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Event:
CWC 330 - McCain vs Brown
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 19 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Adam Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Johnson clinches. #TD#
Sitsongrit gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (2) vs (0) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is pressing down on Sitsongrit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Sitsongrit pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Sitsongrit trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Sitsongrit slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well, if Sitsongrit is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Sitsongrit not doing much here.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Sitsongrit prevents Johnson from improving his position.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Sitsongrit keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sitsongrit wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Johnson is not content to let Sitsongrit control the position.
Sitsongrit tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Sitsongrit controlling the pace. #T5#
Johnson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sitsongrit jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (5) vs (0) Johnson
Johnson is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Sitsongrit goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sitsongrit's guard! Nice work there by Johnson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (5) vs (2) Johnson
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Sitsongrit can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Johnson is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Sitsongrit to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sitsongrit dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (7) vs (2) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sitsongrit uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (10) vs (2) Johnson
Sitsongrit tries to advance to mount but can't.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Sitsongrit is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Sitsongrit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is trying to work for a sweep but Sitsongrit has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sitsongrit (12) vs (2) Johnson
Sitsongrit content just to control the position here.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T8#
Sitsongrit trying to control the pace.
Sitsongrit works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (15) vs (2) Johnson
Sitsongrit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Johnson is having none of it. #T9#
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sitsongrit pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Sitsongrit is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sitsongrit wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sitsongrit passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (18) vs (2) Johnson
Sitsongrit is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11##SUB#
Sitsongrit is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T12#
Sitsongrit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson! Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (21) vs (2) Johnson
Sitsongrit controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Sitsongrit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T13#
Sitsongrit controlling the pace.
Sitsongrit prevents Johnson from improving his position.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sitsongrit pulls his head out easily.
Sitsongrit trying to control the pace.
Johnson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sitsongrit has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (24) vs (2) Johnson#T14#
Sitsongrit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sitsongrit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sitsongrit looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sitsongrit takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
Marcinho Sitsongrit was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CWC 329 - Prelims
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Adam Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Chai, which made it look bad. #TD#
Chai closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Chai 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Johnson won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Johnson is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chai is looking to pass Johnson's guard but actually Johnson recovers to full guard. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Johnson#T2##SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet. #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 looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (2) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (4) Johnson
Johnson won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chai sees it coming and defends easily.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Chai is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB2#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (8) vs (4) Johnson#SUB#
Johnson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Johnson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chai's arms.
Chai is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T5#
Johnson tries to escape the position.
Chai wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.#SUB#
Chai looking for the choke but no joy.
Chai keeps control of the position as Johnson tries to break free.
#T6##SUB#
Chai is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Johnson staying busy and making it hard for Chai to control. #SUB#
Chai is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Johnson is defending well though. Chai let's go of the attempt for now.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Will Chai go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Johnson tries to roll but Chai sticks to his back.
#T7##SUB#
Chai has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Johnson fending off the submission attempt from Chai. #SUB#
Chai is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Johnson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Johnson for a finish.
Chai controlling well, preventing Johnson from escaping the position.
#T8##SUB#
Chai is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Johnson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Chai has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Johnson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Chai looking to break Johnson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Chai working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Chai controls the position.#T9##SUB#
Johnson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Johnson turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (6) Johnson
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Johnson passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T10#
Chai is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson. #SUB#
Chai actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chai is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold. #T11##SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chai defends it well. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Chai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Chai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Johnson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Chai is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Adam Johnson!
A victorious Adam Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 6
Date: Oct 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matija Maestro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Adam Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maestro (0) vs (2) Johnson
Maestro works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maestro seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maestro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maestro has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maestro (2) vs (2) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Maestro throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Johnson's body to avoid the submission. Johnson has instead reached around Maestro's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Johnson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adam Johnson!
An out of breath Adam Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 5
Date: Oct 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Adam Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Odin Markkanen!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Markkanen#SUB#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Markkanen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson. #SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Markkanen has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Markkanen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1##SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Markkanen defends it well.
Markkanen regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Markkanen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2##SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Markkanen dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (2) Markkanen#SUB#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Markkanen stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Markkanen slips nicely into half guard.
Markkanen passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (2) vs (5) Markkanen#T3#
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Markkanen's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Markkanen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Johnson is now in Markkanen's guard. A big mistake from Markkanen there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (5) Markkanen#SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
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 looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Markkanen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Markkanen in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (7) Markkanen
Markkanen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Markkanen passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markkanen moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (4) vs (10) Markkanen#T5#
Markkanen trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Markkanen from controlling successfully.
Markkanen slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
#T6#
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Markkanen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Markkanen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Markkanen is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Markkanen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Markkanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Markkanen trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well. #T7#
Johnson wants to improve his position but Markkanen is controlling well.
