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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Souza misses with a straight right.
Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Souza scores with a takedown into Johansson's guard.#ES2#
Johansson kicks Souza off and gets to his feet.
Johansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johansson fails with a takedown attempt.
Souza keeps the fight on the outside.
Johansson throws a front kick that sends Souza stumbling back into the cage.
Johansson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johansson moves in looking to clinch but Souza pushes him off.#TD#
Souza drives through with a takedown into Johansson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Souza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Johansson.
Souza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Souza drops back looking for a leg! Johansson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johansson manages to kick Souza off! Souza jumps back into Johansson's guard.
Souza sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Souza wants to stand and escape but instead Johansson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Souza wants to stand but Johansson is controlling the position.
Souza pulls Johansson in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Souza is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Souza 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.
Johansson wants to sweep but no luck.
Souza stays in close to Johansson's body and controls the position.
Souza trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johansson's guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Souza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Souza shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Well, if Souza 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souza trying to mount his opponent but Johansson defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evangelista Souza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Johansson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Souza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Souza stays in close to Johansson's body and controls the position.
Johansson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Souza is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza advances position into side control!
Evangelista Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Johansson seems a little lost for a moment, as Souza dominates the positioning.
Souza creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johansson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Souza has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Souza landing strikes from the mount and Johansson is in trouble!
Souza throws some wild stikes that Johansson manages to avoid easily.
#SU#
Souza is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown but Johansson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Souza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Souza looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johansson!#T2#
Johansson is trying to escape the position but Souza is controlling the position.
Souza's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johansson can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johansson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Souza misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T3#
Souza controls the position from side control.
Souza throws a strike aimed at the side of Johansson's head but Johansson avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Johansson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Souza happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Further stalling from Souza.
Souza creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johansson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souza controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Souza has hold of Johansson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Johansson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Souza cranks the arm and Johansson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Johansson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Evangelista Souza!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Vieira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johansson's waist but Johansson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vieira off to one side.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johansson but Johansson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johansson has a takedown stuffed.
Vieira tries for a takedown but Johansson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benedict Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Edmundo Vieira.#TD2#
Vieira scores with a takedown into Johansson's guard.
Vieira won't allow Johansson to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is pushing down on Johansson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johansson is fighting to maintain full guard but Vieira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vieira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vieira tries to stand but can't do so whilst Johansson controls his leg. #T1#
Johansson is looking to improve his position.
Johansson is breathing heavily.
Vieira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vieira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vieira is looking to advance position but Johansson won't allow it.
Vieira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johansson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vieira.
Vieira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Johansson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vieira on the ground.
Vieira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Johansson tries to improve his position but Vieira has taken his back! Vieira has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Johansson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Vieira pushes Johansson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose Edmundo Vieira!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Johansson slaps away a takedown attempt from Popov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johansson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Popov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Popov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johansson, pushing him back against the cage.
Popov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johansson prevents it.
Benedict Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Popov.
Popov working hard to break the clinch.
Popov is trying to push Johansson away but Johansson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson is trying to break the clinch but Popov has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Popov pulls guard. #SUB2#
Popov is looking for a triangle but Johansson pushes his legs off easily.
Johansson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Popov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##ES2#
Popov pushes Johansson off and gets back to his feet.
Johansson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Popov is looking for the big counter here.
Popov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johansson defends well and Popov ends up having to push Johansson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Popov has managed to clinch.
Popov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johansson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Popov.
Popov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johansson avoids it.
Popov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
Johansson prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Popov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johansson preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Popov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johansson is aware though and is defending well.
Popov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johansson's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popov looking to pass the guard. #SU2#
Popov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Popov clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popov tries to break free but Johansson pushes him back against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Popov jumps guard and drags Johansson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Popov is adopting a defensive guard.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Popov keeps moving.
Popov seems keen to control Johansson's posture.
Johansson trying to control but Popov is working from the bottom.
Popov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johansson preventing the sweep.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Popov has Johansson pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johansson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johansson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johansson is breathing heavily.
