! Can he finish him?
#ROC#
Wei is rocked!#SU#
Johnson gets to his feet - Wei follows without any prompting.
Wei is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Wei looks winded!
Johnson lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Wei is looking to close the distance but Johnson sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Wei crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Wei is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Craig Johnson!
Craig Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AD367: Win or Die
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Monkey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Johnson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Monkey shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Monkey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to stand up but Monkey is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Monkey controlling from the top position.
Johnson controls Monkey momentarily but Monkey frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Monkey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Monkey tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Monkey or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Monkey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Monkey scores with a nice right hand.
Monkey goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quiet Monkey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
Quiet Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Monkey closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard.
Monkey is taking a breather. Johnson 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.#T2#
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!
Johnson is looking to escape.
Monkey wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson keeping hold of Monkey's head, controlling as best he can.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Monkey is working away from the top position though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Monkey trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monkey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Monkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Craig Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monkey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monkey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.#TD#
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Monkey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Monkey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #ES2#
Johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monkey scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Monkey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Monkey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Monkey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Monkey is breathing heavily.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Monkey throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Monkey is able to avoid easily.
Monkey shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Monkey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#KD2#
Johnson drops Monkey with a left and a right! Oh, Monkey is hurt - Johnson dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Monkey is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Craig Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Monkey wants to clinch.
Oh Monkey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
It looks like Quiet Monkey has been cut.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Monkey's ribs.
Monkey seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monkey connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Monkey throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Monkey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Monkey stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Monkey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson has his hands on Monkey's head, controlling the position. #T1##SUB#
Monkey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Monkey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Monkey seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Monkey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Johnson controls Monkey momentarily but Monkey frees himself.
Monkey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Monkey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Monkey controlling the position from side mount. #T2##SUB#
Monkey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there. #ES2#
Johnson sneaks out the side door and pushes Monkey away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monkey.
Monkey scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monkey scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Monkey rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Monkey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Monkey lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.
It looked like Monkey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Monkey misses with a straight right.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Monkey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Monkey is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Monkey is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Monkey throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Monkey dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Monkey's head and hops out.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.
Monkey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Monkey slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Monkey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monkey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quiet Monkey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monkey fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Johnson and sends Monkey crashing to the mat! Johnson follows him down to the mat - Monkey regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Monkey tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Quiet Monkey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Monkey tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Monkey tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Johnson waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Monkey to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson tries to stand but Monkey is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Quiet Monkey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monkey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Monkey's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Johnson gets to his feet. Monkey looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD2#
Johnson cracks Monkey with an uppercut from hell and Monkey crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Johnson's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Johnson gets to his feet. Monkey looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
Monkey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Monkey finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Johnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Johnson cracks Monkey with a hook to the temple - Monkey is on wobbly legs here! Johnson swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Monkey falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Johnson wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Craig Johnson!
A victorious Craig Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Quiet Monkey had this to say: 'Did I just poop my pants?'.
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Event:
AD360: King Boo
Date: Jul 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Sis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sis.
Sis throws a big elbow that misses.
Sis trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is wriggling around but Sis manages to pass to half guard.
Sis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Sis seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Sis is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sis working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sis trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Sis prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Johnson trying to control but Sis postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sis sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Sis in his half guard.
Sis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson tries to roll over but Sis keeps him under control.
Sis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Sis in his half guard. #T3#
Sis wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Sis is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sis prevents Johnson from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Sis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Sis.#KD#
Johnson lands a left and a right that sends Sis crashing to the canvas! Johnson dives into mount looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson trying to control but Sis is having none of it.
Sis can't escape the position.
#T4#
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Sis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sis is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Sis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Johnson tries to control but Sis wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Craig Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sis throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sis connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Craig Johnson has been cut.
Sis shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
A nice combination there by Sis.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Sis counters with a nice body shot.
Sis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Siss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson misses with the combination.
No luck for Sis with that takedown attempt.
Sis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sis's head.
Sis throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Sis.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Sis.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Sis shoots in.
Craig Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nem Sis.
Sis digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Craig Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Sis misses.
Craig Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson checks a low kick from Sis.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick from Sis lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Sis throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Sis fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson is looking to wear down Sis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sis.
Johnson lands a body shot.
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!
Sis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Sis moves out of range.
Sis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Sis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sis.
Sis scores with a three punch combo!
Sis is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Sis misses
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sis cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Sis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Sis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Sis persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Sis dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Sis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sis misses with a body punch
and Johnson counters with a left and a right... And another left! Sis is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Johnson!
