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Event:
QFC Tournament 870 Round 4
Date: Aug 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Lister throws out a leg kick but Viktorov moves out of range and Lister only half commits.
Viktorov tries to clinch but Lister moves out of range.
Lister throws a wild body kick that Viktorov sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Viktorov takes the fight into the clinch.
Viktorov jumps guard but Lister stands there with Viktorov around his waist. Viktorov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Viktorov fails to pull guard.
Viktorov avoiding damage as Lister throws knees to the body.
Lister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viktorov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lister walks away with a smile on his face. Viktorov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harold Lister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksey Viktorov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lister cracks Viktorov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lister looks to land a combination but Viktorov avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Viktorov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lister misses with a straight right. #T1#
Viktorov wants to clinch.
Lister went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Viktorov moves to clinch but Lister breaks away
and Lister makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Viktorov avoids the head kick by Lister.
Lister misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viktorov moves away.
Lister circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Lister was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lister swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Viktorov is looking to clinch but Lister is avoiding it.
Lister throws a low kick, looking for Viktorov's leg but Viktorov calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Viktorov closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but Lister turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Lister holds him up against the cage and eventually Viktorov drops back down to his feet.
Lister gets through Viktorov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lister struggles to land a body shot inside as Viktorov controls his hands.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but Lister turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lister lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Viktorov prevents a body shot from Lister.
Lister is trying to break free.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lister to keep the fight standing.
Viktorov jumps guard but Lister stands there with Viktorov around his waist. Viktorov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lister lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viktorov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lister just stands there and leans against the cage.
Viktorov fails to pull guard.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lister just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Viktorov jumps guard but Lister stands there with Viktorov around his waist. Viktorov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lister goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lister lands an uppercut.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Lister forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lister lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Lister manages to break the clinch.
Viktorov tries to clinch up.
Lister throws a right hand that Viktorov ducks under and follows up with a left that Viktorov also avoids with ease.
Viktorov blocks a head kick by Lister.
Lister fails to land with a series of punches.
Viktorov is looking to clinch but Lister is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Lister misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Viktorov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Lister throws a head kick but Viktorov moves out of range.
Lister throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Viktorov tries to clinch there but Lister circles away.
#CL2#
Viktorov moves into range and clinches up with Lister.
Viktorov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lister smiles and moves away.
Lister lands a glancing blow to the side of Viktorov's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viktorov doesn't manage to clinch there - Lister circles away.
Lister circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Lister dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lister throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Viktorov closes the distance and pushes Lister back into the cage.#TD2#
Viktorov decides to pull guard.
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.
Viktorov wants to sweep here but Lister controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Lister avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lister knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Viktorov on the ground.#SUB2#
Viktorov is looking for a triangle but Lister pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Viktorov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lister trying to control but Viktorov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Viktorov looking for a sweep. Not yet Viktorov, not yet.
Lister trying to control the position from guard on top but Viktorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lister postures up and lands a big shot to Viktorov's brow. #SUB2#
Viktorov looking for a guillotine here but Lister defends easily.
Lister trying to control but Viktorov is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lister advances to half guard.
Lister takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Viktorov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Viktorov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lister is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viktorov can do to turn this around?#T3#
Lister distracts Viktorov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Viktorov looking to control.
Lister is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lister trying to control the position from guard on top but Viktorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Viktorov has his foot on Lister's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lister works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Lister is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Viktorov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lister is looking to defend but Viktorov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lister! Viktorov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lister taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aleksey Viktorov!
During a confident post fight interview, Aleksey Viktorov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 870 Round 3
Date: Aug 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Cali has his takedown stuffed
letting Lister counter with a right hand.
Cali darts in looking for a takedown but Lister gets double underhooks and turns Cali into the cage.
Cali doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lister counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cali thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Cali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cali with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Lister counter with a right hand.
Marcus Cali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cali misses with a takedown attempt
and Lister makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cali tries for a takedown but Lister circles away easily
and Lister counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lister's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lister duly obliges.
Cali has his takedown stuffed
and Lister counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cali is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cali with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lister counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cali thinking.
Cali doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Lister scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#
It looks like Marcus Cali has been cut.#TD2#
Lister gets a double leg takedown into Cali's guard.
Lister engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lister postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lister postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lister wants to control from the top but Cali keeps moving. #SUB#
Cali working for a triangle but Lister defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cali looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lister distracts Cali with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Lister lands a couple of elbows.
Lister sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lister trying to control the position from guard on top but Cali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cali had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lister defends it easily.#SUB#
Cali is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lister is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Cali looking for subs off his back but Lister has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cali taking some punishment here, with Lister in his half guard. #T3#
Lister seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cali does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cali with the active half guard here but Lister passes nicely into side control.
Cali struggling a bit here.
Cali is looking for a sweep.
Lister controls the position.
Cali regains half guard.
Cali trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lister manages to pass to mount!
Lister avoids the attempt from Cali to control.#T4#
Lister raining down shots from the mount!
Cali is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cali is squirming around, avoiding Lister's attempts to control the action.
Lister landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cali is trying desperately to improve position.
Cali tries to hold on but Lister postures up.
Cali is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Lister dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Cali's cut.
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#
Cali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lister swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Lister's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cali fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lister avoids it really well and circles away.
