 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dallas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Dallas backing up. Dallas nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice cross by Johnson.#CL2#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Dallas prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Dallas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dallas was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Dallas is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Dallas tries a head kick but it misses.
Dallas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dallas fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korben Dallas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dallas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Johnson throws Dallas to one side and escapes!#T1#
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Dallas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dallas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dallas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Johnson is not content to let Dallas control the position.
Johnson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dallas presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dallas avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.#T2#
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#ES2#
Johnson bucks Dallas off and manages to get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dallas.
Dallas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Korben Dallas has been cut.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Dallas fails with the takedown.
Dallas is breathing heavily.
Dallas tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dallas.#CL2#
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Dallas.#T3#
Dallas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson is trying to drag Dallas to the mat but Dallas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Dallas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Johnson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dallas to the mat. Dallas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Dallas uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Dallas against the cage.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dallas is defending well.#TD2#
Johnson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dallas can't fight it off and eventually Johnson manages to take the fight to the floor. Dallas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Dallas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dallas avoids it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A bit of stalling here from Johnson.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dallas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Korben Dallas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Dallas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dallas.
Dallas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Dallas breaks the clinch.
Korben Dallas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dallas throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson throws a right hand that Dallas ducks under and follows up with a left that Dallas also avoids with ease.
Johnson works over Dallas's head and body with a nice combination.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Johnson misses. #TD#
Dallas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dallas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Dallas stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Dallas counters with a head kick.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Dallas looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.#T1#
Dallas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Dallas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!#ES2#
Johnson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Johnson has Dallas up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2##TD2#
Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
Dallas wants to stand and escape but instead Johnson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dallas trying to control the position.
#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.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dallas is retaining full guard.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dallas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Dallas's brow.
Dallas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dallas is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dallas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Dallas sprawls well.
Dallas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Korben Dallas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dallas 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.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Dallas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dallas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson punishes Dallas's body with a nice straight punch.
Dallas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Dallas blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dallas wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Aaron Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Dallas circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson tries to clinch but Dallas moves out of range.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Dallas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Dallas throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Dallas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dallas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Johnson clinches.
Johnson works on Dallas's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dallas leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Dallas.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Dallas backs away looking to recover.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dallas defends it nicely.#T2#
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Korben Dallas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Johnson.#TD#
Dallas shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is trying to keep Dallas in close.
Dallas chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Dallas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dallas looking to pass the guard.
Dallas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dallas is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dallas controlling the position well. #T4#
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Dallas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dallas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Johnson working Dallas over with strikes.
Korben Dallas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aaron Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Johnson! |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ortiz with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Ortiz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Ortiz against the cage.
#TD2#
Ortiz pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Ortiz won't let him.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU#
Johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ortiz shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ortiz prevents it.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ortiz.
Ortiz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2##BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson lands a high kick!
Ortiz tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
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 trying to control the position but Ortiz postures up. #ES#
Johnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ortiz takes one to the chin there.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
#T3##CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ortiz eats them both and turns towards Johnson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ortiz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ortiz.
Aaron Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dana Ortiz.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Ortiz backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Ortiz is having none of it. #T4#
Ortiz trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson controlling Ortiz's posture.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Johnson forces Ortiz back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Ortiz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ortiz blocks the strikes from Johnson.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ortiz is one step ahead there. #ES#
Johnson pushes Ortiz off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ortiz is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Ortiz circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Ortiz on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Johnson rushes Ortiz and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson stalling.
#BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortiz can do to turn this around?#CL#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Ortiz in a clinch.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ortiz fails to pull guard.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson scores a nice knee to the body.
#T2##BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Ortiz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Ortiz swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Ortiz throws a big counter head kick but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Johnson. #T3#
Ortiz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aaron Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dana Ortiz.#CL#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ortiz, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aaron Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortiz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Ortiz will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Johnson rushes Ortiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Ortiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Ortiz on that attempt. #T4##TD#
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ortiz's half guard.
Ortiz trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Ortiz wants to get back to full guard but Johnson has passed into side control.#SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ortiz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Johnson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Johnson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson looks to land a combination but Ortiz avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Ortiz 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.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Ortiz avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Ortiz is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ortiz has his back to the cage.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Johnson tries to circle away but Ortiz has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Ortiz successfully pulls guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
Ortiz trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ortiz wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Aaron Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Ortiz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU#
Johnson gets to his feet. Ortiz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ortiz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ortiz wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Ortiz backs away looking to recover.
Ortiz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3##CL2#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Ortiz. Ortiz maintains the clinch.
Johnson has Ortiz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ortiz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ortiz tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Johnson.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Ortiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Ortiz closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Ortiz looking for a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Johnson.
Ortiz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ortiz after a bit of a struggle.
Johnson jumps guard but Ortiz stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson wants to break free but Ortiz has control.
#BC2#
Ortiz breaks from the clinch.
Ortiz fails with a takedown attempt.
Ortiz keeps the fight on the outside.
Ortiz fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Johnson! |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson shoots in but Hori avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Hori wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hori wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Hori is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Johnson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Johnson keeps control of Hori as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hori throws a head kick that misses
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hori looks winded!#CL#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Hori tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Johnson decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Hori defends easily.
#SUB#
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#ES#
Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hori off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Hori keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Hori keeps moving.
Hori wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him. #SU#
Johnson stands up from Hori's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hori sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Hori unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3##CL#
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson prevents Hori from breaking the clinch.
Hori is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hori gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hori's guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Hori keeps moving.
Hori wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him. #T4#
Hori is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Johnson dives into side control.
The ground and pound from Johnson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hori wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hori is not content to let Johnson control the position.
The ground and pound from Johnson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hori wants to get back to his feet but Johnson drags him back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hori tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Johnson 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#
A head kick misses from Hori.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Hori is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hori throws a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Hori.
Hori blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##TD#
Hori gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hori keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson prevents Hori from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Hori is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Johnson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hori is trying to break free.
Hori on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson has Hori pressed against the cage, preventing Hori from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Hori holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hori wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hori is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Hori won't allow it.
#BC2#
Hori breaks the clinch.
Hori lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Hori gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hori is wriggling around but Johnson manages to pass to half guard.
#T3##REVB#
Hori tries to kick Johnson off in order to stand up. Johnson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Johnson trying to control the position but Hori is working away. #ES2#
Hori bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Hori manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hori looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Hori bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL#
Hori gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch. #T4#
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hori looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hori wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
#TD#
Johnson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Hori bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nice takedown defense from Hori. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Hori tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Hori gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takanori Hori 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#
Hori tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Hori working hard to break the clinch.
Hori tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Hori looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hori was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hori wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Hori pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
#T1##SU#
Johnson stands up from half guard.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Hori shows good takedown defense.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hori pinned against the cage. Hori gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hori unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hori swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takanori Hori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Johnson clinches up with Hori and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2#
Hori wants to break free but Johnson has control.
#BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hori prevents it.
#BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hori tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hori has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hori and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Hori counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Hori to acknowledge the strikes.
Hori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Hori as Johnson shoots in.#CL#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hori is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hori gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Hori working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Hori is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Johnson on the inside. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Hori won't allow it.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hori's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Hori breaks from the clinch.
Hori throws a head kick that misses.
Aaron Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Hori has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hori wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson stalling against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Horis head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aaron Johnson.
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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Johnson!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