Popov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johansson as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Popov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Popov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Johansson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johansson leaves Popov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Popov clinches up with Johansson and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Popov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Popov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
Popov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Popov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Popov. #TD2#
Popov pulls guard.
Johansson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##ES2#
Popov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Johansson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Johansson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Popov after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Popov tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Popov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Johansson can't fight it off and eventually Popov manages to take the fight to the floor. Johansson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Popov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Popov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Popov forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Popov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Popov moves into full mount! Johansson won't be happy about that!
Popov controlling from the full mount.
Popov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Johansson because Popov loaded up on that one. #T3#
Popov controlling his opponent.
Popov with shots to the head and body - Johansson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Popov content just to control the position here. #T4#
Popov punching from mount but Johansson doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Popov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Johansson is on top in guard.
Popov 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#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Popov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johansson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Popov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johansson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Popov moves into the clinch.
Johansson tries to pull guard but Popov holds him up against the cage and eventually Johansson drops back down to his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Popov.
Popov wants to break free but Johansson has control.
Johansson tries to score a body lock takedown but Popov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benedict Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansson wants to take the fight to the mat but Popov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Popov is trying to force a seperation but Johansson has the dominant position.
Popov is looking to break free of the clinch but Johansson has double underhooks.
Popov is trying to break the clinch but Johansson is controlling him.#T1#
Popov looking for a takedown.
Popov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johansson jumps guard but Popov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Popov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johansson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Popov digs a right hand underneath Johansson's ribcage. Johansson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Popov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Popov tries to score a body lock takedown but Johansson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Popov pushes Johansson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Popov can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Popov jumps into guard, dragging Johansson to the mat.
Johansson is fighting to break Popov's control of his arms but Popov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Popov looking for a sweep. Not yet Popov, not yet.
Popov has Johansson pulled in close to control his posture.
Popov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Popov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Popov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##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.
Johansson can't keep his opponent in guard - Popov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Popov works his way into full mount!
Popov controlling from the full mount.
Benedict Johansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oleg Popov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Popov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Popov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Popov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Amuneke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johansson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Amuneke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johansson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johansson tries to counter with a clinch but Amuneke shakes him off and moves away.
Johansson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amuneke.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Florentine Amuneke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amuneke shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Amuneke instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Johansson decides to pull guard.
Johansson working a defensive guard but Amuneke passes into half guard.
Johansson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Amuneke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amuneke wants to get up but he can't break Johansson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Amuneke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johansson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Amuneke. #T1#
Johansson 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#
Johansson controlling the pace.
Amuneke trying to control here.
Johansson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amuneke keeps working. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johansson prevents Amuneke from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Amuneke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Amuneke 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.#SUB#
Amuneke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Amuneke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johansson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Amuneke is breathing heavily.#T3#
Johansson looking to pass the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amuneke lands with a heel strike from the guard.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amuneke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johansson circles away.
Amuneke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Amuneke tries for a takedown but Johansson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Johansson with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Johansson throws a leg kick which misses Amuneke's front leg but catches the back leg as Amuneke tries to avoid it.
Johansson throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Johansson.
Johansson tries for a takedown but Amuneke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Amuneke drives through and clinches with Johansson against the cage.
Amuneke lands with a short shot to the head.
Amuneke stops a takedown attempt from Johansson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amuneke can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Amuneke jumps guard and drags Johansson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Amuneke wants to get back to his feet but Johansson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedict Johansson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Florentine Amuneke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Amuneke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johansson defends it nicely.
Amuneke shoots for a double leg takedown but Johansson sprawls well. He's pushed Amuneke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Amuneke shoots for a double leg takedown but Johansson sprawls well. He's pushed Amuneke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johansson with the counter takedown but Amuneke avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Florentine Amuneke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johansson wants to counter with a clinch but Amuneke pushes him away.
Johansson misses with a takedown attempt - Amuneke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amuneke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johansson or perhaps it was just good defense by Amuneke, which made it look bad.
Amuneke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Amuneke takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Johansson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Amuneke.
