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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2018 |
#R1# Johns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Winston pinned against the cage. Winston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2# Winston shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Winston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Johns is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Johns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johns preventing the sweep. Winston pulls Johns in close to his closed guard and prevents Johns from doing any damage or advancing position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Winston can do anything to dispel that myth. Winston looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1# Winston pulls Johns in close to prevent any damage. Johns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Johns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Winston seems keen to control Johns's posture. Winston wants to sweep here but Johns controlling him for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Johns postures up in Winston's guard and throws a big left but Winston blocks it. Johns will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Winston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johns. Johns is looking to work some ground and pound but Winston has wrist control. Johns stopping the sweep attempt from Winston.#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. Johns throws a big elbow that misses. Winston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johns's guard. #REVB# Winston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB# Winston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winston has managed to get both his arms back between Johns's legs - danger averted. Winston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3# Johns trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Winston controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Winston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Winston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Winston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2# Winston drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Winston working the ground and pound. Winston is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Johns's shoulder. That is not cool. Winston lands an elbow. Winston is staying tight to Johns's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4# Johns is working to avoid the ground and pound but Winston connects with a decent elbow. Winston controlling the position from side mount. Check out the look on Winston's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Johns's face as Winston controls the position. Johns taking a bit of punishment here - Winston scoring with strikes. Winston takes a little break here. Johns wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Winston wants to control but Johns is keeping him busy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Johns takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Winston lands some shots froms side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaseem Winston dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# A chopping leg kick lands by Winston. #CL2# Winston closes the distance and pushes Johns back into the cage. Johns looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2# Winston has hold of one of Johns's legs. Johns is fighting the takedown attempt but Winston gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Winston 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. Johns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winston is one step ahead there. Winston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johns is keeping the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Winston 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. Winston has been the more effective fighter overall so far. More stalling from Winston.#T1# Johns trying to keep a closed guard but Winston is proving a slippery customer.
Winston landing some decent shots from guard. Johns being controlled here, momentarily. Winston lands a couple of digs. Winston lands a couple of digs. Winston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johns's head.#ROC2# Johns is rocked! Winston is in close to Johns's body, working some short punches and elbows. Oh Johns is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2# Winston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johns's head. Winston looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Winston lands a couple of digs. Winston postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Johns covers up, he's hurt! Winston keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Winston and the ref steps in to end the fight! Winston can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaseem Winston! Kaseem Winston was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# America rushes Johns and presses him up against the cage. America throws a head punch that misses. Johns is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. America is trying to force a seperation but Johns has the dominant position. America tries to circle away but Johns has him pinned against the cage. Johns lands a body punch in the clinch. America tries to break the clinch but Johns is controlling the position. America makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Johns tries a body shot but America blocks it.
America working hard to break the clinch. America is trying to break the clinch but Johns is controlling him. America wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johns has him pressed against the cage. Johns has America pressed against the cage, preventing America from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Johns blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. America tries to circle away but Johns has him pinned against the cage. America is trying to force a seperation but Johns has the dominant position. America throws a head punch that misses. Johns misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on America 's face as he tries to break the clinch. America wants to get back to striking at distance but Johns won't allow it.
#T1# America lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johns backwards. America has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Johns blocks an uppercut.
America trying to stall but Johns improves his position.
Johns keeps the fight in the clinch, despite America 's efforts to push away. Johns missing with knees to the body.
America on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
America swings wildly with an uppercut but Johns uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD# Johns has clasped his hands together around America 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. America is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Johns working the ground and pound. America takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
America is trying to buck Johns off. America takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. America really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. America wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Johns really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2# 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!#SUB# Johns has an Americana. America didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Johns is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Johns hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ezra Johns!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2018 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2# Cassel drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2# Cassel drops back looking for a leg! Johns is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johns manages to kick Cassel off! Cassel jumps back into Johns's guard. Johns trying to keep a closed guard but Cassel is proving a slippery customer.
