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Event:
F&BE 22- The Real Me
Date: Apr 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Ronson shoots and misses #TD#
and Johns counters with a takedown into side control.
Johns wants to control but Ronson is keeping him busy.
Johns is staying tight to Ronson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Johns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ronson is not content to let Johns control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Johns wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ronson, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Ronson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ronson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Johns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Johns thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ronson wants to control but Johns postures up.
Johns has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Johns thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ronson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Johns is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ronson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ronson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johns's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Johns is trying to control. Ronson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ronson tries to roll over but Johns keeps him under control.#SUB#
Johns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ronson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johns. #T3#
Ronson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johns wants to free his trapped foot but Ronson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johns is taking a breather. Ronson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Johns prevents Ronson from improving his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johns moves into full mount! Ronson won't be happy about that!
Johns can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ronson is looking to escape.
Ronson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Ronson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Johns's arms.
Johns trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Ronson right now.
#SUB#
Johns is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ronson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Johns dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Johns looks to score with a jab to the body but Ronson is just out of range.
Ronson closes the distance but Johns moves to the side #TD#
and Johns counters with a shoot takedown. Ronson fights it but they end up in guard.
Ronson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ronson keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully.
Johns tries to free his leg and advance position but Ronson is retaining full guard.
Ronson is trying to keep Johns in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ronson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johns stopping the sweep attempt from Ronson.#T1##SUB2#
Ronson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johns passes into side control.
Ronson tries to buck Johns off but Johns is having none of it.
Ronson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johns wants to control but Ronson is keeping busy.
Johns is trying to get back to full guard.
Ronson is keen to just control but Johns is a slippery customer.
Johns tries to get to full guard but Ronson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Johns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Johns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Ronson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johns moves into full guard.
Ronson trying to control but Johns is working from the bottom.
Ronson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Johns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ronson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ronson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johns avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Ronson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johns looking to control.
Ronson trying to control but Johns is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Johns is looking for a triangle but Ronson pushes his legs off easily.
Ronson trying to control the position from guard on top but Johns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ronson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ronson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johns defends well.#T4#
Ronson working a defensive guard but Johns passes into half guard.
Ronson tries to roll over but Johns keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ronson looking for submissions off his back.
Ronson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johns stands and throws Ronson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A control attempt from Ronson but he's now mounted!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Johns dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ronson shoots in for a takedown but Johns shows good takedown defense.
Ronson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johns defends well and Ronson ends up having to push Johns into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johns attempts a counter takedown but Ronson avoids it well and moves away.
Ronson tries to clinch up but Johns circles away and keeps his distance.
Ronson looks for a takedown but Johns sprawls well.
Kyle Johns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Ronson.
Johns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ronson.
Johns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Johns misses its target.
Johns slaps away a takedown attempt from Ronson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johns stuffs the takedown.
Ronson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johns circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johns. Ronson does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Johns is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ronson's half guard.
Johns trying to control from half guard but Ronson is working away. #SUB#
Johns seems to be working for a kimura but Ronson defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Ronson wants to control but Johns is keeping busy.
Johns is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ronson!
Johns takes Ronson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Ronson is in trouble. #SUB#
Johns is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Johns has the hooks in. Ronson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Ronson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T2##SUB#
Johns working for a choke but Ronson is defending well. #SUB#
Ronson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Johns.
Kyle Johns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Ronson 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 Johns gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Ronson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Johns trying to control.#SUB#
Ronson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Johns.
Ronson trying to control but not successfully.
Ronson can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Johns is persistently looking for the submission but Ronson is defending it well.
#SUB#
Johns is persistently looking for the submission but Ronson is defending it well.
#T4##SUB#
Johns working for the choke.
Mikey Ronson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Johns working for the choke. #SUB#
Johns is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ronson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ronson can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Johns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johns 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Johns!
During a confident post fight interview, Kyle Johns thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Madness Insanity 2020
Date: Mar 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steyn!
Steyn misses the shot to the body.
Johns shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steyn but Steyn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steyn swivels and escapes.
Steyn misses with a wild combination.
Johns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steyn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johns changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Steyn there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steyn!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot by Steyn.
Johns's coach down at Core Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johns's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jab from Steyn.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steyn enables Johns to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steyn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Steyn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Johns keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Steyn working for a triangle but Johns defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johns slips nicely into half guard.
Steyn trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Johns is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steyn sees it coming and defends easily.
Steyn wants to control but Johns is keeping busy.
Steyn controlling the position for now.
