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Event:
Invincible II
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
McConnell stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson working the head with strikes.
Johnson cracks McConnell with a big elbow.
McConnell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.#SUB2#
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson scores with punches from side control.
McConnell is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Johnson works to advance to full mount. McConnell defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McConnell's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Johnson tries to control but McConnell wriggling away.
Johnson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McConnell looks a forlorn figure.
#T1#
McConnell is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Johnson punching from mount but McConnell doing a good job of avoiding damage.
McConnell is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
McConnell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson looking to ground and pound but McConnell is blocking nicely.
McConnell is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McConnell is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McConnell gets back to half guard.
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. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to McConnell's temple.
McConnell is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McConnell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McConnell wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson wants to control but McConnell is keeping him busy.
McConnell trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson wants to take a breather but McConnell is having none of it.
Johnson prevents McConnell from standing back up.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but McConnell defends it.
Johnson throwing shots but McConnell is blocking nicely.
Johnson is thwarting McConnell's attempts to control the position.
McConnell taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard. #T3#
Johnson trying to control the action but McConnell is working from the bottom.
McConnell controlling the position for now.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Johnson is working for a kimura but McConnell is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McConnell defends it well. #SUB2#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McConnell sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
McConnell controlling the position well.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McConnell tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Johnson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Johnson avoids the attempt from McConnell to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but McConnell is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaka Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
McConnell cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McConnell takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
McConnell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McConnell defends well and Johnson ends up having to push McConnell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McConnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
McConnell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
McConnell lands a nice looking body shot.
McConnell connects with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by McConnell there.
Dalton McConnell is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on McConnell's shoulder, as McConnell tries to avoid the shot.
McConnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
McConnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
McConnell throws a one two combo.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McConnell defends it nicely.
Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka Johnson.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
enabling McConnell to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McConnell defends well and Johnson ends up having to push McConnell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McConnell scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson tries to bum rush McConnell with a series of wild strikes but McConnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but McConnell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
McConnell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from McConnell.
McConnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McConnell lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson wants a takedown.
McConnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McConnell.
Good body shot from McConnell.
#BC#
McConnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
McConnell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
McConnell is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McConnell works Johnson's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McConnell's half guard.#T3#
McConnell is trying to get back to full guard.
McConnell looks like he's trying to stand up.
McConnell trying to control from the bottom.
McConnell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. McConnell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson is keen to just control but McConnell is a slippery customer.
McConnell wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McConnell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson not doing much here.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McConnell is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but McConnell defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton McConnell dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
McConnell cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
McConnell works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
McConnell takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McConnell tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McConnell to the ground. McConnell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like McConnell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
McConnell throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and McConnell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by McConnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Nice body punch from McConnell.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and McConnell counters with a left to the body.
McConnell dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Dalton McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McConnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaka Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McConnell slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka Johnson.
McConnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in and bounces McConnell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McConnell wants to sweep but no luck.
Shaka Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson passes McConnell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McConnell is doing well to control the position and prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.#T2#
McConnell continues to stall.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through McConnell's hands, connecting with McConnell's forehead.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McConnell wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
McConnell is looking to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Johnson is nestled in close to McConnell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McConnell is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McConnell wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but McConnell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McConnell tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
McConnell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McConnell tries to get out of the position.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Johnson trying to control the action but McConnell is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Johnson is working for a kimura but McConnell is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McConnell defending well though.
McConnell wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McConnell is trying to stand back 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton McConnell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McConnell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm going to clean out this roster, have no doubt!'.
Shaka Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometimes you have to lose to learn how to win.'.
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Event:
JBL Ludus II
Date: Jan 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Grady throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Tom Grady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grady blocks a jab.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Grady avoids it with no problem.
Grady throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grady wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grady tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Grady.
Johnson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Grady rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grady tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Grady back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Grady has him pressed against the cage.
Grady lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grady stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Tom Grady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka Johnson.
Grady gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
#BC#
Grady breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Grady scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Grady pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Still in the clinch, Grady scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grady lands a nice elbow.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Grady is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Grady scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grady gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Grady's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grady scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Grady.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grady darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tom Grady is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A combination from Grady does no damage.
A left lands for Grady.
Grady misses with a body kick.
Grady lands a slapping body shot.
Grady throws a one two combo.
Grady swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Grady connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grady scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grady misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A punch combination from Grady misses. #T3#
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from Grady.
Good standup being displayed there by Grady as he connects with a hook.