#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Markkanen tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it. #T8##SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Markkanen moves into full mount! Johnson won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (4) vs (13) Markkanen#SUB2#
Markkanen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Markkanen tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T9##SUB2#
Markkanen goes for an armbar but Johnson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johnson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (6) vs (13) Markkanen
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Markkanen is keeping the position for now.
Markkanen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Johnson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (9) vs (13) Markkanen#SUB#
Johnson is working for a guillotine from mount but Markkanen frees his head quite easily.
#T10##SUB#
Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Markkanen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Markkanen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Markkanen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (9) vs (15) Markkanen
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson is pressing down on Markkanen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Markkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Markkanen preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Markkanen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Johnson's body to avoid the submission. Johnson has instead reached around Markkanen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Johnson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adam Johnson!
Adam Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 324 - Prelims
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 32 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Adam Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Archer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Archer jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Archer around his waist. Archer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Archer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Archer defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer gets back to full guard.
Archer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Archer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage. #T1#
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Archer trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Archer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Archer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Archer still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Archer has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (4) vs (2) Johnson#T2#
A lull in the action here as Archer stalls from top position.
Archer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Archer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (6) vs (2) Johnson#T3#
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Johnson is still trying to improve position.
Archer controlling from mount.
Archer is looking to work his way around to Johnson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T4#
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
Archer stalling.
Archer wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Archer not doing much here.
#T5#
Johnson is not content to let Archer control the position.
Archer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg. #T6#
Archer trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Archer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Archer's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (6) vs (6) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You can see the frustration on Archer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Johnson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Archer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Archer just trying to survive but Johnson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T7##SUB2#
Johnson is persistently looking for the submission but Archer is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Archer fending off the submission attempt from Johnson.
Archer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Archer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Johnson working for the choke. #SUB2#
Johnson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Johnson working for the choke. #T8##SUB2#
Archer defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (8) vs (6) Johnson
Archer content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Archer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Archer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Archer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johnson for as long as he can get away with.
Johnson is looking to sweep but instead, Archer has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Archer seems to be looking for submissions.
#T10#
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Archer seems content to control.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily.
Archer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T11#
Archer is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Archer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Archer passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (11) vs (6) Johnson
Archer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.#T12#
Johnson is being controlled here.
Johnson regains half guard.
Archer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T13#
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for subs from the bottom but Archer mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (14) vs (6) Johnson
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Archer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Archer is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T14#
Archer controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
A relieved looking Able Archer 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:
CWC 322 - Prelims
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Adam Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Rimtas Kentas!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kentas stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Kentas dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) Kentas
Kentas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (5) Kentas
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kentas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Kentas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kentas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kentas tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well. #SUB2#
Kentas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB2#
Kentas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (5) Kentas
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Kentas is defending well.
Kentas is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Kentas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Kentas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage. #T2#
Kentas keeping hold of Johnson's head, controlling as best he can.
Kentas gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kentas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kentas looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
#SUB2#
Kentas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kentas is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Kentas is trying to keep Johnson in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson passes into half guard.
Kentas trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
#SUB#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kentas is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kentas defends it well.
Kentas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kentas.
Johnson looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Kentas controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kentas controlling the position.
Kentas controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kentas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (7) Kentas#SUB2#
Kentas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kentas has Johnson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (7) Kentas
Johnson looking to pass the guard. #T5##SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Kentas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kentas manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Kentas's guard. #SUB2#
Kentas looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
#SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kentas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Kentas in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (9) Kentas
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (6) vs (9) Kentas
Kentas pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage. #T6##SUB#
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 slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (9) vs (9) Kentas#SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kentas tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Kentas is defending well.
Kentas wants to control but Johnson postures up.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kentas has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kentas has escaped the position, nice work there. #T7#
Kentas is trying to improve his position.
Kentas wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Kentas tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson works to advance to full mount. Kentas defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (11) vs (9) Kentas
Kentas felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kentas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Johnson is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adam Johnson!
After winning the bout, Adam Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 316 - Prelims
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adam Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
McCain jumps guard.
#SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McCain dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) McCain#SUB#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCain passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCain prevents Johnson from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson gets full guard.
McCain advances to half guard. #SUB2#
McCain is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCain. #T1#
McCain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCain wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it. #SUB#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCain trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well. #T2##SUB#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCain pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LET Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
McCain wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
McCain stalling.
McCain passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (5) McCain
McCain controlling his opponent.
McCain forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (0) vs (8) McCain#SUB2#
Johnson showing good submission defense here.
Johnson can't escape the position.
#T4#
Johnson looking very determined here, making life difficult for McCain.
