Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Steel Penn - ICON V
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Kisqali missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Kisqali.
Kisqali lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Ribociclib Kisqali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kisqali wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kisqali throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Johnson has been cut.
Kisqali rushes Johnson with punches - Johnson moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Johnson goes down! Kisqali follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ribociclib Kisqali!
A relieved looking Ribociclib Kisqali thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Steel Penn - ICON III
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1##TD#
DeSilva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
DeSilva trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
DeSilva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
DeSilva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
DeSilva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva prevents Johnson from improving his position.
DeSilva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Johnson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Johnson is looking to control DeSilva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
DeSilva wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
DeSilva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by DeSilva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DeSilva.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#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.#TD#
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
DeSilva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
DeSilva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeSilva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This is a sustained period of stalling by DeSilva.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
DeSilva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeSilva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
DeSilva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DeSilva sprawls well. DeSilva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Johnson.
Johnson leaves DeSilva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#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.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
DeSilva is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but DeSilva defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
DeSilva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
DeSilva actively working from the bottom here.
DeSilva wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DeSilva sprawls well. DeSilva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
DeSilva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
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.
DeSilva blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Johnson successfully pulls guard.
DeSilva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
DeSilva forces his way into half guard.
DeSilva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
DeSilva is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
DeSilva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but DeSilva is controlling him
DeSilva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeSilva is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeSilva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson tries to clinch but DeSilva moves away #TD#
and DeSilva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by DeSilva.
DeSilva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
DeSilva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
DeSilva looking to pass the guard. #T3#
DeSilva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
DeSilva is looking to advance position but Johnson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Johnson looking to control but DeSilva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
DeSilva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DeSilva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
DeSilva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Johnson keeping full guard, as DeSilva tries to pass.
DeSilva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johnson keeping full guard, as DeSilva tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as DeSilva controls the pace.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
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 Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
DeSilva has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnson wants to take a breather but DeSilva manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Johnson. #SUB#
DeSilva is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Johnson frees his head nicely. Oh but DeSilva has switched to an armbar! Johnson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!

Event: Steel Penn - ICON I
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Tropical moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Tropical scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tropical lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Johnson has been cut.
Johnson jumps guard but Tropical stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tropical comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tropical.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tropical smiles and moves away.
Tropical lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
Tropical displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Tropical does no damage. #TD#
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tropical was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson won't allow Tropical to get back to his feet. #T1#
Tropical is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tropical pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Tropical being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tropical has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
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 trying to control but Tropical is working from the bottom.
Johnson passes Tropical's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tropical wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy. #SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Tropical is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Tropical is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Tropical trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Tropical is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Tropical is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tropical's thigh. Tropical counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tropical looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tropical wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tropical throws a one two combo.
Tropical keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pollo Tropical dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Tropical gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tropical tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tropical creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Tropical goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tropical working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tropical lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Tropical has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Tropical turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tropical just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tropical working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tropical lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tropical to keep the fight standing.
Tropical is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tropical.
Tropical lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tropical lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Tropical works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Tropical as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tropical.
Tropical leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tropical stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Tropical.
Tropical lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Tropical.
Tropical lands a right hand.
Tropical stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tropical has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tropical - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tropical scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tropical.
Tropical digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tropical gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tropical lands a body shot.
Pollo Tropical seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Tropical softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tropical lands a body punch.
Tropical lands with a right to the head.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Tropical turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tropical pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Tropical lands a body shot.
Tropical lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Tropical is working Johnson over against the cage.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Tropical stalling against the cage.
Tropical lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tropical scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tropical stalling.
Tropical lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Tropical stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tropical lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Tropical pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tropical lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Tropical.
A right handed body shot lands from Tropical.
Tropical lands a body punch.
Tropical lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Tropical is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Tropical as the two fighters clinch.
Tropical lands a damaging elbow.
Tropical cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Tropical lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not. #T4#
Tropical scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tropical stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Tropical.
Tropical is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tropical presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tropical lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson letting Tropical take a breather here.
Tropical lands a nice elbow.
Tropical lands a nice elbow.
Tropical lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tropical.
Tropical lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Tropical lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tropical lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Tropical controlling the action here for a moment.