Grady blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Grady swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grady connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.#CL#
Grady clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Grady.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grady after a bit of a struggle.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Grady pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grady lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Grady takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Grady connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson walks into a jab.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Grady takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Grady pushes him away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grady darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson moves out of range as Grady throws a body kick.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Grady.
Grady throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grady cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Grady 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#
Some wild striking there from Grady.
Johnson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tom Grady is winning the standup battle so far.
Grady misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Grady closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson is trying to drag Grady to the mat but Grady just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Grady stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
#TD2#
Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Grady got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grady has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grady controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Johnson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB2#
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grady passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Johnson is not content to let Grady control the position. #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.
The referee asks Grady politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Grady prefers to stall for the moment though.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Grady keeps moving and retains side control.
Grady is putting a hurting on Johnson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Grady controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson is not content to let Grady control the position.
Grady controlling from side mount. #T3#
Grady wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Grady wants to control for a moment but Johnson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Grady trying to control the pace.
Johnson is staying active underneath Grady, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grady looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson is looking to control Grady's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Grady looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Grady was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grady tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grady closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grady.#CL#
Grady clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson has Grady pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grady manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tom Grady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka Johnson.
Grady working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Grady dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
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.
Grady scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grady cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grady scores with a nice right hand.
Grady is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
A left and a right from Grady both land. Nice combination.
Grady throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tom Grady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grady sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grady digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Grady is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grady throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Grady tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grady bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grady throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Grady has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grady lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Grady fails to land.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grady after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Grady breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2##CL#
Grady gets a clinch.
Grady lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Tom Grady has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson wants a takedown.
Grady lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Grady scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grady lands a left hand.
Johnson is working for takedown but Grady is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tom Grady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka Johnson.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grady gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grady prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grady stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Grady throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grady prevents a takedown attempt there.
A shot in the inside from Grady.
Grady makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grady throws an elbow but it misses.
#T3#
Grady lands a body shot.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A right hand to the body from Grady.
#TD#
Grady has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Johnson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Grady really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Johnson.
Johnson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Grady lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Grady is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Grady is landing with strikes from the back.
Johnson just trying to survive but Grady is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Grady throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T4#
I would not like to be Johnson right now.
Grady has the hooks in. Johnson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Grady biding his time, controlling Johnson.
Grady lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Shaka Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grady controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Johnson is still trying to improve position.
Tom Grady is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Grady won't let him.
Grady keeps control of the position easily here as Johnson tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Grady showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grady 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Grady!
In defeat, Shaka Johnson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes you have to lose to learn how to win.'.
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Event:
Final Destination
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Bryant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bryant!
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bryant throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Bryant and move into the clinch.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bryant dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Bryant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bryant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bryant.
Bryant throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant misses with a straight right.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bryant throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bryant throws a combination that misses
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Bryant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Bryant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bryant misses with a straight right.
Bryant goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jordan Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bryant misses with a wild combination.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jordan Bryant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bryant jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bryant to score with a decent uppercut.
Bryant throws a shot to the body.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bryant might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bryant connects with a looping right hand.
Bryant is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant scores with a nice strike.
Jab, jab by Bryant - just one landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Bryant scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bryant throws a one two combo.
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Bryant lands a jab to the head.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Bryant misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Bryant uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Bryant!#REVB#
Bryant landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Johnson thows a huge punch but Bryant dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Bryant defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Bryant dodges it nicely.
Bryant blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Bryant is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Bryant tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Bryant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Bryant.
Bryant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Bryant dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bryant.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Bryant and move into the clinch.
Bryant throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Bryant.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bryant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson slips a straight right by Bryant.
Bryant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bryant lands a head shot.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Bryant there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Bryant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Bryant throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Bryant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Bryant will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bryant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab by Bryant.
Bryant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bryant blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bryant sprawls and moves away.
Bryant cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bryant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Bryant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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.
Bryant lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Bryant.
Bryant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Bryant tries to get set, Johnson tries to push him back and clinch up but Bryant manages to avoid the attempt.
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Bryant. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Bryant wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bryant lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bryant digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Bryant lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Bryant tries to get set, Johnson tries to push him back and clinch up but Bryant manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bryant misses with a hook.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bryant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Bryant scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bryant lands with a cross.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bryant lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Bryant misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Bryant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bryant connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jordan Bryant seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bryant lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
Bryant moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Bryant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bryant misses with a hook
#TD#
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Bryant fights it but they end up in guard.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Bryant blocks nicely.
Bryant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bryant is retaining full guard.
Bryant wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Bryant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bryant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bryant digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bryant.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Bryant misses the target.
