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Event:
TUF round 3
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Durand tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Durand sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson misses with the combination.
#CL#
Durand clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Durand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson has Durand pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Durand manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Siegfried Durand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Johnson.
Durand lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Durand with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Don Johnson has been cut.
Durand holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson letting Durand take a breather here.
Durand avoiding damage.
Durand stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Durand gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Durand obliges.#T2#
A knee to the head by Durand.
Durand unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Durand connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Durand crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Durand.
Durand landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Durand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Durand manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Durand landing knees to the head.
#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!#T3#
Durand lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Durand finish him?
Our sources have told us that Durand has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Durand content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but Durand stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson is working for takedown but Durand is calmly controlling the position for now.
Durand is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Durand is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Durand pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson looks winded!#T4#
Johnson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Durand tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Durand avoids it easily.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Durand manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Durand checks a leg kick nicely.
A combination from Johnson does no damage. #CL#
Durand closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Durand lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siegfried Durand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Durand to the ground. Johnson is now in Durand's guard.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Durand gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Durand advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to escape but Durand is in control. #T1#
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Durand wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Johnson sneaks out the side door and pushes Durand away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Durand throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Durand takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson tries a low kick but Durand avoids it.
Durand appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Durand avoids nicely. #CL#
Durand has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Durand gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Durand with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Durand pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Durand connects with a knee to the head.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Durand gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Siegfried Durand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Johnson.
Durand using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Durand stalling.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Durand obliges.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
#T3#
Durand just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Knees to the body from Durand.
Durand putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Durand lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Durand content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Durand avoiding damage.
Durand can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Durand taking a breather.#T4#
Durand landing knees to the head.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Durand utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Durand taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Durand lands a knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Johnson is trying to drag Durand to the mat but Durand just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siegfried Durand dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Johnson's cut.
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##CL#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Durand has taken the fight into the clinch.
Siegfried Durand has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Durand lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Durand prevents it.
Durand connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand avoiding damage.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Durand pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
Durand throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Durand throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Siegfried Durand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Johnson.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Durand defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Durand into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Durand half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Durand gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Durand stuffs the takedown.
Durand wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Durand takes the fight into the clinch.
Durand using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Durand displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Durand with a knee to the head.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Durand putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Durand lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
That has opened up Don Johnson's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand connects with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Durand takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Durand unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Durand dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Durand gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Durand tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durand.
Durand landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johnson letting Durand take a breather here.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T4#
Durand is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Durand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Durand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Durand landing knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Durand.
Don Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Durand is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siegfried Durand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Durand, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siegfried Durand!
During a confident post fight interview, Siegfried Durand thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DFC Mayhem 6
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Blues.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blues tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Blues back against the cage.
Blues swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blues lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blues is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Blues fails to land.
Blues lands with a right to the head.
Blues throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blues tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson jumps guard but Blues stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Monday Blues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Johnson.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blues lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Blues lands an uppercut.
Blues is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blues down to the mat. Blues avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blues tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blues connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Blues sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Blues scores with a spinning back kick!
Blues scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blues lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blues but Blues pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson looks winded!
Blues bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.#T2#
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blues counters with a stiff right hand.
Blues lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blues lands with a shot to the body.
Blues bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blues with a nice cross.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Blues.
Blues scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice straight punches there by Blues. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blues.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Blues bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Blues finish him?
Blues lands with a nice body punch.
Blues ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Blues gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Blues scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Blues lands with a light punch inside.
Blues lands an uppercut.
Blues is struggling to control the position.
Blues lands an uppercut.
Blues lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Blues lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blues lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Blues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blues is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blues pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blues.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blues lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blues lands a left hand.
Blues working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blues lands a left hand.
Blues fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Blues works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Blues.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blues.
A right hand to the body from Blues.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Blues lands a shoulder strike.
Blues makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blues gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is trying to push Blues away but Blues has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blues scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson is working for takedown but Blues is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blues manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Blues works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blues.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Blues lands with a cross. #TD2#
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Blues to the ground. Johnson is now in Blues's guard.
Blues is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Blues is keeping the position.
Blues is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Blues is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Blues controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #T1#
Johnson is in close to Blues's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Blues is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blues manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Blues's guard.
Blues trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Blues is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Blues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blues tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blues throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head. #TD2#
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Blues is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Blues is trying to hold Johnson in close to prevent damage but Johnson has managed to pass into half guard.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Johnson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Blues has worked his arm free - good work by Blues!
Blues sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Blues has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Blues tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Blues is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Blues's hands, connecting with Blues's forehead.#SUB#
Blues actively working from the bottom here.
Blues trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blues is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Johnson is thwarting Blues's attempts to control the position.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Blues is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Blues looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Johnson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Johnson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don 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#
Blues bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Blues sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blues scores with a jab.
Blues tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blues throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Blues is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Blues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab from Blues.#CL#
Blues closes the distance and clinches.
Blues throws a head punch that misses.
Blues is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blues lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Blues. #T1#
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blues prevents a takedown attempt there.
Monday Blues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Johnson.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Blues lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blues makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blues fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blues lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Blues lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Blues is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blues down to the mat. Blues avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Blues sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blues sprawls well. Blues wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blues tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blues to the ground. Blues escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson tries to bum rush Blues with a series of wild strikes but Blues uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blues dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Blues connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
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!
Blues lands with a nice body punch.
Blues keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blues misses with a body kick.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Blues uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Blues is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
Blues tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blues connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Blues sprawls well.
Blues fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot by Blues.
Blues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blues slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Blues gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Blues - that landed with a thud.
Blues is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blues down to the mat. Blues avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Blues rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blues.
Blues lands with a short shot to the head.
Blues misses with some punches.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blues gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blues. #T4#
Blues lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blues lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Blues - that landed with a thud.
Monday Blues has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Blues forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blues cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Blues lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blues swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blues misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blues misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blues throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Blues fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monday Blues showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blues 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monday Blues!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Sampson's guard.
Sampson controlling Johnson's posture.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson stops Sampson from standing up.
Sampson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sampson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.#SUB#
Johnson lying in Sampson's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Sampson decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Johnson taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arlie Sampson!
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