Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2019

#R1#
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Of Hand misses with a body shot.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Of Hand counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Of Hand has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Of Hand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Of Hand sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Joey Johnson has been cut.
Good leg kick by Of Hand there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Of Hand. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Of Hand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1##CL#
Of Hand darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Of Hand swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Of Hand.
Of Hand tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Of Hand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Of Hand connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Of Hand avoids nicely.
Of Hand appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Of Hand stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Of Hand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Of Hand counters with a crisp right hand that drops Johnson! Of Hand lets Johnson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Of Hand has cracked Johnson with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Of Hand lands another huge swinging hook and Johnson tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Johnson, before Of Hand can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sleight Of Hand!
Sleight Of Hand tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Sundin has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson throws a right hand that Sundin ducks under and follows up with a left that Sundin also avoids with ease.
Sundin feinted with a counter takedown.
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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson. #T1##TD#
Sundin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Johnson kicks Sundin off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johnson works over Sundin's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Mats Sundin has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sundin tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Sundin fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Johnson throws a head kick but Sundin moves out of range.
Sundin feinted with a counter takedown.
Sundin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Sundin persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mats Sundin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Sundin counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnson tries to bench press Sundin off him but Sundin keeps the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Sundin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Sundin working away.#SUB#
Sundin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Sundin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB#
Sundin has an Americana. Johnson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sundin is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sundin hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mats Sundin!
A relieved looking Mats Sundin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 6
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Johnson slips under a jab.
Severini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Severini fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Severini is now in Johnson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson has control of Severini's left arm, preventing Severini from doing any damage.
Severini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Severini works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Severini postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Severini working some strikes from top position.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Severini with a flurry of punches that miss.
Severini is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Severini has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Severini postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Severini is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Johnson controls Severini momentarily but Severini frees himself.
Severini is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Severini won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Severini distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Severini wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Severini throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson wants to stand up but Severini is controlling him.
Severini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Severini controls from within his opponent's guard.
Severini working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Severini postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Severini scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT#
It looks like Joey Johnson has been cut.
Severini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Severini trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T2#
Severini is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Severini is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Severini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Severini is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Severini.
Severini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Severini scoring with some ground and pound.
Severini is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Severini landing with the ground and pound.
Severini with a nice head shot there.
Severini postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it. #T3#
Severini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Severini is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Severini is one step ahead there.
Severini won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Severini lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Severini postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Severini finish him?
Severini arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Johnson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dom Severini!
A very excited looking Dom Severini made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 4
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Nice cross by Johnson.#TD#
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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.
Ortega is not content to let Johnson control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ortega can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johnson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ortega tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Ortega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ortega is not content to let Johnson control the position. #T1#
Johnson working away.
Ortega is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ortega is controlling Johnson's trapped leg to prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ortega does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson is thwarting Ortega's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ortega closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Ortega shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joey Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Ortega.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Ortega drives through with a takedown into Johnson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Johnson stays in close to Ortega's body and controls the position.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving.
Ortega keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Ortega.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ortega is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortega has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ortega is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ortega has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ortega throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Ortega shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Johnson kicks Ortega off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Ortega closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Ortega getting side control.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Johnson is trying is best to control the position here.
Ortega is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson controlling the position well. #T1#
Nice strikes from Ortega there.
Ortega lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to hold on to Ortega's head to control him but Ortega postures up.
Ortega looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Ortega is controlling well.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortega can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ortega working the head and body with strikes.
Ortega wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Ortega working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ortega lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Ortega is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Ortega there.
Ortega prevents Johnson from standing back up. #ES#
Johnson kicks Ortega off and gets back to his feet.
Ortega has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Joey Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortega closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Ortega pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Ortega scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ortega looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Ortega persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Joey Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Ortega.#T3#
Ortega shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Ortega is breathing heavily.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Ortega dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortega.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Ortega doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ortega tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away. #TD#
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson throws a strike but Ortega avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ortega pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ortega not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Ortega working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ortega tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Ortega ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ortega gets slowly back to his feet.
Ortega has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joey Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Ortega.
Ortega shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
letting Johnson counter with a right hand. #TD#
Johnson feints and as Ortega raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ortega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ortega manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Ortega in his guard.#REVB#
Johnson is trying to control the position but Ortega postures up.
Johnson pulls Ortega in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Ortega postures up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ortega manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ortega pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Ortega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ortega's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Ortega slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Johnson working for a triangle but Ortega defends it easily.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Ortega slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ortega is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #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.
Ortega connects with a couple of short punches.
Ortega scoring with some ground and pound.