Steyn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johns on the ground.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steyn is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Johns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johns is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Steyn!
Johns is trying to take his opponent's back.
Johns content just to control the position here.
Steyn tries to lock up and control but Johns gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Johns looking to control but Steyn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steyn is desperately trying to improve his position but Johns has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Johns swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Johns!
Our winner, Kyle Johns, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Johns has his takedown stuffed
and Bennett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bennett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johns momentarily.
Bennett lands with an uppercut that bounces Johns off the cage and back into range.
Jab, jab by Bennett - just one landing.
Johns misses with a hook
and Bennett counters with a right hand to the body.
Johns throws a hook but Bennett blocks it.
Johns has his takedown stuffed
and Bennett counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Bennett drops Johns with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Johns looks back up at him and smiles so Bennett waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Johns is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Bennett cracks Johns with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Johns looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bennett finish him?
Johns is still on wobbly legs! Can Bennett finish him?
Johns tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bennett defends well and Johns ends up having to push Bennett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Island Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Johns.
Johns shoots for a double leg takedown but Bennett sprawls well. He's pushed Johns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johns seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Johns takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bennett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johns has his takedown stuffed
and Bennett counters with a left to the body.
Bennett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Island Bennett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johns tries for a takedown but Bennett circles away easily
and Bennett counters with a huge left! Johns is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bennett isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Johns from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bennett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Island Bennett!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Ditti cracks Johns with a good jab.
Johns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ditti to score with a decent uppercut.
Johns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ditti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kalkupalhu Ditti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johns ducks under a wild hook from Ditti.
Ditti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johns throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ditti's waist but Ditti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johns off to one side. #TD2#
Johns feints and as Ditti raises his hands in defense, Johns changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johns sitting in guard, not really doing much.
My spies in Island Sparring inform me that Johns has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Johns pushing down on Ditti's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johns stalling.
Ditti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ditti wants to get back to his feet but Johns is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Johns controlling from the top position.
Ditti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johns on the ground.
Ditti can't keep his opponent in guard - Johns advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Johns is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ditti defends it well.
Johns prevents Ditti from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Johns in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ditti tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Johns!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyle Johns!
A relieved looking Kyle Johns 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:
IF Friday
Date: Nov 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Lonov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johns in his tracks. #TD2#
Johns shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johns showed some decent athleticism there.
Lonov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lonov is trying to control but can't.
Johns content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Johns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lonov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johns.
Johns keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johns sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lonov is looking for a sweep. Johns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johns controlling the action here.
Johns is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lonov! #T2#
Johns controlling from mount.
Lonov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lonov tries to get out of the position.
Johns's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Johns fails to advance to Lonov's back. #SUB2#
Johns looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
Johns wants to take his opponent's back but Lonov doesn't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johns is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lonov is in real trouble.
#SUB2#
Johns is cranking Lonov's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Lonov! He's tightened the choke and Lonov is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Johns!
Our winner, Kyle Johns, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Island Fights 1
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Johns closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pinto's guard.
Johns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pinto controls Johns momentarily but Johns frees himself.
Pinto keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully.
Pinto trying to control the position.
Johns is looking to advance position but Pinto has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns can't escape the position.
Johns is still trying to improve position.
Pinto looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Pinto looking to control but Johns is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johns sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pinto trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Johns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pinto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pinto slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johns tries to roll over but Pinto keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Johns actively working from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johns can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pinto not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Johns actively working from the bottom here.
Pinto controlling the pace. #T3#
Johns wants to get back to full guard.
Pinto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Johns shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pinto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pinto 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#
Johns tries to roll over but Pinto keeps him under control.
Johns trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Pinto content to control rather than advance.
Pinto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johns wants to control but Pinto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pinto wants to pass the guard but Johns is defending well.
Pinto prevents Johns from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinto throwing shots but Johns is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luis Pinto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Pinto shoots in and bounces Johns off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pinto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johns is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Johns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pinto is aware though and is defending well.
Johns 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#
Luis Pinto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Johns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pinto is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Johns controlling the pace.
Pinto won't allow Johns to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Pinto is defending against the submission attempts here by Johns.
Johns is trying to control. Pinto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johns passes to side control.
Pinto is not content to let Johns control the position.
Johns tries to move to mount but Pinto blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Johns wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pinto, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Johns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pinto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pinto wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Pinto looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pinto is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Johns is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Pinto is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyle Johns!
Kyle Johns decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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