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 Tropical walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pollo Tropical showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tropical cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the liver by Tropical. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Tropical darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Tropical lands a nice elbow.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tropical to keep the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Tropical.
Tropical lands a body shot.
Tropical works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Tropical lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tropical stalling in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tropical.
Tropical working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tropical.
Good body shot from Tropical.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tropical lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tropical lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Tropical lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tropical lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Tropical.
Tropical stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Tropical.
Tropical lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Tropical.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Good body shot from Tropical.
Tropical lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
A right handed body shot lands from Tropical.
Tropical will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tropical to keep the fight standing.
Tropical throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tropical makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tropical stalling in the clinch.
Anthony Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tropical lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tropical lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Tropical pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tropical lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Tropical.
Nice elbow from Tropical.
Nice body punch from Tropical - that landed with a thud.
Tropical stalls.
Tropical lands a damaging elbow.
Come on Tropical - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tropical lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Tropical pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tropical taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tropical. #CUT2#
Anthony Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Tropical lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tropical gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tropical lands an elbow inside.
Tropical cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tropical works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tropical lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pollo Tropical is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tropical lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Tropical throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tropical throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tropical lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Tropical lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tropical throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Tropical manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T4#
Tropical lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Tropical pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tropical lands an elbow inside.
Tropical lands with a right to the head.
Tropical blocks an uppercut.
Tropical gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tropical creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Tropical lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tropical works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tropical blocks an uppercut.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Tropical dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pollo Tropical comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tropical has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pollo Tropical!
After winning the bout, Pollo Tropical thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SP ICON: Break Stuff
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Hanagan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Hanagan pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Hanagan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson won't allow Hanagan to sweep him here.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but instead Hanagan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanagan is controlling him.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan controlling from the top position. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hanagan working away.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Hanagan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Johnson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hanagan yanks on the arm and Johnson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hanagan.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charley Hanagan!
In his post fight interview, Charley Hanagan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SP ICON: Pandemonium
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Tropical throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson dives in and grabs Tropical's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tropical pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Tropical with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Tropical throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Tropical tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tropical lands a slapping body shot.
Tropical defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropical throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson throws a body punch but Tropical moves out of range.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
so Tropical counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tropical must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tropical manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tropical is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Tropical wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tropical swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Tropical wants to stand back up but Johnson manages to pass into side control.
Johnson trying to control the action but Tropical is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Tropical struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Johnson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tropical rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Johnson's guard! Nice work there by Tropical! #SU2#
Tropical gets to his feet - Johnson follows without any prompting. #TD#
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Tropical is trying to get back to half guard.
Tropical holding on.#SUB#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Tropical is defending well.
Tropical is looking for a sweep.#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.#SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura but Tropical is defending well.
Tropical holding on.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tropical has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tropical is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pollo Tropical dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Tropical tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Tropical is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Tropical is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropical is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well. #T1#
Tropical is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tropical is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Tropical wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Tropical is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tropical gets back to full guard.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tropical swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Tropical is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Tropical moves into the clinch.
Tropical lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Tropical manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Tropical. Tropical maintains the clinch. #T3#
Tropical lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Tropical has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but Tropical turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Tropical.
Johnson jumps guard but Tropical stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tropical lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Tropical.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tropical scores with a hook to the body.
Tropical has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Tropical.
Johnson jumps guard but Tropical stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tropical working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tropical lands a body punch. #T4#
Tropical leaning against his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Tropical scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tropical lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Tropical holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Tropical displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Tropical scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Tropical lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Tropical has him pressed against the cage.
Tropical lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tropical is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Tropical.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tropical lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pollo Tropical showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tropical misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Tropical manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tropical with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Pollo Tropical is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Tropical now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tropical scores with a jab.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Tropical counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson shoots in but Tropical avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Tropical tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tropical uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropical wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Tropical's head but Tropical sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tropical lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Johnson has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tropical has knocked Johnson down with a huge combo! Tropical steps away and waves a wobbly Johnson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tropical has knocked Johnson down with a huge combo! Tropical steps away and waves a wobbly Johnson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!#CL2#
Tropical has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Tropical has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tropical.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Tropical lands a nice shot to the body.
Tropical lands an uppercut.
Tropical just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
Tropical lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tropical lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Tropical lands with a left to the head.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tropical smiles and moves away.