Johansson tries to work over Amuneke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Amuneke manages to break the clinch.
Amuneke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johansson's waist but Johansson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Amuneke off to one side.
Johansson checks a leg kick. #CL#
Amuneke clinches up with Johansson and pushes him back against the cage.
Johansson can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Amuneke tries to land knees in the clinch but Johansson avoids the damage to the body.
Amuneke is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johansson is trying to break the clinch but Amuneke has him pressed against the cage.
Amuneke pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amuneke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Amuneke breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Amuneke has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Amuneke drags the fight down to the ground.
#T3#
Amuneke working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Amuneke holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Amuneke is looking for a triangle here but Johansson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Amuneke is trying to get back to half guard.
Amuneke struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Amuneke gets back to half guard.
Amuneke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Amuneke.
Johansson wants to stand but Amuneke has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johansson stopping the sweep attempt from Amuneke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Florentine Amuneke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Florentine Amuneke's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Amuneke.
A solid leg kick lands there for Amuneke.
#CL#
Amuneke moves into the clinch successfully.
Amuneke is pressed up against the cage. Johansson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Amuneke down to the mat. Amuneke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Amuneke has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Amuneke manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Amuneke moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Amuneke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johansson lands a glancing blow to the side of Amuneke's head.#T1#
Amuneke misses with a straight right.
Nice sprawl there from Amuneke as Johansson shoots in.
Amuneke closes the distance and clinches up with Johansson, looking for a takedown. Amuneke pushes Johansson against the cage but Johansson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Amuneke with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Florentine Amuneke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amuneke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johansson is defended easily by Amuneke.
Amuneke throws a leg kick but Johansson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johansson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amuneke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johansson somewhat.#T2##CL#
Amuneke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johansson prevents the takedown attempt.
Amuneke jumps guard but Johansson stands there with Amuneke around his waist. Amuneke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johansson tries to pull guard but Amuneke won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Amuneke - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Johansson prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
Johansson can't break the clinch.
Johansson can't get the takedown.
Amuneke is trying to drag Johansson to the mat but Johansson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johansson tries to break the clinch but Amuneke is controlling the position.
Amuneke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johansson can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Johansson jumps guard and drags Amuneke to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johansson being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Amuneke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johansson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amuneke has managed to get both his arms back between Johansson's legs - danger averted.#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.
Amuneke has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johansson is proving hard to escape from.
Amuneke controlling from the top position.
Johansson can't keep his opponent in guard - Amuneke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Florentine Amuneke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Amuneke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Florentine Amuneke!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Gazimagomedov as Johansson shoots in.
Gazimagomedov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Johansson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gazimagomedov circles away.
Gazimagomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gazimagomedov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gazimagomedov wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Gazimagomedov drives through and clinches with Johansson against the cage.
Johansson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Magomedrasul Gazimagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benedict Johansson.#TD#
Gazimagomedov jumps guard and drags Johansson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gazimagomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gazimagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gazimagomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johansson defends it easily.#T1##SU2#
Johansson stands up from Gazimagomedov's guard - Johansson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johansson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gazimagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Gazimagomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johansson's guard.
Johansson trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Johansson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gazimagomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gazimagomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gazimagomedov stays in close to Johansson's body and controls the position. #T2#
Gazimagomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johansson looking to control.
Gazimagomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Gazimagomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3##SUB2#
Johansson has his foot on Gazimagomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gazimagomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Gazimagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johansson is keeping the position for now.
Gazimagomedov advances to half guard.
Gazimagomedov content to control rather than advance.
Johansson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gazimagomedov is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johansson tries to roll over but Gazimagomedov keeps him under control.
Gazimagomedov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Still in half guard, Gazimagomedov seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magomedrasul Gazimagomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Gazimagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gazimagomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Johansson, looking for a takedown. Gazimagomedov pushes Johansson against the cage but Johansson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johansson shoots in looking for a takedown but Gazimagomedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johansson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Magomedrasul Gazimagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johansson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've been told by Gazimagomedov's head coaches at Jiu-Jitsu Fighter Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Gazimagomedov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johansson sneaks back into half guard.
