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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 28
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson tries for a takedown but Ilmarinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson wants to break free but Ilmarinen has control.
#BC#
Ilmarinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Ilmarinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ilmarinen circles away.
Asko Ilmarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Johnson.
Nice sprawl there from Ilmarinen as Johnson shoots in.#CL#
Ilmarinen closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Ilmarinen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Ilmarinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ilmarinen shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Ilmarinen closes the distance and clinches.
Ilmarinen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ilmarinen slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Ilmarinen working aggressively here.
Ilmarinen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Ilmarinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Ilmarinen sprawls well.#TD#
Ilmarinen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ilmarinen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Johnson is not content to let Ilmarinen control the position. #T2#
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ilmarinen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ilmarinen controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his arm.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Ilmarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilmarinen tries to stand but Johnson is controlling his head. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ilmarinen tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ilmarinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Ilmarinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ilmarinen misses with a two punch combination.
Ilmarinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
#T4#
Ilmarinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson. #CL#
Ilmarinen rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Ilmarinen manages to break the clinch.
Ilmarinen loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson dives in and grabs Ilmarinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ilmarinen pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Johnson tries to clinch but Ilmarinen moves away #TD#
and Ilmarinen counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson tries to escape but Ilmarinen is in control. #SUB#
Ilmarinen is working to tighten his grip on Johnson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Johnson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ilmarinen is really squeezing tight and eventually Johnson passes out! Ilmarinen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Asko Ilmarinen!
Asko Ilmarinen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 20
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
No luck for Ilmarinen with that takedown attempt.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
so Ilmarinen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson is pulling down on Ilmarinen's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Ilmarinen off! Ilmarinen jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Ilmarinen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ilmarinen controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Ilmarinen drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Ilmarinen as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Johnson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Ilmarinen! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Asko Ilmarinen!
A very excited looking Asko Ilmarinen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 13
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Johnson clinches.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Felix Katov has been cut.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Katov backwards.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Katov is keeping busy.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.#TD#
Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Katov uses from the top position.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Katov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Katov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Katov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Katov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Johnson wanted to stand there but Katov had control of the position.
Katov working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Katov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Katov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Katov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Katov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Katov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Katov being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Katov working a defensive guard here.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Johnson happy to just control the position for now.
Johnson wants to stand but Katov has his arm trapped. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson trying to control the position but Katov is working away.
Johnson lands a nice forearm strike.
Johnson wants to control but Katov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Katov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Katov is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson staying calm.
Johnson tries to stand but Katov is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Katov's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Katov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Katov sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Katov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Katov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Katov clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Katov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Katov looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Katov trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson advances to half guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Katov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Katov is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Katov is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Katov trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Katov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Katov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Katov wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
#T3#
Johnson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Katov is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Katov circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Katov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet here but Katov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Johnson's back.#T4#
Katov not allowing Johnson to control his hands.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Katov has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Katov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Johnson escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felix Katov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Katov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Katov throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Katov fails to land.
Katov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Katov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Katov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katov throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Katov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Katov from controlling successfully.
Johnson is pulling down on Katov's head to control his posture.
Katov wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Katov can do to turn this around?
Katov is looking to advance position but Johnson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T2#
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Katov is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Johnson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Katov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Katov and Johnson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Katov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Johnson lands a few punches from side control.
Katov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
Check out the look on Johnson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Katov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SU#
Johnson stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Katov is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Katov's guard.
Katov is wriggling around but Johnson manages to pass to half guard.
Katov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#REVB#
Katov wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dwayne Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC#
Katov is rocked!#T4#
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Katov is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Katov seems to have recovered his senses.
Further stalling from Johnson.
Katov tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Felix Katov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Johnson!
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 6
Date: Mar 28, 2016 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Watanabe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Watanabe throws out the jab. #TD2#
Watanabe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Watanabe lands in his opponent's guard.
Watanabe postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Watanabe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Watanabe with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watanabe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Watanabe.#T1#
Johnson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watanabe on the ground.
Johnson is in a horrible position here. Watanabe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Watanabe lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Watanabe landing strikes, looking to finish!
Watanabe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Johnson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Watanabe controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Watanabe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Watanabe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Watanabe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Watanabe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Watanabe landing strikes from the mount.
Watanabe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Watanabe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson tries to hold on but Watanabe postures up.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson taking shots to the head.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Watanabe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Watanabe wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Watanabe with the ground and pound from mount.
Watanabe raining down shots from the mount!
Watanabe with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Watanabe lands a couple of good shots and Johnson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Johnson is taking damage to the body and head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Watanabe. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Watanabe has his arm under Johnson's chin here. Game over son! Watanabe squeezes tightly and Johnson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tadashi Watanabe!
In his post fight interview, Tadashi Watanabe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Kowalczyk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kowalczyk tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Kowalczyk back against the cage.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kowalczyk is breathing heavily.
Kowalczyk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kowalczyk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Kowalczyk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kowalczyk is defending well.
Johnson works on Kowalczyk's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Kowalczyk's ribcage. Kowalczyk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Johnson forces Kowalczyk back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Kowalczyk is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Johnson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Johnson decides to return to a standing position. #CL2#
Johnson rushes Kowalczyk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Johnson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kowalczyk regains guard immediately. #SU2#
Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Kowalczyk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson 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. #T2#
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kowalczyk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kowalczyk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU2#
Johnson stands up and waves to Kowalczyk to follow him. #CL2#
Johnson instigates a clinch. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Kowalczyk has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marcin Kowalczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Johnson.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Kowalczyk won't allow it.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kowalczyk walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Kowalczyk gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Kowalczyk has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
Johnson lands an elbow. #SU2#
Johnson stands up. #T4##TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kowalczyk napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Johnson trying to control the action but Kowalczyk is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson landing a few strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Johnson stands up and beckons Kowalczyk to his feet. #TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kowalczyk to the ground. Johnson is now in Kowalczyk's guard.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kowalczyk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kowalczyk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kowalczyk's head.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Kowalczyk keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Kowalczyk keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson avoiding damage.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalczyk wants to break free but Johnson has control.
#T2#
Johnson keeps control of Kowalczyk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kowalczyk walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Kowalczyk gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2#
Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Johnson rushes Kowalczyk and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kowalczyk prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
#TD2#
Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Kowalczyk won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Johnson managing to control the position. #T3#
Kowalczyk wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kowalczyk 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.#CL2#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kowalczyk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Johnson manages to pull guard.
Johnson wants to stand up but Kowalczyk is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalczyk being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Kowalczyk's guard.
Kowalczyk keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Kowalczyk is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kowalczyk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Johnson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kowalczyk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Johnson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.#SU2#
Johnson stands up and waves to Kowalczyk to follow him. #TD2#
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kowalczyk's guard.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses. #SU2#
Johnson gets to his feet. Kowalczyk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson trying to control the position but Kowalczyk is working away. #T2##SU2#
Johnson decides to stand back up. Johnson steps back and let's Kowalczyk get back to his feet.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kowalczyk is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kowalczyk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SU2#
Johnson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Marcin Kowalczyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Johnson clinches up with Kowalczyk and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Kowalczyk working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Johnson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kowalczyk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kowalczyk's head.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Kowalczyk is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dwayne Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kowalczyk's half guard.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.#SU2#
Johnson decides to stand up. #CL2#
Johnson instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Johnson forces Kowalczyk back against the cage and clinches.
Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Kowalczyk looking to stall.
Marcin Kowalczyk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Johnson!
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