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Event:
DMMA 45: Tucker vs Account
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
John throws a jab but it's blocked by Lehto.
Lehto scores with a nice body kick.
Lehto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lehto throws a low kick but it's checked well by John.
Lehto 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.
Lehto defending well as John loads up on a big left hand. #KD2#
John lands a left and a right that send Lehto crashing to the mat, dazed. John thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Lehto is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
John takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Oh Lehto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
John throws a hook but Lehto blocks it.
Lehto seems to have got his legs back now.
Lehto is looking to clinch.
It seemed like John was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
John misses with an uppercut
and Lehto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. John really felt that one!
John has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lehto.
Lehto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
John moves out of range of the body kick from Lehto.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Lehto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Papa John has been cut.
Lehto throws a front kick aimed at John's knee but John avoids it well.
Lehto ducks under a wild hook from John.
John throws a poor cross that misses
and Lehto counters with a solid body kick.
Lehto throws the kick towards the body but John avoids it.
John takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC#John is rocked!
Lehto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from John! But no joy.
John is still on wobbly legs! Can Lehto finish him?
John misses the jab.
John seems to have recovered his senses.
John misses with an uppercut. Lehto saw that one coming.#KD#
Lehto lands a big head kick that sends John tumbling to the mat! Lehto takes a step backwards and waves John back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Lehto throws the kick towards the body but John avoids it.
John throws out a counter right but Lehto avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Lehto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like John was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lehto throws a wild body kick that John sees coming a mile off.
Lehto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lehto ducks under a wild hook from John.
John blocks the body kick.
John throws out a counter right but Lehto avoids it with no problem.
John takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crunch! Lehto slams his shin into John's torso.
Lehto throws a leg kick that is checked
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lehto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
John throws out a counter right but Lehto avoids it with no problem.
Lehto throws a nice inside leg kick.
John on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lehto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Lehto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lehto slips under a jab.
Lehto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
John walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lehto.
John might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lehto.
Lehto scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lehto connects with an inside leg kick.
John bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lehto's head backwards.
John stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lehto.#KD2#
John drops Lehto with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lehto looks back up at him and smiles so John waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lehto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and John has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from John and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lehto lands a nice looking kick to the body. John takes a step back to recover. #T4#
Lehto throws a head kick that misses.
Lehto throws a sloppy head kick and John moves out of range easily.
John throws out a counter right but Lehto avoids it with no problem.
John tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lehto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on John if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL#
Lehto clinches with his opponent.
John lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from John - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by John.
John stalling against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lehto lands a good knee to the midsection. John won't want to take too many of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Lehto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Papa John's cut.
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#
John throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lehto counters with a nice body kick.
Lehto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?
John throws a lazy uppercut
and Lehto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lehto throws a head kick that misses.
Lehto connects with a leg kick.
Lehto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lehto scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lehto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as John throws out the jab.
John chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lehto can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lehto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
John throws a looping overhand right but Lehto ducks down to avoid it.
John chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lehto can pounce on him.
#T1#
John avoids the head kick by Lehto.
John swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lehto misses with a body kick.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick lands for Lehto.
Lehto looks for the body kick but John saw that one coming.
Tatu Lehto is winning the standup battle so far.
Lehto moves out of range of the strikes.
Lehto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lehto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lehto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lehto connects with a leg kick.
Lehto misses with a low kick.
Lehto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
John blocks a head kick by Lehto.
John swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lehto defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Lehto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lehto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lehto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from John.
Lehto tries to close the distance and clinch but John swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
John unleashes a big counter combination but Lehto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from John misses the target.
Lehto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehto gets off balance looking for a body kick
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lehto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lehto throws a nice inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lehto.#T3#
John misses with an uppercut
and Lehto counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - John throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
John has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lehto.
Nice body kick from Lehto.
John's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
John misses with a hook. Lehto ducked under it nicely.
John pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lehto!
John misses with a left hand #CL#
and Lehto moves into the clinch.
Lehto connects with a nasty looking knee right to John's face.