Johansson is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johansson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU#
Gazimagomedov escapes and gets back to his feet. #T1##TD#
Gazimagomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johansson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johansson can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Gazimagomedov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gazimagomedov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Johansson wants to get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Gazimagomedov has hold of Johansson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Johansson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gazimagomedov cranks the arm and Johansson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Johansson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Magomedrasul Gazimagomedov!
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Date: Mar 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Johansson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva Junior avoids it really well and circles away.
Da Silva Junior is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Da Silva Junior. No joy for Johansson on that attempt.
Johansson scores with a hook to the body. Da Silva Junior takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johansson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Da Silva Junior tries to avoid it but Johansson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Da Silva Junior to the ground. Da Silva Junior escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fredson Da Silva Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benedict Johansson.
Johansson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Da Silva Junior as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Johansson gets a clinch.
Johansson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Johansson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Johansson has closed the distance and engaged Da Silva Junior in a clinch.
Johansson looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Johansson gets control of Da Silva Junior's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johansson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Da Silva Junior stopping the sweep attempt from Johansson.
Johansson wants to stand up but Da Silva Junior is controlling him.
Da Silva Junior might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johansson is pulling down on Da Silva Junior's head to control his posture.
Johansson keeping full guard, as Da Silva Junior tries to pass. #SUB2#
Johansson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Silva Junior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Silva Junior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Da Silva Junior from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Johansson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Da Silva Junior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Johansson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johansson wants a takedown but no success here.
Johansson letting Da Silva Junior take a breather here.#T3#
Da Silva Junior prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johansson taking a breather.
Johansson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Da Silva Junior gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Da Silva Junior is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Da Silva Junior being controlled against the cage.
Da Silva Junior is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Come on Johansson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johansson stalls.
Da Silva Junior can't break the clinch.
Johansson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Da Silva Junior blocks it with crossed arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva Junior can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Da Silva Junior's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johansson tries to land a knee to the head but Da Silva Junior blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedict Johansson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Johansson cracks a nice hook into Da Silva Junior's ribs.
Johansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice takedown defense from Da Silva Junior. No joy for Johansson on that attempt.
Johansson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Da Silva Junior back to the cage. Johansson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Johansson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johansson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Johansson breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Johansson forces Da Silva Junior back against the cage and clinches.
Johansson stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Johansson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Da Silva Junior postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Da Silva Junior wants to pass the guard but Johansson is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Johansson wants to sweep but no luck.
Da Silva Junior stops Johansson from standing up.
Johansson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Da Silva Junior trying to control but Johansson is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Da Silva Junior trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johansson. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johansson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Da Silva Junior defends it nicely.
Fredson Da Silva Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benedict Johansson.
Da Silva Junior with a poor takedown
and Johansson counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Johansson closes the distance and pushes Da Silva Junior back into the cage.#BC2#
Johansson manages to break the clinch.
Johansson goes for a double leg but Da Silva Junior avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Da Silva Junior continues to drive forward.
Da Silva Junior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johansson defends well and Da Silva Junior ends up having to push Johansson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johansson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Silva Junior sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johansson somewhat.#T3##CL2#
Johansson rushes Da Silva Junior and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johansson tries to pull guard but Da Silva Junior won't allow it.
Johansson is pressed up against the cage. Da Silva Junior has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johansson down to the mat. Johansson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Johansson darts in and clinches Da Silva Junior up against the cage.#BC2#
Johansson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Johansson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johansson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Benedict Johansson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johansson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Da Silva Junior.
#T4#
Johansson is looking for a takedown.
Da Silva Junior digs a right hand into Johansson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johansson's gas tank.
Johansson wants a takedown.
Da Silva Junior tries to break the clinch but Johansson is controlling the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Johansson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Da Silva Junior gets underhooks to prevent Johansson's takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Johansson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Da Silva Junior manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedict Johansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Da Silva Junior leaves Johansson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Da Silva Junior moves in looking to clinch but Johansson pushes him off.