Cali shoots in but Lister avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Cali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cali misses with a takedown
and Lister counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cali misses with a takedown
and Lister counters with a good low kick that Cali was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lister looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Cali working for a triangle but Lister defends it easily.
Cali looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Lister slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cali is looking to reverse the position.
Cali is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lister connects with a decent elbow.
Lister is staying tight to Cali's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cali wants to control but Lister postures up.
Lister lands a few punches from side control.
Lister lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cali down.
Cali being controlled for a moment.
Cali is trying to work for a sweep but Lister has mounted him!
Harold Lister has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Cali is trying to escape the mount.
Cali is in a horrible position here. Lister smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lister looking to control but Cali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cali is looking to get to half guard.
Cali regains half guard.#SUB#
Cali looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lister is trying to control. Cali wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB#
Cali looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lister keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Cali is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lister pulls his head out easily.
Cali wants to sweep but Lister has passed to side control!
Lister wants to control but Cali is keeping him busy.
Lister is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cali is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lister wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cali keeps working.
Lister has control of an arm but Cali manages to advance to Lister's back!
Lister really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cali. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lister turns into Cali and is now in his guard.
#SUB#
Lister avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cali not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Lister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Cali's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Cali has his takedown stuffed
and Lister counters with a series of strikes. Cali will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Lister gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lister has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Cali drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lister looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lister looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lister! #REVB#
Cali sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lister is nestled in close to Cali, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lister is nestled in close to Cali, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Cali is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lister pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Cali looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lister slips a nice elbow through Cali's hands, connecting with Cali's forehead.#T1#
Lister 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.
Lister is pressing down on Cali's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cali is holding on for now.
Lister works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lister lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cali hang on?
Lister tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lister fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cali is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Cali that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Marcus Cali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lister blocks Cali's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Cali throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Cali sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cali throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cali tries to roll over but Lister keeps him under control.
Lister trying to control from half guard but Cali is working away. #SUB#
Cali looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lister is looking to take a break and control but Cali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Cali looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Cali has a hand on Lister's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lister takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cali is in a horrible position here. Lister smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cali taking shots to the head.
Cali is squirming around, avoiding Lister's attempts to control the action.
Cali sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lister is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lister working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Cali actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Lister trying to pass the guard but Cali defending well.
Lister is looking to take a break and control but Cali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Cali looking for submissions off his back.
Lister controlling the pace. #SUB#
Cali is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lister pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lister works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Lister comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lister 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Harold Lister!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Harold Lister!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Harold Lister!
Harold Lister wins by unanimous decision!
Harold Lister seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 870 Round 2
Date: Aug 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Miranda fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Lister shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miranda napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Miranda is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lister creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lister is chipping away with strikes.
Miranda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lister. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lister working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lister in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lister looks up at the clock and then as Miranda takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lister smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Miranda tries to improve position but can't.
Lister controls the position from side control.
Lister has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T1#
Lister lands a couple of good shots and Miranda has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lister is landing with strikes. Miranda can't take much more of this.
Miranda can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lister throwing damaging strikes from the back! Miranda could be in trouble here!
#SUB#
Lister looking to break Miranda's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Miranda remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lister will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Miranda is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Good control from Lister.
Lister lands a shot to the head. #T2#
Lister connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Miranda to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Lister looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Miranda taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harold Lister!
Harold Lister decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 870 Round 1
Date: Aug 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnson is looking to clinch but Lister is avoiding it.
Lister swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lister manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Lister back into the cage.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lister wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lister.
Lister is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lister takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lister has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lister backwards. #T1#
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lister lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lister blocking some punches.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Lister shrugs off.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lister.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Lister.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lister takes an elbow to the temple.
Lister lands a right hand.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lister backwards.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lister is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson has Lister pressed against the cage, preventing Lister from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Lister backwards.
Lister tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lister scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Lister pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lister takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Lister throws a combination that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Lister.
Lister fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lister paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Lister moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lister's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Lister shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lister's brow.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson. #BC2#
Lister's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Lister is avoiding it.
Lister changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lister misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Lister throws a head kick that misses.
Lister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lister.
A head kick by Lister misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Carl Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lister avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lister tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Johnson pushes Lister up against the cage in a clinch.
Lister tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Lister is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lister backwards.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lister has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson cracks Lister with a nice body shot.
Johnson tries to work over Lister's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lister has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carl Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Lister.
A short left from Johnson.
Lister tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lister. #T4#
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Lister in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Lister breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Johnson has Lister up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Lister in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Lister breaks from the clinch.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Lister pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lister.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lister manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson slips under a jab from Lister.#CL#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Lister closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lister jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Lister around his waist. Lister gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lister backwards.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Carl Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Lister.
#BC2#
Lister pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lister throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Lister tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lister throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Lister. Those never looked like landing.
Harold Lister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Lister. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Lister.
Lister tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Lister misses with a few strikes there.
Lister is breathing heavily.#T1#
Johnson moves to clinch but Lister breaks away #TD2#
and Lister counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
Lister working some strikes from top position.
Lister scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Lister from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lister's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lister throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lister on the ground.
Lister slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lister scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK.#T2#
Johnson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Johnson is being controlled here.
Lister creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Lister has hold of Johnson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Johnson seems comfortable defending it but Lister has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Johnson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Johnson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lister couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harold Lister!
Our winner, Harold Lister, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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