#SUB2#
McCain is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to defend against the choke here but McCain has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. McCain Tightens the hold and Johnson taps out furiously! McCain displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John McCain!
John McCain thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WCF 117:
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Jackson misses with a leg kick. #KD#
Jackson lands a left and a right that send Johnson crashing to the mat, dazed. Jackson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Jackson shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Johnson takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Jackson sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Johnson bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demarcus Jackson!
Demarcus Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WCF 112: Riker vs Rockefeller
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson slips under a jab from Leopold.
Leopold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Leopold misses its target.#CL2#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Leopold pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Leopold breaks the clinch.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leopold swivels and escapes.
Corbin Leopold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Johnson.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Leopold scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leopold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leopold looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Leopold throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopold swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Leopold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Leopold didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leopold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Leopold is retaining full guard.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leopold looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leopold looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leopold! #REVR##SU#
Leopold decides to stand up, so the ref orders Johnson to his feet.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Leopold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leopold.
Leopold swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leopold misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Leopold lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Johnson is rocked!#BC#
Leopold manages to break the clinch.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Leopold finish him?#CL#
Leopold moves into the clinch successfully.
Leopold holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Leopold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson ducks into an uppercut from Leopold and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corbin Leopold! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 89: Masvidal vs BMA
Date: Jan 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mercer swivels and escapes.
Johnson shoots in but Mercer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Adam Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer misses with a looping left.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mercer defends it nicely.
Mercer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mercer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Mercer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mercer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mercer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Mercer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mercer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson defending well as Mercer loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Mercer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson throws a hook but Mercer blocks it.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Mercer avoids nicely.
Mercer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mercer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson tries to clinch but Mercer is having none of it.
Mercer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mercer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mercer has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Mercer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Mercer 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.
Mercer sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Johnson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mercer uses it to pass to side control.
Mercer controlling from side mount.
Johnson is not content to let Mercer control the position. #SU2#
Mercer decides to stand up, so the ref orders Johnson to his feet. #T3#
Johnson tries to clinch there but Mercer circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mercer.
Mercer digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Mercer feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Johnson collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bobby Mercer!
A relieved looking Bobby Mercer 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:
WCF 103: Wolf vs Legionarius
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Fafa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fafa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson shoots in but Fafa avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fafa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Fafa.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fafa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fafa prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fafa is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Johnson wants the takedown. Fafa is fighting it off but Johnson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fafa's guard against the cage.#T1##SUB#
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 stopping the sweep attempt from Fafa.
Johnson passes Fafa's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Fafa to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Fafa keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fafa is keeping the position for now.
Fafa pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fafa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Fafa in his guard.#REVB#
Fafa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.
Johnson 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.
Fafa won't allow Johnson to sweep him here. #SUB#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fafa defends it easily.#T3#
Fafa wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Johnson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fafa has his hands clasped together but Johnson extends and breaks Fafa's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Johnson!
Adam Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 78: Sepi vs Jones 2
Date: Nov 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bickle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've been hearing that Johnson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Bickle is defending it quite comfortably.
Bickle has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#ES2#
Bickle kicks off Johnson and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in but Bickle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bickle moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bickle pinned against the cage. Bickle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Bickle stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Bickle misses.
Tom Bickle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Bickle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Decent striking displayed by Bickle there.
Bickle throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Bickle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Bickle swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bickle! But no joy.#CL#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Bickle misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Bickle manages to break the clinch.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Bickle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Bickle pushes him off.
Bickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bickle works Johnson's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Johnson rushes Bickle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bickle misses with a body punch.
Bickle has Johnson pushed against the cage.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bickle prevents it.
#BC2#
Bickle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson works Bickle's body with a nice hook.
Johnson shoots in but Bickle avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Bickle scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bickle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bickle tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bickle to the ground. Bickle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bickle digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
#TD#
Bickle gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Bickle manages to retain guard.
Bickle has his feet on Johnson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bickle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Bickle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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!#TD#
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bickle throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Bickle misses with a straight left.
Bickle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Bickle throws a pinpoint strike between Johnson's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Johnson crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Bickle scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Bickle! |
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Event:
WCF 90: Escalante vs Khabib
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Ronaldo closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Ronaldo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Ronaldo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ronaldo lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Ronaldo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ronaldo 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.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ronaldo is defending well.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Ronaldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to break free but Ronaldo pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Ronaldo.
A bit of stalling here from Johnson.
