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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Boddah Johnson (ranked 24692 p4p, 0 weight class) and Long Wang (ranked 5277 p4p, 480 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Boddah Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Wang counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wang advances to half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Wang 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wang's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (4) vs (2) Wang
Wang tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tightening his grip on Wang, looking for the choke.
Wang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Johnson wants to control but Wang is keeping busy.
Johnson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Johnson doesn't have the hooks in and Wang manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (4) Wang
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang is continuing to stall.
Wang stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (4) vs (7) Wang
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Wang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wang prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang controls the position.
Wang trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson trying to remain calm as Wang controls from the top position.
Wang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang takes a little break here. Johnson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wang tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wang working away.
Johnson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (4) vs (9) Wang
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Johnson has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (4) vs (12) Wang
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wang is persistently looking for the submission but Johnson is defending it well.
Wang trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Johnson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wang.
Johnson wants to escape the position.
Wang slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wang looking to break Johnson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wang will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Johnson staying busy and making it hard for Wang to control.
Wang really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Johnson.
Wang seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Johnson's chin but Johnson turns very nicely into Wang's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Johnson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (6) vs (12) Wang
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wang is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wang working a defensive guard but Johnson passes into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wang manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (6) vs (14) Wang
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wang passes into half guard.
Johnson won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Wang wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson trying to control but Wang postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wang is looking for a kimura here.
Wang controlling the pace.
Wang works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (6) vs (17) Wang
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Wang taking a breather here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johnson's legs.
Johnson is not content to let Wang control the position.
Wang takes a little break here. Johnson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wang controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson tries to bench press Wang off him but Wang keeps the position.
Johnson wants to control but Wang postures up.
Johnson being controlled for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wang advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (6) vs (19) Wang
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wang looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Wang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wang with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wang wants to control the action but instead Johnson gets a body lock and reverses into Wang's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (8) vs (19) Wang
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (8) vs (21) Wang
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 21 to 8. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Boddah Johnson (ranked 24751 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Delmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Boddah Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joey Delmore!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Delmore has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Delmore is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.
Delmore prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Delmore is aware though and is defending well.
Delmore controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Delmore content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Johnson has locked up a guillotine! Johnson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Delmore is holding on here and Johnson must be using up a lot of energy. Delmore has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Johnson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Boddah Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Vernon misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Vernon stuffs the takedown.
Forrest Vernon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vernon digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Vernon scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vernon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Johnson looks to move away, Vernon throws a big counter combo but Johnson just gets out of the way.
A jab lands there for Vernon.#CL#
Vernon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vernon lands a left hand.
Johnson jumps guard but Vernon stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Forrest Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boddah Johnson.
Vernon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vernon connects with the punch.
Vernon jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Vernon lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vernon backs up against the cage.
Vernon misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Vernon circles away.
Johnson shoots in but Vernon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vernon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Vernon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vernon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Vernon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vernon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vernon misses with a series of wild punches.
Forrest Vernon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vernon!
Vernon leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vernon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vernon throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Vernon.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Vernon connects with a right that clearly hurt Johnson. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Vernon proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Johnson collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Forrest Vernon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Darnold looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Darnold lands with a nice body punch.
Darnold fails to land the takedown.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Darnold shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Darnold changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Darnold manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Darnold avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Darnold was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Darnold defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boddah Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Darnold scores with a kick to the body.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Darnold counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Darnold.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Darnold throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Darnold drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Darnold prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Darnold throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2#
Darnold will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Darnold won't allow it.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Darnold has the dominant position.#TD2#
Darnold drags the fight down to the ground.
Darnold keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Darnold trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson is working Darnold over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson controlling from the top position. #SU#
Johnson stands up and waves to Darnold to follow him. #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.#TD#
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Darnold did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.#ES2#
Darnold makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Darnold fails with a takedown attempt.
Darnold misses with a combination
#TD#
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Darnold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Darnold has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Darnold dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Darnold shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Johnson eats them both and turns towards Darnold to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Darnold blocks a head kick by Johnson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Darnold looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice sprawl there from Darnold as Johnson shoots in.