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Bryant misses with a wild combination.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Bryant and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Bryant misses.
Johnson throws a quick counter head kick but Bryant was just out of range.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Bryant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Bryant looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Bryant is quick to defend against it.
Bryant throws a big shot that misses.
As Bryant looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Bryant just gets out of the way.
Johnson tries to move into range but Bryant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bryant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bryant throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bryant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson is keen to just control but Bryant is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Bryant 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 seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bryant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Bryant controlling the position well. #SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Bryant is defending it quite comfortably.
Bryant is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaka Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bryant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Bryant is in trouble now - Johnson has advanced to mount! #T3#
Johnson prevents Bryant from getting the reversal.
Bryant takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bryant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bryant wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bryant tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.
Bryant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Johnson breaks from Bryant's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bryant is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Johnson with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Johnson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bryant has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bryant!
Johnson is trying to control the position but Bryant postures up.
Shaka Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryant stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bryant working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shaka Johnson.
I think Bryant has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Bryant!
The defeated Shaka Johnson had this to say: 'Sometimes you have to lose to learn how to win.'.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ahti Kaleva (ranked 16119 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaka Johnson (ranked 24558 p4p, 662 weight class). Johnson has chosen Mandoza - Nkalakatha as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Ahti Kaleva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shaka Johnson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaleva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kaleva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kaleva (4) vs (0) Johnson
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Kaleva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson is trying to control Kaleva's posture but Kaleva avoids it.
Kaleva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kaleva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kaleva is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Kaleva trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Kaleva laying and praying for a moment but Johnson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Johnson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kaleva is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Kaleva is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaleva prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaleva.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Kaleva has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kaleva is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaleva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kaleva.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura here.
Kaleva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've been hearing good reports from Kaleva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Kaleva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kaleva to get the leverage.
Kaleva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kaleva in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Johnson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kaleva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ahti Kaleva!
During a confident post fight interview, Ahti Kaleva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Shaka Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometimes you have to lose to learn how to win.'. |
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Event:
UCF America 5
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lawrence.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Lawrence tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Lawrence tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Lawrence postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB#
Lawrence working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Lawrence is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson struggling a bit here.#T1#
Lawrence trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Lawrence sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB#
Lawrence is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Lawrence is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Lawrence keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson struggling a bit here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Lawrence tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Lawrence wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Lawrence is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson wants to control but Lawrence postures up.#T3#
Johnson is not content to let Lawrence control the position.
Johnson dodges the ground and pound from Lawrence.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lawrence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Lawrence keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson is trying to control Lawrence's posture but Lawrence avoids it. #SUB#
Lawrence looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lawrence throwing shots but missing, from side control. #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.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Lawrence scores with punches from side control.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lawrence. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Lawrence goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lawrence but great work by Johnson.
Johnson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lawrence's legs.
Lawrence wants to control but Johnson postures up.#SUB2#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lawrence, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lawrence struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Lawrence is defending well.
Johnson working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lawrence dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson swings for the body but Lawrence moves out of range.
#TD#
Lawrence gets the takedown into side control.
Lawrence wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Lawrence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Lawrence is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Lawrence in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Johnson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Lawrence!
Post fight, an emotional John Lawrence said 'Put him in a body bag!'.
In defeat, Shaka Johnson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes you have to lose to learn how to win.'.
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Event:
UCF 13
Date: Oct 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Jhonson fails to land.
Jhonson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. #TD2#
Johnson jumps guard and drags Jhonson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson controlling the position.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jhonson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jhonson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Jhonson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Jhonson is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson wants to control but Jhonson is keeping busy.
#T1#
Jhonson wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Jhonson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jhonson.
Johnson wants to hold on but Jhonson pushes him away.
Jhonson won't let Johnson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jhonson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Jhonson lands a nice shot to the head.
Johnson wants to hold on but Jhonson pushes him away.#T2#
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jhonson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Johnson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jhonson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Johnson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Johnson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Jhonson is working for an americana but Johnson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Jhonson was thinking about the submission.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jhonson tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. #T3#
Jhonson throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Johnson has his foot on Jhonson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jhonson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jhonson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson controlling the position.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jhonson defends it easily.
Jhonson prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Jhonson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Jhonson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Johnson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Jhonson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Pather Jhonson!
A very excited looking Pather Jhonson 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.
In defeat, Shaka Johnson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes you have to lose to learn how to win.'.
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Event:
UCF 8
Date: Oct 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Quinn moves into the clinch.
Quinn has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Quinn.
Quinn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Quinn tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Quinn misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Quinn.