Johns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cassel on the ground. Cassel won't allow Johns to get back to his feet. #SUB2# Cassel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cassel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Johns wants to sweep here but Cassel controlling him for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Cassel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johns's head. Johns really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1# Cassel won't allow Johns to sweep him here. Johns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Johns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cassel is one step ahead there. Cassel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Cassel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Johns trying to keep a closed guard but Cassel is proving a slippery customer.
Cassel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2# Johns is rocked! Cassel arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Johns's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ramon Cassel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2018 |
#R1# Mankowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johns moves away. Mankowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2# Mankowski rushes Johns and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Johns pulls guard. Johns is trying to control the position but Mankowski postures up. Mankowski passes into half guard. Mankowski is figuring out what he wants to do next. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johns tries to roll over but Mankowski keeps him under control. Mankowski is looking to advance position but Johns won't allow it. #T1##SU2# Mankowski decides to stand up. #TD2# Mankowski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2# Mankowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johns, who protects the arm well. Mankowski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Johns is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mankowski asserts his dominance and retains side control. An elbow from Mankowski crashes against the mat.
#T2# Johns is looking to regain half guard here but Mankowski keeps moving and retains side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2# Mankowski stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2# Mankowski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johns sprawls well initially but Mankowski persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Mankowski is controlling the pace.
Johns wants to control but Mankowski is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2# Mankowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mankowski stalling. #T3# Johns trying to control here.
#SU2# Mankowski stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Johns to get to his feet. #TD2# Mankowski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johns's guard. Johns really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Mankowski passes Johns's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Johns tries to kick Mankowski off but Mankowski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Mankowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4# Johns tries to roll over but Mankowski keeps him under control. Mankowski drops an elbow to the side of Johns's head. Mankowski wants to pass to mount but Johns is defending the position. Mankowski is taking a breather. Johns 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. Mankowski thows a huge punch but Johns dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Johns is trying to control but can't.
Mankowski wants to free his trapped foot but Johns is holding on for dear life with his legs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Mankowski dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Johns got wobbled bad by a big combination! Mankowski presses forward with punches and knees until Johns stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Johns closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borys Mankowski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1# Vulicevic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2# Vulicevic clinches up with Johns and pushes him back against the cage. Good body shot from Vulicevic.
Vulicevic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Johns can't find room to land a body shot as Vulicevic controls the action.
Vulicevic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Johns trying to land knees to the body.
Vulicevic tries to break the clinch but Johns is controlling the position. Vulicevic wants to get back to striking at distance but Johns won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Vulicevic turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Johns is trying to control Vulicevic's posture but Vulicevic avoids it. Johns is looking to regain half guard here but Vulicevic keeps moving and retains side control. Vulicevic fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T1# Vulicevic working away. Vulicevic grinds an elbow into Johns's temple. #ROC2# Johns is rocked! An elbow from Vulicevic crashes against the mat.
Oh Johns is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vulicevic working away. Vulicevic throws an elbow but Johns slips to the side and avoids it well. An elbow from Vulicevic crashes against the mat.
Vulicevic fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Vulicevic lands a strong strike to the head of Johns. That's dazed him! Vulicevic looking to finish here. Johns is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Vulicevic lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlado Vulicevic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Price darts in and clinches Johns up against the cage. Johns using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Price has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johns working Price over with knees to the body. Price has Johns pressed against the cage, preventing Johns from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2# Price escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Price misses with a body shot
and Johns counters with a head kick. #CL2# Price rushes Johns and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Price gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johns.
Johns misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Price breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2# Price closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Price lands in his opponent's guard. Johns avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Price has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1# Johns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Price controls the pace.#SU2# Price gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2# Price dives in and scores a takedown into Johns's guard. Johns is wriggling around but Price manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR# Price takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Price with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Price prevents Johns from improving his position. Johns is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Price lands a nice short elbow.#T2# Johns is trying to control but Price passes into side control!
Price cracks Johns with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC2# Johns is rocked!#SU2# Price decides to stand up, so the ref orders Johns to his feet. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Price utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Price managing to block the knees to the body from Johns.
