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Event:
RFC 18: Road to Glory
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1# Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses. Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bravo shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Bravo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Bravo fails with the takedown#CL2# and Johnson moves into the clinch. Bravo is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. We've been hearing reports that Bravo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drako Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Johnson cracks Bravo with a nice body shot. Bravo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson. Bravo jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Bravo around his waist. Bravo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Bravo 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. Bravo 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 Bravo off to one side. #CL2# Johnson takes the fight into the clinch. Johnson digs a right hand into Bravo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bravo's gas tank. #T1# Johnson digs a right hand underneath Bravo's ribcage. Bravo let out a lung full of air as it connected. Bravo is breathing heavily. Bravo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Johnson pushes Bravo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bravo tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body. Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Bravo's ribcage. Bravo let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.#TD2# Johnson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Johnson thows a huge punch but Bravo dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ground and pound from Johnson. #SUB# Bravo looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bravo tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.#T2# Bravo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson. Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB# Bravo looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Bravo wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB# Bravo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Bravo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily. #SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Bravo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3# Bravo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Johnson. Johnson throwing strikes but missing. Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Johnson wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving. Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB# Bravo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Bravo looking to control.
#T4# Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bravo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Bravo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Johnson has his hands clasped together but Bravo extends and breaks Johnson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bravo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drako Bravo! Our winner, Drako Bravo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
RFC 14: Stairway to Heaven
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1# Cadwallader cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs. Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Johnson 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. Cadwallader feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Cadwallader checks a leg kick nicely. Cadwallader lands a body shot.
We've been told by Cadwallader 's head coaches at LOD: Contenders that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Johnson takes one to the chin there. Nice cross by Cadwallader . Cadwallader keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cadwallader . Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Johnson walks into a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cadwallader ducks under a wild hook from Johnson. Johnson walks into a left hand. A slow jab from Cadwallader misses its intended target. Cadwallader throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. Johnson throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2# Johnson rushes Cadwallader and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A short right from Cadwallader on the inside. Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Cadwallader lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. #T1# Cadwallader lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. Cadwallader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cadwallader softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Johnson blocks a body shot from Cadwallader . Cadwallader misses with a hook from the clinch. Cadwallader lands with a left to the head. Cadwallader can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Cadwallader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cadwallader tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Cadwallader back against the cage. Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch. Cadwallader lands a right hand. Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Cadwallader 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Algernon Cadwallader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Cadwallader connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back. Cadwallader misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely. Johnson slips a jab from Cadwallader . Cadwallader is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2# Johnson moves into the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC# Cadwallader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Sloppy strikes from Cadwallader . Those never looked like landing. Johnson tries to counter with a clinch but Cadwallader shakes him off and moves away. A head kick misses from Johnson. A little feinted left hand from Cadwallader on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cadwallader throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Johnson tries to counter by closing the distance. Johnson throws a head kick but Cadwallader moves out of range.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Johnson slips under a jab from Cadwallader . Nice defenses there by Johnson. Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cadwallader misses the jab. Cadwallader throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it. Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Cadwallader pushes him off. A cross from Cadwallader lands. Cadwallader circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cadwallader scores with a jab to the body. Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch. Danga de danga de dang - Cadwallader scores with a four punch combination! Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Cadwallader circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Cadwallader misses its target. Johnson defending well as Cadwallader loads up on a big left hand. Cadwallader paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3# Johnson slips a straight right by Cadwallader . Cadwallader connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Cadwallader is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Cadwallader looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range. Cadwallader throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Cadwallader moves out of range easily. Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cadwallader swats him away and circles back towards the center. Johnson moves away from the strike by Cadwallader . A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride. Cadwallader connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Cadwallader lands a lovely overhand right. Jab, jab by Cadwallader - just one landing. Cadwallader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cadwallader jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance. Cadwallader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cadwallader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cadwallader throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily. Cadwallader misses with a straight right. Cadwallader missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Cadwallader blocks a head kick by Johnson.