Quinn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Quinn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Quinn digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Quinn - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn stalling the fight.
Quinn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Quinn.
A short left from Quinn.
Quinn gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Quinn struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Quinn tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quinn lands a shot to the body.
Quinn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Quinn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaka Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Quinn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Quinn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Quinn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A bit of stalling here from Quinn.
Quinn scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Quinn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2##BC2#
Quinn manages to break the clinch.
Quinn lands with a good body shot.
Quinn scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quinn scores with a jab.
Quinn lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Quinn closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Quinn breaks the clinch.
Quinn scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Quinn drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Quinn pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Quinn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quinn with a hook.#T3#
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Quinn darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.#BC2#
Quinn breaks from the clinch.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Quinn gets a clinch.
Quinn scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Quinn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Quinn closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Quinn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quinn avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Quinn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Quinn throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Quinn closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson prevents a body shot from Quinn.
Quinn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Quinn tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Quinn is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Quinn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quinn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quinn is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quinn has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivor Quinn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A jab lands there for Quinn.#CL2#
Quinn gets a clinch.
Quinn tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Quinn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Quinn.
Johnson is trying to drag Quinn to the mat but Quinn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Quinn lands a shoulder strike.
Quinn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Quinn 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.
A shot in the inside from Quinn.
Quinn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Quinn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Quinn lands a body punch. #T1#
Quinn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quinn just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Quinn is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaka Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quinn pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quinn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Quinn tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Quinn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow. #TD#
Johnson has picked Quinn up - he's going for a ride! Johnson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Quinn has his hands clasped together around Johnson's back. He's all about the action.#ES2#
Quinn manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Johnson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Quinn.
#T2#
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Quinn controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Quinn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Quinn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Quinn is stalling here.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Quinn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Quinn just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
Quinn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting on Quinn's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Quinn misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Quinn is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Quinn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Quinn tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Quinn is struggling to control the position.
Quinn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Quinn.
#BC2#
Quinn manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Quinn is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Quinn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4##SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Quinn is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Johnson goes for an armbar but Quinn turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Quinn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quinn 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. #SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quinn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivor Quinn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Quinn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Quinn, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Quinn against the cage but Quinn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Quinn in a clinch.
#BC2#
Quinn manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Quinn gets a clinch.
Quinn cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn lands with a left to the head.
Quinn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Quinn lands with a left to the head.
Quinn tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Quinn scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1##BC2#
Quinn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Quinn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Quinn scores with a hook to the body.
Quinn lands with a left to the head.
Quinn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quinn effectively controlling the action here.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Quinn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the cage.
Come on Quinn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2##BC2#
Quinn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Quinn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Quinn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quinn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Quinn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Quinn gets a clinch.
Quinn misses with a body punch.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Quinn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the cage.
A short uppercut from Quinn.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Quinn manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Quinn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Quinn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Quinn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Quinn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Quinn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Quinn pressing his opponent against the cage.
Quinn lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Quinn lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Quinn.
Quinn pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quinn lands a body punch. #BC2#
Quinn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shaka Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Quinn instigates a clinch.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Quinn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaka Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quinn lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson is working for takedown but Quinn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Quinn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Quinn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ivor Quinn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Quinn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivor Quinn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Quinn 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivor Quinn!
Shaka Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometimes you have to lose to learn how to win.'.
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Event:
UCF 4: Contest of Dreams
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnson throws a jab when Falcao was well out of range.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Falcao counters with a nice uppercut.
Falcao throws a head kick that half lands.
Falcao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Falcao.
Falcao jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Johnson's coach down at Rabid Reindeer Training 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.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD2#
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson trying to control the pace. #T1#
Falcao is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Falcao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#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.
Falcao pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson stalling.
Falcao wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Falcao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
It looks like Johnson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson moves nicely into side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson working the head with strikes.
Falcao taking a bit of punishment here - Johnson scoring with strikes.
Falcao is letting Johnson control him for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shaka Johnson will probably get the nod.
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#
A solid body kick from Falcao.
Both fighters circling a little - Falcao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Carlos Falcao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcao cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Falcao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Falcao avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Falcao finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Falcao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carlos Falcao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka Johnson.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Falcao.
Falcao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson tries for a takedown but Falcao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Falcao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Falcao.
Johnson tries to clinch but Falcao moves away
and Falcao counters with an outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Falcao counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Nice shot lands for Falcao.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Falcao.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Falcao counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson thows a leg kick but Falcao checks it
and Falcao counters with a left to the body. #T2#
A lazy left from Falcao finds it's target.
Johnson tries to clinch but Falcao is having none of it.
