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Event:
LKO Fight Night 9
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Valens misses with a shot to the body
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Valens avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valens continues to drive forward.
Valens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valens defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Valens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson N Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Valens, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Valens against the cage but Valens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Valens is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Valens has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Valens.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson N Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valens slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Valens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valens as he jumps to the side.
Valens is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Valens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A punch combination from Valens misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson. #T1#
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Valens lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Jan Paul Valens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valens defends it nicely.
Valens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice takedown defense from Valens. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Valens.
Valens throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson moves out of range as Valens strikes.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Valens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Valens throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Johnson forces Valens back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Valens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valens misses with a body shot.
Valens finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valens tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Valens misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Valens and move into the clinch.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Valens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Valens counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Valens.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson jumps guard but Valens stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Valens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Valens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Valens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Valens has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Valens lands a shoulder strike.
Valens is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Valens down to the mat. Valens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Johnson tries to clinch up but Valens circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson backing away here, and Valens unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Valens.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Valens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valens keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Valens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valens tries to counter by closing the distance.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Valens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson checks a low kick from Valens.
Valens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valens's waist but Valens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Paul Valens dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valens throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Valens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Valens, against the cage.
Valens working aggressively here.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Valens taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Johnson manages to pull guard.
Valens scoring with some ground and pound.
Valens seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valens is looking to pass into half guard but Johnson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Johnson is in guard.#REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valens wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Valens is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Valens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Valens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson won't allow Valens to sweep him here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson trying to control but Valens is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Valens holds on and takes a little breather.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valens swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valens keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Johnson wanted to stand there but Valens had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Valens. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson N Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Valens delivers a nice body kick.
Valens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.#CL2#
Valens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Valens.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Valens throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson is working for takedown but Valens is calmly controlling the position for now.
Valens digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Valens is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valens prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4#
Valens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Johnson N Johnson has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Valens fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Valens stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valens controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Valens pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Valens drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Valens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is working for takedown but Valens is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Valens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Paul Valens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnson N Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Valens throws a big shot that misses.
Valens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Valens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valens as he jumps to the side.
A left and a right from Valens both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Valens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson N Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.#BC2#
Valens breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Valens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valens throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valens.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valens.
Valens looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Valens avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valens continues to drive forward.
Valens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valens counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson dives in and grabs Valens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valens pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Jan Paul Valens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Valens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson N Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jan Paul Valens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Valens instigates a clinch.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Valens has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Valens misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Valens shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Valens sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Valens advances to half guard.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valens's back!#SUB#
Valens showing good submission defense here.
Valens is really stuck here.
Valens is trying to get back to his feet but Johnson has full control of the position and if anything, Valens has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Johnson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Valens turns into Johnson and is now in his guard.
#T4#
Valens passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Valens is controlling the pace.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Valens takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Paul Valens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valens winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Paul Valens!
Jan Paul Valens thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
LKO13 Belive
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Grigorian gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grigorian as he jumps to the side.
Grigorian has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Johnson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Grigorian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson N Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grigorian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grigorian counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian scores with a leg kick.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Grigorian sprawls well.
Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson N Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Grigorian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Adam Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Grigorian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grigorian wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grigorian counters with a head kick.
Grigorian throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Grigorian throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Grigorian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grigorian throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
Grigorian throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grigorian.
Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grigorian is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Grigorian circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Johnson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grigorian - the referee stops the clock and Johnson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grigorian. Johnson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Grigorian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Grigorian throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigorian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnson N Johnson has been cut.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grigorian swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Grigorian lands a head kick!
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Grigorian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is breathing heavily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
#T3#
Johnson has Grigorian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grigorian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grigorian stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grigorian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Grigorian is trying to stall.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grigorian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grigorian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Grigorian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grigorian taking a breather.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Grigorian stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grigorian throws a big counter head kick but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Crunch! Grigorian slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
Grigorian lands a head kick!
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Grigorian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnson N Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Grigorian avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grigorian continues to drive forward.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grigorian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Grigorian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Grigorian 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.
Grigorian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Grigorian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grigorian flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson N Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Grigorian, which made it look bad.
Grigorian lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnson will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grigorian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grigorian.
Johnson tries to clinch but Grigorian is having none of it.
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
Grigorian tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grigorian misses with a body kick.
Grigorian throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Grigorian slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grigorian slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Grigorian cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Johnson checks a leg kick. #T2#
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
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 shoots in for a takedown but Grigorian shows good takedown defense.