Ronaldo stalls. #TD#
Johnson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ronaldo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T1#
Johnson tries for a takedown but Ronaldo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Ronaldo as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ronaldo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.#CL#
Ronaldo tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ronaldo lands with a right to the head.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Ronaldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Ronaldo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson walks into a left hand. #T2##CL2#
Ronaldo rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Ronaldo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Johnson gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ronaldo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ronaldo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ronaldo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T3#
Johnson tries to bench press Ronaldo off him but Ronaldo keeps the position.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here as Ronaldo stalls from top position.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ronaldo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ronaldo prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ronaldo off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Johnson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ronaldo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Ronaldo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ronaldo thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Ronaldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ronaldo lands a nice looking body shot.
Ronaldo lands a slapping body shot.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Ronaldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ronaldo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Johnson tries to get into range but Ronaldo steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Johnson! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Ronaldo scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Ronaldo! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 66:Escalante v Bosanac
Date: Aug 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Johnson forces Skystalker back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Skystalker lands with a right to the head.
Skystalker lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Skystalker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Skystalker finish him?#BC#
Skystalker breaks the clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Skystalker circles away easily
and Skystalker counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Johnson out cold! What a finish! Skystalker is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anni Skystalker!
After the big win, Anni Skystalker made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
WCF 79: Tofail vs Maki
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Camorra tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Camorra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Camorra thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Camorra's guard.#SUB2#
Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Camorra slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.#REVR#
Camorra won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camorra wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Camorra controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Camorra seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Camorra pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camorra doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camorra manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Camorra gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Johnson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Camorra escapes and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Camorra's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camorra performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Camorra tries to stand but can't do so whilst Johnson controls his leg. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson tries to roll over but Camorra keeps him under control.
Camorra slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camorra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camorra is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Camorra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Camorra as he avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lord Camorra dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Johnson tries to clinch but Camorra is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Camorra avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Camorra.
Camorra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Camorra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Adam Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Camorra counters with a nice uppercut.
Camorra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Camorra throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Camorra.
Camorra takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Camorra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Camorra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Camorra.
Camorra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Camorra - just one landing. #ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Camorra measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Johnson! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lord Camorra!
Lord Camorra was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
WCF 72: Tofail vs Cortez 2
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson 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.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
#TD#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Johnson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jackson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Johnson has cracked it and Jackson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Johnson!
An out of breath Adam Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 48: Bardia vs Kraus
Date: Apr 07, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. White Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! White Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard. #REVR#
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Johnson has his foot on White Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Johnson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. White Jr doesn't defend quickly enough and Johnson has managed to lock this one up! Can White Jr escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Johnson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adam Johnson!
Our winner, Adam Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WCF 61: Road vs Archer
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Hassan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hassan keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson moves forwards but Hassan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hassan lands with a good body shot.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hassan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adam Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan connects with the punch.
Hassan connects with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Hassan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hassan scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Johnson dives in and grabs Hassan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hassan pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Hassan lands a body shot.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hassan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Hassan.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hassan as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hassan lands a jab to the nose.
Hassan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hassan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hassan connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hassan throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Hassan sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hassan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Hassan to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hassan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hassan lands a head shot.
Hassan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hassan scores with a push kick.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hassan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson tries to clinch but Hassan is having none of it.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Hassan.
Hassan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Hassan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hassan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hassan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnson takes a step back to recover. #T3#
Hassan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hassan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hassan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hassan as he avoids it easily.
Hassan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hassan connects with a body shot.#TD#
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Hassan is defending well.
#T4##SUB#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hassan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson. #SUB#
Hassan is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hassan is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Johnson tries to clinch but Hassan is having none of it. #CL#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Hassan back into the cage.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Hassan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hassan manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Hassan's guard.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hassan is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
#T1##SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hassan defends it well. #SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hassan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hassan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Hassan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage. #T3##ES2#
Hassan has one foot on Johnson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hassan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hassan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hassan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hassan cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Hassan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A shot to the liver by Hassan. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Hassan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hassan lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
Hassan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hassan throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.
Hassan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.#T4#
Hassan throws a shot to the body.
Hassan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hassan pinned against the cage. Hassan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Johnson clinches.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Hassan is controlling the position. #BC2#
Hassan breaks the clinch.
Hassan stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hassan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abduwali Hassan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hassan connects with a single shot there.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hassan throws an uppercut from hell that sends Johnson clean off his feet! He's out cold! Hassan stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abduwali Hassan!
A relieved looking Abduwali Hassan 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:
WCF 56: Khabib vs Turban
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Stefano 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.
Stefano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stefano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Stefano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stefano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
Johnson wants the takedown. Stefano is fighting it off but Johnson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Stefano's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Johnson seems to have locked his on tight now - Stefano screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Johnson, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Adam Johnson!