Falcao half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Falcao tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Falcao is defending well.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
Falcao trying to control here.
#T3##SUB#
Falcao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The adventures of Johnson the control monster continue. Boring.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Falcao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Falcao is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Falcao.#TD#
Falcao gets control of Johnson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Falcao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Falcao looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Johnson has picked Falcao up and slammed him! Falcao can't keep hold of the triangle and Johnson manages to pass to side control!
Falcao is trying to escape the position but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson cracks Falcao with a big right hand but Falcao just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Falcao dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Falcao. Falcao obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Falcao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Falcao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Falcao connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Shaka Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Johnson forces Falcao back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Falcao manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Shaka Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Falcao is trying to keep Johnson in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD2#
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Falcao was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Falcao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Falcao's brow.
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 is working Falcao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Falcao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson passes Falcao's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Falcao looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Johnson 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carlos Falcao.
I think Falcao has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Falcao!
The defeated Shaka Johnson had this to say: 'Sometimes you have to lose to learn how to win.'.
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Event:
Test 10 Raper vs Rush
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cranston manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson won't allow Cranston to sweep him here.
Cranston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.#SU2#
Johnson stands up from Cranston 's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johnson's coach down at Rabid Reindeer Training 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.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Cranston gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cranston avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cranston 's waist but Cranston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Bryan Cranston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka Johnson.#TD2#
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cranston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Cranston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cranston tries to get out of the position.
Cranston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson. #T1#
Cranston trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cranston is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Cranston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Cranston wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cranston 's head. #SUB#
Cranston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2#
Johnson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Cranston to stand up.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cranston as he avoids it easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Cranston tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Johnson manages to pull guard.
Cranston controlling from the top position.
Cranston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Cranston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.#T3#
Cranston postures up.
Cranston tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Cranston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cranston is looking to advance position but Johnson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Cranston is squirming around nicely.
You get the feeling that Cranston really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T4#
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cranston is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson trying to control but Cranston is having none of it. #SU2#
Johnson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cranston lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Cranston tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaka Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Cranston looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Cranston drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.#ES2#
Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD#
Cranston shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cranston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cranston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Cranston 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 Cranston has Johnson in his guard.#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cranston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.#T1#
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cranston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cranston being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson trying to control but Cranston is working from the bottom.
Johnson stops Cranston from standing up. #SU2#
Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Cranston to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Johnson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cranston presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2##TD2#
Johnson pulls guard.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cranston 's guard. #REVB#
Shaka Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson trying to control but Cranston is working from the bottom.
Cranston trying to control the position.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cranston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Cranston is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cranston wants to control the position but Johnson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cranston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.#SU2#
Johnson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cranston avoids it really well and circles away.#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.
Cranston swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Johnson darts in and clinches Cranston up against the cage.
Cranston is trying to break free.
Cranston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cranston 's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Johnson jumps guard.
Cranston postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Cranston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaka Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Cranston leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cranston stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Cranston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Cranston shows good takedown defense.
Bryan Cranston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka Johnson.#CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Cranston shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
#CUT2#
It looks like Bryan Cranston has been cut.
Shaka Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
Johnson has Cranston up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson has Cranston pressed against the cage, preventing Cranston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cranston after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Cranston manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cranston keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson advances position into side control!#T2#
Cranston is looking for a sweep.
Johnson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cranston !
Cranston is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Cranston is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Johnson tries to control but Cranston wriggling away.
Johnson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Johnson controlling from mount.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Cranston to control.#T3#
Johnson wants to control the pace but Cranston is squirming around nicely.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Cranston to control.
Cranston is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Cranston is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Cranston is squirming around nicely. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson prevents Cranston from getting the reversal.
Cranston is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson controlling from mount.
Shaka Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cranston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson looking to control but Cranston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Johnson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cranston is surviving well by controlling Johnson's body position as best he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cranston is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaka Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaka Johnson!
Shaka Johnson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2018 |
#R1#
A big left from Johnson misses. #CL#
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Silva pulls guard.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Silva really is a fat lump.
Let's hope that Johnson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
It looks like Johnson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
#SU2#
Johnson decides to stand and escape the position. #T3#
A combination from Johnson does no damage. #CL#
Silva gets a clinch.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Silva pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4##SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2#
Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Johnson digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Silva is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
It looks like Clarence Silva has been cut.#TD2#
Johnson scores with a takedown into Silva's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaka Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clarence Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU2#
Johnson stands up and beckons Silva to join him on the feet.
Johnson plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Silva swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Silva face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shaka Johnson!
After the fight, Shaka Johnson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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