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Event:
HFC Challengers 78
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Ua closes the distance and clinches.
Ua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ua managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Ua lands with a right to the head.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ua scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ua blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Ua on the inside.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ua lands an uppercut.
Ua lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Ua.
Ua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Ua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Ua lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!#T1#
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ua lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Ua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crunch! Johnson slams his shin into Ua's torso.
Ua throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Ua throws a shot to the body.
Johnson sizes up Ua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ua throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ua steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson.
Ua connects with a jab.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ua there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ua takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at The Iron Palace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson lunges at Ua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ua's hand. #T3#
Ua moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson cracks Ua with a good jab.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Ua moves out of range easily.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Ua forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Ua blocks it.
Ua throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Ua misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Ua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Ua blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Ua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson lands a good knee to the midsection. Ua won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Ua swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ua.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Ua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ua sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Ua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mack Ua will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ua digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Eddie Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ua circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Ua darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Ua stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ua.
Johnson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ua is working Johnson over against the cage.
Ua can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Ua is blocking nicely.
Ua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ua takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
Ua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ua lands an uppercut.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Ua is blocking nicely.
#T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnson.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Ua.
Ua lands an uppercut.
Ua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ua working aggressively here.
Ua throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Ua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Ua is blocking nicely.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Ua.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ua.
Ua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ua stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Ua is blocking nicely.
Ua tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Ua back against the cage. #T2#
Ua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Ua misses with the head strike.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Ua blocks with his arms.
Johnson scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ua swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Ua avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ua blocks it with crossed arms.
Ua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Ua.
Johnson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ua's face.
Ua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Ua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ua scores with a nice short uppercut.#KD2#
Ua floors Johnson with a big punch on the inside! Johnson is trying to recover but Ua dives into side control.
A big shot lands for Ua! That's hurt Johnson! Will he recover? Ua fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mack Ua!
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Event:
HFC Challengers 75
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson is looking to clinch but Artist is avoiding it.
Artist steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnson. That one must have hurt.
Johnson connects with the punch.#TD2#
Artist feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Artist wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johnson holds on and takes a little breather.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Artist working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Artist trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Artist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artist connects with a couple of short punches.
Artist throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Artist is aware though and is defending well.
Artist trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Artist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Johnson is trying to control. Artist wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Artist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Artist looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Artist defends it well. #SUB#
Artist is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
#T2#
Johnson is taking a breather. Artist 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.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Artist defends it.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Artist defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
Artist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Artist defends it. #SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Artist is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson is stalling here. Artist is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Johnson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Artist has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Artist scores with punches from side control.
Artist in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB2#
Artist goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Artist but great work by Johnson.
Johnson taking a break here but Artist is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Artist looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Johnson pushes past his half guard into mount!
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 looking to control but Artist is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
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 Eddie Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Artist fails to land the takedown.
Artist shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Artist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Artist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Artist is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Artist, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eddie Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Artist.
Johnson throws a head kick but Artist moves out of range.
#TD2#
Artist shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Artist is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Artist lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Artist's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Artist manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Artist in his guard.#REVB#
Artist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Artist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Artist chips away with some ground and pound.
Artist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Artist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Artist controlling him for the moment.
Artist is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Artist is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!#SUB2#
Artist 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! #REVR##T2#
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Artist keeps working. #T3##SUB2#
Artist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Artist is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Artist actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson works his way into full mount! #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Artist is on top in guard.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Artist connects with a couple of short punches.#ES#
Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Artist off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Artist drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Artist in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Artist seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but The Artist will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Artist circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson lands a front kick.
Eddie Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Artist looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Artist drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Artist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Artist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Artist connects with a couple of short punches.
Artist scoring with punches to the head and body.
Artist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Artist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Artist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Artist content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Artist avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Artist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1##ES#
Johnson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Artist has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Artist's face.
Artist is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
Artist drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Artist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Artist blocks it.
Artist is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eddie Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Artist.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Artist is defending well for now.
Artist is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Artist wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Artists head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Artist is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2##TD2#
Artist has Johnson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Artist pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Johnson tumbling to the mat - Artist dives into Johnson's guard.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Artist is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Artist has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Artist's legs - danger averted.