Craig Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AD357: Long Vs Kaepernick
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Kingsley had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
It looks like Craig Johnson has been cut.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Kingsley's ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kingsley, right into the meat.
Kingsley scores with a hook.
Kingsley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kingsley with a nice cross.
Kingsley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kingsley thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Kingsley tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingsley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Good exchange - Kingsley coming out on top.
Kingsley looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingsley was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Kingsley avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson swings for the body but Kingsley moves out of range.
Kingsley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.#T1#
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kingsley throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kingsley.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kingsley!
Kingsley takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Craig Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingsley lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.#CL2#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kingsley, pushing him back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Kingsley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Kingsley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick there by Kingsley.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingsley works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingsley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kingsley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Kingsley avoids it with no problem.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Kingsley counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
That has opened up Craig Johnson's cut even more.
Kingsley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Johnson stuns Kingsley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingsley avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Kingsley throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson takes a swing at Kingsley's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws a hook but Kingsley avoids it easily.
Kingsley throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Kingsley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kingsley misses with a low kick.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Kingsley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kingsley, right into the meat.
Kingsley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Kingsley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kingsley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kingsley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingsley.
Kingsley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kingsley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kingsley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kingsley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Kingsley with a nice cross.
Kingsley throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Kingsley looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingsley throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Kingsley.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kingsley takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kingsley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Kingsley avoids the body shot from Johnson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kingsley. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Kingsley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Kingsley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kingsley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kingsley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Kingsley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingsley moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kingsley.
A big right from Johnson misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Kingsley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Kingsley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kingsley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kingsley rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Kingsley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kingsley connects with a high kick.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kingsley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingsley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kingsley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson jabs at Kingsley's body.
Kyle Kingsley is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Kingsley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Kingsley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kingsley dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Kingsley throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks.
#CUT#
The cut above Craig Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Johnson walks into a jab.
Kingsley tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Kingsley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Kingsley swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Kingsley sets himself, and Johnson steps forward looking for the clinch! Kingsley avoids it this time.
Kingsley lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Kingsley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Kingsley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kingsley.
Kingsley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kingsley connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Kingsley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Kingsley's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingsley avoids the body shot from Johnson.
#T2#
Kingsley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
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.
#CUT#
Craig Johnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kingsley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kingsley tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kingsley on the side of the head.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingsley was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson takes a swing at Kingsley's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Kingsley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingsley is just out of range.
Kingsley throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Kingsley tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Johnson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kingsley.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Kingsley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kingsley lands with a nice body kick.
Kingsley jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingsley.
#T3#
Kingsley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kingsley stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good shot there by Kingsley.
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kingsley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Craig Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kyle Kingsley!
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Event:
AD349: Princess Daisy
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jaak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT2#
It looks like Craig Johnson has been cut.
Jaak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Jaak punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jaak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Jaak moves out of range easily.
Jaak throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Jaak pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jaak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Our sources have told us that Johnson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jaak is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnson has Jaak pushed against the cage.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jaak is keeping busy.
Jaak trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jaak into the cage.
Jaak is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Jaak misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaak.
Jaak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson landing knees to the body.
Jaak throws an elbow that misses.
Jaak lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Jaak's head.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Jaak.
Jaak throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Jaak tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Jaak misses with a knee strike.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Jaak keeps him there for the moment.
Jaak lands with a short shot to the head.
Jaak throws an elbow but it misses.
Jaak is trying to stall.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Jaak tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaak is working Johnson over against the cage.
Jaak throws an elbow that misses.
Jaak misses with a knee strike.
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!
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Jaak missing with knees to the body.
Jaak tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Jaak back against the cage.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Jaak.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Jaak misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Jaak slips the punch.#T3#
Jaak fails with the takedown.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jaak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Craig Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Jaak jumps back.
Jaak throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Jaak tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jaak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaak misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Kylma Jaak has been cut.
Jaak tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Jaak misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Jaak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaak.
Johnson lands a jab-cross combination.
Jaak lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4##CL2#
Jaak forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Jaak has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jaak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson taking a breather.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Jaak has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the cage.
Johnson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jaak lands a nice uppercut.
Jaak lands a body shot.
Jaak lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Jaak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Jaak trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kylma Jaak dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Jaak rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Jaak digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Jaak throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jaak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Jaak lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jaak has double underhooks.
Jaak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jaak is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jaak has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaak misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jaak is defending well for now.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Jaak pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Johnson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jaak pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Jaak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jaak tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Jaak lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Jaak.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Jaak.
Jaak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Kylma Jaak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jaak has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Jaak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Jaak, against the cage.