Lehto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but John blocks it with crossed arms.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Lehto lands a knee to the body.
John is breathing heavily.
John lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
John working aggressively here.
John lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lehto missing with knees to the body.
John managing to block the knees to the body from Lehto.
John misses with a body punch.
Lehto lands a knee to the body.
John looking to stall.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head.
John blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
John avoiding damage as Lehto throws knees to the body.
Lehto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lehto tries to land knees in the clinch but John avoids the damage to the body.
John trying to control the position but instead, Lehto has worked for underhooks and has pushed John into the cage.
Lehto looking to throw knees to the head but John is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Lehto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Papa John's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lehto lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Lehto instigates a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
John on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on John - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
John is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John lands a body punch.
John taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lehto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but John blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
John lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lehto backwards.
John on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
John misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Lehto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tatu Lehto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
John pressing his opponent against the cage.
John stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lehto as John tries to tie him up.
Lehto takes a shot to the head.
Lehto misses with a knee strike.
Lehto missing with knees to the body.
John misses with a body punch.
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lehto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has John in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but John blocks with his arms.
John scores with a hook to the body.
Lehto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto takes a shot to the head.
Papa John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
John misses with some punches.
John softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
John lands a left hand.
John can't find room to land a body shot as Lehto controls the action.
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!
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but John blocks it.
John can't find room to land a body shot as Lehto controls the action.
John lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lehto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short body shot lands from John as the two fighters clinch.
John lands a hook to the side of the head.
John scores with a nice hook to the head.
John lands a shot to the body.
John pushes Lehto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
John scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from John.
A right handed body shot lands from John.
John is working Lehto over against the cage.#T3#
John works on Lehto's body with a couple of short punches.
John holding his opponent close, against the cage.
John tries to throw a body punch but Lehto avoids it by throwing John back against the cage.
John is trying to maintain a safe position but Lehto gets an underhook and turns John into the cage.
Lehto tries to land knees in the clinch but John avoids the damage to the body.
Lehto takes a shot to the head.
John taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
John lands with a left to the head.
John is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
John lands a hook to the side of the head.
John tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lehto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
John working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
John looking to stall.
John blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Lehto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
John on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lehto obliges.
A knee to the head by Lehto.
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!
John avoiding damage as Lehto throws knees to the body.
Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. John is defending well for now.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head.
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but John blocks it.
John goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
John digs a right hand into Lehto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lehto's gas tank.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
John throws a punch but it's blocked by Lehto.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but John blocks with his arms.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but John blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Papa John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lehto 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatu Lehto!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tatu Lehto waved his t-shirt featuring FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)'s logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
DMMA 38: Imanari vs Vetorwee
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Guy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Guy misses with a straight right.
Guy thows a left - swing and a miss!
John seems to be stalking Guy here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Guy drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Papa John! |
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Event:
DMMA 29: Luciano vs Amida
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Diaz swings for the body but John moves out of range.
John throws a quick counter head kick but Diaz was just out of range.
John bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
John looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but John circles away quickly and effectively.
John lands a slapping body shot.
#KD#
John cracks Diaz with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Diaz looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can John finish him?
#ROC#Diaz is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Newton Diaz has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! John comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Diaz falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Diaz was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Papa John! |
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Event:
DMMA 20: Tucker vs Pinks
Date: Jun 23, 2021 |
#R1#
John uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Einarsson.
John only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Einarsson misses the target.
John throws a big counter head kick but Einarsson avoids it with no problem.
Einarsson lands with a hook. John tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Einarsson lands a really nice looking cross but John seems unphased.
#CUT#It looks like Papa John has been cut.
Einarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but John manages to avoid it.
John is trying to counter with his kicks.
Einarsson misses with an uppercut
and John counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Einarsson thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John.
John moves out of range as Einarsson strikes.#T1#
John uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Einarsson.
Einarsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gotham City Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Einarsson misses with a straight right.
Einarsson loads up on a big right hand but John slips the punch.#CL#
Einarsson moves into the clinch.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Einarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, John scores with a nice short uppercut.