Ortega with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ortega lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Joey Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ortega stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ortega keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortega.
Ortega is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson controlling Ortega's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega landing with the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Johnson!
A relieved looking Joey Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Damien Ortega stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good Win'.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 2
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Johnson. #CUT#
It looks like Ronaldinho Gaucho has been cut.
Gaucho tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick but Gaucho moves out of range.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Gaucho finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gaucho closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaucho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gaucho closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Gaucho backing up. Gaucho nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#
Gaucho is rocked!
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 keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gaucho just manages to avoid it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Gaucho does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ronaldinho Gaucho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaucho moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away #KD#
and Johnson counters with a crisp one two that drops Gaucho! Johnson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gaucho to his feet! Gaucho is in big trouble!
Gaucho is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
A left and a right from Gaucho both land. Nice combination.
Gaucho seems to have recovered his senses.
Gaucho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Johnson has knocked Gaucho down with a huge combo! Johnson steps away and waves a wobbly Gaucho back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
That has opened up Ronaldinho Gaucho's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaucho wants to clinch
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Gaucho swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Gaucho face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joey Johnson!
After winning the bout, Joey Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RapidFC 16
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Harper Jr.
Sloppy strikes from Harper Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Harper Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Harper Jr.
Harper Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Harper Jr throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks. #CUT#
It looks like Joey Johnson has been cut.
Harper Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper Jr misses with a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Bryce Harper Jr has been cut.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Harper Jr moves out of range. #T1#
Johnson dives in and grabs Harper Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harper Jr pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Bryce Harper Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harper Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Harper Jr misses with a wild combination.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harper Jr misses the shot to the body.
Harper Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Harper Jr.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here.
Harper Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Harper Jr looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Harper Jr avoids it easily.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Harper Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Harper Jr lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick by Harper Jr misses #TD2#
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Harper Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Harper Jr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harper Jr working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking 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.#SUB#
Harper Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harper Jr throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T3#
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Harper Jr.#SUB#
Harper Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harper Jr wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Harper Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Harper Jr is trying to keep Johnson in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Harper Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harper Jr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Johnson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Harper Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Poor strikes thrown by Johnson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Johnson tries to control but Harper Jr wriggling away.
Harper Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Harper Jr avoids a series of strikes thrown by Johnson.
Poor strikes thrown by Johnson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Johnson looking to control but Harper Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryce Harper Jr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Harper Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bryce Harper Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harper Jr misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Harper Jr.
Harper Jr throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Harper Jr is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Harper Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Harper Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Harper Jr misses with a head kick.
Johnson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harper Jr.
Harper Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harper Jr tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Johnson looks to land a combination. Harper Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Harper Jr misses the shot to the body.
Harper Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harper Jr.
Johnson feints the counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Harper Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harper Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Donk. Harper Jr catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Harper Jr.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Harper Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harper Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Harper Jr takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Harper Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Harper Jr.
Harper Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Bryce Harper Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bryce Harper Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Johnson.#T3#
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harper Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harper Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Harper Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Harper Jr checks it.
Sloppy strikes from Harper Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Harper Jr throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Harper Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Harper Jr misses with a kick to the body
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harper Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson feints the counter takedown.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harper Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harper Jr.
Jab by Harper Jr.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Harper Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harper Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Harper Jr leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryce Harper Jr dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! 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#
Harper Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harper Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harper Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Harper Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#
Harper Jr is rocked!
Harper Jr throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Oh Harper Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bryce Harper Jr is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance looking for a takedown. Johnson picks Harper Jr up and slams him brutally to the floor. Harper Jr is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Joey Johnson!
Our winner, Joey Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Bryce Harper Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'He stuck his finger up my ass and i froze, then he ko'd me. What kind of guy puts his finger in another man's ass, i want to win but i'm not doing that...'.

Event: Rapid Fight Night 3
Date: Feb 01, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Gold is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.#ES#
Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Gold. Gold gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Gold on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Gold on that attempt.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Joey Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shelton Gold.
Gold with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Gold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Johnson misses. #TD2#
Gold scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gold landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gold landing strikes.
Johnson wants to control but Gold postures up.
Gold cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Johnson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gold looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johnson is avoiding damage well.
Gold scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK.
Gold is chipping away with strikes.
Gold is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Gold drags him back down.
Gold controls the position from side control.
Gold scoring with punches and elbows.
Gold lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
Gold controlling from side mount.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here.
Johnson stops Gold from passing to mount.
Gold in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Johnson is trying to control Gold's posture but Gold avoids it.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Gold in side control lands a decent elbow. #ES#
Johnson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Gold feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Johnson is trying to keep Gold in close.
Gold throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Gold from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gold fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shelton Gold will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Gold scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Johnson has one foot on Gold's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Gold shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gold is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gold lands a nice short elbow.
