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Event:
It's Time
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Johnson rushes Truck and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Truck in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Truck.
Truck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Truck definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Truck is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Truck has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Truck can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Truck tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Truck takes an elbow to the temple.
A hook to the body from Truck.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Truck's defenses.
Johnson slowing the pace effectively.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Borris Truck has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Truck in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Truck 's eye. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Truck slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Truck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Truck gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
A short right from Johnson on the inside. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Truck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Truck in a clinch.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Truck in his tracks for a moment.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson lands an elbow just above Truck 's eye.
Truck throws a head punch that misses.
Truck takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Truck stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Truck's takedown attempt.
Truck is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
Johnson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Truck up against the cage.
Johnson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Johnson darts in and clinches Truck up against the cage.
Johnson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Truck in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Truck takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Johnson obliges.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Johnson rushes Truck and presses him up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Truck tries to tie him up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnson.
Johnson crunches a lovely knee into Truck's ribcage.
Johnson lands a good knee to the midsection. Truck won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
#T4##CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Truck back into the cage.
Johnson has Truck pressed against the cage, preventing Truck from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Truck's defenses.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borris Truck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Truck's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Truck takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson crunches a lovely knee into Truck's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Borris Truck's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Truck takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Johnson has Truck up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson landing knees to the body.
Truck is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Truck tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Knees to the body from Johnson.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Stalling in the clinch from Johnson.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Truck in his tracks for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Truck backwards.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Truck takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson gets through Truck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Johnson.
#T1#
Johnson landing knees to the head.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
Johnson lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson throws a body punch but Truck moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Truck tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Charlie Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Truck in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Truck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Johnson. #BC2#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Truck 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnson.
Truck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Johnson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Johnson stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting on Johnson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Charlie Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Johnson. #T3##BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson lands a jab to Truck's midsection.#CL2#
Johnson darts in and clinches Truck up against the cage.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Truck 's eye.
Johnson lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Johnson clinches. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Borris Truck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Truck is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is stalling here.
Truck is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borris Truck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnson. #T4#
Johnson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnson. #BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Truck has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Truck there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Borris Truck's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Truck in a clinch.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Truck is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Johnson is pushing Truck up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Truck's defenses.
Johnson lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Charlie Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1##CL2#
Johnson gets a clinch. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Truck tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Truck in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson crunches a lovely knee into Truck's ribcage.
Johnson connects with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Truck takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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!#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Johnson rushes Truck and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Truck in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Truck shrugs off. #BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Truck gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Truck misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Truck, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Truck tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Truck 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnson.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Charlie Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Truck working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson lands a nice elbow. #ROC2#
Truck is rocked!
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Truck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4##CL2#
Johnson has Truck up against the cage in a clinch.
Truck takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Truck seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Truck lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Truck takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Borris Truck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Truck 's eye. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 24:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Johnson!
After winning the bout, Charlie Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Fight Me Fight You
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hartanto.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hartanto swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hartanto scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Johnson forces Hartanto back against the cage and clinches.
Hartanto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hartanto avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2#
Hartanto gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Johnson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hartanto is on him like a limpet, forcing Johnson back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Hartanto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hartanto manages to avoid it.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hartanto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hartanto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.#T1#
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Hartanto tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hartanto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Hartanto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hartanto just content to control the position.
Johnson is pushing Hartanto's head away, looking to escape. Hartanto manages to hold on to the position though.
Johnson is not content to let Hartanto control the position.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
Hartanto working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hartanto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Hartanto scoring with punches and elbows.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hartanto has just dragged him back down to the mat.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hartanto working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T3##ES#
Johnson sneaks out the side door and pushes Hartanto away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Hartanto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Johnson throws Hartanto to one side and escapes!
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hartanto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hartanto swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Hartanto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4##TD2#
Hartanto tightens his grip and picks Johnson up, before dumping him to the ground. Johnson manages to land in guard.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hartanto is controlling him.
Hartanto 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.
Hartanto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Hartanto won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Hartanto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Hartanto isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie 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 tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hartanto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Hartanto tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hartanto throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Hartanto keeps it at a distance.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson tries to clinch but Hartanto moves out of range.
Hartanto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hartanto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson swings for the body but Hartanto moves out of range.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hartanto circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hartanto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hartanto throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hartanto swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
A jab from Hartanto finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Johnson tries to clinch but Hartanto moves out of range.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hartanto is just out of range.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hartanto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rinto Hartanto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hartanto circles away.
Hartanto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson slips a straight right by Hartanto.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hartanto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Hartanto misses.
Johnson tries to clinch but Hartanto moves out of range.
Hartanto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hartanto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Hartanto lands a nice forearm strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
Hartanto is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to buck Hartanto off.
Hartanto controls the position from side control.#T3##SUB2#
Hartanto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hartanto but great work by Johnson.
Hartanto struggling a bit here.
Johnson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hartanto tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Hartanto struggling a bit here.#T4##SU#
Johnson stands up.
Hartanto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hartanto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hartanto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hartanto misses the shot to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hartanto's brow.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hartanto is keeping busy.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Hartanto tightens his grip and picks Johnson up, before dumping him to the ground. Johnson manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson wants to stand but Hartanto is controlling the position.
Hartanto is standing up over Johnson. Johnson looks to escape but Hartanto dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rinto Hartanto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Johnson tries to clinch #TD2#
and Hartanto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Hartanto 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#
Hartanto wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Hartanto trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hartanto wants to improve his position but instead Johnson has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to stand up but Hartanto has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Charlie Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hartanto trying to control here.
#T1##SU#
Johnson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hartanto to get to his feet. #CL#
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Hartanto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Hartanto has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Hartanto manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hartanto trying to control the pace.
Johnson is staying active underneath Hartanto, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Hartanto is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Hartanto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Hartanto is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Hartanto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Johnson.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hartanto was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
A punch combination from Hartanto misses. #T4#
Johnson looks to clinch
and Hartanto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Hartanto is avoiding it.
Hartanto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hartanto defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Charlie Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Hartanto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hartanto throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rinto Hartanto.
I think Hartanto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rinto Hartanto!
After winning the bout, Rinto Hartanto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Charlie Johnson had this to say: 'He was the better man tonight '.
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