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Event:
WPFA XII: Macmacson vs Dan
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Johnsen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Johnsen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Johnsen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnsen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Johnsen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Alexei's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alexei is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Johnsen is staying active.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexei is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnsen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Alexei parries the strikes from Johnsen easily there. Johnsen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alexei to escape.
#T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Johnsen.
Alexei can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Johnsen swings around for an armbar but Alexei sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Johnsen's guard.
Johnsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnsen, not yet.
Alexei tries to stand but Johnsen is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Alexei trying to control but Johnsen is working from the bottom.
Alexei is looking to stand up but Johnsen won't let him. #SU2#
Alexei stands up from Johnsen's guard - Alexei perhaps looking for a knockout.
Alexei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alexei is fending him off so far but Johnsen persists. Nope, Alexei circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnsen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alexei tries to avoid it but Johnsen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alexei to the ground. Alexei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alexei lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alexei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximilian Alexei dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Alexei cracks Johnsen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Alexei has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Johnsen to stand back up!#ROC2#
Johnsen is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Alexei connects with a nice cross there... Johnsen is looking wobbly and Alexei recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Johnsen to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Alexei jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maximilian Alexei!
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Event:
WPFA IX: Christmas Clash
Date: Dec 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Joukani finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johnsen closes the distance and clinches up with Joukani, looking for a takedown. Johnsen pushes Joukani against the cage but Joukani circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joukani misses with a head kick.
Joukani smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Johnsen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Johnsen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Joukani is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Joukani has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Johnsen controlling the position.
Johnsen can't keep his opponent in guard - Joukani advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnsen has his hands clasped together around Joukani's back. He's all about the action.
Johnsen is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Johnsen is working hard here to advance position.
Joukani wants to take a breather but Johnsen is having none of it.
Johnsen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnsen tries to get out of the position.
Joukani wants to free his trapped foot but Johnsen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Joukani wants to take a breather but Johnsen is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnsen wants to improve his position but Joukani is controlling well.
Johnsen is staying active underneath Joukani, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnsen.
Joukani wants to pass the guard but Johnsen is keeping the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnsen managing to control the position.
Joukani preventing the sweep.
Johnsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joukani's guard. #REVR#
Joukani keeping moving, preventing Johnsen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Johnsen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Joukani manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnsen has Joukani in his guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joukani has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnsen is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rou Joukani dominated that 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.
#R2#
Johnsen shoots for a takedown but Joukani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnsen fails with a takedown attempt.#KD2#
Joukani lands a big head kick that sends Johnsen tumbling to the mat! Joukani takes a step backwards and waves Johnsen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Ronnie Johnsen has been cut.
Joukani feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnsen's calf.
Joukani throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Joukani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnsen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Joukani scores with a counter punch that sends Johnsen to the canvas! Joukani smells blood - he's punishing Johnsen with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Johnsen has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rou Joukani!
After the fight, Rou Joukani was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday V
Date: Nov 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Johnsen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Harper to the ground. Johnsen is now in Harper's guard.
Harper seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Harper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harper controlling the position.
Johnsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Our spies down at at London's Elite Grappler's PLUS inform us that Harper has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Harper keeping moving, preventing Johnsen from controlling successfully.
Harper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Harper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnsen is aware though and is defending well.
Harper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnsen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnsen throwing strikes from guard but Harper blocks nicely.
Johnsen stays in close to Harper's body and controls the position. #T1#
Harper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnsen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harper's guard.
Johnsen throwing shots but Harper is blocking nicely.
Harper is looking for a sweep. Johnsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnsen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnsen wants to control but Harper is keeping him busy.
Harper trying to hold on to Johnsen's head to control him but Johnsen postures up.
#T2#
Harper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnsen.
Johnsen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnsen throwing shots but Harper is blocking nicely.
Harper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnsen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnsen's back!
Harper really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Johnsen.
Johnsen just trying to survive but Harper is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Harper tightening his grip on Johnsen, looking for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnsen wants to control his opponent's hands but Harper gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pierce Harper will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Johnsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harper moves away.#TD#
Johnsen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnsen showed some decent athleticism there.
Johnsen wants to control but Harper is keeping him busy.
Harper tries to get to full guard but Johnsen has control of the leg. #ES2#
Harper manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Johnsen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Johnsen manages to break the clinch.
Johnsen lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Harper feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnsen wants to sweep here but Harper controlling him for the moment.
Harper pushes down on Johnsen's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Johnsen wants to sweep but Harper has passed to side control!
Johnsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnsen keeps working.
Harper lands a nice forearm strike. #SU2#
Harper decides to stand back up. #TD#
Johnsen dives in and scores a takedown into Harper's guard.#ES2#
Harper scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Harper tries to clinch but Johnsen is having none of it.
Johnsen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnsen stuffs the takedown attempt from Harper. Harper gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnsen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harper.#T2#
Johnsen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harper.
Johnsen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Harper is looking to clinch but Johnsen is avoiding it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ronnie Johnsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierce Harper.#CL2#
Harper moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Johnsen has Harper pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Johnsen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Harper tumbling to the mat - Johnsen dives into Harper's guard.
Johnsen with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Johnsen throws a sloppy strike and Harper has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Johnsen is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Harper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pierce Harper!
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Event:
HOWLoween Havoc
Date: Oct 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Eye defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnsen.
Johnsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eye defends it nicely.
Eye is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Eye looks to land a right hand but Johnsen moved out of range.
Eye looks to land a combination but Johnsen avoids it well.
Johnsen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eye.
Eye throws a series of punches but Johnsen moves out of range.
Johnsen needs to keep his hands up - Eye had a free shot at his head there.
Johnsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Johnsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eye avoids it really well and circles away.
Eye now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Johnsen misses with a takedown
and Eye counters with a two punch combo.
Eye has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Johnsen tries to clinch but Eye moves out of range.
Eye swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnsen shoots in for a double leg but Eye sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eye throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnsen.
Eye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnsen shoots in looking for a takedown. Eye tries to sprawl out of it but Johnsen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eye manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Johnsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Eye is trying to maintain the position but Johnsen is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Eye is trying to get back to full guard.
Eye really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Eye keeps trying to improve his position.
Johnsen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pupp Eye dominated that round.
That's time! Johnsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Johnsen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eye's waist but Eye gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnsen off to one side.
Eye looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eye stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Johnsen drives through and clinches with Eye against the cage.
Eye works on Johnsen's body with a couple of short punches.
Eye looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnsen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Eye gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Eye gets through Johnsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnsen tries to score a body lock takedown but Eye shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Johnsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eye wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnsen has him pressed against the cage.
Johnsen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Eye is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eye lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Eye.
Eye working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eye presses Johnsen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eye lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnsen or not.
Eye lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Eye lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnsen backwards.
Eye scores with a hook to the body.
Eye wants to stall.
Johnsen can't get the takedown.
A short uppercut from Eye.
Eye lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnsen backwards.
Eye lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnsen backwards.
Eye gets through Johnsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Eye scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Eye manages to break the clinch.
Johnsen checks a leg kick.
Eye keeps the fight on the outside.
Eye is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnsen shoots in for a double leg but Eye sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice cross by Eye.#ROC2#
Johnsen is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eye drops Johnsen with a big left hand! Johnsen is injured, injured bad! Eye jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pupp Eye!
Pupp Eye is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
WPFA III: Koskinen vs Yueng
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Brunson gets caught napping as Johnsen dives in and scores a takedown. Brunson manages to retain guard.
Johnsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brunson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brunson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnsen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brunson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brunson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brunson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brunson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnsen is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsen forces his way into half guard.
Brunson wants to control but Johnsen is keeping busy.
#T1#
Johnsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunson trying to control from the bottom.
Johnsen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnsen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brunson defending well though.
Johnsen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnsen prevents Brunson from improving his position.
Johnsen lands with a punch from half guard.
Brunson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brunson tries to get to full guard but Johnsen has control of the leg. #T2#
Johnsen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brunson is trying to escape back to his feet but Johnsen uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Johnsen trying to control the action but Brunson is working from the bottom.
Johnsen staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnsen throws an elbow but Brunson slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Johnsen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Brunson has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Johnsen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnsen lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brunson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnsen is controlling him.
Johnsen connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnsen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brunson's head.
Johnsen throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson keeping moving, preventing Johnsen from controlling successfully.
Brunson is trying to keep Johnsen in close.
Johnsen preventing the sweep. #T1#
Johnsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brunson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brunson seems keen to control Johnsen's posture.
Brunson looking for a sweep. Not yet Brunson, not yet.
Johnsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnsen wants to control from the top but Brunson keeps moving.
Johnsen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brunson's head.
Brunson controls Johnsen momentarily but Johnsen frees himself.
Johnsen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnsen stopping the sweep attempt from Brunson.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Johnsen clinches up with Brunson and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Johnsen.