John lands a nice shot to the body.
John controlling the action here for a moment.
A hook to the body from John.
Einarsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Einarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Einarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but John uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
John is trying to stall.
John is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Nice body punch from Einarsson - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Einarsson.
Einarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
John makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
John is trying to stall.
#TD#
Einarsson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Einarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but John is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John has his hands on Einarsson's head, controlling the position.
Einarsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Einarsson 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.#T3#
Einarsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Einarsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Einarsson throwing strikes but missing.
Einarsson is pushing down on John's leg trying to pass to half guard. John is fighting to maintain full guard but Einarsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Einarsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
John keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Einarsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. John defending well though.
Einarsson stalling away here and it's allowed John to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Einarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but John is retaining full guard. #T4#
Einarsson is looking to work some ground and pound but John has wrist control.
John working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Einarsson.
John has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Einarsson postures up in John's guard and throws a big left but John blocks it.
John utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Einarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but John is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Einarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
John steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Frostulf Einarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Einarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frostulf Einarsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Papa John's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A jab lands there for Einarsson.
A jab from Einarsson misses.
Einarsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. John tries to avoid it but Einarsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag John to the ground. John escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from John misses.
Einarsson takes a swing at John's ribcage but misses.
John uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Einarsson.
John doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einarsson misses with a lunging right hand
and John counters with a nice body kick.
Einarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?
John takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Einarsson misses. #T1#
John slips a jab from Einarsson.
Einarsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Einarsson digs a good body shot into John's ribs.
Einarsson throws an off balance right hand
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
Einarsson scores with the left hand. John knows he should have avoided that one.
Einarsson throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John tries a quick counter leg kick but Einarsson is wise to it.
Einarsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Einarsson throws a hook but John blocks it.
John appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Einarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Einarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
John thinks about the counter body kick.
Einarsson throws an off balance right hand
enabling John to counter with a crisp jab.
Einarsson connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Einarsson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
John has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Einarsson is on him like a limpet, forcing John back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from John.
John stalls.
Einarsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
A short right from Einarsson.
John stalling against the cage.
Einarsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. John smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frostulf Einarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Einarsson throws an off balance right hand
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John moves away from the strike by Einarsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from John! But no joy.
Einarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Einarsson has his takedown stuffed
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Einarsson has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Einarsson tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Einarsson back against the cage.
Einarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
John is trying to maintain a safe position but Einarsson gets an underhook and turns John into the cage.
John lands a body shot.
Einarsson cracks John with a nice body shot.
Einarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Einarsson lands with a left to the head.
John is working Einarsson over against the cage.
Einarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Frostulf Einarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Einarsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
John tries to stall but Einarsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Einarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Einarsson is trying to trip John. He has hold of a leg but John is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Einarsson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
John is trying to keep Einarsson in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Einarsson won't allow John to sweep him here.
Einarsson throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frostulf Einarsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Papa John's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
John displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Einarsson throws out the jab.
John let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Einarsson throws a shot from downtown. John moves away and avoids it.
Frostulf Einarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Einarsson missing with a left hand there. John was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and John releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Einarsson throws a right hand that misses
and John counters with a straight right hand.
Einarsson lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einarsson goes for a double leg but John avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as John continues to drive forward.
Einarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
Einarsson misses with some punches.
John blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John scores with a shot to the side of Einarsson's head.
John taking a breather. #T1#
John blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Einarsson prevents a body shot from John.
Einarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
Einarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of John backwards.
John is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Einarsson is keeping busy.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Einarsson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Einarsson.
Einarsson lands with a left to the head.
Einarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
John is trying to maintain a safe position but Einarsson gets an underhook and turns John into the cage.
John misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from John.
Einarsson has a couple of punches blocked by John.
John can't find room to land a body shot as Einarsson controls the action.
John misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Einarsson fails to land.
John misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from John.
Einarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papa John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
John blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Einarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Einarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John lands a hook that snaps the head of Einarsson backwards.
Einarsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. John fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Einarsson misses with a left hand
and John counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
John staying out of range there.
Einarsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Einarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
John was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Einarsson throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
John defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Einarsson.
John is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frostulf Einarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Einarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
Einarsson misses with a jab to the body
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Einarsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but John defends well and Einarsson ends up having to push John into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
John blocking some punches.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John struggles to land a body shot inside as Einarsson controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Einarsson fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
John is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
John tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Einarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Einarsson lands a shoulder strike.
Einarsson throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
John lands a hook that snaps the head of Einarsson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by John.
Einarsson blocks a body shot from John.
John stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
John misses with some punches.
Einarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from John on the inside.
John goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Einarsson can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
#TD#
Einarsson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Einarsson stalling away here and it's allowed John to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
John has control of Einarsson's left arm, preventing Einarsson from doing any damage.
Einarsson controlling from the top position.
Einarsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Papa John.
Well Einarsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frostulf Einarsson!
Frostulf Einarsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 11: Roth vs Fett
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Torres misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Torres misses its intended target.
John slips under a jab from Torres.
Torres throws the left hand but John avoids the punch easily.
John slips a straight right by Torres.
Torres misses with a looping right.
John half committed to a counter leg kick.
Torres throws a right hand that misses
enabling John to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Torres.#CUT2#It looks like Papa John has been cut.
Torres throws a shot from downtown. John moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from John on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
John slips a straight right by Torres.
A quick step to the side and John tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
John defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like John was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Torres.
Torres throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck John on the side of the head.
Torres cracks John with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends John tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Torres pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! John is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benji Torres! |
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Event:
DMMA 1: Jurisic vs Niculescu
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Magrath misses with an uppercut
letting John counter with a right hand.
John ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Magrath throws a poor cross that misses
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magrath fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches John on the side of the head.
Magrath looks to land a right hand but John moved out of range.
And John counters with a quick kick to the body but Magrath blocks it.
Magrath misses with a right hand
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magrath throws a right hand that misses
and John counters with a left to the body.
Magrath throws a poor cross that misses
and John makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Magrath lands a big right hook! John looks hurt but is still standing! Magrath lands a left jab and another right hook! This time John falls down and Magrath dives in with a huge hammer fist! John's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Magrath runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jaxon Magrath!
During a confident post fight interview, Jaxon Magrath thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ROCK FC 10
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
John works Rebel's body with a nice hook.
Rebel throws a poor cross that misses
and Rebel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John swinging wildly here.
Rebel throwing a counter right hand but John manages to avoid it.
John cracks Rebel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rebel throws an off balance right hand
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rebel misses with a hook. John ducked under it nicely.
Rebel thows a left - swing and a miss!
John looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rebel just misses with a punch to the body.
Rebel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rebel misses with a looping left.
John connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rebel. Rebel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
John slips under a jab from Rebel.
John scores with a hook to the body. Rebel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Solo Rebel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
John feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rebel sprawling to the canvas! Rebel rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can John finish him?!
#ROC2#Rebel is rocked!#T1#
Crack! John connects with the perfect overhand right and Rebel falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for John!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Papa John! |
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Event:
ROCK FC 8
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
John looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hall blocks a jab.
Hall attempts a counter takedown but John avoids it well and moves away.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
John misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Hall counters with a single leg into guard. John didn't expect that.
John wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
John wants to reverse the position here. Hall has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but John is forced to tap! John looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ralph Hall!
Ralph Hall retains his welterweight title!
Ralph Hall bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
ROCK FC 6
Date: Oct 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopoldo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
John thuds a left hand into Leopoldo's body.
John throws a hook but Leopoldo avoids it easily.
Leopoldo tries to counter with a takedown but John is quick to defend against it.
John misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leopoldo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
John throws a head kick but Leopoldo moves out of range.
Leopoldo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
John now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
John lands with a straight right. Leopoldo didn't see that one coming.
John is looking to slow Leopoldo down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leopoldo.
John throws a counter combo.
