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Event:
Batoru FC 17
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Valdaev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Valdaev stops Johnson from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Valdaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdaev postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Valdaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valdaev stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Johnson wants to stand but Valdaev is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdaev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Forge. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Valdaev looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Valdaev is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Valdaev feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Valdaev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Johnson kicks Valdaev off and gets to his feet.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Valdaev keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Valdaev scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Valdaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdaev won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet. #ES#
Johnson pushes Valdaev off and scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Valdaev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson sizes up Valdaev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2##TD2#
Valdaev feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Valdaev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to stand up but Valdaev is controlling him.
Valdaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES#
Johnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Valdaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Valdaev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Valdaev drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Valdaev moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Valdaev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Valdaev stops Johnson from standing up. #T3#
Valdaev stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Valdaev prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Valdaev distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES#
Johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Valdaev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Valdaev looks winded!#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Johnson scores with a takedown into Valdaev's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valdaev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Valdaev's legs - danger averted.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Valdaev keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Valdaev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Valdaev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Valdaev dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Valdaev stops Johnson from standing up.
Valdaev is standing up over Johnson. Johnson looks to escape but Valdaev dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Valdaev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Johnson pushes Valdaev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Valdaev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Valdaev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Valdaev fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2#
Valdaev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Valdaev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Valdaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Valdaev is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Valdaev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdaev can do to turn this around?
Johnson tries to escape but Valdaev is in control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face as Valdaev controls the position.
Johnson is trying to buck Valdaev off.
Maxim Valdaev has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Valdaev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Valdaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Valdaev ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.#T3#
Johnson throws a jab when Valdaev was well out of range.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Valdaev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Valdaev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Valdaev knows he should have avoided that one.
Maxim Valdaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valdaev walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#
Valdaev is rocked!
Johnson cracks Valdaev's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Valdaev slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Johnson can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Johnson!
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Event:
ADWGC 8
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Johnson (ranked 19587 p4p, 253 weight class) and Trymore Nkomo (ranked 6434 p4p, 235 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Clash - This Is England. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nkomo's choice of entrance music: On the Floor. Trymore Nkomo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Ben Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Trymore Nkomo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nkomo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson pushes Nkomo up against the cage in a clinch.
Nkomo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nkomo gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Nkomo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nkomo uses from the top position.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Nkomo tries to pass.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Nkomo from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nkomo is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Nkomo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkomo stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (3) Nkomo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
Nkomo wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nkomo content to control rather than advance.
Johnson won't allow Nkomo to pass to mount.
Johnson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nkomo jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (6) Nkomo
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Nkomo controls the position.
Nkomo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Roosters Coop. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nkomo wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nkomo is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (0) vs (8) Nkomo
Nkomo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nkomo is working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nkomo avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nkomo controlling from the full mount.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Nkomo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (8) Nkomo
Johnson wants to control from the top but Nkomo keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nkomo is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson trying to control but Nkomo is working from the bottom.
Nkomo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nkomo keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Nkomo trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Nkomo keeps moving.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nkomo looking to control.
Nkomo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nkomo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (10) Nkomo
Nkomo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Nkomo pushes his legs off easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson really is a fat lump.
Johnson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nkomo has picked Johnson up and slammed him! Johnson can't keep hold of the triangle and Nkomo manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (2) vs (13) Nkomo
Johnson is letting Nkomo control him for a moment.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Nkomo keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson is not content to let Nkomo control the position.
Johnson wants to control but Nkomo postures up.
Nkomo slows the pace down.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nkomo is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson looks to move to half guard but instead Nkomo has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (2) vs (15) Nkomo
Nkomo wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Johnson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Nkomo is controlling well.
Nkomo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nkomo.
Nkomo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nkomo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nkomo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (6) vs (15) Nkomo
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control.
Nkomo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Nkomo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Johnson is looking to control Nkomo but Nkomo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nkomo trying to control the hands but Johnson breaks the grip.
Johnson looking to break Nkomo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nkomo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Johnson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to hold on to the position here but Nkomo rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Nkomo.
Nkomo is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Nkomo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nkomo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nkomo 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.
Nkomo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nkomo is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
Nkomo working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Nkomo managing to control the position.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo looking for a sweep. Not yet Nkomo, not yet.
Nkomo looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nkomo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Johnson is looking to defend but Nkomo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Johnson! Nkomo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Johnson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Trymore Nkomo!
In his post fight interview, Trymore Nkomo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeshi Sendou (ranked 7311 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Johnson (ranked 7628 p4p, 0 weight class). Sendou comes into the arena with Skillet - Feel Invincible blaring out of the sound system. Johnson has chosen The Clash - This Is England as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Takeshi Sendou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Ben Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sendou gets control of Johnson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sendou will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sendou has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Sendou keeps moving.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sendou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Sendou is controlling Johnson's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sendou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sendou (2) vs (0) Johnson
Sendou passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sendou (5) vs (0) Johnson
Sendou takes Johnson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Johnson is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Sendou (8) vs (0) Johnson
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sendou is looking for the choke from the back position but Johnson is controlling his hands well.
Sendou controlling from the back.
Sendou is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into Sendou. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sendou's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sendou (8) vs (2) Johnson
Sendou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Sendou keeps moving.
Sendou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sendou is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sendou looking for a sweep. Not yet Sendou, not yet.
Johnson trying to control but Sendou is working from the bottom.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Sendou is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sendou manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Sendou's guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Sendou keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sendou looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Sendou trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Sendou 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.
Johnson postures up.
Sendou is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sendou looking for a sweep. Not yet Sendou, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sendou trying to control the position.
Sendou keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Sendou has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Sendou keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sendou is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sendou (10) vs (2) Johnson
Sendou trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sendou controlling from the top position.
Sendou trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Sendou is proving a slippery customer.
Sendou will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sendou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sendou has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Sendou trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sendou stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Sendou looking to pass the guard.
Sendou trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson pulls Sendou in close to prevent any damage.
Sendou advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sendou (13) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson trying to remain calm as Sendou controls from the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sendou tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johnson's legs.
Sendou has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sendou (15) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Sendou's attempts to control the action.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Sendou has a good base and remains in mount.
Sendou wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Sendou looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Sendou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Sendou has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sendou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson prevents Sendou from taking his back.
Sendou sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sendou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Sendou fails to move to back control.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sendou seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Johnson is holding on tight.