#TD2# Price pulls guard successfully.
Johns postures up in Price's guard and throws a big left but Price blocks it. #SUB2# Price has his feet on Johns's thighs here. He's pushed Johns off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Johns screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carrick Price!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Miller scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Johns is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Johns wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Miller trying to mount his opponent but Johns defends it. Johns is trying to get back to full guard. Miller tries to pass to full mount but Johns defends it. Miller prevents Johns from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johns is trying to control but Miller manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Johns is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1# Miller trying to control but he's not successful this time. Miller throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Johns looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight. Miller throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Johns is squirming around, avoiding Miller's attempts to control the action. Miller might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johns haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Johns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground. Miller throwing strikes here but Johns is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Miller punching from mount but Johns doing a good job of avoiding damage. Johns tries to lock up and control but Miller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Johns is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2##SUB2# Miller working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Johns is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2# Johns has left one of his arms exposed and Miller doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Johns screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Miller!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Ngalani feints and as Johns raises his hands in defense, Ngalani changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES# Johns uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2# Johns gets caught napping as Ngalani dives in and scores a takedown. Johns manages to retain guard. Ngalani won't allow Johns to sweep him here. Johns is controlling Ngalani's posture. Ngalani is looking to advance position but Johns has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Johns is landing with some decent strikes but Ngalani is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Johns with shots to the head and body - Ngalani looks very uncomfortable down there. Johns scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Johns raining down shots from the mount! Johns lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ngalani hang on? Johns will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Johns looking to finish with strikes here!
Johns with shots to the head and body - Ngalani looks very uncomfortable down there. Ngalani blocking the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Johns landing punches. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ngalani tries to hold on but Johns pushes him away. Ngalani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Johns looking to finish with strikes here!
Johns is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2# Johns throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB# Johns working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Johns breaks from Ngalani's wrist control and lands an elbow. Ngalani tries to hold on but Johns postures up. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ngalani is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johns working away from the top, dropping strikes. Johns thowing shots but they're missing. Johns landing strikes, looking to finish! Ngalani wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Johns.
Ngalani keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Johns working for a guillotine from mount but Ngalani is in no mood to give up. Johns really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3# Johns lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Johns throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ngalani tries to lock up and control but Johns gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Johns cracks Ngalani with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ngalani squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Johns dominating with strikes here. Johns scoring with strikes but Ngalani is staying in there. Johns punishing his opponent with strikes. Johns working the ground and pound effectively.
Ngalani is squirming around, avoiding Johns's attempts to control the action. Johns connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Johns looking to ground and pound but Ngalani is blocking nicely. #T4# Ngalani can't escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ngalani is in a horrible position here. Johns smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ngalani taking shots to the head. Ngalani wants to control but Johns is having none of it. Johns looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB# Johns wants to finish this one by submission but Ngalani is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Johns. Johns misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ngalani is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ngalani is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Johns is landing with some decent strikes but Ngalani is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezra Johns dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD2# Ngalani gets a takedown into half guard. Johns makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johns. Johns controls Ngalani momentarily but Ngalani frees himself. Johns looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Johns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ngalani's guard. #REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johns with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Johns with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1# Ngalani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU# Johns decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Ngalani. Johns sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Johns is looking to control Ngalani's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johns avoid being mounted? Ngalani looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Johns controlling the position for now. Johns makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johns. Ngalani must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2# Ngalani stopping the sweep attempt from Johns. Johns working a defensive guard here.
Johns controlling Ngalani's posture. Johns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Johns postures up in Ngalani's guard and throws a big left but Ngalani blocks it. Ngalani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Johns postures up.
#T3# Johns throws a big elbow that misses. Ngalani working a defensive guard here.
Johns with a nice head shot there. Johns throws a big elbow that misses. Johns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ngalani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Johns has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Ngalani trying to control the position.