Johansson wants to counter with a clinch but Da Silva Junior pushes him away.
Da Silva Junior takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johansson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Da Silva Junior sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johansson shoots in looking for a takedown but Da Silva Junior manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johansson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fredson Da Silva Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benedict Johansson.
Johansson shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva Junior shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johansson tries to clinch up.
Da Silva Junior throws a big counter combination but Johansson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Johansson. No joy for Da Silva Junior on that attempt.
Da Silva Junior shoots in for a takedown but Johansson shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Silva Junior displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johansson.
Da Silva Junior tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johansson manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Da Silva Junior misses with a takedown attempt - Johansson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benedict Johansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Johansson clinches.
Johansson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Da Silva Junior just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johansson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Johansson manages to break the clinch.
Da Silva Junior throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Da Silva Junior as Johansson shoots in.#T2#
Johansson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Da Silva Junior but Da Silva Junior pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Da Silva Junior misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Johansson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johansson tries to pull guard but Da Silva Junior forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Da Silva Junior changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johansson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johansson scores with a head kick.
Johansson throws a push kick but Da Silva Junior slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Da Silva Junior was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Johansson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Da Silva Junior.
Da Silva Junior fails to land with a series of punches.
Johansson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Da Silva Junior tries for a takedown but Johansson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Da Silva Junior.
Da Silva Junior displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johansson.
Nice sprawl there from Da Silva Junior as Johansson shoots in.
Johansson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johansson lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T4#
Johansson stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva Junior. Da Silva Junior gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Johansson darts in and clinches Da Silva Junior up against the cage.#BC#
Da Silva Junior breaks from the clinch.
Johansson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Da Silva Junior looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Da Silva Junior throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johansson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Da Silva Junior if he has to take too many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benedict Johansson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johansson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedict Johansson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Johansson shoots in but Cheetah avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cheetah is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Cheetah takes the fight into the clinch.
Cheetah prevents the takedown attempt.
Johansson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cheetah is keeping busy.
Johansson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cheetah pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benedict Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cheetah tries to keep at a distance but Johansson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johansson is trying to break the clinch but Cheetah is controlling him.#T1##BC2#
Cheetah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johansson throws a body punch but Cheetah moves out of range.
Johansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cheetah shoots in for a takedown but Johansson shows good takedown defense.
Johansson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Cheetah has closed the distance and engaged Johansson in a clinch.
Cheetah keeps control of Johansson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johansson tries to score a body lock takedown but Cheetah shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Cheetah gets control of Johansson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cheetah will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Cheetah keeps moving.
Johansson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cheetah is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Johansson passes Cheetah's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johansson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cheetah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Johansson 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.
Cheetah is not content to let Johansson control the position.#T3#
Cheetah keeping control of the position.
Johansson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johansson is trying to control the action in half guard but Cheetah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cheetah tries to roll over but Johansson keeps him under control.
Johansson wants to control but Cheetah is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.#CL2#
Cheetah closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Johansson gets control of Cheetah's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johansson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cheetah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johansson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cheetah.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johansson being controlled here, momentarily.
Johansson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Johansson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cheetah defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johansson looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chitavake Cheetah dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Cheetah has closed the distance and engaged Johansson in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Cheetah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cheetah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for Cheetah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johansson misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cheetah is pressed up against the cage. Johansson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cheetah down to the mat. Cheetah avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson shoots for a takedown but Cheetah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cheetah lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cheetah swats away the attempt to clinch by Johansson.#T1#
Johansson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cheetah shoots in but no luck this time.
Johansson tries to clinch
and Cheetah counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johansson stalks Cheetah and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cheetah's face. Cheetah staggers backwards, shaken.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johansson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johansson wants to clinch.
Johansson shoots in but Cheetah avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benedict Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Johansson or perhaps it was just good defense by Cheetah, which made it look bad.