Darnold fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boddah Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darnold looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Darnold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Darnold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Darnold stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Darnold misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boddah Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Darnold.#CL2#
Darnold has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Darnold tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Darnold is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Darnold tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Darnold tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Darnold using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Darnold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Darnold moves into the clinch.#TD#
Johnson successfully pulls guard.
#SU2#
Darnold gets to his feet. Johnson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Darnold is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Darnold feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Darnold closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.#T3#
Darnold is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Darnold manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Darnold pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson prevents Darnold from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Darnold is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Darnold's brow. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darnold unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Darnold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Darnold decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson trying to hold on to Darnold's head to control him but Darnold postures up.
Darnold slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darnold is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Darnold 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 shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Darnold as he avoids it easily.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Darnold shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Darnold lands a nice shot to the body.
Darnold looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Darnold throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Darnold looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Darnold.
Darnold will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Darnold misses with a kick to the body
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Darnold drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boddah Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Darnold.#BC2#
Darnold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Darnold as he avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Darnold moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Darnold breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Darnold gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Darnold has double underhooks.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Darnold is defending well.
Darnold is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Darnold displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Darnold has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson is trying to push Darnold away but Darnold has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Darnold. Johnson shrugs it off though. #T3##TD#
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Darnold wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Johnson manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Darnold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Darnold is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
Johnson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Darnold changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Darnold manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Johnson tries to clinch but Darnold is having none of it.
Darnold misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Darnold sprawls well.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Darnold's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darnold throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Will Darnold.
I've got Darnold 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Darnold!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Banners shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banners lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Banners throws a one two combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Banners, which made it look bad. #KD2#
Banners lands a left and a right that send Johnson crashing to the mat, dazed. Banners thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banners closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Johnson out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brucy Banners!
In his post fight interview, Brucy Banners started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Mcconnell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The referee calls for Mcconnell to work.
Mcconnell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Mcconnell tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Mcconnell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boddah Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcconnell looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Mcconnell kicks off Johnson and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Johnson is trying to push Mcconnell away but Mcconnell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson is trying to push Mcconnell away but Mcconnell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mcconnell throws an elbow but it misses.
Mcconnell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Johnson tries to circle away but Mcconnell has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Mcconnell pulls guard.
Mcconnell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson stops Mcconnell from standing up.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Johnson gets to his feet - Mcconnell follows without any prompting.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcconnell's waist but Mcconnell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Nathanial Mcconnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boddah Johnson.#T2#
A head kick misses from Johnson.
A lazy body kick from Mcconnell #TD2#
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mcconnell's guard.
Johnson postures up.
Mcconnell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Mcconnell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a triangle here but Mcconnell uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Mcconnell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johnson is avoiding damage well.
#T3#
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Mcconnell keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mcconnell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mcconnell working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson gets full guard.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcconnell's guard. #REVB#
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mcconnell's guard.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Mcconnell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcconnell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathanial Mcconnell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Johnson drives through with a takedown into Mcconnell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mcconnell is looking to stand back up but Johnson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mcconnell. #SU2#
Johnson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mcconnell to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcconnell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mcconnell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick from Mcconnell misses.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcconnell as he avoids it easily.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Mcconnell circles away easily#CL#
and Mcconnell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mcconnell.
Mcconnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mcconnell has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Mcconnell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Mcconnell is controlling the position. #BC#
Mcconnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mcconnell quickly recovers to half guard.
Johnson trying to control the action but Mcconnell is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mcconnell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mcconnell wants to get back to his feet.
Mcconnell scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Johnson manages to mount him!
Mcconnell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Mcconnell to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##SUB2#
Johnson has control of Mcconnell's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mcconnell regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Johnson looking to control but Mcconnell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson wants to control but instead Mcconnell manages to regain half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mcconnell sees it coming and defends easily.
Mcconnell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Mcconnell kicks off Johnson and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boddah 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#
Mcconnell leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mcconnell gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch. #BC#
Mcconnell breaks from the clinch.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcconnell tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcconnell to the ground. Mcconnell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Mcconnell feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Mcconnell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mcconnell is standing up over Johnson. Johnson looks to escape but Mcconnell dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Johnson throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Johnson gets back to half guard.#T1#
Johnson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mcconnell manages to pass to mount!
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Mcconnell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Mcconnell breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mcconnell avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Mcconnell prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.#T2#
Mcconnell working Johnson over with strikes here.