Tropical stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.
Anthony Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Johnson shoots and misses #KD2#
and Tropical counters with a crisp one two that drops Johnson! Tropical thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Johnson to his feet! Johnson is in big trouble!
A cross from Tropical lands.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tropical defends it nicely.#CL2#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Tropical has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tropical scores with a hook to the body.
Tropical lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Tropical lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson jumps guard but Tropical stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3#
Tropical stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tropical.
Tropical lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tropical lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Tropical.
Tropical effectively controlling the action here.
Tropical lands a body shot.
Pollo Tropical is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tropical lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Tropical.
Tropical lands a nice shot to the body.
Tropical pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tropical presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Tropical lands a body shot. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Tropical.
A right hand to the body from Tropical.
A right hand to the body from Tropical.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tropical smiles and moves away.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Tropical counters with a two punch combo.
Tropical connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tropical works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
A combination from Tropical does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tropical.
Tropical scores with a three punch combo!
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Tropical counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pollo Tropical comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tropical has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pollo Tropical!
A very excited looking Pollo Tropical made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SP ICON: The Demon's Head
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Nicolosi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nicolosi 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.#TD#
Johnson shoots in and bounces Nicolosi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nicolosi told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson passes to full mount!
Nicolosi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but Nicolosi is having none of it.
Johnson moves to take his opponent's back.
Nicolosi rolls, trying to escape but Johnson keeps control of the position.
Johnson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Johnson has his arm under Nicolosi 's chin here. Game over son! Johnson squeezes tightly and Nicolosi is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Crispino Nicolosi stepped up to the mic, saying 'A fanabla!'.

Event: SP ICON: The Red Wedding
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
DeSilva leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
DeSilva tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Johnson advances to full mount.
DeSilva wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson trying to control but DeSilva is having none of it.
Johnson tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. #T1#
DeSilva is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
DeSilva has given up his back here.
Johnson is hanging on to DeSilva's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Johnson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
DeSilva felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
DeSilva is trying to break free.
Johnson trying to control momentarily.
Johnson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
DeSilva tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Johnson prevents DeSilva from getting the reversal.
Johnson trying to control but DeSilva is having none of it.
DeSilva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Johnson trying to control but DeSilva is having none of it.
DeSilva is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson moves to the back position.
DeSilva is trying to break free. #T3#
DeSilva wants to control his opponent's hands but Johnson gets his hands free.
DeSilva turns into Johnson and is now in his guard.
DeSilva trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeSilva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
DeSilva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but DeSilva is proving a slippery customer.
DeSilva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeSilva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson keeping full guard, as DeSilva tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeSilva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
DeSilva stuffs the takedown.
DeSilva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
DeSilva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but DeSilva avoids it well and moves away.
DeSilva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but DeSilva sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from DeSilva. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
DeSilva with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
DeSilva looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but DeSilva drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
DeSilva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
DeSilva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
DeSilva pushes a forearm under Johnson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Johnson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!

Event: SP ICON: Lofmark vs Ryan II
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Octavian sprawls well.#TD#
Octavian gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Octavian manages to retain guard.
Octavian controlling Johnson's posture.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Octavian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Octavian is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Octavian looking to control. #T1#
Octavian seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Octavian is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Octavian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Octavian lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Octavian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Octavian scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Octavian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Octavian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Octavian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Octavian as he avoids it easily.
Octavian feints a counter leg kick.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Octavian tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Octavian to the ground. Octavian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Octavian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.#T2#
A jab from Octavian does it's job there.
Octavian thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Quintus Octavian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Octavian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Octavian counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Octavian moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Octavian has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch. #TD#
Johnson pulls guard.
Octavian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Octavian 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.
Octavian preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB2#
Octavian drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Octavian has Johnson in his guard.#REVR#
Johnson advances to half guard.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Octavian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Octavian looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Johnson pushes past his half guard into mount! #T4#
Octavian is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson tries to push Octavian's head away but Octavian is holding on tight.
Octavian wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson tries to control but Octavian wriggling away.
Octavian tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Octavian is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Octavian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Johnson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Quintus Octavian will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Octavian fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Octavian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Octavian is looking to clinch.