Johnson tries to hold on but Sendou pushes him away.
Sendou mounts Johnson! Really nice guard pass there!
Johnson has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Sendou (18) vs (2) Johnson
Sendou wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
What can Johnson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Johnson just trying to survive but Sendou is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Johnson fending off the submission attempt from Sendou.
Johnson breaks Sendou's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sendou (18) vs (4) Johnson
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sendou is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sendou working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sendou holds on and takes a little breather.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sendou is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Sendou keeps moving.
Sendou trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sendou wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson trying to control but Sendou is working from the bottom.
Sendou throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sendou keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Sendou keeps moving.
Sendou is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
Sendou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sendou (20) vs (4) Johnson
Johnson tries to roll over but Sendou keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is not content to let Sendou control the position.
Sendou works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sendou (23) vs (4) Johnson
Sendou seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Johnson is holding on tight.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sendou fails to take his opponent's back.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Johnson is still trying to improve position.
Sendou wants to take his opponent's back but Johnson doesn't allow it.
Johnson can't escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sendou avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Sendou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sendou looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson tries to hold on but Sendou pushes him away.
Sendou takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Sendou (26) vs (4) Johnson
Johnson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Johnson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sendou's arms.
Johnson is trying to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sendou tries to get the hooks in deep but Johnson pushed the leg off.
Johnson is really stuck here.
Johnson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sendou.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Johnson has eaten all the pies!
Johnson breaks Sendou's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sendou (26) vs (6) Johnson
Sendou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sendou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sendou (28) vs (6) Johnson
Sendou stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sendou (31) vs (6) Johnson
Sendou is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is trying to control Sendou's posture but Sendou avoids it.
Sendou advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sendou (33) vs (6) Johnson
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sendou moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Sendou (36) vs (6) Johnson
I would not like to be Johnson right now.
Sendou working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sendou avoiding Johnson 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Johnson right now.
Sendou is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Johnson rolls, trying to escape but Sendou keeps control of the position.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Sendou breaks the grip.
Johnson prevents Sendou from getting a body triangle.
Sendou is hanging on to Johnson's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be Johnson right now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to escape but Sendou has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sendou working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sendou working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sendou's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sendou working for a choke but Johnson is defending well.
Sendou trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson just trying to survive but Sendou is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sendou trying to control momentarily.
Sendou is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Johnson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Johnson for a finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sendou takes the fight on points by 36 to 6.
After the fight, Takeshi Sendou was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Johnson (ranked 7605 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Birchack (ranked 6288 p4p, 84 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Clash - This Is England. On his way into the cage it seems that Ben Johnson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ben Johnson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Ben Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Anthony Birchack!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Birchack
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Birchack is defending the position.
Birchack has his hands clasped together around Johnson's back. He's all about the action.
Birchack wants to get back to full guard.
Birchack keeps trying to improve his position.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Birchack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchack is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Birchack keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birchack gets back to full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Birchack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Birchack.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchack has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position.
Johnson trying to control but Birchack is working from the bottom.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Birchack wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Birchack can do anything to dispel that myth.
Birchack controlling Johnson's posture.
Birchack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (2) Birchack
Johnson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Birchack rolls with it to try and escape but Johnson cranks on the arm and Birchack is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Johnson! |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between He Was A Skater Boy She Said See You Later Boy He Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y (ranked 5824 p4p, 214 weight class) and Ben Johnson (ranked 7378 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Clash - This Is England kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ben Johnson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; He Was A Skater Boy She Said See You Later Boy He Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Ben Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson pulls Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y from controlling successfully.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y (0) vs (2) Johnson
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Johnson has eaten all the pies!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Johnson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y (2) vs (2) Johnson
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y is defending well. Johnson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Johnson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Johnson! |
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Event:
Batoru FC 1
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Kotrc looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Kotrc persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Kotrc closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Kotrc.#TD#
Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kotrc tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Kotrc's guard.#ES2#
Kotrc uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Kotrc takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kotrc slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Kotrc doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Kotrc ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Kotrc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Kotrc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Kotrc avoids the head kick by Johnson.
#T1#
Jab by Johnson.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Kotrc counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Kotrc shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to stand up but Kotrc is controlling him.
Kotrc trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson wants to stand up but Kotrc is controlling him. #ES#
Johnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD#
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kotrc to the ground. Johnson is now in Kotrc's guard.#ES2#
Kotrc scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson misses with a hook
enabling Kotrc to counter with a crisp jab.
Kotrc takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kotrc moves out of range of the strikes.
Kotrc is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kotrc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Kotrc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kotrc dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Kotrc's head and hops out.
Ben Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Kotrc.#CL#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kotrc trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kotrc into the cage.
Johnson lands a right hand. #BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Kotrc shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Kotrc is having none of it.
Kotrc must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Kotrc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Kotrc from controlling successfully.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kotrc stops Johnson from standing up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Kotrc fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Kotrc is now in Johnson's guard.#T4#
Kotrc working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kotrc works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson wants to stand up but Kotrc is controlling him. #ES#
Johnson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kotrc presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kotrc looking to stall.
#BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kotrc drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
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!
Kotrc moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Kotrc slips under a jab from Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kotrc dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Kotrc shoots in.
No luck for Kotrc with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben 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 misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Kotrc changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kotrc in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kotrc cracks Johnson with a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kotrc is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Kotrc tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #ES#
Johnson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T1#
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kotrc can do to turn this around?
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Kotrc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson sets himself, and Kotrc steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnson avoids it this time.#TD2#
Kotrc looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Kotrc throws a sloppy strike and Johnson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Kotrc is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Johnson!
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Event:
TWGC 21 (135lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Johnson (ranked 4640 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Garcia (ranked 7260 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by The Clash - This Is England. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Ben Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Garcia clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Garcia has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Garcia to the mat.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Garcia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Garcia has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Garcia forces his way into half guard.
Garcia is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson is looking to control Garcia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garcia is working away from the top position though.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Garcia controlling the action here.
Johnson wants to control the action here but instead Garcia manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (3) Garcia
Garcia trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Garcia trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson wants to hold on but Garcia pushes him away.
Garcia looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (0) vs (6) Garcia
Garcia not allowing Johnson to control his hands.
Garcia tries to keep control of the position but Johnson is staying busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Garcia gets his hands free as Johnson looks to control.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Garcia won't let him.