Johnson tries to hold on but Mcconnell pushes him away.
Johnson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mcconnell is staying active.
Mcconnell breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson regains half guard.#ES2#
Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nathanial Mcconnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boddah Johnson.
Johnson tries a body shot but Mcconnell blocks it.
Mcconnell stalls.
Mcconnell lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Mcconnell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Mcconnell.
#BC#
Mcconnell manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Mcconnell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mcconnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Mcconnell closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Mcconnell pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mcconnell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcconnell wants it to stay on the feet.
Mcconnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathanial Mcconnell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcconnell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathanial Mcconnell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Graham's guard.
Graham is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Graham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson trying to control the position but Graham is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Johnson.
Graham is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2#
Johnson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Graham looks calm but he's in trouble here. Johnson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Graham is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Johnson lets go of the hold and Graham can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boddah Johnson!
Boddah Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smalls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson controlling the pace.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Smalls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Smalls is trying to get back to full guard.
Smalls trying to control from the bottom.
Smalls moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson is in close to Smalls's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smalls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smalls wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Smalls is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smalls to the ground. Johnson is now in Smalls's guard.
Smalls tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Smalls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson tries to stand but Smalls is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smalls wants to control the position but Johnson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Smalls wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smalls wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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 wants to pass the guard but Smalls is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smalls trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smalls throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boddah Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smalls misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smalls stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smalls wants it to stay on the feet.
Smalls tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson throws a quick counter head kick but Smalls was just out of range.#TD#
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smalls's guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Smalls bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. #REVB#
Smalls trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Boddah Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson pulls Smalls in close to his closed guard and prevents Smalls from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Smalls trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Smalls throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smalls looking to pass the guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Smalls from controlling successfully. #T2#
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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smalls keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A countering left hand to the body from Smalls misses.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Smalls sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boddah Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Smalls shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smalls but Smalls pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Johnson slips a jab from Smalls.
Johnson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smalls looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Johnson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Smalls wants to get back to full guard.
Smalls is still trying to improve position.
Smalls looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
Smalls is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!#SUB2#
Smalls is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Johnson is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Johnson fending off the submission attempt from Smalls.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Smalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Smalls showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smalls throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson slips a straight right by Smalls.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a right hand that Smalls ducks under and follows up with a left that Smalls also avoids with ease.#CL#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smalls is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smalls is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smalls throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smalls manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Smalls misses.
Smalls throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Smalls misses with a low kick.
Smalls looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Smalls will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Smalls tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Smalls gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Smalls controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smalls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smalls trying to control the position.
#T3#
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smalls striking off his back but it's not causing Johnson any problems.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boddah Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Smalls is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Smalls's guard.
Smalls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson prevents Smalls from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smalls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smalls is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smalls trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smalls looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boddah Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boddah Johnson!
A relieved looking Boddah 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
Lee misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lee enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lee pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture. #T1##SU2#
Lee is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Lee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lee is in Johnson's guard.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson wants to stand but Lee has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T2#
Johnson trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Johnson wants to hit a switch here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Johnson there! #T3#
Lee lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB#
Lee working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is in no mood to give up.
Johnson tries to improve his position but instead Lee has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Johnson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lee gets his way!
Lee trying to control momentarily.
#T4#
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Lee has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Johnson.#SUB#
Lee looking for the RNC.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Johnson trying to control but not successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephan Lee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson looking to control but instead Lee has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Lee is wriggling around but Johnson manages to pass to half guard.
Johnson prevents Lee from standing back up.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lee wants to get back to full guard but Johnson has passed into side control.#SUB2#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
Johnson wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy. #T2#
Lee holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Lee wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Johnson wants to stand but Lee is controlling his arm.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3#
Lee desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lee wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lee keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lee wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boddah Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lee to the ground. Johnson is now in Lee's guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boddah Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Johnson wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Lee in his guard.#REVR#
Johnson is trying to control the position but Lee postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Johnson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lee stacks Johnson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lee!
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Lee drags him back down.#T3#
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Lee controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Lee is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johnson is surviving well by controlling Lee's body position as best he can.
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lee is staying active.
Lee lands a big elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Johnson is in a horrible position here. Lee smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephan Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephan Lee!
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