Octavian leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
Octavian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Octavian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crunch! Octavian slams his shin into Johnson's torso.#T1#
Octavian lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Octavian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Octavian scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Octavian has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Octavian lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Octavian.
Octavian stalling the fight. #BC2#
Octavian manages to break the clinch.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Octavian swivels and escapes.
Octavian scores with a body shot.
Octavian scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Octavian defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Octavian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Octavian punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Octavian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Octavian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Octavian scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Octavian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Octavian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Octavian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice straight punches there by Octavian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Octavian.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Octavian as he jumps to the side.
Jab by Octavian.
Octavian thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Octavian lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson swinging wildly here. #T3#
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Octavian counter with a right hand.
Octavian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Quintus Octavian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut lands for Octavian. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Octavian lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Octavian scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Octavian clinches up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Octavian.
A short body shot lands from Octavian as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Octavian manages to break the clinch.
Octavian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Octavian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Octavian swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Octavian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson moves forwards but Octavian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good shot there by Octavian.
Octavian lands a nice shot to the body.
Octavian lands with a good body shot.
Octavian lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Octavian jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson shoots and misses #CL2#
and Octavian holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Octavian to keep the fight standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Octavian scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Octavian.
Octavian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quintus Octavian 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#
A jab from Octavian finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Octavian.
Octavian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Octavian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Octavian counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Octavian lands a shot to the body.
Octavian lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Octavian.
Octavian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Octavian pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Octavian avoiding damage.
A short right from Octavian on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Octavian pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Octavian digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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.
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 Octavian walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Octavian lands a lovely overhand right.
Octavian with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Octavian closes the distance and clinches.
Octavian is stalling here.
Octavian is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Octavian is struggling to control the position.
Octavian stalling in the clinch.
Octavian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Octavian presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anthony Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Octavian gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Octavian.
Octavian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Octavian.
Come on Octavian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Octavian.
Octavian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Octavian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Octavian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Octavian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Octavian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Octavian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson. #T3#
Octavian thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Octavian scores with a spinning back kick!
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Octavian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson sets himself, and Octavian steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnson avoids it this time.
Octavian lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Octavian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Octavian counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Octavian instigates a clinch.
Octavian lands with a right to the head.
Octavian slows down the pace here. #T4#
Octavian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Octavian lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Octavian holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Octavian digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Octavian gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Octavian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Octavian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Octavian lands a body shot.
Octavian lands a right hand.
Octavian scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Octavian.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quintus Octavian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Octavian 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quintus Octavian!
In his post fight interview, Quintus Octavian gave a big smile as he said 'Came with a plan, executed it. Tropical fight I had the JDS plan so I sucked, this time my camp took this fight serious, like they didn't fucking forget!'.

Event: SP ICON: The Aftermath
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Zoplias darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoplias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Zoplias keeps moving.
Zoplias wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoplias keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at White's ELITE Fitness Gym inform us that Zoplias has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Zoplias wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard. #T1#
Zoplias is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Johnson is keen to just control but Zoplias is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zoplias tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range. #CL2#
Zoplias moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Zoplias misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Zoplias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Zoplias lands with a light punch inside.
Zoplias misses with the head strike. #TD#
Johnson decides to pull guard. #T2#
Zoplias wants to stand and escape but instead Johnson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Johnson trying to control but Zoplias is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Johnson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Zoplias screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Johnson! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Anthony Johnson!
A victorious Anthony Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SP ICON: Wasted Talent
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Lofmark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Lofmark as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Lofmark sprawls well.#TD#
Lofmark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Lofmark engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lofmark is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Lofmark throwing strikes but missing.
Lofmark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Lofmark tries to pass.
Lofmark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lofmark trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Lofmark is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lofmark 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.
Lofmark trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lofmark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jonas Lofmark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Johnson.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lofmark swivels and escapes.
Lofmark is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
Lofmark lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Lofmark fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Lofmark is now in Johnson's guard.#T3#
Lofmark looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lofmark is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Lofmark keeps moving.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lofmark is retaining full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Lofmark is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Lofmark is keeping the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lofmark wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Lofmark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johnson pushing down on Lofmark's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lofmark wants to get back to full guard but Johnson has mounted him!#SUB2#
Johnson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lofmark is surviving well by controlling Johnson's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Lofmark dominated that round.