Garcia has the hooks in. Johnson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Garcia looking for the choke from the back.
Johnson showing good submission defense here.
Garcia looks winded!
Johnson can't escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Johnson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Garcia's guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (6) Garcia
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Garcia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (8) Garcia
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Garcia wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson trying to hold on to Garcia's head to control him but Garcia postures up.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Garcia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Garcia is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Johnson. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (2) vs (11) Garcia
Garcia has knee on belly momentarily but Johnson bucks him off and regains half guard.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson gets full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has an active guard here but Garcia has managed to pass into half guard.
Garcia is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garcia is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson trying to get back to full guard but Garcia takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (2) vs (14) Garcia
Garcia controlling the pace for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to take Johnson's back but he can't do it this time.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Garcia avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Garcia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garcia with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Garcia isn't that keen on the idea.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Garcia avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Garcia fails to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Garcia looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garcia wins on points by 14 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Johnson (ranked 3942 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Tyme (ranked 1854 p4p, 188 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by The Clash - This Is England. Tyme has chosen Here Comes The Money as his entrance music. Mark Tyme acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ben Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mark Tyme !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tyme has managed to clinch.
Johnson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tyme regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Tyme
Johnson is posturing up here but Tyme has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Johnson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Johnson has to tap! Slick submission there by Tyme !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Tyme !
Mark Tyme took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 72: Bloody Kisses
Date: Jan 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Barlow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson throws a hook but Barlow avoids it easily.
Barlow now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson throws the left hand but Barlow avoids the punch easily.
Barlow throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Barlow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Barlow counters with a nice body kick.
Barlow throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barlow pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barlow.
Barlow lands with a kick to the ribs.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barlow throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Barlow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barlow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.#T1#
Barlow misses with a series of wild punches.
Barlow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Barlow saw that one coming.#CL#
Johnson darts in and clinches Barlow up against the cage.
Johnson pushes Barlow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barlow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Barlow's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Barlow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Barlow.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Barlow didn't see that one coming.
Barlow misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Barlow against the cage.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barlow backwards.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barlow avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Johnson avoiding damage as Barlow throws knees to the body.
Johnson keeps control of Barlow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barlow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barlow trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Barlow tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barlow throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Barlow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barlow misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Barlow misses the target.
Barlow looks winded!
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Barlow is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ben Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Barlow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson really is a fat lump.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Barlow's shoulder, as Barlow tries to avoid the shot.
Mark Barlow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Barlow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barlow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barlow counters with a leg kick.
Barlow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barlow tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barlow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Barlow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barlow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Barlow throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Barlow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barlow tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Ben Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Barlow.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Barlow is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Barlow ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Barlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barlow ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Barlow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Barlow throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Barlow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Barlow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#TD#
Johnson scores with a takedown into Barlow's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
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 Ben Johnson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Barlow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barlow is just out of range.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Barlow is out of range.
Barlow lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnson takes a step back to recover.
Mark Barlow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barlow throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mark Barlow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Barlow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barlow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Barlow wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barlow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barlow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barlow is breathing heavily.#T1#
Johnson throws the left hand but Barlow avoids the punch easily.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Barlow's head.
Barlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Johnson clinches.
Barlow tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barlow is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Barlow moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Barlow unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Barlow against the cage.
Johnson pushes Barlow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barlow slips a jab from Johnson.#CL#
Johnson forces Barlow back against the cage and clinches.
Barlow wants to stall.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barlow can do to turn this around?#TD#
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Barlow stops Johnson from standing up. #SUB#
Barlow wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Johnson's closed guard. He's half up but Johnson has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Johnson pivots and extends the arm, Barlow falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Johnson! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Johnson!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 69: My Battle
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Miyamoto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Miyamoto moves out of range easily.
Miyamoto is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Miyamoto dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Miyamoto misses with a looping right.
Johnson slips under a jab from Miyamoto.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Miyamoto manages to avoid it.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A telegraphed right hand from Miyamoto misses the target.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Miyamoto slips the punch.
Sung Miyamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyamoto ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Miyamoto sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miyamoto tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson slips under a jab from Miyamoto.
Miyamoto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miyamoto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Miyamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Miyamoto lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Miyamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Miyamoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miyamoto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miyamoto.#T1#
Miyamoto throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Johnson drives through with a takedown into Miyamoto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miyamoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Miyamoto's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Johnson stands up and waves to Miyamoto to follow him.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Miyamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Miyamoto's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson throws a hook but Miyamoto blocks it.
Miyamoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Miyamoto 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.
Miyamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyamoto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson moves forwards but Miyamoto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Miyamoto lands a jab.
Miyamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson misses with a straight right. #T2#
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miyamoto throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.#TD#
Miyamoto gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Miyamoto manages to retain guard.
Miyamoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyamoto, not yet.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Johnson trying to control but Miyamoto is working from the bottom. #T3#
Miyamoto looking to control.
Johnson won't allow Miyamoto to sweep him here.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Miyamoto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Johnson has Miyamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Miyamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miyamoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Miyamoto clinches with his opponent.
Miyamoto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miyamoto dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
#CL#
Miyamoto tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson lands a right hand. #T4##BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miyamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson tests Miyamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Miyamoto. #TD#
Miyamoto gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Miyamoto working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Miyamoto.
Miyamoto loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Miyamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Miyamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Miyamoto.
Johnson cracks Miyamoto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miyamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ben Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miyamoto connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
A jab lands there for Miyamoto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miyamoto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Miyamoto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD2#
Miyamoto cracks Johnson with a big right hand and Johnson goes down!#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson is looking to stand up but Miyamoto isn't so interested in that idea.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miyamoto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Miyamoto is having none of it. #T1#
Miyamoto wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Miyamoto scoring with some ground and pound. #ES#
Johnson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Miyamoto is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miyamoto is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ben Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sung Miyamoto.
Miyamoto jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Miyamoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miyamoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#
Miyamoto is rocked!
Miyamoto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Miyamoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Miyamoto moved out of range.
Miyamoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Miyamoto avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Miyamoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miyamoto seems to have recovered his senses.
Miyamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miyamoto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Miyamoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Miyamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miyamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miyamoto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Miyamoto under the eye.
Miyamoto cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Miyamoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Johnson pushes Miyamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Miyamoto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miyamoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3##CL#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Miyamoto back into the cage.
Miyamoto blocks a body shot from Johnson.