Grigorian doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grigorian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Grigorian settles back down.
Grigorian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigorian thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigorian throws a head kick that half lands.
Grigorian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grigorian wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Grigorian, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Grigorian against the cage but Grigorian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Grigorian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grigorian unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Grigorian lands a nice looking body kick.
Grigorian fakes the leg kick and cracks Johnson in the body.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Grigorian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Grigorian misses with a body kick.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Grigorian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Grigorian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Grigorian sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Grigorian lands with a slapping head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grigorian. Johnson shrugs it off though.
Grigorian throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Grigorian, which made it look bad.
Grigorian feints a counter leg kick.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grigorian flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
A low kick from Grigorian misses
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Grigorian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Grigorian scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigorian scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Grigorian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grigorian tries a head kick but it misses.
Grigorian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Grigorian throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks.
A good leg kick by Grigorian.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a high kick!
Grigorian tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Grigorian, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Grigorian against the cage but Grigorian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Grigorian is looking to score with low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Grigorian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Grigorian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnson N Johnson's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Grigorian. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Grigorian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grigorian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grigorian wants it to stay on the feet.
Grigorian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grigorian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson N Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grigorian lands a front kick.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grigorian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grigorian can pounce on him.
Grigorian misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grigorian wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Grigorian manages to avoid it.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Grigorian makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Grigorian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Johnson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grigorian as he jumps to the side.
Grigorian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grigorian as he jumps to the side.
Grigorian thinks about the counter body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Grigorian, which made it look bad.
Grigorian is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Johnson N Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam Grigorian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Grigorian connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grigorian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Grigorian looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Grigorian is quick to defend against it.
Johnson swings for the body but Grigorian moves out of range.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Grigorian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Grigorian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigorian.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Grigorian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grigorian counters with a leg kick.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adam Grigorian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Grigorian tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grigorian throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grigorian manages to avoid it.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Grigorian is trying to counter with his kicks.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grigorian circles away.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Grigorian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
Grigorian keeps the fight on the outside.
Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grigorian tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grigorian to the ground. Grigorian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grigorian scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Johnson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grigorian.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grigorian defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Grigorian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grigorian winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Grigorian!
An out of breath Adam Grigorian 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:
LKO6 The Great Opening
Date: Jul 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marovo pinned against the cage. Marovo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marovo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.#TD2#
Johnson gets caught napping as Marovo dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson manages to retain guard.
Marovo tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Marovo preventing the sweep.
Marovo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Marovo slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Marovo content to stall in guard here.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marovo is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marovo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Marovo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marovo tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. #T2#
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Marovo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marovo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marovo wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #T3#
Marovo postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Marovo trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Johnson has an active guard here but Marovo has managed to pass into half guard.
Johnson tries to roll over but Marovo keeps him under control.
Marovo passes to full mount! #T4#
Marovo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Marovo controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Marovo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marovo looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amba Marovo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Marovo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marovo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Marovo wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson tries to kick Marovo off but Marovo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Marovo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Marovo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been informed that Marovo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Marovo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Johnson trying to hold on to Marovo's head to control him but Marovo postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marovo is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marovo is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Marovo circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson N Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Marovo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marovo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Marovo wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Marovo trying to control the pace. #T3#
Marovo wants to stand but Johnson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Marovo wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Marovo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marovo misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marovo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Marovo against the cage.
Marovo wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marovo prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Johnson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Marovo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Marovo wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson wants to control but Marovo manages to buck him off and is now in Johnson's guard! Nice work there by Marovo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amba Marovo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marovo's waist but Marovo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Marovo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson N Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marovo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marovo as he avoids it easily.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Marovo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Johnson clinches up with Marovo and pushes him back against the cage.
Marovo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marovo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson dives in and grabs Marovo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marovo pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Marovo, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Marovo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marovo lands in his opponent's guard.
Marovo chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Marovo tries to pass.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marovo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marovo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson N Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Marovo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. #REVB#
Marovo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marovo won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Marovo advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marovo working away.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marovo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Johnson has hold of Marovo's hands but Marovo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Marovo content to control rather than advance.
Johnson is pressing down on Marovo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marovo advances position into side control!
Marovo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marovo controlling from side mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marovo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK.
Marovo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB2#
Marovo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marovo's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!
Marovo trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amba Marovo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marovo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amba Marovo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Apple.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Apple seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Apple could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Apple gets a takedown into half guard.
Apple looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for a triangle here. Apple is fighting it but it looks tight! Johnson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Apple is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johnson N Johnson!
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