#T4# Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Cadwallader throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely. Johnson throws a head kick that misses. Cadwallader goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Cadwallader pushes him off. Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Cadwallader lands with a nice body punch. Johnson looks winded! Cadwallader dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cadwallader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it. Johnson avoids the body shot from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cadwallader . Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet. Cadwallader throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Johnson 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. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cadwallader getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Johnson avoids the body shot from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Cadwallader avoids a low kick by using good footwork. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Algernon Cadwallader dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# A jab lands there for Cadwallader . Cadwallader scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Johnson throws a body shot but no joy. Cadwallader looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well. Cadwallader lands with an overhand left. Cadwallader connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Cadwallader looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range. Cadwallader scores with a decent looking hook. Algernon Cadwallader is winning the standup battle so far. Cadwallader jabbing away but nothing is landing. Johnson tries to clinch but Cadwallader is having none of it. Johnson tries to clinch up. Cadwallader connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cadwallader misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming. Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Cadwallader pushes him away. Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. This has been an exciting period of action! Cadwallader misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cadwallader throws a hook but Johnson blocks it. Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1# Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Nice straight punches there by Cadwallader . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cadwallader . Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Cadwallader shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Cadwallader connects with a body shot. Cadwallader punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch. Cadwallader connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Cadwallader digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Cadwallader . We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC# Johnson is rocked! Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cadwallader finish him? Cadwallader throws an overhand right that drops Johnson like a sack of potatoes! Cadwallader dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Algernon Cadwallader ! Algernon Cadwallader retains his lightweight title! An out of breath and clearly excited Algernon Cadwallader thanked Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
GFC 43: Darrow vs Johnson
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1# Skank throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2# Skank closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Skank cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty. Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't. Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Skank cracks Johnson with a big elbow. Skank working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skank on the ground. Skank lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Skank cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty. Skank working the ground and pound. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Skank working the head and body with strikes. Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position. Skank trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom. Skank cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. Skank grinds an elbow into Johnson's temple. #T1# Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. Skank in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Skank in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Skank is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control. Skank scores with a couple of short elbows. Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Skank's best efforts.#SUB# Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Skank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Skank lands strikes from half guard. Well, if Skank is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Skank landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2# Skank landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Johnson wants to control but Skank is keeping busy and won't allow it. Skank lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Ground and pound from Skank. Skank looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Johnson has hold of Skank's hands but Skank slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Johnson has hold of Skank's hands but Skank slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Skank lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Skank working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Skank working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB# Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skank pulls his head out easily. Skank lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Johnson won't allow Skank to pass to mount. #T3# Johnson is looking for a sweep. Skank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Nice strikes from Skank there. Skank working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Skank landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Johnson wants to improve his position but Skank is controlling well.
Skank is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Skank working Johnson over with strikes. Skank scoring with strikes to the body and head. Skank drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head. Skank working the head and body with strikes. Skank landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Skank looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Skank scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4##SUB# Johnson actively working from the bottom here. Skank is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Skank is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Skank working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Skank scores with a couple of nice shots. Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Johnson is staying active underneath Skank, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Skank winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice strikes from Skank there. Skank lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Johnson taking some punishment here, with Skank in his half guard. Skank lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Johnson trying to hold on to Skank's head to control him but Skank postures up.
Johnson has hold of Skank's hands but Skank slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Skank dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL# Johnson pushes Skank up against the cage in a clinch. Skank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head. Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt. Skank wants a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Johnson cracks Skank with a nice body shot. Skank is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Skank tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Navin Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Skank. Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Skank's head. Skank blocks a body shot from Johnson. Skank jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short uppercut from Johnson. Johnson lands a nice shot to the body. Skank throws a head punch that misses. Skank drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Skank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow. Johnson lands a left hand.
Skank tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Skank.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Skank is breathing heavily. Skank is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing. Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Skank controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Nice body punch from Johnson. Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch. Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skank backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Johnson lands a body shot. #T2# Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skank backwards. Skank throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Johnson scores with a shoulder strike. Skank wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Skank lands a left hand.
Skank tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson. Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Skank jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Johnson presses Skank against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Skank misses with the head strike.
Johnson pushes Skank back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Johnson lands with a short shot to the head. Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3# Johnson digs a right hand into Skank's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skank's gas tank. Johnson lands a shot to the body. Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Johnson lands a right hand. #ROC# Skank is rocked! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Skank is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him? Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Johnson lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Johnson on the inside. Johnson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Skank's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Skank drops to his knees and Johnson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Navin Johnson!
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Event:
GFC 38: Carter vs Laine
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1# Johnson lands with a cross. #CL2# Johnson rushes Dmitriev and presses him up against the cage. Johnson is working Dmitriev over against the cage. Johnson lands with a right to the head. Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Dmitriev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dmitriev backwards. A frustrated look appears on Dmitriev's face as he tries to break the clinch. Johnson lands a nice shot to the body. Dmitriev is looking for a takedown. Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch. Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Dmitriev tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage. A body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action! Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head. Johnson lands with a right to the head. Dmitriev is breathing heavily.#T1# Johnson pushes Dmitriev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson gets through Dmitriev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson. Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike. A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson. Johnson lands an uppercut.#ROC2# Dmitriev is rocked! Dmitriev wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson is leaning against Dmitriev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head. Johnson lands a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Johnson lands a right hand. Oh Dmitriev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2# Johnson gets control of Dmitriev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johnson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Johnson seems keen to control Dmitriev's posture.#T2# Dmitriev seems to have got his legs back now. We've been hearing good reports from Dmitriev's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Dmitriev preventing the sweep. #T3##REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Dmitriev throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2# and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. A short right from Johnson on the inside. Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Dmitriev is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him. A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Johnson gets through Dmitriev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
#T4# Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch. Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut. Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head. Johnson lands a right hand. Johnson digs a right hand underneath Dmitriev's ribcage. Dmitriev let out a lung full of air as it connected. Johnson pushes Dmitriev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Johnson stalling in the clinch.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body. Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut. Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Dmitriev backwards. Johnson lands an uppercut. A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Navin Johnson dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL2# Johnson rushes Dmitriev and presses him up against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson. A body shot lands from Johnson.