A short left from Johnson. #BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Miyamoto takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Miyamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miyamoto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miyamoto throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks.
Johnson misses with a hook. Miyamoto ducked under it nicely.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Miyamoto staying out of range there.
A big right from Johnson misses. #CL#
Johnson clinches up with Miyamoto and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Miyamoto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.#T4##BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Miyamoto fails with the takedown
and Miyamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Miyamoto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson catches Miyamoto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Miyamoto defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Miyamoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miyamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Miyamoto takes one on the button.
Miyamoto misses with an uppercut.
Miyamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Miyamoto drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Johnson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Miyamoto's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Johnson!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 67: Fuck The System
Date: Dec 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jedrzejczyk.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jedrzejczyk. #BC2#
Jedrzejczyk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Jedrzejczyk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jedrzejczyk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jedrzejczyk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Jedrzejczyk counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jedrzejczyk throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Johnson backs off Jedrzejczyk throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jedrzejczyk lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jedrzejczyk connects with a body shot.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Jedrzejczyk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jedrzejczyk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jedrzejczyk pinned against the cage. Jedrzejczyk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jedrzejczyk thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Jedrzejczyk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Jedrzejczyk throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a combination
enabling Jedrzejczyk to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Johnson lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jedrzejczyk moves out of range of the strikes.
Jedrzejczyk throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Jedrzejczyk lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Jedrzejczyk counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Jedrzejczyk throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.#TD#
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Jedrzejczyk's guard.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Jedrzejczyk won't let him.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jedrzejczyk holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jedrzejczyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson wants to stand but Jedrzejczyk has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jedrzejczyk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Jedrzejczyk throws a shot to the body.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jedrzejczyk.#T4#
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Jedrzejczyk gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jedrzejczyk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jedrzejczyk dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Ben Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jedrzejczyk ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
#KD2#
and Jedrzejczyk counters with a head kick that drops Johnson to the mat! Johnson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jedrzejczyk pounces like a tiger and cracks Johnson with a vicious hook! Johnson is down but not out! Jedrzejczyk follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jan Jedrzejczyk!
Jan Jedrzejczyk made sure to mention his sponsor, Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 63: Faraon
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Tash misses with the combination.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tash moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Tash misses with the combination.
Tash blocks a jab.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tash throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Tash misses with a looping left.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Johnson. #CL#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Tash's head back.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson really is a fat lump.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tash's efforts to push away.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Tash uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Tash avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Tash throws a counter combo.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Tash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tash.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws the left hand but Tash avoids the punch easily.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tash enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tash manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tash wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him. #SU#
Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tash bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tash connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tash misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tash. #T3#
Johnson jabs Tash right on the nose. Tash blinks but takes it well.
Tash throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Tash counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ben Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tash slips under a jab from Johnson.
Tash looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A combination from Tash does no damage.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Tash counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Tash moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Tash was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Johnson pushes Tash up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Tash ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Tash unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tash was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tash, up you get!
Tash moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Tash is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Tash's guard.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tash is looking for the big counter here.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Tash saw that one coming.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tash lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Tash's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tash counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tash throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range. #CL#
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson gets through Tash's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Johnson misses. #T1#
Johnson takes one on the button.
Tash moves out of range of the strikes.
Tash moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Tash lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tash blocks a head kick by Johnson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tash! But no joy.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Tash cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tash connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
A head kick by Johnson misses
and Tash counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tash throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tash scores with a three punch combo!
Ben Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tash misses with the combination.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Tash takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tash ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.#TD#
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tash was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tash can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.#T3#
Ben Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#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 scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Johnson forces Tash back against the cage and clinches.
Tash struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
#BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Tash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tash scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Tash falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tash moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Johnson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot lands for Johnson.#CL#
Johnson darts in and clinches Tash up against the cage.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tash unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tash.
Tash moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tash slips a jab from Johnson.
Tash defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Tash throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Tash throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tash.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Tash.
Tash has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1##CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tash.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Tash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tash wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Tash against the cage.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Tash cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL#
Johnson rushes Tash and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A frustrated look appears on Tash's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tash tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position. #T2#
Johnson taking a breather.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tash can do to turn this around?
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Tash counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Tash to acknowledge the strikes.
Tash scores with a jab.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tash.
Tash throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Tash throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Ben Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tash wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Tash is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Tash on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Tash misses the shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Tash counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tash misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Tash throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Tash's shoulder, as Tash tries to avoid the shot.
Tash stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.
Johnson scores with a jab. Tash acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tash under the eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Tash takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tash, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Rob Tash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson presses Tash against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tash has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Tash was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Johnson!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 60: Sweet Blood
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Deliso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Deliso throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been informed that Deliso has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Deliso counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
A right-left combo lands from Deliso.
Johnson throws a hook but Deliso avoids it easily.#CL#
Johnson has Deliso up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Deliso.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Deliso's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a body punch but Deliso moves out of range.
As Johnson backs off Deliso throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Deliso throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
As Deliso looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Deliso just gets out of the way.
Deliso avoids the body shot from Johnson.
As Johnson backs off Deliso throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target. #T1##CL#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Deliso back into the cage.
Deliso struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson stalling against the cage.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deliso throws a shot to the body.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deliso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deliso is looking for the big counter here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Deliso punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hard Knocks Training in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Deliso counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Deliso with a hook.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Deliso moved out of range.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Deliso as he avoids it easily.
Deliso scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Deliso slips under a jab.
Deliso misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Deliso slips the punch.
Deliso tries a quick counter leg kick but Johnson is wise to it.#CL#
Johnson clinches up with Deliso and pushes him back against the cage.
Deliso tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Deliso's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Johnson throws a head kick but Deliso moves out of range.
#T3#
Deliso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Deliso explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Deliso keeps it at a distance.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Deliso.
Deliso punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Deliso gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
#BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deliso slips a jab from Johnson.
Decent striking displayed by Deliso there.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson throws a head kick but Deliso moves out of range.
Deliso steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Deliso scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Deliso throws a head kick that half lands.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deliso blocks a jab.
Deliso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Deliso walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Deliso counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Deliso.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deliso defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Deliso misses.