Johansson shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Cheetah moves into range and clinches up with Johansson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheetah avoiding damage.
Johansson jumps guard but Cheetah stands there with Johansson around his waist. Johansson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Cheetah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Cheetah closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Cheetah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Johansson darts in looking for a takedown but Cheetah gets double underhooks and turns Johansson into the cage.
Johansson leaves Cheetah with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johansson stuffs the takedown attempt from Cheetah. Cheetah gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johansson.
Cheetah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cheetah fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Cheetah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johansson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cheetah is fending him off so far but Johansson persists. Nope, Cheetah circles away and we're back to standing.
Cheetah has a takedown stuffed.
Johansson is looking for a counter combo.
Johansson looks for a takedown but Cheetah sprawls well.#CL2#
Cheetah moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Cheetah jumps into guard, dragging Johansson to the mat.
Cheetah has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Johansson has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chitavake Cheetah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johansson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cheetah will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johansson is looking to counter the offense by Cheetah and move into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a wild combination.
Johansson throws a head kick but Cheetah moves out of range.
Johansson shoots in for a double leg but Cheetah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cheetah shoots in looking for a takedown but Johansson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cheetah's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheetah circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johansson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benedict Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cheetah dives in for a single leg takedown but Johansson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johansson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Johansson misses with a takedown attempt - Cheetah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cheetah tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johansson swivels and escapes.
Cheetah slips under a jab from Johansson.
Cheetah shoots in looking for a takedown but Johansson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cheetah's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johansson shoots for a double leg takedown but Cheetah sprawls well. He's pushed Johansson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cheetah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cheetah stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Cheetah does no damage.
Johansson scores with a three punch combo!
Cheetah throws a right hand that Johansson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johansson also avoids with ease.
Johansson attempts a counter takedown but Cheetah avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Johansson.
Johansson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chitavake Cheetah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johansson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cheetah pinned against the cage. Cheetah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cheetah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johansson tries for a takedown but Cheetah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johansson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cheetah.
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!
Cheetah leaves Johansson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Cheetah closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Johansson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cheetahs head.
Cheetah connects with a knee to the head.
Johansson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cheetah fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cheetah tries to land knees in the clinch but Johansson avoids the damage to the body.
Johansson tries to pull guard but Cheetah won't allow it.
#BC2#
Cheetah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johansson with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Cheetah counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Cheetah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Cheetah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johansson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cheetah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johansson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johansson misses with a head kick.
Cheetah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johansson.
Benedict Johansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cheetah slaps away a takedown attempt from Johansson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benedict Johansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chitavake Cheetah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cheetah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johansson avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chitavake Cheetah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cheetah winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chitavake Cheetah!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Banks tries to clinch up but Johansson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Banks takes the fight into the clinch.
Banks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Banks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banks trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Banks fails to land.
Johansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Banks controls his hands.
Banks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johansson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johansson is trying to push Banks away but Banks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johansson tries to pull guard but Banks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Banks lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks tries a knee to the head but Johansson blocks it.
Banks misses with an elbow strike.
Banks misses with an elbow strike.
Johansson tries to pull guard but Banks won't allow it.
Banks tries to land knees in the clinch but Johansson avoids the damage to the body.
Banks has a couple of punches blocked by Johansson.
#T1#
Johansson is looking to control Banks's arms but Banks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johansson has his back to the cage.
Johansson avoiding damage as Banks throws knees to the body.
Johansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Banks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Banks tries to land knees in the clinch but Johansson avoids the damage to the body.
Johansson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Banks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Parlay Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benedict Johansson.
Banks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johansson is defending well for now.
Banks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Banks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Banks has a couple of punches blocked by Johansson.
Johansson has had enough of the clinch but Banks keeps him there for the moment.
Banks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johansson.
Banks tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Banks back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banks.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson blocking some punches.
Johansson tries to circle away but Banks has him pinned against the cage.
Johansson can't break the clinch.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banks misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Banks swings wildly with an uppercut but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Banks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Banks tries to land knees in the clinch but Johansson avoids the damage to the body.