Johns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Johns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ngalani can do to turn this around? A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ngalani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johns. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Ngalani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ngalani is breathing heavily. Johns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ngalani. #T4##TD2# Ngalani fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johns sprawls well initially but Ngalani persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES# Johns manages to escape and get back to his feet! Ngalani scores with a slapping inside leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Ngalani has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2# Ngalani has picked Johns up - he's going for a ride! Ngalani dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Ngalani trying to control the action but Johns is working from the bottom. Johns gets full guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johns holds on and takes a little breather. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezra Johns dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Johns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2# Johns tries to sprawl but Ngalani drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES# Johns pushes Ngalani off and gets back to his feet.#TD2# Ngalani drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB# Johns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Johns is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Johns looking to control.
Ngalani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1# Ngalani stopping the sweep attempt from Johns. Johns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ngalani's guard. #REVR# Both fighters are breathing heavily. Johns postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johns's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Johns stands up over Ngalani, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Johns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Johns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ngalani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johns. Johns throws a big elbow that misses. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU# Johns stands up and waves to Ngalani to follow him. Johns blocks a head kick by Ngalani.
#TD2# Ngalani closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johns did well to prevent Ngalani getting side control.#ES# Johns kicks off Ngalani and gets to his feet. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Ngalani closes the distance and pushes Johns back into the cage. Ngalani stops a takedown attempt from Johns.
#TD2# Ngalani has clasped his hands together around Johns's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES# Johns throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2# Ngalani shoots in and gets a takedown into Johns's guard. Johns controlling the position. Ngalani wants to control from the top but Johns keeps moving. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johns is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3# Johns throwing strikes but missing. Johns postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Ngalani wants to sweep here but Johns controlling him for the moment. Johns with a flurry of punches that miss. Johns is looking to work some ground and pound but Ngalani has wrist control. Johns stands up over Ngalani, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Johns working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Johns landing with the ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johns's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4# Johns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU# Johns stands up and waves to Ngalani to follow him. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ngalani - that will leave a mark!
#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Ngalani. Johns manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Ambassa Eboudou Ngalani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ezra Johns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Johns thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ngalani's head.
And that's the end of the fight! Ezra Johns showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johns, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezra Johns!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Spear closes the distance and clinches. #TD2# Spear decides to pull guard. Spear is adopting a defensive guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Johns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Spear is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Spear is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Spear has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spear tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Johns. Spear controlling the pace. #T1# Johns trying to hold on to Spear's head to control him but Spear postures up.
Spear landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Spear lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Spear has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Spear controlling the pace. Johns really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Johns is looking for a sweep. Spear is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Spear content to control rather than advance. Johns trying to control but Spear postures up.
#T2# Johns wants to improve his position but Spear is controlling well.
Johns wants to control but Spear is keeping busy.
Spear is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2# Spear is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johns is just riding it out for now. Spear eventually gives up the hold. Spear keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3# Spear is looking to advance position but Johns won't allow it. Spear prevents Johns from improving his position. Spear is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Johns tries to keep at a distance but Spear has taken the fight into the clinch. Johns tries a body shot but Spear blocks it.
Spear manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johns is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spear pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD# Johns pulls guard successfully.
Spear is looking to stand up but Johns won't let him. Johns trying to keep a closed guard but Spear is proving a slippery customer.
Spear lands a couple of elbows. Spear looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Spear lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Spear 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Spear dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2##TD2# Spear closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johns quickly recovers to half guard. Johns wants to stand back up but Spear manages to pass into side control.
Johns struggling a bit here. Johns tries to bench press Spear off him but Spear keeps the position. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Spear working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Spear is trying to get an arm triangle but Johns is defending well. Johns prevents Spear from moving into mount. #T1# Johns is looking for a sweep. Spear cracks Johns with an elbow. That is naaassty. Spear landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Spear landing strikes. #ROC2# Johns is rocked! Johns taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oh Johns is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Spear cracks Johns with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Spear immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Johns is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Spear!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Spear!
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