Luca Deliso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deliso tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deliso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Deliso changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luca Deliso will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Deliso.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ben Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deliso feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. Deliso then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Deliso just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Johnson darts in and clinches Deliso up against the cage.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Johnson forces Deliso back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Deliso counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deliso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deliso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Deliso slips a jab from Johnson.
Deliso goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Deliso.
Deliso unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Deliso paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson leaning against his opponent.
Deliso tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson working Deliso over with knees to the body.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Deliso counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deliso feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Some wild striking there from Deliso.
Deliso is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Deliso!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson throws a jab when Deliso was well out of range.#T2#
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deliso swivels and escapes.
A countering left hand to the body from Deliso misses.
Deliso staying out of range there.
A nice combination there by Deliso.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Deliso.
Johnson misses with a hook. Deliso ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Johnson backs off Deliso throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Deliso tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deliso manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Deliso.
Deliso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Deliso lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheers as Deliso lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Deliso's head but Deliso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Deliso.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Deliso sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Johnson scores with a takedown into Deliso's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson works over Deliso with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Deliso for as long as he can get away with.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Deliso wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Deliso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Deliso is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Deliso is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Deliso counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deliso defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Deliso tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Deliso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deliso goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Deliso ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Deliso has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Deliso is trying to stand.
#ES2#
Deliso manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Luca Deliso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Deliso sprawls well. Deliso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Deliso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Deliso lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Deliso moves out of range of the strikes.
Deliso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Deliso lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Deliso's head but Deliso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Deliso's shoulder, as Deliso tries to avoid the shot.
Deliso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Deliso pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the cage. Deliso follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deliso unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deliso blocks a jab.
Luca Deliso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deliso swivels and escapes.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Deliso counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Deliso fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Deliso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Deliso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ben Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Deliso tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Deliso there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Deliso is just out of range.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Deliso.
Deliso tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
A lazy left from Deliso finds it's target.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Deliso swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Luca Deliso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Deliso works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Deliso scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Deliso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Deliso is working the combinations to good effect here.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Deliso moved out of range nicely.
Deliso throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Deliso blocks a jab.
Deliso now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Johnson forces Deliso back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Deliso is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.#BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Deliso throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a hook but Deliso avoids it easily.
Deliso has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Deliso defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Deliso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deliso flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
Deliso drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Deliso ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Deliso's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Deliso duly obliges.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Deliso is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deliso moves away.
Johnson throws a hook but Deliso avoids it easily.
Deliso walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luca Deliso.
I've got Deliso winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luca Deliso!
A less than humble Luca Deliso misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE Kickboxing 2
Date: Sep 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Hilton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hilton jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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.
Hilton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Hilton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson throws a hook but Hilton blocks it.#CL#
Hilton rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right from Hilton.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hilton.
A nice left hand lands by Hilton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Hilton.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hilton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hilton lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson cracks Hilton with a nice body shot.
Johnson is trying to push Hilton away but Hilton has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hilton scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Hilton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
A right hook to the body lands for Hilton.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Hilton lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Hilton lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Hilton is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Hilton lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Hilton digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson tries to work over Hilton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson tries to work over Hilton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Johnson has eaten all the pies!
Johnson stalling in the clinch but Hilton improves position.
Hilton lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Hilton.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hilton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson tries to break free but Hilton pushes him back against the ropes.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hilton lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Hilton on the inside.
Hilton lands an elbow inside.
Hilton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hilton.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Hilton is controlling him.#T2#
Hilton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hilton.
Johnson pushes Hilton back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Hilton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hilton blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hilton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hilton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hilton avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Hilton lands a left hand.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Hilton is controlling him.
Johnson tries to circle away but Hilton has him pinned against the ropes.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Hilton is controlling the position.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hilton backwards.
Johnson tries to break free but Hilton pushes him back against the ropes.
Hilton lands an elbow inside.
Johnson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hilton lands a nice elbow.
Hilton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Still in the clinch, Hilton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hilton lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Hilton is controlling the position.
Hilton lands a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Hilton lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Hilton lands an elbow inside.
Hilton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Hilton lands a right hand.
Hilton blocking some punches.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hilton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hilton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Hilton.
Hilton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hilton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Hilton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Hilton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hilton lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hilton.
Hilton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Hilton lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land. #T4#
Hilton gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hilton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hilton gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hilton lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hilton.
A hook to the body from Hilton.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hilton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Hilton as the two fighters clinch.
Hilton lands a shot to the body.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hilton lands an elbow inside.
Hilton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Hilton lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Hilton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hilton finish him?
A short left from Hilton.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hilton scores with a shoulder strike.
Hilton is working Johnson over against the ropes.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Hilton lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fenton Hilton dominated that round.
That's time! Hilton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hilton lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Hilton closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the ropes.
Hilton lands a shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Hilton.
Johnson tries to work over Hilton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fenton Hilton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson wants to break free but Hilton has control.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for Hilton.
Hilton lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Hilton scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hilton.
Hilton lands a damaging elbow.
Hilton lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hilton works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Hilton has the dominant position.
Hilton lands with a short shot to the head.
Hilton lands with a right to the head.
Hilton pushes Johnson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Hilton.
Hilton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hilton lands with a light punch inside.
Hilton pushes Johnson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Hilton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hilton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hilton lands with a left to the head.
Johnson is trying to push Hilton away but Hilton has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Hilton.
Hilton lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hilton.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hilton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hilton is working Johnson over against the ropes.
Hilton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Hilton lands with a right to the head.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hilton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hilton.
Johnson tries a body shot but Hilton blocks it.
Johnson tries to break free but Hilton pushes him back against the ropes.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Hilton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Johnson tries to break free but Hilton pushes him back against the ropes.#T2#
Hilton pushes Johnson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hilton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Hilton is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Hilton.
Hilton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Hilton.
Hilton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Hilton pushes Johnson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hilton lands with a light punch inside.
Hilton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hilton digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Hilton lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hilton.
Hilton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hilton lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hilton.
A short uppercut from Hilton.
Hilton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hilton is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hilton lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye. #T3#
A short right from Hilton on the inside.
Hilton cracks Johnson on the bridge of the nose with a nasty looking elbow! Johnson crumples to the floor in pain, holding his face! It doesn't look like he's going to beat the count - he's out of it! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Fenton Hilton!
An out of breath Fenton Hilton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 47: New Age
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Senna ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Senna was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Senna being controlled here, momentarily.
