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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rose keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Rose scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rose trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Rose passes into half guard.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson pushes Rose off looking to stand but Rose dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Rose is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose controlling the action here. #T1#
Rose landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rose perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rose thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rose seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rose is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Johnson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jarred Rose!
An out of breath Jarred Rose 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:
LKO Fight Night 8
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson leaves Jack with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Jack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Jack counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is trying to buck Jack off.
Jack looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johnson is avoiding damage well.
Jack scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jack.
Johnson looks winded!
Jack misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Jack scoring with strikes.
Jack scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Johnson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Jack can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richmond Jack!
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Event:
LKO International FN1
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Dhillon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Johnson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Dhillon lands a right hand from hell, dropping Johnson. Dhillon pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nidhish Dhillon!
Nidhish Dhillon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
LKO7 The Legends
Date: Jul 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Macahan clinches. #TD2#
Johnson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Macahan regains guard.
#SUB2#
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Macahan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Macahan in his guard.#REVR#
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Macahan is having none of it.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Macahan from controlling successfully.
Macahan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macahan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macahan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Macahan throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Macahan is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.#T1#
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Macahan.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Macahan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Macahan throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Macahan's guard. Nice move by Johnson!#REVB#
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Macahan trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Macahan has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Macahan won't let him.
Macahan has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Macahan has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Macahan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Macahan in his guard.#REVR##T2#
Johnson wants to stand but Macahan is controlling the position.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Macahan trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Macahan isn't so interested in that idea.
Macahan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Macahan prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Macahan is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Macahan.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Macahan is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Macahan rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson is trying to drag Macahan to the mat but Macahan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Macahan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Macahan is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Macahan lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Macahan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Macahan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macahan has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Macahan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lucas Macahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Johnson.
Johnson looks winded!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Macahan is defended easily by Johnson.
Macahan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Macahan as he avoids it easily.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Macahan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macahan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Macahan off to one side.
Macahan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Macahan is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Macahan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Macahan.
Macahan shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Macahan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Macahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Macahan in a clinch.
#BC#
Macahan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Johnson has picked Macahan up - he's going for a ride! Johnson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1##SUB2#
Johnson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Macahan defend it? Johnson steps over the head and cranks it - Macahan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Johnson!
A very excited looking Tony Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Lucas Macahan had this to say: 'Thank God !'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Sakuragi has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Johnson manages to pull guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Sakuragi is controlling the position.
Sakuragi wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Sakuragi throwing strikes but missing.
Sakuragi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuragi prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
Sakuragi tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sakuragi to the mat! Sakuragi manages to get full guard.
Johnson looks winded!#SUB#
Sakuragi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sakuragi 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.
Sakuragi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Johnson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sakuragi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sakuragi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sakuragi's guard.
Johnson pushes down on Sakuragi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sakuragi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Sakuragi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Sakuragi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sakuragi is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sakuragi defends it well.
Sakuragi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sakuragi trying to control but Johnson postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Sakuragi is defending well.
Sakuragi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuragi shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sakuragi, pushing him back against the cage.
Sakuragi wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sakuragi as he avoids it easily.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Sakuragi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sakuragi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Sakuragi tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sakuragi is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hanamichi Sakuragi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Johnson.
Sakuragi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sakuragi after a bit of a struggle.
Sakuragi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnson after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sakuragi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Sakuragi successfully pulls guard.
Sakuragi working a defensive guard here.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Sakuragi blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuragi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sakuragi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sakuragi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Sakuragi is trying to get back to full guard.
Sakuragi is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sakuragi trying to control but Johnson postures up.
#T2#
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sakuragi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Sakuragi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sakuragi defends it well.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sakuragi!
Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but Sakuragi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Sakuragi is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson landing punches. #SUB2#
Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but Sakuragi is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but Sakuragi is having none of it.
Johnson dominating with strikes here.#SUB2#
Johnson working for a submission but Sakuragi is keeping him at bay.
Tony Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson lands a couple of good shots and Sakuragi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4##SUB2#
Sakuragi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Sakuragi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Johnson gets his way!
#SUB2#
Johnson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Sakuragi won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Johnson off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tony Johnson!
Tony Johnson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Cleveland shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL2#
Cleveland tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Cleveland tightens his grip and picks Johnson up, before dumping him to the ground. Johnson manages to land in guard. #SU#
Cleveland decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get! #TD2#
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cleveland's guard.
Cleveland wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cleveland looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cleveland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cleveland controlling the position.
Cleveland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Johnson postures up.
Johnson is looking to pass into half guard but Cleveland pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cleveland is in guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cleveland postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Cleveland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cleveland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Cleveland isn't so interested in that idea.