That's time! Lofmark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lofmark counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Lofmark digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Lofmark stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Lofmark half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lofmark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Lofmark scores with a jab to the body.
Anthony Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lofmark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jonas Lofmark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Johnson.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lofmark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Lofmark has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lofmark smiles and moves away.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Lofmark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Lofmark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lofmark lands with a good body shot.
Good exchange - Lofmark coming out on top.
It looks like Lofmark has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Lofmark appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Lofmark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Lofmark turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lofmark lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Lofmark lands a takedown into guard.
Lofmark is standing up over Johnson. Johnson looks to escape but Lofmark dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
Lofmark is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Lofmark content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lofmark working the strikes but Johnson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jonas Lofmark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lofmark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Lofmark'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 wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lofmark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lofmark is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lofmark looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Lofmark lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lofmark is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lofmark controlling the pace.
Johnson is looking to control Lofmark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Lofmark trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Lofmark dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3##CL#
Lofmark moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.#TD#
Lofmark has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Lofmark manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lofmark is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lofmark drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Lofmark wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Lofmark content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lofmark thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely. #T1#
Nice strikes from Lofmark there.
Lofmark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lofmark lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson has hold of Lofmark's hands but Lofmark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lofmark not doing much here.
Further stalling from Lofmark.#T2#
Lofmark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lofmark scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lofmark is stalling here. Johnson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lofmark seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Johnson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lofmark keeps working. #SUB2#
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lofmark tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position. #T3#
Lofmark struggling a bit here.
Lofmark tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson trying to control the action but Lofmark is working from the bottom.
Lofmark is looking for a sweep.
Lofmark manages to get back to half guard.
Lofmark is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lofmark holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lofmark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lofmark manages to get to full guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Lofmark keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lofmark is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Lofmark clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lofmark sprawls well. Lofmark wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lofmark defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Lofmark into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Lofmark rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lofmark.
Lofmark lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Lofmark wants the takedown. Johnson is fighting it off but Lofmark persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Johnson's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lofmark off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lofmark is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lofmark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lofmark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Lofmark jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Jonas Lofmark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Johnson.
Nice jab there from Lofmark. #T1#
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lofmark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lofmark wants to clinch.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Lofmark sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Lofmark.
Johnson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Lofmark circles away easily
and Lofmark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lofmark connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Lofmark lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lofmark lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Lofmark takes the fight into the clinch.
Lofmark lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lofmark works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lofmark lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lofmark stalling. #BC#
Lofmark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lofmark swivels and escapes.
Lofmark drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Lofmark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Lofmark clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Lofmark. #T3#
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lofmark to keep the fight standing.
Jonas Lofmark has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Lofmark works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lofmark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lofmark controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lofmark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Lofmark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jonas Lofmark is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnson is fighting to break Lofmark's control of his arms but Lofmark is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Lofmark is keeping the position.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Lofmark has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Lofmark had his way with Anthony Johnson in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Lofmark has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Lofmark gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lofmark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lofmark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lofmark throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lofmark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Lofmark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson wants to stand but Lofmark is controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lofmark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lofmark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ICON TOP TEAM. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Lofmark tries to pass.
Anthony Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lofmark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Lofmark postures up.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab, jab by Lofmark - just one landing.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lofmark avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Lofmark clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Lofmark cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T3#
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
A short left from Lofmark.
A short right from Lofmark.
Lofmark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Lofmark has hold of one of Johnson's legs. Johnson is fighting the takedown attempt but Lofmark gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lofmark tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Lofmark is working hard here to advance position.
Lofmark trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Lofmark drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lofmark has Johnson in his guard.#REVB#
Lofmark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lofmark can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lofmark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lofmark tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Jonas Lofmark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lofmark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Lofmark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lofmark 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:44
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:44
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Lofmark!
Jonas Lofmark retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: SP ICON: Back to Reality
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Mill sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Mill to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mill stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Mill from controlling successfully.
Mill sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Johnson is controlling Mill's trapped leg to prevent Mill from advancing to side control.
Mill tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to control but Mill is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Mill works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Johnson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at ICON TOP TEAM that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Johnson seems keen to control Mill's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mill 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#
Mill wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson passes into half guard.
Mill tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.#T2#
Mill tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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 passes the guard and advances to mount!