Senna controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson stays in close to Senna's body and controls the position.
Johnson tries to stand but Senna is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Senna's brow.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson really is a fat lump.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Marco Senna has been cut.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Senna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.#T2#
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Senna moves away and avoids it.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Senna.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Senna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Senna is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson checks a low kick from Senna.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Senna moves his leg out of the way.
Senna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Senna lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Senna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Senna looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Senna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Senna's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Senna throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Senna.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Senna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
#T3#
Johnson swings for the body but Senna moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Senna.#CL#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Senna's hands.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Senna is trying to counter with his kicks.
A cross from Johnson lands.#CL#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Senna in a clinch.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Johnson clinches up with Senna and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#
Senna is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Senna gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Johnson gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Senna is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Johnson!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 38: Tornado
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Schultz against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson really is a fat lump.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Schultz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Schultz feints the counter takedown.
Johnson cracks Schultz with a good jab.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Schultz tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schultz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Schultz slips under a jab from Johnson.
And Schultz tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Johnson clinches up with Schultz and pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Schultz prevents a body shot from Johnson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Schultz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Schultz is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Johnson wants the takedown. Schultz is fighting it off but Johnson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Schultz's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Schultz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schultz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Schultz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schultz's guard.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Schultz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Schultz 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.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Schultz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Schultz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.#SUB2#
Schultz is looking to cinch up a triangle. Johnson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Schultz's body to avoid the submission. Schultz has instead reached around Johnson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Schultz arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gunter Schultz!
In his post fight interview, Gunter Schultz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 31: Last Ride
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Elpidius looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson throws the left hand but Elpidius avoids the punch easily.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Elpidius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Elpidius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ben Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
letting Elpidius counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Elpidius misses.
Johnson really is a fat lump.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bonsai Club MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Elpidius scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson throws a right hand that Elpidius ducks under and follows up with a left that Elpidius also avoids with ease.
Elpidius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Elpidius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab. #T1#
Elpidius takes one to the chin there.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Elpidius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Elpidius avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Elpidius seems unphased.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Elpidius is looking for the big counter here.
Elpidius throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No joy there for Elpidius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Elpidius lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Johnson misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson cracks Elpidius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Johnson tries a low kick but Elpidius avoids it.
Nice cross by Johnson.#ROC#
Elpidius is rocked!
Johnson fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Elpidius out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ben Johnson!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 19: Submission
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Smith misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.#CL#
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Smith.#TD#
Johnson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smith regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ben Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Johnson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smith can't fight it off and eventually Johnson manages to take the fight to the floor. Smith looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smith for as long as he can get away with.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SU#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Smith shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smith's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD#
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.#ES2#
Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Ben Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Smith.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson really is a fat lump.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Jab from Smith.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith slips a jab from Johnson.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith!#ES2#
Smith explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Ben Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Smith.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.#TD#
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T3#
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ben Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Smith trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Johnson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Johnson has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Johnson wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Johnson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage.
Smith controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Smith is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Ben Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Johnson darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Smith successfully pulls guard.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Johnson.
Smith controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Johnson continues to hold on tight.
Smith looking to control.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andy Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Smith ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Johnson!
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yuri Tuksu and Ben Johnson. The crowd seem to be enjoying Johnson's choice of entrance music: The Clash - This Is England. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yuri Tuksu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ben Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Tuksu has clasped his hands together around Johnson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tuksu (4) vs (0) Johnson
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Tuksu in the domination position with Johnson hanging on.
Johnson is trying to control Tuksu's posture but Tuksu avoids it.
Tuksu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tuksu trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johnson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Tuksu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson wants to control but Tuksu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Tuksu from controlling successfully.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tuksu (4) vs (2) Johnson
Tuksu being controlled here, momentarily.
Tuksu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Tuksu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tuksu looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Johnson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tuksu trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Johnson has eaten all the pies!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Johnson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tuksu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tuksu being controlled here, momentarily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tuksu 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.
Tuksu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Johnson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Tuksu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu being controlled here, momentarily.
Tuksu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Tuksu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu trying to control the position.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tuksu keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tuksu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Tuksu is working from the bottom.
Tuksu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tuksu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tuksu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tuksu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuksu takes the fight on points by 4 to 2. |
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas KT XI
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson throws a right and a left that Dahmer avoids nicely.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Dahmer moved out of range.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Johnson has eaten all the pies!
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Dahmer staying out of range there.
Dahmer misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dahmer backs up against the ropes.
#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Dahmer has been cut.
Ben Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dahmer.
Dahmer throws a lazy body kick
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Dahmer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dahmer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dahmer tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Dahmer.
Johnson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dahmer throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dahmer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dahmer cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson lands a good knee to the midsection. Dahmer won't want to take too many of those.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Johnson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Johnson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson. #BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Dahmer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dahmer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dahmer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dahmer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson throws a head kick but Dahmer moves out of range.
Dahmer misses with a body kick.
Dahmer moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJohnson.
Dahmer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dahmer misses with a head kick.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dahmer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Dahmer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dahmer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dahmer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dahmer needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dahmer throws a body kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dahmer is looking to land body kicks.
Dahmer is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dahmer momentarily.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dahmer slips a jab from Johnson.
Dahmer lands with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Dahmer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Nice defenses there by Dahmer.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dahmer on the side of the head.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dahmer's hands.
Dahmer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson cracks Dahmer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Dahmer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson throws a hook but Dahmer avoids it easily.
Dahmer tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
Johnson throws a jab when Dahmer was well out of range.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Dahmer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson works Dahmer's body with a nice hook.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Dahmer.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Dahmer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#
Dahmer is rocked!
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oh Dahmer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Dahmer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dahmer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Johnson throws a hook but Dahmer blocks it.
Johnson throws a low kick but Dahmer avoids it.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dahmer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Dahmer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dahmer seems to have got his legs back now.
A head kick misses from Dahmer.
Dahmer avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Dahmer slips a jab from Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Dahmer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Dahmer's head but Dahmer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Dahmer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dahmer tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson catches Dahmer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frank Dahmer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson moves out of range as Dahmer throws a body kick.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Dahmer ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dahmer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dahmer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Dahmer gets a clinch.
Dahmer has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
#BC#
Dahmer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson jabs at Dahmer's body.#T1#
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Dahmer counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dahmer throws a body kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Dahmer throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dahmer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dahmer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
A big right from Johnson misses.