Leopoldo has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Leopoldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Leopoldo misses with a takedown attempt
letting John counter with a right hand. #KD2#
John drops Leopoldo with a beautiful combination! Leopoldo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - John is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Blake Leopoldo has been cut.
Leopoldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leopoldo moves in looking to clinch but John pushes him off.#CL#
Leopoldo clinches with his opponent.
Leopoldo is trying to pull guard but John has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
John's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leopoldo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says John as he avoids it easily.
John throws out a counter right but Leopoldo avoids it with no problem.
Leopoldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leopoldo is breathing heavily.
John darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD2#
John lands a big uppercut and Leopoldo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Leopoldo looks OK. John waves Leopoldo back to his feet!#ROC2#Leopoldo is rocked!#T2#
John knocks out Leopoldo with a massive right hand! The ref tackles John before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. John picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Papa John! |
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Event:
ROCK FC 3
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John looks to throw the jab but Topalian is out of range.
Topalian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
John misses with a hook.
John throws a looping overhand right but Topalian ducks down to avoid it.
Topalian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Topalian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
John looks to land a right hand but Topalian moved out of range.
Topalian punishes John's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Topalian manages to avoid it.
Topalian takes one on the button.
John looks to land a right hand but Topalian moved out of range.#CL#
Topalian drives through and clinches with John against the cage.
#T1#
Topalian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Topalian stalling in the clinch.
Topalian misses with some punches.
The referee calls for John to work.
A head punch on the inside from Topalian fails to land.
John lands with a light punch inside.
We've been hearing reports that Topalian has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Topalian throws a head punch that misses.
Topalian has a couple of punches blocked by John.
John tries to work over Topalian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
John is pushing Topalian up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
Topalian tries to score a body lock takedown but John shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
John lands a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as John takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Topalian on the inside. #T2#
Topalian throws a head punch that misses.
John wants to get back to striking at distance but Topalian won't allow it.
John is trying to push Topalian away but Topalian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
John stalls.
John tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Topalian's elbow.
John has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Topalian seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if John can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Topalian.
John lands a body punch in the clinch.
Topalian jumps guard but John turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Topalian drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John trying to control the position from guard on top but Topalian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John is fighting to break Topalian's control of his arms but Topalian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
John must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Topalian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
John trying to control but Topalian is working from the bottom.
Topalian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Topalian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Topalian'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.#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.
Topalian preventing the sweep.
Topalian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Topalian is in close to John's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Papa John will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
John moves into range and connects with a jab.
John throws a right hand that misses
and Topalian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
John keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Topalian.
Papa John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Topalian ducks under a wild hook from John.
Topalian tries for a takedown but John circles away easily
and Topalian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Topalian counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Topalian.
John taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Topalian slows down the pace here.
John effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
John displaying some good clinch control by pressing Topalian up against the cage.
Topalian misses with the head strike.
Topalian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Topalian has him pressed against the cage.
John tries a body shot but Topalian blocks it.
Topalian prevents a body shot from John.
Topalian swings wildly with an uppercut but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
Topalian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Topalian backwards.
John is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
Topalian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John has had enough of the clinch but Topalian keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
John escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
John throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
John avoids the body shot from Topalian.
Topalian throws the left hand but John avoids the punch easily.
A head kick by John misses
and Topalian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John looks to land a combination but Topalian avoids it well.
Topalian tries to counter by clinching up but John breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Topalian.
John throws a body punch but Topalian moves out of range.
Topalian tries to counter by moving into the clinch but John manages to circle out of the way.
Topalian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Topalian tries to clinch but John is having none of it.
John throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Topalian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Topalian slips a straight right by John.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by John.
Topalian tries to clinch but fails miserably
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
Topalian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
John misses with a hook.
Topalian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Topalian misses with a wild body shot.
John follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Topalian with a poor takedown
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
Topalian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as John sprawls well. John wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Topalian gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garbis Topalian. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
John throws a body punch but Topalian moves out of range.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Topalian forces John back against the cage and clinches.
Topalian letting John take a breather here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
A right hook to the body lands for John.
