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Event:
QFC Tournament 638 Round 2
Date: Jun 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Maximov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maximov lands in his opponent's guard.
Maximov won't allow Johnson to sweep him here. #SU#
Maximov gets to his feet. Johnson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Maximov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximov controlling from side mount.
Johnson tries to buck Maximov off but Maximov is having none of it.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working. #T1#
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Maximov trying to control the position but Johnson is working away. #SUB#
Maximov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson tries to buck Maximov off but Maximov is having none of it.
Maximov landing a few strikes.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Maximov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maximov in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maximov wants to stand but Johnson has his arm trapped.
Johnson prevents Maximov from improving position. #T3##SU#
Maximov decides to stand back up. Maximov steps back and let's Johnson get back to his feet.#CL#
Maximov drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maximov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maximov after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Maximov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Maximov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Johnson.
Johnson is not content to let Maximov control the position.
Johnson tries to roll over but Maximov keeps him under control.#T4#
Maximov blocks the strikes from Johnson.
Maximov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson wants to sweep but Maximov has passed to side control!
Maximov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximov 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.
Johnson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Maximov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Maximov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maximov pinned against the cage. Maximov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maximov throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely. #TD#
Maximov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Johnson looking to control but Maximov passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Maximov is proving a slippery customer.
Maximov trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maximov is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Johnson is striking off his back. Maximov thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Johnson gets full guard.
Maximov looking to pass the guard.
Maximov lands a couple of digs.
Maximov stops Johnson from standing up.
Johnson is trying to keep Maximov in close.
#SUB2#
Johnson working for submissions but it's allowed Maximov to get to half guard.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Maximov working Johnson over with strikes.
Johnson is pressing down on Maximov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SU#
Maximov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maximov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivan Maximov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Johnson.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maximov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Maximov.#TD#
Maximov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Maximov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3##SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Maximov seems content to control.
Maximov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Maximov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maximov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Maximov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Maximov trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Maximov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Johnson looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximov content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Maximov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Maximov.
Maximov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maximov.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ivan Maximov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maximov wants to stand but Johnson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Maximov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Maximov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1#
Maximov prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maximov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maximov's back!
Johnson gets his hands free as Maximov looks to control.
Maximov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Maximov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Johnson.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maximov rolls, trying to escape but Johnson keeps control of the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Maximov showing good submission defense here.
Maximov tries to roll but Johnson sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Maximov 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 tightening his grip on Maximov, looking for the choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Maximov trying to get back to his feet but Johnson is in full control for now. #T3##SUB2#
Johnson is persistently looking for the submission but Maximov is defending it well.
Maximov tries to escape but Johnson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Maximov prevents Johnson from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Johnson is persistently looking for the submission but Maximov is defending it well.
Johnson doesn't have the hooks in and Maximov manages to turn into his guard.
#T4#
Maximov is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
Maximov trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maximov trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Maximov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Drake Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Maximov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maximov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Ivan Maximov!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ivan Maximov!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Ivan Maximov!
Ivan Maximov wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 638 Round 1
Date: Jun 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Hue saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hue half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnson shoots in but Hue avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greg Hue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Johnson.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hue is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hue tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Hue might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Hue is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Hue is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hue has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hue's thigh. Hue counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hue 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.
Johnson is working Hue over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hue managing to control the position.
Johnson trying to control but Hue is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Hue has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hue circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hue drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Hue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hue as he avoids it easily.
Hue fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.#TD#
Hue feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Hue changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hue throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hue loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hue postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hue controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Johnson has an active guard here but Hue has managed to pass into half guard.
Hue misses with a head shot. Johnson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hue is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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 Greg Hue 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.
#R2#
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hue tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hue to the ground. Hue escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hue sprawls well. Hue wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Hue's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hue has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Hue's legs - danger averted.
Drake Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Hue looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Johnson has picked Hue up and slammed him! Hue can't keep hold of the triangle and Johnson manages to pass to side control!
Hue stops Johnson from passing to mount. #T1#
Johnson wants to control but Hue is keeping him busy.
Hue is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to control the action but Hue is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hue has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hue dodges the ground and pound from Johnson.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson wants to stand but Hue has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Hue's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hue manages to get back to half guard.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hue!
Johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SU2#
Johnson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hue wants to control but Johnson postures up.#T3#
Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hue to see if he's OK.
Johnson controlling the position from side mount.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Hue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson throws an elbow but Hue slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson working away.
Johnson lands an elbow.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hue keeps working.
Johnson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Johnson decides to stand back up.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Hue avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hue continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Hue, which made it look bad.
Johnson throws a front kick that sends Hue stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Hue looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Hue moves out of range easily.
Hue was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Hue shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Hue defends easily.
#T1#
Hue throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hue not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Hue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Johnson is controlling Hue's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Hue to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Hue passes into half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Johnson trying to hold on to Hue's head to control him but Hue postures up.
Johnson gets full guard.
Hue loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hue postures up.
#SUB2#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hue doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hue manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hue thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hue loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
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 is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hue is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Hue struggling a bit here.
Greg Hue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hue tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
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 Greg Hue.
I think Hue 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Drake Johnson!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Drake Johnson!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Drake Johnson!
Drake Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
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