Gold winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Gold is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Gold looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson is looking to control Gold's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Gold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gold is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gold pulls his head out easily.
Gold scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gold is controlling the pace.
Gold lands with a punch from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gold in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Gold is looking for a kimura here.
Gold trying to control the pace. #T3#
Gold scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Gold looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Well, if Gold 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.
Shelton Gold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gold works his way into side control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gold lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Johnson is trying to control Gold's posture but Gold avoids it.
Gold is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gold cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
Gold wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Gold there.
Gold stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shelton Gold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Gold scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Gold slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Johnson controls Gold momentarily but Gold frees himself.
Gold stops Johnson from standing up.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Gold tries to pass.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gold is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gold is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Gold postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gold lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gold controls the pace.
Gold landing with the ground and pound.
Gold makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gold's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gold not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gold stops Johnson from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Gold closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
Gold is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gold working some strikes from top position.
Gold is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gold postures up. #T3#
Gold landing with the ground and pound.
Gold scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Gold postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gold content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson wants to stand but Gold is controlling the position.
Gold slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gold connects with a couple of short punches.
Gold controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gold advances position into side control!
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Johnson seems a little lost for a moment, as Gold dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Gold tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Gold is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Johnson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gold gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Johnson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gold lets go of the hold and Johnson can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shelton Gold!
Our winner, Shelton Gold, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2018

#R1#
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEmelianenko.
Emelianenko goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Emelianenko avoids them all with ease.
Emelianenko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Emelianenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Emelianenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Emelianenko feinted with a counter takedown.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Emelianenko backs up against the cage.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Emelianenko as he avoids it easily.
Emelianenko tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Emelianenko's leg but Emelianenko calmly moves out of range.
Joey Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Emelianenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emelianenko somewhat.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Emelianenko counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Emelianenko preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Emelianenko trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Emelianenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Johnson is pulling down on Emelianenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Emelianenko, at least for the moment.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Emelianenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson pulls Emelianenko in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Emelianenko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard.#T4#
Emelianenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnson is controlling Emelianenko's trapped leg to prevent Emelianenko from advancing to side control.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom. #ES2#
Johnson has one foot on Emelianenko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Johnson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Emelianenko avoids them all with ease.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Emelianenko leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Emelianenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Emelianenko has a takedown stuffed.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Emelianenko tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Emelianenko into the cage.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dimitri Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Emelianenko clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Emelianenko goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Emelianenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Johnson scores with a three punch combo! #TD#
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Emelianenko dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB#
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Emelianenko politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Emelianenko prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Johnson is trying to control Emelianenko's posture but Emelianenko avoids it.
Emelianenko wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson tries to escape but Emelianenko is in control.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Emelianenko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko in the domination position with Johnson hanging on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Johnson 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 throws a right hand that Emelianenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Emelianenko also avoids with ease.
Emelianenko tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Emelianenko shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Emelianenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but Emelianenko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Emelianenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson leaves Emelianenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Emelianenko with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Emelianenko.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Emelianenko checks a leg kick.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Johnson tries to bum rush Emelianenko with a series of wild strikes but Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Emelianenko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Emelianenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Emelianenko attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Emelianenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
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 misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Emelianenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well.
Emelianenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Emelianenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Emelianenko has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Emelianenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Joey Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Emelianenko shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dimitri Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joey Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emelianenko fails with the takedown
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Johnson!
An out of breath Joey Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2018

#R1#
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Abubalib looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abubalib.
Johnson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Abubalib fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abubalib doesn't seem phased though.
Abubalib takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abubalib dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Abubalib avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abubalib as he avoids it easily.
Abubalib tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
As Abubalib backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Abubalib manages to avoid it all.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Abubalib slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Babul Abubalib has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Johnson.#CL#
Abubalib darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Abubalib's takedown attempt.
Abubalib has been working on his balance at Dream Big Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Johnson.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Abubalib keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Abubalib manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Abubalib tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Abubalib is controlling him.#BC#
Abubalib pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Abubalib shows good takedown defense.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Abubalib avoids it well. #TD2#
Abubalib gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3##SU2#
Abubalib is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson works over Abubalib's head and body with a nice combination.
Abubalib avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Abubalib sprawls well.
Abubalib tries to clinch up.
Johnson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abubalib shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Abubalib attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Abubalib avoids nicely.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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 misses with a few strikes there.
Abubalib is looking for a counter combo.
Abubalib slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Abubalib throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Abubalib's body.