Adam Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WCF 51: Tofail vs PAHPAC
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Skystalker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skystalker thinks about the counter body kick.#TD#
Skystalker tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Skystalker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Skystalker is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Skystalker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've been hearing that Johnson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Skystalker defends it. #T1##SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Skystalker is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Skystalker keeping hold of Johnson's head, controlling as best he can.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Skystalker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Skystalker trying to control here.
Skystalker keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Skystalker defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Skystalker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Skystalker is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Skystalker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard. #REVB#
Skystalker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Skystalker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skystalker has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Skystalker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Johnson is not content to let Skystalker control the position.
Skystalker trying to control from Johnson's half guard. Johnson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Skystalker tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Skystalker defends easily.
Skystalker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson postures up.
Our spies down at at Hare of the Dog Gym inform us that Skystalker has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Johnson passes Skystalker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Skystalker defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skystalker has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Johnson is nestled in close to Skystalker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skystalker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson. #SUB#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Skystalker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Adam Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skystalker leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Skystalker lands an overhand right.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Skystalker seems unphased.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Skystalker circles away and keeps his distance.
Skystalker tries a quick counter leg kick but Johnson is wise to it.
Johnson swings for the body but Skystalker moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Skystalker misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Skystalker's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Skystalker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.#T1##SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skystalker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skystalker is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Skystalker wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skystalker is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Skystalker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Skystalker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
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 stands and throws Skystalker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Skystalker is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Skystalker, who protects the arm well.
Skystalker is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Skystalker wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson scores with punches from side control.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skystalker can do to turn this around?
Johnson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Skystalker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skystalker tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Skystalker is trying to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura but Skystalker is defending well.
Skystalker struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skystalker can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Johnson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Skystalker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Skystalker circles away.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Skystalker keeps it at a distance.
Skystalker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skystalker defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
A nice side step and Skystalker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Skystalker throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Johnson crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anni Skystalker!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Anni Skystalker waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
RRFC 60: Pinales vs Chan
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steele circles away.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steele counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Steele counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Steele connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Steele tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steele manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steele connects with a body shot.
Steele slips under a jab from Johnson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Steele releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Steele against the cage.
#TD#
Johnson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Steele is trying to keep an underhook but Johnson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steele has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Steele is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage. #ES2#
Steele pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Steele connects with a jab.
Steele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steele, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steele is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steele pulls his leg out and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steele.
Johnson lands the left hand.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Steele back into the cage.#BC2#
Steele breaks from the clinch.
Sami Steele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele misses with a straight right.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Johnson tries for a takedown but Steele circles away easily
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Steele wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Steele is trying to buck Johnson off.
Johnson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steele has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Steele has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steele knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB#
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson prevents Steele from escaping the position.
Johnson throws a strike aimed at the side of Steele's head but Steele avoids it well.
Steele is pushing Johnson's head away, looking to escape. Johnson manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steele is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Steele tries to escape but Johnson is in control. #SUB#
Johnson has an Americana. Steele didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Johnson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Johnson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Adam Johnson!
Our winner, Adam Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RRFC 57: Anthony vs Pinales
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silverstein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Silverstein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've been hearing reports that Johnson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Johnson shoots in but Silverstein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Silverstein sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Silverstein saw that one coming.
Silverstein appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silverstein to the ground. Johnson is now in Silverstein's guard.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silverstein dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Johnson has his foot on Silverstein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silverstein works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverstein is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silverstein wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silverstein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Silverstein from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silverstein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silverstein trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silverstein is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Silverstein pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Silverstein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silverstein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silverstein wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #T3#
Silverstein advances position into side control!
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson is not content to let Silverstein control the position. #SUB2#
Silverstein thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silverstein wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Silverstein working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
Silverstein trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silverstein throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura but Silverstein is defending well. #SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Silverstein's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adam Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Silverstein is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson advances to mount.
Johnson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Johnson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Silverstein?
Silverstein tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Silverstein's face.
#ROC#Silverstein is rocked!
Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but Silverstein is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Silverstein is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?#SUB#
Johnson working for a submission but Silverstein is keeping him at bay.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Silverstein to control.
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Silverstein! Johnson sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Silverstein and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adam Johnson!
A victorious Adam Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RRFC 53: Shabazz vs Himes
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Collins gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch. #TD#
Collins has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Collins manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been hearing that Collins has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Collins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Collins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for subs off his back but Collins has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Collins.
Collins passes to side control.
Collins trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Collins's best efforts.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Collins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Collins there.
Collins drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson is in trouble now - Collins has advanced to mount!
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Collins with good strikes from the mount here!
Johnson is in a horrible position here. Collins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Collins raining down hammerfists from mount.
Collins dominating with strikes here.#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Collins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Collins finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins lands a big shot to the head and Johnson winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Zach Collins!