Johnson controlling the pace for now. #T3##SUB#
Johnson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Mill has given up his back. Will we see Johnson going for some submissions?
Johnson controlling the position well here. Mill rolled but Johnson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mill is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Johnson has managed to slip his arm under Mill's chin. This could be all over... yep, Mill is tapping out! Submission win for Johnson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Johnson!
Our winner, Anthony Johnson, 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.

Event: ROTR Semi Finals - 265lbs
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Karate misses with a head kick.
Karate throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Johnson has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Karate.
Karate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson shoots in but Karate avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karate tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Karate.
Karate tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joey Karate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Johnson.
A head kick misses from Karate.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Karate.
Karate throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Karate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karate scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Karate tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karate manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Karate went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnson passes Karate's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson trying to control the action but Karate is working from the bottom.
Karate's coaches at mickeyharts the greatest have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Karate is defending well.
Johnson not doing much here. #T2##SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Karate is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karate knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karate trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Johnson trying to control the action but Karate is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Karate is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnson in particular looking to stall.
Karate is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson moves into full mount! Karate won't be happy about that!
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Johnson has control of Karate's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Karate regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
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 Joey Karate will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Karate displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Karate manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson is pushing down on Karate's leg trying to pass to half guard. Karate is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Karate tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Karate looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Karate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karate trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Karate looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Karate is squirming around nicely.
Johnson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB2#
Johnson is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Johnson extends the arm and Karate is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ROTR Semi Finals - 205lbs
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Terrible is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Terrible is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Terrible circles away and we're back to standing.
Terrible defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Terrible is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
Johnson's coach down at ICON TOP TEAM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johnson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Terrible is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it. #CL#
Terrible clinches.
Terrible comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Terrible lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Terrible gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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 Terrible walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
I Am Terrible has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Johnson.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Terrible sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Terrible darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Terrible lands a nice elbow.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Terrible holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Terrible comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Terrible. #T1#
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Terrible to keep the fight standing.
Terrible gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Anthony Johnson has been cut.
Terrible lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Terrible lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Terrible lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Terrible comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD2#
Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Terrible is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him. #SUB2#
Johnson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Terrible frees his head nicely. Oh but Johnson has switched to an armbar! Terrible is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Anthony Johnson!
A relieved looking Anthony Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SP ICON 2.0: ROTR - 205 rd 1
Date: Dec 18, 2016

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Loggins.
Loggins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Loggins missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loggins misses with a head kick.
Loggins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Loggins as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Loggins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Loggins sprawls well.
A nice side step and Loggins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loggins throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Loggins avoids it well and moves away.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loggins.
Loggins throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Loggins loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Loggins as he avoids it easily.
Loggins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Loggins misses with a head kick.
Loggins slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Loggins as he avoids it easily.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loggins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loggins stuffs the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Loggins.#TD2#
Loggins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
Loggins won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Loggins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Loggins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Loggins tries to pass.
Loggins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Loggins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Loggins tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Loggins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Loggins controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Loggins postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson shoots in but Loggins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Loggins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Loggins continues to drive forward.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Loggins circles away.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Loggins circles away easily#TD2#
and Loggins counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loggins cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Johnson has hold of Loggins's hands but Loggins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Loggins connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Loggins winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson has hold of Loggins's hands but Loggins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Loggins is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Johnson wants to control but Loggins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Loggins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Loggins advances position into side control!#T4#
Johnson is not content to let Loggins control the position.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to bench press Loggins off him but Loggins keeps the position.
Loggins wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Loggins working away.
Loggins 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.
Loggins controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loggins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Loggins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Loggins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson tries for a takedown but Loggins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Loggins misses.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Loggins swivels and escapes.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Loggins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loggins stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Loggins throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loggins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson. #TD2#
Loggins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Loggins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Loggins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Loggins sits in half guard.
Patrick Loggins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson wants to control but Loggins passes into side.
Johnson wants to control but Loggins postures up.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Loggins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Loggins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Loggins content to stall in guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Loggins's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Loggins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Loggins keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Loggins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Loggins trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Johnson passes Loggins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Loggins trying to control from the bottom.
Loggins is positioning himself well to prevent Johnson advancing to mount.