Banks misses with a knee strike.
Johansson jumps guard but Banks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Banks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson wants to stall.
Banks throws a punch but it's blocked by Johansson.
Banks throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Banks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johansson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3##CL#
Banks gets a clinch.
Banks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson avoiding damage as Banks throws knees to the body.
Banks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Banks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Banks has a couple of punches blocked by Johansson.
Johansson fails to pull guard.
Johansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banks throws a punch but it's blocked by Johansson.
Banks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johansson blocks it with crossed arms.
Banks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Banks gets through Johansson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johansson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Banks tries to land knees in the clinch but Johansson avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Banks tries to land knees in the clinch but Johansson avoids the damage to the body.
Banks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banks missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Banks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Banks has Johansson up against the cage in a clinch.
Banks swings wildly with an uppercut but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson tries a body shot but Banks blocks it.
Banks misses with a knee strike.
Banks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Johansson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Banks is keeping busy.
Banks looking to throw knees to the head but Johansson is blocking nicely.
Johansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson blocking some punches.
Johansson presses Banks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parlay Banks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch but Johansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johansson tries a quick counter leg kick but Banks is wise to it.
Banks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johansson counters with a left and a right that stings Banks.
Johansson works over Banks's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#
Banks is rocked!#CL#
Banks darts in and clinches Johansson up against the cage.
Oh Banks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johansson blocks an uppercut.
Banks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banks seems to have got his legs back now.
Banks misses with the head strike.
Banks trying to land knees to the body.
Johansson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johansson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Banks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Banks avoids the elbow strike from Johansson, against the cage.
Parlay Banks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johansson trying to control the position but instead, Banks has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johansson into the cage.
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Banks avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage. #T1#
Banks looking to throw knees to the head but Johansson is blocking nicely.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banks.
Banks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johansson.
Johansson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Banks is keeping busy.
Banks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banks misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johansson's brow.
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banks.
Johansson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parlay Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benedict Johansson.
Johansson stalling in the clinch but Banks improves position. #T2#
Banks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Banks gets underhooks to prevent Johansson's takedown attempt.
Johansson working hard to break the clinch.
Johansson managing to block the knees to the body from Banks.
Banks lands with a left to the head.
Johansson is trying to pull guard but Banks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Banks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Banks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johansson.
Johansson blocking some punches.
Banks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banks lands a nice uppercut.
Johansson trying to control the position but instead, Banks has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johansson into the cage.
Johansson tries to break free but Banks pushes him back against the cage.
Johansson wants to get back to striking at distance but Banks won't allow it.
#T3#
Banks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Banks pushes off an throws an elbow but Johansson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Banks tries to land knees in the clinch but Johansson avoids the damage to the body.
Banks lands with a left to the head.
Banks missing with knees to the body.
Banks tries a knee to the head but Johansson blocks it.
Banks misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banks.
Banks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Banks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johansson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banks has him pressed against the cage.
Johansson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Banks on the inside.
Banks has a couple of punches blocked by Johansson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Banks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banks misses with a knee to the head.
Banks has a couple of punches blocked by Johansson.
Johansson trying to stall but Banks improves his position.
#BC2#
Johansson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banks shoots in looking for a takedown but Johansson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johansson.
Johansson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Banks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johansson!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks shoots in for a takedown but Johansson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banks wants to clinch.
Johansson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parlay Banks dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Banks clinches up against the cage.
Johansson blocks an uppercut.
Johansson blocking some punches.
Johansson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banks stops a takedown attempt from Johansson.
Banks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banks throws an elbow that misses.
Johansson blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Banks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Banks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johansson managing to block the knees to the body from Banks.
Banks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johansson avoids it.#T1#
Johansson fails to pull guard.
Parlay Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benedict Johansson.#TD2#
Johansson pulls guard effortlessly.
Banks is looking to stand up but Johansson won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johansson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Johansson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Banks wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Johansson's hips, looking to push off. But Johansson grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Banks screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Benedict Johansson!
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