Jaak is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Jaak trying to land knees to the body.
Jaak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jaak avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Jaak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jaak lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaak. #BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Craig Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaak is just out of range.
Jaak tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Jaak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Jaak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Craig Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Jaak has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
#BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Jaak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Jaak.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jaak scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jaak jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Jaak does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Jaak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaak manages to avoid it.#T4#
Jaak fails with the takedown.
Craig Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kylma Jaak.
Jaak lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson swings for the body but Jaak moves out of range.
#CL2#
Jaak closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jaak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Jaak.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Jaak.
Jaak pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jaak lands with a short shot to the head.
Jaak works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Jaak connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kylma Jaak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
#R3#
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
enabling Jaak to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Johnson drops Jaak with a nice combination! Johnson dives into Jaak's guard, looking to finish!
#SUB2#
Jaak 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.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily. #SU#
Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Jaak's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson avoids the head kick by Jaak.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Jaak.
#T1#
Johnson jabs Jaak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jaak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson swings for the body but Jaak moves out of range.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Jaak avoids it well.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaak.
Jaak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson is looking to wear down Jaak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jaak misses with a wild body shot.
Jaak fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaak throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jaak checks a leg kick.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jaak throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Jaak is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Jaak clinches up against the cage.
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!
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jaak tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson leaves Jaak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jaak.#CUT2#
Craig Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Johnson tries to move into range but Jaak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jaak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jaak avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson works Jaak's body with a nice hook.
Jaak is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Jaak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jaak.
A punch lands to the side of Jaak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jaak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jaak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jaak avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson sets himself, and Jaak steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnson avoids it this time.#CL2#
Jaak moves into the clinch.
Johnson avoiding damage as Jaak throws knees to the body.
Jaak missing with knees to the body.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaak.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jaak avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Jaak is controlling him.
Jaak misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Jaak scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaak with a hook.
Jaak misses with a body shot
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Jaak tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Jaak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Jaak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Jaak.
Craig Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Craig Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kylma Jaak.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kylma Jaak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaak.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Craig Johnson.
I think Jaak 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kylma Jaak!
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Event:
AD342: Super Mario
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Franco counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Craig Johnson has been cut.
Franco lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson digs a good hook to Franco's body.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Franco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Franco circles away quickly and effectively.
Franco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Franco's belly button to the back.
Franco throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses the body punch
and Franco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Franco was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Franco moves his leg out of the way.
Franco fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Craig Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Franco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Franco blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Franco appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Franco counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Franco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Franco rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Franco throws a body kick that misses.
Franco ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
As Johnson looks to move away, Franco throws a big counter combo but Johnson just gets out of the way.
Franco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Franco avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Franco appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Franco throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Franco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Franco slips the punch.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Franco scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Franco counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Franco counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Franco sees it coming and moves out of range.
Franco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Franco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Franco misses with an uppercut.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD2#
Nice combo by Johnson! Oh, that's hurt him - Franco falls to the canvas and Johnson follows him into side control. #ROC2#
Franco is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson wants to stand but Franco has his arm trapped.
Oh Franco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franco is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Johnson decides to stand back up.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Franco seems to have got his legs back now.
Franco lands a high kick!
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Franco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
That has opened up Craig Johnson's cut even more.
Franco is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
enabling Franco to counter with a crisp jab.
Franco is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Franco counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
The cut above Craig Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Franco scores with a counter punch that sends Johnson to the canvas! Franco smells blood - he's punishing Johnson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Johnson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Begbie Franco!
After winning the bout, Begbie Franco thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
AD340: Lighthouse
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Johnson has Sobral up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Sobral breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sobral has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Johnson swings for the body but Sobral moves out of range.
Sobral changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sobral stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Sobral's head but Sobral sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sobral takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Raimundo Sobral has been cut.
Johnson jabs Sobral to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Craig Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sobral is just out of range.
Sobral drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Sobral takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Sobral tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Johnson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sobral on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobral.
Sobral uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Sobral feints the counter takedown.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Sobral tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Sobral counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sobral working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Sobral is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Sobral wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Sobral misses with the ground and pound.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sobral cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sobral tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is trying to control Sobral's posture but Sobral avoids it. #SUB2#
Sobral is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well. #SUB2#
Sobral thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Sobral wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sobral tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sobral has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sobral working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Sobral is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Sobral looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raimundo Sobral's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Sobral moved out of range nicely.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sobral moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sobral takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sobral chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Sobral changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sobral get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Sobral stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Johnson runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Craig Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Raimundo Sobral stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll beat up every person in jail...'.
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