Johnson wants to control but Loggins is keeping him busy.
Loggins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Loggins wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson is trying to control. Loggins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Loggins flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Loggins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Loggins controlling the position.#T4#
Loggins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson trying to control but Loggins is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Loggins.
Anthony Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Loggins, which made it look bad.
Loggins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Loggins is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Loggins, which made it look bad.
Loggins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Loggins, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Loggins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Loggins shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Loggins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Loggins defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
A little jabbing left from Loggins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Patrick Loggins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Loggins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Loggins.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loggins.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Loggins.
Loggins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Loggins looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Loggins stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Loggins throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Loggins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Loggins defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Loggins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Loggins misses with a looping right.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Loggins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson shoots in but Loggins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loggins misses the shot to the body.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loggins sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Loggins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Anthony Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Loggins is taking a breather. Johnson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Loggins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loggins wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Loggins lands strikes from half guard.
Loggins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Loggins has control of the leg.
Loggins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Loggins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Loggins working Johnson over with strikes.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Loggins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson controls Loggins momentarily but Loggins frees himself.
Loggins sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson 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.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Loggins pushes his legs off easily.
Loggins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Patrick Loggins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Loggins as Johnson shoots in.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Loggins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Loggins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Loggins!

Event: SP ICON 2.0: Strike Three
Date: Nov 30, 2016

#R1#
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Octavian sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Octavian coming out on top.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Octavian as he avoids it easily.
Octavian stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Octavian counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson shoots in but Octavian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Octavian lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Octavian lands with a nice body kick.
Octavian lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! Octavian slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
And Octavian responds with a good body kick, but Johnson manages to step out the way in time.
Johnson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Octavian.
Johnson has been working on his balance at ICON TOP TEAM, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Octavian.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Octavian.
Good shot there by Octavian.#T1#
Octavian lands the left hand.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Octavian gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
And Octavian responds with a good body kick, but Johnson manages to step out the way in time.#TD#
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Octavian is defending the position.
Johnson stalling.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson not doing much here. #T2#
Octavian is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Octavian has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Octavian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Octavian trying to control from the bottom.
Octavian is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Octavian is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Octavian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Octavian wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Octavian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Johnson scores with a takedown into Octavian's guard.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Octavian is retaining full guard. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson trying to control but Octavian is working from the bottom.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Octavian trying to remain calm as Johnson controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quintus Octavian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Octavian lands a right hook to the body.
Octavian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Octavian clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Octavian loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Octavian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Octavian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Octavian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Octavian counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Octavian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Octavian defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Octavian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Octavian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
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!
Octavian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Octavian lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Octavian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Octavian works Johnson's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Octavian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Octavian lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Octavian jabs at Johnson's body.
Octavian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Octavian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Octavian swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Octavian scoring well with a low kick there.
Octavian thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Octavian thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Octavian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Octavian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Octavian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Octavian scores with a kick to the body.
Octavian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Octavian throws a shot to the body.
Octavian lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Octavian.
Nice body kick there by Octavian.
Octavian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Octavian pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
Octavian cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd cheers as Octavian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Octavian scores with a body shot.
Octavian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Octavian finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Octavian thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.
Octavian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Octavian scores with a spinning back kick!
Johnson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Octavian.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Johnson tries to move into range but Octavian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Octavian as he avoids it easily.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Octavian lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Octavian throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Octavian scores with a nice body kick.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quintus Octavian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Octavian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Octavian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Octavian connects with a body shot.
Jab by Octavian.
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.
Octavian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Octavian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Octavian thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Quintus Octavian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Octavian thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Octavian lands with a nice body kick.
Octavian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Octavian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Octavian misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Octavian misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quintus Octavian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Octavian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Octavian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Octavian.
Octavian counters with a body kick.
Octavian lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Octavian thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.#TD#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Octavian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Octavian is keeping the position.#T1#
Octavian keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Octavian.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Octavian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Octavian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson is looking to pass into half guard but Octavian pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Octavian is in guard.#REVB#
Octavian looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Octavian pushes his legs off easily.
Anthony Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Octavian's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Octavian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Octavian being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Johnson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Octavian stacks Johnson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Octavian!
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Octavian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Octavian defends it easily.