A short right from Johnson on the inside. A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
A short left from Johnson. A short right from Johnson. Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dmitrievs head. A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Johnson lands with a right to the head. A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
#BC2# Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Johnson has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Johnson lands with a short shot to the head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Dmitriev backwards. #T1# A short left from Johnson. Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dmitriev backwards. Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short right from Johnson. Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short left from Johnson. Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Navin Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike. Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside. Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dmitriev backwards. #T2# Johnson lands a nice uppercut. Johnson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dmitriev to his knees! Johnson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Navin Johnson!
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Event:
GFC 32: Rampage
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1# A punch lands to the side of Oflifanov 's head but he takes it in his stride. Oflifanov tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily and Johnson counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Oflifanov has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Navin Johnson!
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Event:
GFC 24: Onslaught
Date: Aug 03, 2016 |
#R1# Kante is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kante has time to react. Kante swinging wildly here.
Kante with a poor takedown and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Kante gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Kante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Johnson cracks Kante with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Johnson misses with a looping right. Johnson lands with a cross. Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kante under the eye.#T1# Johnson works Kante's body with a nice hook. A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target. Johnson jabs Kante to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kante's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kante scrambles back to his feet. Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
A cross from Johnson lands. Kante walks into a jab.#ROC# Kante is rocked! Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2# and Kante counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kante. Kante looks winded! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2# Kante drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnson! #REVR##T2# Kante parries the strikes from Johnson easily there. Johnson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kante to escape.
Johnson controls the position. Kante sneaks back into half guard. Kante trying to control from the bottom.
Kante moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2# Kante throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Johnson escapes and throws Kante's legs to the side, diving into side control! Kante can't do much from the bottom here. #T3# Johnson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Kante is looking to reverse the position. Kante being controlled for a moment. Kante struggling a bit here. Kante is being controlled here. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Kante tries to improve position but can't. Johnson slows the pace down. Kante tries to improve position but can't. Kante is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Johnson has just dragged him back down to the mat. Johnson controlling from side mount. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Johnson misses with a double jab
#TD2# and Kante counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that. #SUB2# Kante drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kante has Johnson in his guard.#REVR# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Navin Johnson dominated that round. That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Ngolo Kante is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A big right from Johnson misses. Kante with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily. Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Kante with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kante doesn't succeed with the takedown and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Kante shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Kante takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kante can do to turn this around? Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Kante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2# Johnson thuds a left hand into Kante's body. Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kante doesn't seem bothered though. Kante is breathing heavily. Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson misses with a straight right. This has been an exciting period of action! Kante has his takedown stuffed and Kante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Navin Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ngolo Kante. Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Kante uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.#T3# Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Kante shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Kante keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Kante walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kante doesn't seem bothered though. #T4# Johnson cracks Kante with a good jab. Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson lands a jab to Kante's midsection.#KD# Johnson cracks Kante with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kante looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Johnson finish him?
Kante is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?#CUT# It looks like Ngolo Kante has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Navin Johnson dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Ngolo Kante's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Kante seems to have recovered his senses. Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Johnson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Kante! Johnson dives in looking to finish! Kante is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Navin Johnson!
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Event:
GFC 20: Carter vs Miller 2
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1# Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet. Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson scores with a counter punch that sends Jackson to the canvas! Johnson smells blood - he's punishing Jackson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jackson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Navin Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2016 |
#R1# Issaksun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Issaksun is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Issaksun throws a hook but Johnson blocks it. Issaksun smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Johnson with a jab. Johnson keeps the fight on the outside. Issaksun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Issaksun. Nice cross by Issaksun. Issaksun connects with a body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Issaksun tries to clinch up. Johnson throws out a counter right but Issaksun avoids it with no problem. Issaksun doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Issaksun cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Issaksun slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
As Johnson tries to get set, Issaksun tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.#T1# Issaksun connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magnus Issaksun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson wants to clinch. Issaksun seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Issaksun. Issaksun takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC2# Issaksun is rocked! Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Issaksun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Johnson jabs at Issaksun's body. A big right followed by a crushing left from Johnson knocks Issaksun out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Navin Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2016 |
#R1# A jab from Koivo finds it's way through Johnson's defenses. Koivo throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.#CL# Koivo clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage. Koivo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koivo misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Koivo - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson. Koivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koivo blocking some punches.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Koivo takes a shot to the head. Koivo throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson. A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Koivo throws a head punch that misses. Koivo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Koivo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Koivo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1# Koivo misses with a short punch on the inside. Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch. Koivo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koivo takes a shot to the head. A right hand to the body from Johnson.