As Johnson tries to get set, Dahmer tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.
Dahmer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ben Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dahmer moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Dahmer.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Dahmer is out of range.
Dahmer throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Dahmer throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Dahmer staying out of range there.
Dahmer is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A punch lands to the side of Dahmer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dahmer tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Dahmer avoids it with no problem.
Dahmer looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Dahmer slips under a jab.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Dahmer misses with a body kick.
Johnson lands a jab to Dahmer's midsection.
Dahmer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dahmer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dahmer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Dahmer throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab when Dahmer was well out of range.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson tries to break free but Dahmer pushes him back against the ropes.
Dahmer tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Dahmer back against the ropes. #BC#
Dahmer manages to break the clinch.
Dahmer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dahmer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Dahmer slips the punch.
Johnson misses with a hook.#CL#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Dahmer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dahmer looking to stall.
#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson blocks a head kick by Dahmer.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dahmer tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dahmer throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Dahmer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson tests Dahmer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dahmer in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Dahmer saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dahmer.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson tries to bum rush Dahmer with a series of wild strikes but Dahmer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Dahmer'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.
#R3#
Dahmer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Dahmer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Dahmer pushes him off.
Dahmer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Dahmer works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Dahmer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahmer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dahmer throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnson tests Dahmer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Dahmer throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dahmer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dahmer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dahmer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Dahmer circles away.
Dahmer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Dahmer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Dahmer.
Dahmer tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Dahmer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking. #CL2#
Johnson clinches.
A shot in the inside from Johnson. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Dahmer breaks the clinch.
Dahmer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
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!#CL#
Dahmer drives through and clinches with Johnson against the ropes.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dahmers head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dahmer.
Dahmer misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Dahmer.
Dahmer throws a head punch that misses.
Dahmer dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Dahmer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Dahmer lands with a right to the head.
Dahmer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Dahmer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dahmer backwards.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Dahmer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dahmer is just out of range.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Dahmer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Dahmer throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson lunges at Dahmer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dahmer's hand.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dahmer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Dahmer saw that one coming.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dahmer.
Dahmer tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Dahmer tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Dahmer throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Dahmer takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Dahmer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Dahmer misses with a leg kick.
Dahmer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Johnson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Dahmer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Dahmer's shoulder, as Dahmer tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for Johnson.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Dahmer throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Dahmer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dahmer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Dahmer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Dahmer has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dahmer.
Dahmer wants to stall.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Dahmer misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Dahmer slips under a jab.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dahmer slips under a jab from Johnson.
Dahmer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Dahmer tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Dahmer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dahmer with a body shot.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
With the fighters up against the ropes, Dahmer throws an elbow but misses.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dahmer backwards.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson is trying to push Dahmer away but Dahmer has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Dahmer is controlling the position.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dahmer avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the ropes.
Dahmer blocking some punches.
Dahmer is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dahmer has his back to the ropes.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Dahmer. #BC#
Dahmer manages to break the clinch.
Dahmer misses with a low kick.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Dahmer jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
As Johnson tries to get set, Dahmer tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.
Dahmer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Dahmer misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Dahmer's head back.
Dahmer takes one on the button.
Johnson punishes Dahmer's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dahmer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson misses with a hook. Dahmer ducked under it nicely.
Dahmer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Dahmer misses with a low kick.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Dahmer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a head kick but Dahmer moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Dahmer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Dahmer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson lands a jab.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dahmer under the eye.
Dahmer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
Dahmer moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Johnson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Frank Dahmer's cut.
That's time! Dahmer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Dahmer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dahmer.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Dahmer throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Dahmer has double underhooks.
Dahmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Dahmer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Dahmer is controlling him.
Dahmer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Dahmer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Dahmer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T1##BC#
Dahmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dahmer looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Dahmer.
Johnson cracks Dahmer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson moves out of range as Dahmer throws a body kick.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Dahmer takes one to the chin there.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Dahmer's ribs.
A lazy body kick from Dahmer
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Dahmer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dahmer misses with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Johnson throws a head kick but Dahmer moves out of range.
It appears Dahmer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dahmer lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.#CL2#
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Dahmer.
Dahmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dahmer is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson looking to stall.
Dahmer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Frank Dahmer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Dahmer keeps it at a distance.
Dahmer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Dahmer didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Johnson throws a right and a left that Dahmer avoids nicely.
Dahmer throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson cracks Dahmer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Dahmer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Dahmer misses with a low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Dahmer tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dahmer ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Dahmer motions for Johnson to come forward. Dahmer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dahmer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Dahmer's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dahmer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Dahmer takes one to the chin there.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson moves out of range as Dahmer strikes.
Johnson with a jab.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Dahmer backpedaling.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dahmer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dahmer tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dahmer under the eye.
Johnson cracks Dahmer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dahmer walks into a left hand.
Dahmer tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson cracks Dahmer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Dahmer with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Johnson!
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas Fight Night
Date: Jan 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Dahmer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahmer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Johnson trying to control but Dahmer is working from the bottom.
Dahmer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dahmer tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Dahmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dahmer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson trying to control but Dahmer is working from the bottom.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB#
Dahmer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Dahmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Dahmer keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dahmer striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Dahmer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Dahmer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Dahmer 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.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dahmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Dahmer keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson lands with a hook. Dahmer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Dahmer saw that one coming.
Dahmer avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Dahmer moved out of range.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Dahmer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Johnson has eaten all the pies!#TD#
Dahmer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Johnson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dahmer postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Dahmer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dahmer works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Dahmer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dahmer defends well.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson looks winded!
Dahmer is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Johnson is looking to stand up but Dahmer isn't so interested in that idea.
Dahmer working some strikes from top position.
Dahmer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dahmer chips away with some ground and pound.
Dahmer trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Dahmer postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Dahmer from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahmer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dahmer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Dahmer shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson controls Dahmer momentarily but Dahmer frees himself.
Dahmer landing with the ground and pound.
Dahmer lands a couple of digs.
Frank Dahmer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dahmer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson wants to stand up but Dahmer is controlling him. #SUB#
Dahmer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnson is continuing to stall.#T1#
Dahmer controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Dahmer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson wants to stand but Dahmer is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Dahmer has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Dahmer keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dahmer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson tests Dahmer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dahmer fails with the takedown.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dahmer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dahmer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dahmer to the mat! Dahmer manages to get full guard.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Dahmer keeps moving.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dahmer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3##SUB#
Dahmer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson trying to control but Dahmer is working from the bottom.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dahmer tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Dahmer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dahmer manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Dahmer's guard.
