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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:
QFC Tournament 857 Round 1
Date: Jul 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Cranston tries for a takedown but Masuta circles away easily
and Masuta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cranston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Masuta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Cranston shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Masuta is trying to defend but Cranston finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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.
Cranston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cranston wants to work for an arm triangle but Masuta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Cranston stops Masuta from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Cranston seems content to control.
Masuta is trying to escape back to his feet but Cranston uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Cranston stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Cranston instigates a clinch.
Cranston is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Masuta is keeping busy.#T2#
Cranston tries for a takedown but Masuta manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Cranston . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cranston goes for a takedown attempt but Masuta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cranston with a poor takedown
and Masuta counters with a three punch combo that has Cranston backing up. Cranston nods at Masuta to acknowledge the strikes.
Cranston moves in looking to clinch but Masuta pushes him off.
Cranston misses with a takedown
and Masuta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cranston tries to clinch up
and Masuta counters with a series of strikes. Cranston will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Cranston misses with a shot to the body
and Masuta counters with a head kick.
Cranston tries to clinch
and Masuta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cranston throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Masuta to counter with a crisp jab.
Cranston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masuta counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Cranston dives in and scores a takedown into Masuta 's guard.
Cranston stays in close to Masuta 's body and controls the position. #ES2#
Masuta pushes Cranston off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4##TD#
Cranston closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Masuta to the mat! Masuta manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cranston tries to stand but Masuta is controlling from the bottom.
Cranston is stalling in the full guard.
Masuta wants to stand but Cranston is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KarateO Masuta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cranston tries for a takedown but Masuta circles away easily
and Masuta counters with a series of strikes. Cranston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cranston tries to clinch up but Masuta circles away and keeps his distance.
Masuta throws a counter combo.#TD#
Cranston closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Masuta 's guard.
Cranston landing with the ground and pound.
Cranston throws a strike but Masuta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranston controlling the position.
Masuta would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Cranston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cranston is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Masuta is controlling him.
Cranston is pulling down on Masuta 's head. It's preventing any offense from Masuta , at least for the moment.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Masuta looking to sit in guard and control but Cranston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cranston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Masuta 's head.
Masuta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cranston is controlling him.
Cranston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Masuta wants to stand and escape but Cranston is having none of it.
Cranston throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cranston closes the distance but Masuta moves to the side
and Masuta makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cranston really felt that one!
Cranston with a poor takedown
and Masuta counters with a solid body kick. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cranston fails with the takedown
and Masuta counters with a head kick. That will keep Cranston thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Cranston . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cranston misses with a combination
and Masuta finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cranston misses with a takedown attempt
and Masuta counters with a three punch combo that has Cranston backing up. Cranston nods at Masuta to acknowledge the strikes.
Cranston throws a lazy head kick
and Masuta counters with a stiff right hand.
Cranston misses with a takedown attempt
and Masuta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cranston throws a lazy uppercut
and Masuta counters with a left and a right that stings Cranston .
KarateO Masuta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cranston throws a lazy head kick
and Masuta counters with a three punch combo that has Cranston backing up. Cranston nods at Masuta to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KarateO Masuta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cranston 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Cranston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masuta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Cranston does no damage.
Cranston misses with a right hand
and Masuta counters with a series of strikes. Cranston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cranston moves to clinch but Masuta breaks away
letting Masuta counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranston wants to clinch but Masuta slips to the side
and Masuta counters with a straight right hand.
Cranston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masuta counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Cranston throws a lazy head kick
and Masuta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bryan Cranston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cranston misses with a takedown
and Masuta counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Cranston . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cranston throws a sloppy head kick
and Masuta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cranston misses with a takedown
and Masuta counters with a series of strikes. Cranston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cranston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masuta counters with a big head kick but Cranston shrugs it off.
Cranston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masuta looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cranston tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Masuta counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cranston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masuta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cranston throws a lazy body kick
and Masuta counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cranston shoots and misses
and Masuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cranston tries for a takedown but Masuta circles away easily
and Masuta counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Cranston looks to clinch
and Masuta counters with a series of strikes. Cranston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cranston misses with a takedown
and Masuta counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cranston throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Masuta counters with a series of strikes. Cranston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cranston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masuta counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Masuta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cranston throws a head kick that misses
and Masuta counters with a head kick. That will keep Cranston thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cranston misses with a hook
and Masuta counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Cranston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masuta counters with a head kick. That will keep Cranston thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cranston misses with a takedown attempt
and Masuta counters with a head kick.
Cranston wants to clinch but Masuta slips to the side
and Masuta counters with a head kick.
Cranston wants to clinch but Masuta slips to the side
and Masuta counters with a big head kick but Cranston shrugs it off.
Cranston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masuta counters with a nice leg kick.
Bryan Cranston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KarateO Masuta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Cranston is predictable there
and Masuta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
KarateO Masuta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Masuta 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for KarateO Masuta !
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for KarateO Masuta !
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for KarateO Masuta !
KarateO Masuta wins by unanimous decision!
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