A short left from Koivo. A right handed body shot lands from Koivo.
Koivo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Koivo misses with the head strike.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses. Koivo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside. Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses. Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch. Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2# Koivo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koivo scores with a hook to the body. Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Koivo blocks an uppercut.
Johnson lands a body shot. Koivo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koivo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Koivo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koivo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Koivo pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Koivo. #T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koivo. Koivo struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Koivo controls the action.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head. Johnson works on Koivo's body with a couple of short punches. Koivo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson tries a body shot but Koivo blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Koivo misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Koivo. Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Koivo blocks an uppercut.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson. Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4# Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch. Koivo has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Koivo swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koivo misses with some punches.
A short right from Johnson on the inside. Koivo scores with a shoulder strike. Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Koivo.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut. Koivo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koivo's elbow. Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses. Koivo misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Navin 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##CL# Koivo forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches. A short body shot lands from Koivo as the two fighters clinch.
Koivo scores with a hook to the body. Koivo lands a body punch. Navin Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Johnson is working Koivo over against the cage. Koivo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Johnson presses Koivo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Koivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koivo has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson. Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Koivo misses with a punch on the inside.
Koivo blocks a body shot from Johnson. Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Koivo controls the action.
Koivo lands a left hand.
#T1# Koivo is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Johnson digs a right hand underneath Koivo's ribcage. Koivo let out a lung full of air as it connected. Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short right from Johnson on the inside. Koivo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch. Johnson throws a head punch that misses. Koivo throws a head punch that misses. A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson gets through Koivo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Koivo misses with a short punch on the inside. Koivo swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. Johnson blocking some punches.
Koivo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson. #T2# Koivo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Koivo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson cracks Koivo with a nice body shot. Johnson lands a shot to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Johnson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land. Koivo throws a head punch that misses. Koivo blocking some punches.
Koivo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Koivo controls the action.
Koivo misses with a short punch on the inside. Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson is working Koivo over against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3# Koivo misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Koivo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Koivo throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. Koivo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside. Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right from Johnson. Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch. Koivo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koivo misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Koivo throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. #T4# Johnson lands an uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koivo throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. Koivo misses with some punches.
Koivo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koivo avoiding damage.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Koivo misses with some punches.
Koivo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut. Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koivos head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Navin Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round! #R3##CL# Koivo has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson. Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Koivo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Koivo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koivo. Johnson lands with a left to the head. Koivo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside. Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koivo misses with a body punch.
Koivo blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson lands a body shot. Koivo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Johnson digs a right hand into Koivo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koivo's gas tank. #T1# Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Koivo backwards. Nice body punch from Johnson. Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koivos head. #ROC2# Koivo is rocked! Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut. Oh Koivo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Koivo's head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson. Koivo prevents a body shot from Johnson. A short left from Johnson. A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Koivo. A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson. Johnson misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Johnson. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Johnson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Koivo to his knees! Johnson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Navin Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Bernardo takes a shot to the head. Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bernardos head. Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike. Bernardo takes a shot to the head. Johnson pushes Bernardo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A short uppercut from Johnson. This has been an exciting period of action! Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson. #BC2# Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2# Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson lands a body punch. Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut. Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Bernardo takes a shot to the head. Good body shot from Johnson.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bernardo is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bernardo backwards. Johnson is leaning against Bernardo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Johnson works on Bernardo's body with a couple of short punches. Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bernardos head. This has been an exciting period of action! Bernardo tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
#T2# Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head. Good body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands an uppercut. Johnson lands a shoulder strike. Bernardo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Bernardo is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo Bernardo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Johnson cracks Bernardo with a nice body shot. Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bernardo backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head. Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bernardo is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him. Johnson lands a right hand. Bernardo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bernardo fails to pull guard.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3# Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Bernardo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson. Bernardo can't get the takedown.
A short left from Johnson. A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson. Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2# Bernardo is rocked! Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Oh Bernardo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Bernardo is breathing heavily. Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bernardo backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Johnson digs a right hand underneath Bernardo's ribcage. Bernardo let out a lung full of air as it connected. Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bernardo backwards. Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bernardo with a big uppercut! Bernardo tries to clinch up but Johnson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bernardo to the mat! Bernardo covers up and Johnson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Navin Johnson!
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