Dahmer keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Dahmer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dahmer keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dahmer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson lands a head shot.#TD2#
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Dahmer's guard.#SUB#
Dahmer has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Dahmer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dahmer has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Dahmer keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dahmer doesn't seem phased though.
Dahmer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
Dahmer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dahmer with a nice head shot there.
Dahmer landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dahmer is controlling him.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Dahmer working some strikes from top position.
Dahmer throwing strikes but missing.
Dahmer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Johnson working for a triangle but Dahmer defends it easily.
#SUB#
Dahmer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dahmer scoring with some ground and pound.
Dahmer distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dahmer lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Johnson working for a triangle but Dahmer defends it easily.
Dahmer wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dahmer shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dahmer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Dahmer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Johnson lands a jab.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Dahmer tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dahmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dahmer on his heels. He'll look to pass Dahmer's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Dahmer keeps moving.
Dahmer wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses. #T4##SUB#
Dahmer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dahmer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dahmer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahmer shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Dahmer 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.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Johnson!
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Johnson and Bongo Drum. Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Clash - This Is England. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ben Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bongo Drum!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Drum
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Drum is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Drum has eaten all the pies!
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Drum defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson is just content to waste time from the top position. Drum takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Drum is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Drum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (2) Drum
Drum tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Drum advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson wants to control but Drum is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Drum seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Drum is very close to passing his half guard.
Drum is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drum wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drum on the ground.
Drum is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drum tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Drum works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (2) vs (5) Drum
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Drum is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Johnson is trying to escape and Drum transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Johnson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Drum! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bongo Drum! |
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Event:
TUF Round 7
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Baggins looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Baggins drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
Johnson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Baggins wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Baggins is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for subs off his back but Baggins has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Baggins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Baggins seems to be looking for submissions.
Baggins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baggins is working away from the top position though.
Baggins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #ES2#
Johnson pushes Baggins off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Baggins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baggins slips a jab from Johnson.#TD#
Baggins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Baggins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Baggins looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Baggins pushes his legs off easily.
Baggins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Baggins from controlling successfully.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Baggins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson wants to improve his position but instead Baggins has moved into half guard.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Baggins 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#
Baggins seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Baggins is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Baggins is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Johnson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Baggins manages to move to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bilbro Baggins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Baggins ducks down to avoid it.
Baggins tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Baggins avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Baggins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Baggins ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Baggins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Baggins is just out of range.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Baggins is avoiding it.
Baggins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson lands with a hook. Baggins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baggins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baggins slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
#TD#
Baggins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Baggins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Baggins dives into side control.
#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Baggins in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Johnson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bilbro Baggins!
Our winner, Bilbro Baggins, 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:
Honor: The Beginning
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson blocks a head kick by Macdonald.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Macdonald looking to stall.
#TD#
Johnson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Macdonald clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Johnson has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is not going to allow Macdonald to sit and survive in this position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Macdonald has eaten all the pies!#T1#
Macdonald can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Macdonald fending off the submission attempt from Johnson.
Macdonald tries to roll but Johnson sticks to his back.
Macdonald is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Macdonald do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Macdonald is really stuck here.
Johnson tries to get the hooks in deep but Macdonald pushed the leg off. #T2#
Macdonald tries to break free.
#SUB#
Macdonald defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Johnson's arms. #SUB#
Johnson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Macdonald defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Macdonald wants to escape the position.
Macdonald just trying to survive but Johnson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Macdonald is really stuck here.
Johnson doesn't have the hooks in and Macdonald manages to turn into his guard.
Macdonald stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.#T3##SUB2#
Macdonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macdonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Macdonald advances to half guard.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macdonald is working away from the top position though.
Macdonald trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Macdonald has control of the leg.
Macdonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson tries to roll over but Macdonald keeps him under control.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macdonald is working away from the top position though.
Macdonald slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Macdonald passes to full mount!
Macdonald with a couple of short strikes.
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 Ben Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Macdonald scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2#
Macdonald has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Macdonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Macdonald keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Macdonald stalling against the cage.
Macdonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Macdonald has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macdonald misses with a body punch.
Macdonald throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Johnson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Macdonald lands with a light punch inside. #T1##TD#
Johnson lands a takedown into guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Macdonald working for submissions but it's allowed Johnson to get to half guard.
Macdonald is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson is thwarting Macdonald's attempts to control the position.#SU#
Johnson stands up from half guard. #TD#
Johnson shoots in and bounces Macdonald off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Macdonald trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Macdonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Macdonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Macdonald's legs - danger averted.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Macdonald 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 looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3##SU#
Johnson gets to his feet - Macdonald follows without any prompting.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Macdonald avoids them all with ease.
Macdonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Macdonald looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Macdonald tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Macdonald is blocking nicely.
Macdonald tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Macdonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Macdonald prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Johnson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Macdonald is keeping him busy.
Macdonald regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macdonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. #REVB#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Macdonald from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Johnson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Johnson misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Macdonald clinches.
Macdonald avoiding damage.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Macdonald is defending well.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Macdonald walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice sprawl there from Macdonald as Johnson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macdonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Macdonald connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Macdonald has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Johnson.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Macdonald walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Macdonald sprawls well.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Macdonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Macdonald's front leg but catches the back leg as Macdonald tries to avoid it.
Macdonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Macdonald.
Macdonald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Macdonald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Macdonald stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Macdonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Macdonald scores with a nice body kick.
Ben Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Macdonald misses with a head kick.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Macdonald and move into the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Macdonald!
#CL2#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Macdonald. Macdonald maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Macdonald fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macdonald misses with an elbow over the top.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
The referee calls for Macdonald to work.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hand to the body from Macdonald.
Macdonald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reece Macdonald seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Macdonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Macdonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Macdonald leaning against his opponent.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Macdonald tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Macdonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Macdonald has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Macdonald is blocking nicely.
Macdonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Macdonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Macdonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Macdonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Macdonald taking a breather.
Macdonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Macdonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Ben Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Macdonald has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Reece Macdonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Macdonald missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reece Macdonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ben Johnson!
Ben Johnson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Versus, into his post fight interview.
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