No joy there for Abubalib, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Abubalib takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abubalib takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Babul Abubalib is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abubalib as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Abubalib closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Abubalib takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Abubalib checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Johnson tries to bum rush Abubalib with a series of wild strikes but Abubalib uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abubalib fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Joey Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abubalib fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T3#
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Abubalib shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abubalib.
Abubalib avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Abubalib's knee but Abubalib avoids it well.
Abubalib slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Johnson throws a right hand that Abubalib ducks under and follows up with a left that Abubalib also avoids with ease.
Abubalib dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Abubalib's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Babul Abubalib. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Abubalib throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson stalks Abubalib and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Abubalib's face. Abubalib staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Babul Abubalib seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Abubalib, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Abubalib against the cage but Abubalib circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Abubalib sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Abubalib shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Abubalib.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Abubalib avoids it with no problem.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Abubalib counters with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Abubalib fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a push kick but Abubalib slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Babul Abubalib has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Johnson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson. #T1#
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abubalib has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Abubalib.
Abubalib closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
As Abubalib backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Abubalib manages to avoid it all.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Abubalib shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson with a hook.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Abubalib will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Abubalib stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abubalib wants it to stay on the feet.
Abubalib tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Abubalib moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Abubalib will be more careful next time no doubt.
Abubalib darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Abubalib into the cage.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Abubalib sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abubalib tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson lands a jab to Abubalib's midsection.#T3#
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
As Johnson looks to move away, Abubalib throws a big counter combo but Johnson just gets out of the way.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abubalib moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abubalib drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Abubalib dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Abubalib sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Abubalib avoids it well.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abubalib wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
Abubalib shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Abubalib manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Abubalib went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Abubalib lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abubalib fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Johnson!
A relieved looking Joey Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: QFC Tournament 882 Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Bakocevic throws a head kick that misses.
Bakocevic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.#CL2#
Bakocevic clinches with his opponent.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakocevic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Bakocevic breaks the clinch. #T1#
Bakocevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Bakocevic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Bakocevic wants to stand but Johnson has his arm trapped.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bakocevic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bakocevic trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2##SUB2#
Bakocevic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bakocevic is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bakocevic working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is trying to escape the position but Bakocevic is controlling the position.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Bakocevic wants to stand but Johnson has his arm trapped. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Bakocevic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakocevic cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Bakocevic wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Bakocevic wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Bakocevic is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bakocevic wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Bakocevic avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Bakocevic from controlling successfully.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson looking to control.
Bakocevic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Let's hope that Bakocevic 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vaso Bakocevic 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#
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Bakocevic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Bakocevic darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.#TD2#
Bakocevic successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bakocevic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bakocevic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bakocevic trying to control the position. #SU#
Johnson stands up from Bakocevic's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1##TD2#
Bakocevic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johnson tries to bench press Bakocevic off him but Bakocevic keeps the position.
Bakocevic is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to control Bakocevic's posture but Bakocevic avoids it.
Bakocevic taking a breather here.
Bakocevic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down. #T2#
Bakocevic content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Johnson tries to escape but Bakocevic is in control.
Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bakocevic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Johnson is trying to control Bakocevic's posture but Bakocevic avoids it.
Bakocevic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bakocevic works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Bakocevic wants to stand but Johnson has his arm trapped.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Bakocevic scoring with strikes.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet.
Bakocevic is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bakocevic wants to stand but Johnson has his arm trapped.
Bakocevic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is pushing Bakocevic's head away, looking to escape. Bakocevic manages to hold on to the position though.
Bakocevic is chipping away with strikes. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bakocevic in side control lands a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here.
Johnson wants to control but Bakocevic postures up.
Johnson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Bakocevic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is trying to stand up.#SUB2#
Bakocevic looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bakocevic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vaso Bakocevic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Bakocevic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson controlling Bakocevic's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bakocevic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bakocevic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Bakocevic postures up.
Bakocevic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bakocevic is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Bakocevic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bakocevic is taking a breather. Johnson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bakocevic slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.#SUB2#
Bakocevic is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bakocevic to get the leverage.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Bakocevic prevents Johnson from standing back up. #T2#
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bakocevic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Bakocevic stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bakocevic backs up against the cage. #TD2#
Bakocevic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bakocevic lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bakocevic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Bakocevic controlling from the top position.
Bakocevic tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Bakocevic controlling him for the moment.
Johnson wants to control the position but Bakocevic says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bakocevic is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bakocevic drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Bakocevic prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Bakocevic content to control rather than advance.
Joey Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Vaso Bakocevic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bakocevic 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Vaso Bakocevic!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Vaso Bakocevic!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Vaso Bakocevic!

Vaso Bakocevic wins by unanimous decision!

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