Cleveland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cleveland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2##SUB#
Cleveland is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU#
Cleveland gets to his feet - Johnson follows without any prompting.
Cleveland dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Cleveland shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Cleveland finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cleveland. #T3#
Johnson is trying to stand.
Cleveland trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleveland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cleveland stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cleveland. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Cleveland is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
Johnson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Cleveland manages to move to mount!
Cleveland throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Johnson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cleveland throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Johnson because Cleveland loaded up on that one.
Johnson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Cleveland dominated that round.
That's time! Cleveland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Johnson scores with a takedown into Cleveland's guard.
Cleveland wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cleveland swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Cleveland is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Cleveland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleveland keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cleveland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cleveland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cleveland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cleveland dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Johnson is looking to stand back up but Cleveland counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Johnson.
Cleveland prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Cleveland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cleveland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?#T2#
Cleveland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Cleveland thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Cleveland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cleveland thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Cleveland prevents Johnson from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cleveland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cleveland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cleveland somewhat.#T3#
Cleveland shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dallas Cleveland. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cleveland manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Cleveland in his guard.#REVR#
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cleveland is controlling him. #T4#
Cleveland throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dallas Cleveland will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Cleveland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cleveland shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Cleveland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Cleveland ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dallas Cleveland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cleveland tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Cleveland tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cleveland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleveland shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Cleveland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tony Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Johnson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cleveland regains guard.
#T1#
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cleveland controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #SUB2#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Cleveland is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cleveland manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Cleveland's guard.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES#
Cleveland pushes Johnson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Cleveland or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Cleveland tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Cleveland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Johnson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Cleveland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cleveland knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cleveland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson. #T3#
Johnson has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Cleveland works to full guard.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cleveland is keeping the position for now.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson stands and throws Cleveland's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cleveland knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4##SUB2#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tony Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson lands an elbow.
Cleveland is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is trying to stand back up.
Dallas Cleveland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Cleveland is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Johnson is defending well though. Cleveland let's go of the attempt for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cleveland 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dallas Cleveland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Stein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab lands there for Stein.
Stein tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Stein throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stein looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Tony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein lands a jab to the head.
Stein lands a head shot.#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!#CL2#
Stein moves into the clinch.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Johnson with a big uppercut! Johnson tries to clinch up but Stein pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Johnson to the mat! Johnson covers up and Stein unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Stein!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Garza persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Garza tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range. #TD2#
Garza gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garza 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.#SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Garza dives on top into guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garza is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Garza throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Garza is having none of it.
Garza with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Garza is having none of it.
Garza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garza throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garza is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garza is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Garza could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Garza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Garza is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson passes to side control. #SUB2#
Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Garza has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Garza.
Johnson is pushing Garza's head away, looking to escape. Garza manages to hold on to the position though.
Johnson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Garza.
Sloppy strikes there by Garza.#T4#
Garza throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Johnson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Garza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garza is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
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 Cody Garza will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Johnson feints and as Garza raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson wants to stand but Garza has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Garza looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Garza looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Garza! #REVR#
Garza throws an elbow but Johnson slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson parries the strikes from Garza easily there. Garza is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Johnson to escape.
#T1#
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Garza has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Garza wants to control for a moment but Johnson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Johnson tries to kick Garza off but Garza keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Garza.
Garza throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Johnson wants to stand and escape but instead Garza has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Garza throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Johnson kicks Garza off and gets to his feet.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garza defends it nicely.#T3#
Garza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Garza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garza defends it well.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Garza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Garza counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cody Garza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Johnson.
Johnson is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Garza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Garza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Garza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garza as he avoids it easily.
Garza shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Garza scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garza tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Garza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cody Garza will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Garza, which made it look bad.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garza circles away quickly and effectively.
Garza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cody Garza is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Garza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson shoots in but Garza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cody Garza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Johnson.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Garza moves out of range easily.
Garza appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Garza.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Garza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL2#
Garza tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Garza tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Garza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Garza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cody Garza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Garza tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Garza's guard.#SUB#
Garza 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 looking to work some ground and pound but Garza has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson advances to half guard.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Garza's head.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Garza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2##SUB2#
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garza is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garza sees it coming and defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Garza defends it. #T3#
Garza regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Garza looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Garza looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Garza! #REVR#
Johnson pushes Garza away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Garza gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
An elbow from Garza crashes against the mat.
Garza throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Johnson pushes Garza away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Garza gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tony Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Garza in side control, throwing shots but Johnson defends.
Johnson pushes Garza away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Garza gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Johnson defending against the ground and pound.
Garza is trying to ground and pound but Johnson uses the momentary lack of control by Garza to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cody Garza.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garza, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Garza!
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