Johnson has control of Octavian's left arm, preventing Octavian from doing any damage. #T4#
Octavian wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Octavian is posturing up here but Johnson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Octavian tries to roll out but it's too tight and Octavian has to tap! Slick submission there by Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Johnson!
An out of breath Anthony Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SP ICON 2.0: Earth 2
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Lofmark works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Lofmark cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson with a poor takedown #KD#
and Lofmark counters with a right hand that sends Johnson tumbling to the canvas! Can Lofmark finish him? He dives into Johnson's guard looking to do just that!#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Johnson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lofmark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Lofmark finish him?
Lofmark engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lofmark 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 sweep here but Lofmark controlling him for the moment.
Lofmark lands a couple of digs.#T1##SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lofmark won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson is trying to keep Lofmark in close.
Lofmark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lofmark connects with a couple of short punches.
Lofmark is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Lofmark is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Lofmark has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lofmark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lofmark lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lofmark is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lofmark working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Johnson has hold of Lofmark's hands but Lofmark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson is trying is best to control the position here.
Lofmark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Lofmark is controlling well.
Lofmark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lofmark in particular looking to stall.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Lofmark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson has hold of Lofmark's hands but Lofmark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Well, if Lofmark is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson is looking to sweep but instead, Lofmark has passed into half guard. #T4#
Johnson is pressing down on Lofmark's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lofmark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Lofmark with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Lofmark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Lofmark sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Lofmark misses its target.#CL#
Lofmark closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Lofmark lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lofmark sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Lofmark slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lofmark working Johnson over with strikes.
Lofmark working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is looking to get back to full guard here but Lofmark has managed to pass to side control instead.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Lofmark stalls from top position.#SUB#
Lofmark tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Lofmark has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jonas Lofmark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson wants to control the action here but instead Lofmark manages to pass to full mount!
Johnson can't escape the position. #T2#
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lofmark sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lofmark looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lofmark is landing with some decent strikes but Johnson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Lofmark controlling his opponent. #T3#
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lofmark controlling from mount.
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.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Lofmark content to control rather than advance.
Johnson wants to control but Lofmark is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Lofmark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Lofmark is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Johnson wants to control but Lofmark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Lofmark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lofmark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Lofmark landing some decent shots from guard.
Lofmark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lofmark has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Lofmark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Lofmark circles away easily
and Lofmark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Lofmark avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lofmark continues to drive forward.#CL#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Lofmark. Lofmark maintains the clinch.
The referee calls for Lofmark to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Lofmark. #TD#
Lofmark gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lofmark is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lofmark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lofmark working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Lofmark not doing much here.
Lofmark has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Lofmark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anthony Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lofmark 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.
Lofmark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lofmark won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson wants to improve his position but instead Lofmark has moved into half guard.
Johnson trying to get back to full guard but Lofmark takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lofmark looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T3#
Lofmark landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lofmark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Lofmark looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Lofmark working Johnson over with strikes here.
Lofmark controlling the position easily from mount.
Lofmark has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Johnson's face.
Lofmark looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Johnson wants to hold on but Lofmark pushes him away.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Lofmark maintains control.
Johnson is bucking up trying to escape but Lofmark cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB#
Lofmark looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lofmark takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Lofmark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lofmark 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Lofmark!

Event: SP ICON 2.0: Ground Zero
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Macleod swivels and escapes.
Macleod throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Macleod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macleod throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Macleod throws a nice head kick!
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Macleod circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Macleod as Johnson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macleod goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Macleod cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Macleod chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Macleod sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Macleod.
Macleod throws a head kick that misses.
Macleod misses with the body kick#TD#
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Macleod is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Johnson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Macleod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Macleod pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the cage. Macleod follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Macleod feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. Macleod then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Macleod thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it #TD#
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Macleod fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Macleod has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Johnson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Johnson jumps guard but Macleod turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Macleod to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Macleod breaks from the clinch.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Macleod defends it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macleod misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Duncan Macleod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Macleod keeps moving. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macleod has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macleod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Macleod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Macleod's guard.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Macleod! #SUB#
Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but Macleod is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Macleod working to try and regain half guard.
Macleod wants to try and get back to his feet.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macleod is looking to escape.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Macleod is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Johnson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Macleod turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Johnson off and cradles Macleod's limp body as Johnson celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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