Zach Collins spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
RRFC 49
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liam's waist but Liam gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
A counter left hand to the body from Liam misses its target.
Liam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnson is thwarting Liam's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Liam is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Liam is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
#T1##SUB2#
Johnson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Liam could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Johnson has cracked it and Liam is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Johnson!
An out of breath Adam Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 44
Date: Jul 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hook with a jab.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Hook sprawls well.
Hook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Hook looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Hook misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Hook.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Hook's corner calls for a 1-2. Hook obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Hook counters with a nice uppercut.
Hook defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Hook appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Hook sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Hook was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Hook shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hook defends it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Hook misses.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson looks to clinch
letting Hook counter with a right hand.
Johnson tries to clinch but Hook is having none of it.
Hook is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Hook lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Hook displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hook tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hook manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Hook counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Hook. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Hook scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hook cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Hook is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hook counters with a big left hand that crumples Johnson! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erik Hook!
Post fight, Erik Hook took to the microphone: 'Since I've decided to pursue my gardening hobby full-time, this is my last fight.
I would like to thank my manager for giving me a chance, and to all the fans that cheered for me.'. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 34
Date: May 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a takedown
and De Lima counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and De Lima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson shoots and misses
and De Lima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodrigo De Lima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Johnson.
De Lima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Adam Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Lima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Lima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
De Lima tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
De Lima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Lima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Our sources have told us that De Lima has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
De Lima looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
#T1#
A nice left hand lands by De Lima.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Lima.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. De Lima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
De Lima tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
De Lima scores with a nice right hand.
De Lima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
De Lima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Lima darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Johnson 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.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Lima works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Lima looking for a sweep. Not yet De Lima, not yet. #SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and De Lima dives on top into guard.#REVR#
De Lima wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
De Lima looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Johnson has gone for a leg lock! De Lima slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Johnson has his foot on De Lima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Lima works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
De Lima controls from within his opponent's guard.
De Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
De Lima pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
De Lima wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Johnson throws his legs up looking for a submission but De Lima uses it to pass to side control.
De Lima is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Johnson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Johnson stops De Lima from passing to mount.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo De Lima dominated 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.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by De Lima.
De Lima throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
De Lima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson is trying to drag De Lima to the mat but De Lima just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rodrigo De Lima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Lima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
De Lima throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
De Lima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Lima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson tries for a takedown but De Lima circles away easily
letting De Lima counter with a right hand.
Rodrigo De Lima is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Lima counters with a two punch combo.
De Lima doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson shoots and misses
and De Lima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - De Lima circles away.
De Lima fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Rodrigo De Lima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Johnson tries for a takedown but De Lima sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De Lima tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnson moves to clinch but De Lima breaks away
and De Lima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson tries to clinch up but De Lima circles away and keeps his distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and De Lima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Lima misses with the combination.
De Lima is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from De Lima as Johnson shoots in.#T3#
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson tries for a takedown but De Lima sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
De Lima has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson avoiding damage as De Lima throws knees to the body.
De Lima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
De Lima misses with a knee strike.
De Lima throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. De Lima seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Johnson can turn it around.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Lima scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Lima misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Lima scores a nice knee to the body.
De Lima looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Lima.
De Lima working aggressively here.
De Lima looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
De Lima with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Lima misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo De Lima dominated that second round.
That's time! De Lima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson looks to throw the jab but De Lima is out of range.
Johnson wants to clinch up but De Lima keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from De Lima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and De Lima counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#Johnson is rocked!
De Lima batters Johnson with a massive right followed by a huge left! Johnson is out on his feet looking like a zombie as De Lima lands a final crushing right hand to drop Johnson to the mat with a gruesome thud! De Lima is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rodrigo De Lima!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rodrigo De Lima thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 34
Date: Apr 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Collins shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Collins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Collins trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Johnson is not content to let Collins control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to bench press Collins off him but Collins keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Collins laying and praying for a moment but Johnson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Collins working Johnson over with strikes.
Johnson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Collins.
Collins lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Collins defends easily.
#SUB#
Collins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Collins has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collins is aware though and is defending well.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Johnson has his foot on Collins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collins works his way back into a safe position though.
Collins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Collins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Collins cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Johnson has his foot on Collins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collins works his way back into a safe position though.
Collins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Collins looking to pass the guard.
Collins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Johnson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Collins is defending well. Johnson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Collins has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Johnson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Johnson!
A relieved looking Adam Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 31
Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Mitchell tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Mitchell moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mitchell.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mitchell prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mitchell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shane Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Mitchell circles away easily
letting Mitchell counter with a right hand.
Shane Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Johnson.