Johnsen wants to take the fight to the mat but Brunson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Brunson jumps guard and drags Johnsen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnsen passes into half guard.
Johnsen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnsen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brunson's head.
Brunson trying to control here.
Brunson moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brunson wants to sweep here but Johnsen controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Johnsen dominated that second round.
That's time! Johnsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Johnsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brunson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnsen somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Brunson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnsen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brunson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ronnie Johnsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brunson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Johnsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Brunson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brunson lands in his opponent's guard.
Brunson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Brunson stopping the sweep attempt from Johnsen.
Brunson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnsen wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brunson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brunson trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brunson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Brunson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brunson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Johnsen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brunson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnsen.
Johnsen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brunson is trying to control Johnsen's posture but Johnsen avoids it.
Brunson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Johnsen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnsen trying to control the action but Brunson is working from the bottom.
Johnsen lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Robert Brunson just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Brunson misses with a takedown attempt - Johnsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Brunson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnsen to the ground. Brunson is now in Johnsen's guard.
Brunson throwing strikes but missing.
Ronnie Johnsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brunson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Johnsen throwing strikes from guard but Brunson blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsen chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Brunson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnsen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brunson's head.
Brunson working a defensive guard here.
Johnsen throwing strikes from guard but Brunson blocks nicely.
Johnsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Brunson has wrist control.
Brunson is looking to stand up but Johnsen isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnsen wants to control from the top but Brunson keeps moving.
Brunson is trying to keep Johnsen in close.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnsen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brunson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brunson wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brunson stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnsen. Johnsen gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Brunson tries to sprawl but Johnsen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnsen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnsen working Brunson over with strikes.
Brunson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Johnsen manages to mount him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Johnsen had his way with Robert Brunson in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Johnsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brunson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Brunson tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnsen pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Johnsen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnsen is stalling in the full guard.
Brunson wants to hit a switch here but Johnsen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brunson there!
Johnsen looking to control but Brunson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsen punching from mount but Brunson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Johnsen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T1#
Johnsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnsen lands a big elbow.
Johnsen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Brunson is squirming around, avoiding Johnsen's attempts to control the action.
Brunson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Johnsen.
Johnsen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brunson regains half guard.
Johnsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Brunson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnsen won't allow Brunson to sweep him here.
Ronnie Johnsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brunson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brunson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnsen is one step ahead there.
Johnsen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Robert Brunson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brunson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Johnsen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnsen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Johnsen!
Ronnie Johnsen is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday III
Date: Sep 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Johnsen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnsen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joukani keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnsen controlling the pace.
Joukani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani wants to control but Johnsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnsen winds up and cracks Joukani with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Joukani is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Johnsen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Joukani is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnsen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnsen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Johnsen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Joukani defend it? Johnsen steps over the head and cranks it - Joukani is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Johnsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronnie Johnsen!
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Event:
WPFA II: Samsonov vs Brown
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnsen throws a head kick but Lap moves out of range.
And Lap responds with a good body kick, but Johnsen manages to step out the way in time.
Lap looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lap gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnsen.
Lap tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Johnsen darts in and clinches Lap up against the cage.#TD#
Johnsen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lap uses from the top position.
Johnsen pulls Lap in close to his closed guard and prevents Lap from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lap missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johnsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Johnsen thows a huge punch but Lap dodges it nicely.
Lap is trying to stand.
Johnsen working Lap over with strikes.
Johnsen slips a nice elbow through Lap's hands, connecting with Lap's forehead.
Johnsen drops an elbow to the side of Lap's head.
Johnsen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Lap is rocked!
Still in half guard, Johnsen seems content to control.
Lap is still in real trouble! Can Johnsen finish him?
Johnsen working Lap over with strikes. #T2#
Johnsen is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Lap is hurt! He's hurt bad - Johnsen fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Lap from any more punishment! Congratulations to Johnsen! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie Johnsen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnsen misses with a combination
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Johnsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Black decides to pull guard.
Black has momentary wrist control but Johnsen slips an elbow through the middle.
Black not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Black looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Johnsen has picked Black up and slammed him! Black can't keep hold of the triangle and Johnsen manages to pass to side control!
Black tries to improve position but can't.
Johnsen landing a few strikes. #ROC2#
Black is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Heath Black has been cut.
Johnsen lands a strong strike to the head of Black. That's dazed him! Johnsen looking to finish here. Black is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Johnsen lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie Johnsen!
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