Johnson pushing down on Artist's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Artist sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Johnson is just content to waste time from the top position. Artist takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Artist is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Artist is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Artist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Artist is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Artist has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Artist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Artist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... The Artist!
An out of breath The Artist thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 72
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Tupper V swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tupper V misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tupper V looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Tupper V persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tupper V.
Tupper V is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Tupper V on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tupper V throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A frustrated look appears on Tupper V's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Tupper V is trying to break free.
Johnson connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Bobby Tupper V has been cut.
Tupper V misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Tupper V.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tupper V wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Tupper V is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Tupper V has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Eddie Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Tupper V.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Tupper V counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tupper V swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tupper V swinging wildly here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnson.#CL#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tupper V on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tupper V wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Tupper V is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tupper V.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tupper V blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Tupper V avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Johnson working Tupper V over with knees to the body.
Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Tupper V drags the fight down to the ground.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tupper V is retaining full guard.
Johnson won't allow Tupper V to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupper V keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Johnson stops Tupper V from standing up. #SUB2#
Tupper V 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 is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johnson stops Tupper V from standing up.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tupper V is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tupper V throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Tupper V will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Tupper V and move into the clinch.
Johnson misses the jab.#T4##CL#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tupper V is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tupper V's face.
Tupper V is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Tupper V's head.
Tupper V taking a breather.
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tupper V tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Johnson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tupper V is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Johnson to the mat. Johnson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Tupper V looks winded!
Johnson is trying to keep Tupper V in close.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tupper V.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johnson holds on and takes a little breather.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tupper V manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Tupper V's cut.
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##CL#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Tupper V in a clinch.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Tupper V breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tupper V throws a counter combo.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Tupper V counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tupper V is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is positioning himself well to prevent Tupper V advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Tupper V seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Bobby Tupper V has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson is looking to control Tupper V's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper V not doing much here.
#T1#
Tupper V wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Tupper V has control of the leg.
Tupper V works his way into full mount!
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Tupper V takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tupper V working his ground and pound in the gym.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Tupper V sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tupper V lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tupper V looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SU2#
Tupper V gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Tupper V slips the punch.
Tupper V throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Tupper V counters with a left to the body.
Eddie Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupper V lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Tupper V as he connects with a hook.
A combination from Tupper V does no damage. #T3#
Johnson throws a combination. Tupper V tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tupper V ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Bobby Tupper V seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Tupper V.
Tupper V shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tupper V takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tupper V counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Tupper V circles away.
Tupper V avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Tupper V works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick but Tupper V moves out of range.
#T4#
Tupper V takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tupper V tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tupper V misses with the combination.
Tupper V fails with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
A combination from Tupper V does no damage. #CL#
Johnson gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Tupper V showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Tupper V's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tupper V closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Tupper V pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tupper V is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tupper V paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Tupper V moved out of range.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tupper V can do to turn this around?
Tupper V ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Tupper V counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tupper V backwards.
Tupper V looking for a takedown.
Johnson connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tupper V avoids it.
Tupper V wants a takedown.
Eddie Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Tupper V.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson. #ROC#
Tupper V is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupper V is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Tupper V has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tupper V takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Tupper V tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Tupper V is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Tupper V misses with a punch on the inside.
Tupper V seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tupper V is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tupper V tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson landing knees to the body.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tupper V has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Tupper V's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson delivers a nice body kick.
Tupper V looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tupper V momentarily.
#T2#
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Tupper V counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Tupper V circles away.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Tupper V is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupper V shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tupper V takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Tupper V counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick from Johnson lands but Tupper V takes it in his stride.
A big right from Tupper V misses.
Tupper V uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tupper V counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eddie Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Johnson scores with a head kick. Tupper V tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Tupper V's head but Tupper V sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tupper V wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson pushes him away.
Tupper V displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Tupper V feints the counter takedown.
Johnson lands a jab.
Eddie Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Tupper V backpedaling.
#TD2#
Tupper V drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tupper V landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Tupper V defends easily.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johnson wants to control but Tupper V passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tupper V 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.
Tupper V is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Johnson!
After winning the bout, Eddie Johnson 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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