Mitchell slips under a jab from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mitchell defends it nicely.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mitchell.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson wants to stand but Mitchell has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Mitchell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Mitchell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Johnson wants to stand and escape but instead Mitchell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mitchell passes into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Mitchell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mitchell is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Johnson prevents Mitchell from improving position.
Mitchell trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson tries to bench press Mitchell off him but Mitchell keeps the position.
Johnson being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson tries to buck Mitchell off but Mitchell is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mitchell is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Mitchell wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mitchell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Mitchell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Mitchell getting side control.
Mitchell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell lands a heavy elbow.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Shane Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Mitchell working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mitchell controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Mitchell goes for an armbar but Johnson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johnson. #T2##SUB#
Mitchell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.#SUB2#
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mitchell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Mitchell in his guard.#REVR#
Mitchell passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Mitchell wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Johnson pushes Mitchell off looking to stand but Mitchell dives back in and keeps control.
Mitchell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mitchell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johnson for as long as he can get away with.
Mitchell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mitchell is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Mitchell defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Johnson working for a triangle but Mitchell defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell dominated that second 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.
#R3##TD#
Mitchell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson tries to bench press Mitchell off him but Mitchell keeps the position.
Mitchell cracks Johnson with a big elbow.
Johnson tries to buck Mitchell off but Mitchell is having none of it.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mitchell in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Johnson is looking to escape.
Mitchell wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Mitchell is controlling him
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mitchell stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A combination from Mitchell does no damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Mitchell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson's coach down at Gateway To Greatness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johnson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mitchell misses with a series of wild punches.
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Mitchell lands with a right hand.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mitchell swivels and escapes.
Mitchell clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mitchell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Mitchell circles away.
We've been told by Mitchell's head coaches at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Mitchell shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mitchell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mitchell.#T3##SUB#
Mitchell has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mitchell's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mitchell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard. #REVR#
Mitchell scoring with some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Mitchell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mitchell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mitchell wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Mitchell wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mitchell as he jumps to the side.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Mitchell, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Mitchell against the cage but Mitchell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mitchell pinned against the cage. Mitchell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shane Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Johnson.#CL#
Mitchell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Mitchell's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Mitchell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mitchell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mitchell is keeping busy.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mitchell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mitchell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mitchell is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mitchell down to the mat. Mitchell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mitchell just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Mitchell does it's job there.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mitchell finish him?
Mitchell shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Johnson takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Mitchell sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Johnson bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Mitchell!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane Mitchell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RRFC 31:Winn vs Monto
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Silverstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silverstein wants to clinch.#CL#
Johnson clinches up with Silverstein and pushes him back against the cage.
Silverstein fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverstein is looking to take this one to the mat.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Johnson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Silverstein is looking for a takedown.
Adam Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Silverstein.#T1#
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Silverstein pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Silverstein.
Silverstein misses with a combination
#TD#
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Silverstein fights it but they end up in guard.
Silverstein has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverstein is keeping the position for now.
Silverstein seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silverstein manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Silverstein in his guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Johnson working for a triangle but Silverstein defends it easily.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silverstein defends well.
My spies in Rio Fight Academy inform me that Silverstein has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Silverstein sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silverstein's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Silverstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silverstein has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Silverstein showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silverstein wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silverstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silverstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silverstein is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Johnson rushes Silverstein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson has been working on his balance at Shut Up & Train! {$950}, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Silverstein.#TD#
Johnson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silverstein is trying to keep an underhook but Johnson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Johnson prevents Silverstein from improving his position.#SUB#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Silverstein defends the submission attempt.
Silverstein is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Johnson 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.
Johnson is pressing down on Silverstein's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silverstein is holding on for now. #SUB#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Silverstein defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Johnson passes to side control. #SUB#
Johnson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Silverstein rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Johnson's guard! Nice work there by Silverstein!
Silverstein controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silverstein is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Johnson is working an open guard so Silverstein takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Silverstein gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Johnson wants a takedown.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silverstein after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silverstein wants a takedown.
#BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Silverstein avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silverstein looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silverstein is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silverstein has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Silverstein is holding Johnson down, trying to stall.
Silverstein is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silverstein is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Silverstein trying to control but Johnson postures up.
#SUB#
Johnson seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Silverstein has recovered full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silverstein is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Silverstein slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.#REVB#
Silverstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silverstein controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adam Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silverstein avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson looking for a takedown. #TD#
Johnson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silverstein is trying to keep an underhook but Johnson manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Silverstein is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Silverstein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Johnson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Silverstein. #SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Silverstein is defending well.
#SUB#
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silverstein sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silverstein trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Silverstein keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silverstein has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silverstein is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Silverstein defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silverstein sees it coming and defends easily.
Silverstein trying to control from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Silverstein is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Johnson is thwarting Silverstein's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
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.
Nice sprawl there from Silverstein as Johnson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silverstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Silverstein is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
The crowd cheers as Silverstein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Silverstein moves away and avoids it.
Silverstein takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverstein 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.
Silverstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Silverstein tries to clinch up.
Klaus Silverstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silverstein scores with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Johnson!
Adam Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 22
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Rand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Rand back into the cage.
Rand gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rand pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rand jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Rand shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson has been working on his balance at FIERCE - 15 Elite Coaches, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rand.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rand is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Rand circles away and we're back to standing.
Rand digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Danny Rand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!#TD#
Johnson shoots in and bounces Rand off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Rand had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Rand really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rand swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU#
Johnson stands up and waves to Rand to follow him.
Rand lands with a nice body kick.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rand misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Rand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rand thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rand misses with a head kick.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Rand sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Rand gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rand wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard.
#REVB#
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!#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Johnson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rand is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Adam Johnson!
A less than humble Adam Johnson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
RRFC 25: Jones vs Winn
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Johnson rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Smith is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Darin Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Johnson.
Smith throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson feints the counter takedown.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Johnson swings around for an armbar but Smith sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Johnson's guard.#T2#
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith wants to stand and escape but instead Johnson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SU2#
Johnson stands up from Smith's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Smith tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well.#T3#
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.#SU2#
Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Johnson rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Johnson has Smith pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Johnson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Smith tumbling to the mat - Johnson dives into Smith's guard.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson advances position into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4##SUB2#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith is pushing Johnson's head away, looking to escape. Johnson manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Johnson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adam Johnson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Smith wants to clinch.#TD2#
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.#SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB2#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
#T2##SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
#SUB2#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Smith wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SU2#
Johnson stands up out of the half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Smith.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Darin Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Darin Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Johnson.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Johnson manages to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Johnson pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Darin Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Smith tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith! #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Johnson drags him back down.#SUB2#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well. #SU2#
Johnson stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2#
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Johnson throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Darin Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Johnson.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Johnson dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Darin Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU2#
Johnson stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T3#
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Darin Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
Smith lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Darin Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Smith is fighting off a takedown attempt but Johnson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Smith to the mat. Smith regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
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 Darin Smith.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Johnson!
Adam Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 20
Date: Dec 18, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Johnson is trying to trip Lloyd. He has hold of a leg but Lloyd is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Johnson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson passes Lloyd's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lloyd is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lloyd sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lloyd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lloyd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson. #SUB2#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2##SUB2#
Johnson is trying for a kimura here. Lloyd looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Johnson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Johnson!
Our winner, Adam Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
BFL: Knock-down
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson closes the distance but Luck moves to the side #TD2#
and Luck counters with a takedown into side control.
Luck wants to stand but Johnson has his arm trapped.
Johnson tries to buck Luck off but Luck is having none of it.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Luck lands a decent elbow from side control.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Luck wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luck fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Luck taking a breather here.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Luck is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Luck seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Luck trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson is being controlled here.
Luck is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Luck.
Johnson is trying to buck Luck off.
Luck is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Luck rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Luck keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Luck manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Luck pulls Johnson into guard.
Luck controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #T3##SUB#
Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Luck is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard. #REVB#
Luck cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Luck defends easily.
Luck wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #T4#
Luck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Luck preventing the sweep.
Johnson is looking to stand back up but Luck counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Johnson.
Johnson is staying active underneath Luck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Luck tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Luck dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson scores with a hook.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Luck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Johnson gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Luck knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Luck regains half guard.#SUB#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luck trying to control but Johnson postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Luck doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Luck is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
Johnson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Luck.
#T2#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Luck's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Luck has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Johnson's body.
#SUB2#
Johnson defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Luck is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Johnson working for a triangle but Luck defends it easily.
#T3#
Luck wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Luck advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
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.
Johnson tries to kick Luck off but Luck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Luck wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Luck seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Luck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark Luck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson shoots and misses #CL2#
and Luck counters by clinching up.
Luck is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Luck avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Luck. #BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Johnson seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Luck has recovered full guard.
Johnson looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Luck trying to control the position.
Luck 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##SUB2#
Luck looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Johnson is not content to let Luck control the position.#T2#
Still in half guard, Luck seems content to control.
Johnson pushes Luck off looking to stand but Luck dives back in and keeps control.
Luck controlling the action here.
Mark Luck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3##SUB#
Luck content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Johnson has locked up a guillotine! Johnson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Luck is holding on here and Johnson must be using up a lot of energy. Luck has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Johnson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adam Johnson!
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