Garbis Topalian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Topalian lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
John breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Topalian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but John swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from John on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa John 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
John missing with a left hand there. Topalian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Topalian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Topalian throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from John misses its intended target.
John works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Topalian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John throws a lazy right hand but Topalian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Topalian fails in his attempt to clinch.
John throws a hook but Topalian avoids it easily.
John throws out a loose jab but Topalian uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Topalian moves out of range of the strikes.
Topalian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting John counter with a right hand.
John might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
John circles away from the clinch attempt
and John counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Topalian thinking.
Topalian shoots in but John avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from John! But no joy.
Topalian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Topalian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Topalian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garbis Topalian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garbis Topalian. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
John throws a body shot but no joy.
Topalian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Topalian swings widly with a right hand
and Topalian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
John looks to land a left hand but Topalian moved out of range nicely.
Topalian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
John takes a swing at Topalian's ribcage but misses.
Topalian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from John.
A little feinted left hand from Topalian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Topalian jabs John to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Topalian misses the shot to the body.
John misses with a lunging right hand
and Topalian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps John thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
John ducks under a wild hook from Topalian.
Papa John seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Topalian staying out of range there.
Topalian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with John but John pushes him off and we're back to square one.
John listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
John lands with a nice body punch.
Topalian throws a hook but John blocks it.
Topalian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from John.
Topalian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
It seemed like John was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Topalian slips under a jab.
Topalian slips a jab from John.
John swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
John keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Topalian.
Topalian blocks a low kick nicely.
Topalian is looking to clinch but John is avoiding it.
John defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Topalian.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Topalian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Topalian slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Papa John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got John 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa John! |
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Event:
ROCK FC 1
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by John.
John swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
John throws an overhand right that lands on Ghanbari's shoulder, as Ghanbari tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from John.
We've been told by John's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ghanbari misses with a series of wild punches.
Ghanbari misses with a hook. John ducked under it nicely.
Ghanbari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
John lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ghanbari slips a straight right by John.
John lands a head kick. Ghanbari smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Naghi Ghanbari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Ghanbari misses.
Ghanbari throws a hook but John avoids it easily.
John swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from John misses the target.
Ghanbari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from John.
John looks to throw the jab but Ghanbari is out of range.
Ghanbari doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ghanbari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from John.#T1#
Ghanbari misses with an uppercut. John saw that one coming.
Ghanbari missing with a left hand there. John was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by John.
John fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ghanbari misses with a straight left.
John scores with a jab.
Ghanbari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Ghanbari misses.
John uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghanbari.
John misses the body punch
and Ghanbari counters with a straight right hand.
Nice jab there from Ghanbari.
Ghanbari moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ghanbari misses with a hook.
Ghanbari throws a poor cross that misses
and John connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghanbari scores with a punch to the head.
Ghanbari misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Ghanbari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
John throws the left hand but Ghanbari avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ghanbari, as that shot connected.
Ghanbari slips under a jab from John.
John slips under a jab.
It looked like John was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ghanbari.
Ghanbari misses with an uppercut
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ghanbari looks to throw the jab but John is out of range.
John misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Ghanbari on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
John misses with a wild body shot.
John waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghanbari.
Ghanbari throws a right and a left that John avoids nicely.
John looks to throw the jab but Ghanbari is out of range.
Ghanbari throws a hook but John avoids it easily.
John misses with a hook
and Ghanbari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ghanbari misses with a straight left.
John keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ghanbari.#T3#
John slips a straight right by Ghanbari.
John throwing a counter right hand but Ghanbari manages to avoid it.
John is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#Ghanbari is rocked!
Ghanbari is holding his hands too far apart here. John throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Ghanbari is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Papa John! |
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Event:
DFN 5: High Roller GP Q-Finals
Date: Aug 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
John gets tackled into the ropes by Hall. Hall maintains the clinch.
John lands a body punch.
John tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
John scores with a shoulder strike.
Hall is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but John is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from John.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hall takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hall tries to land knees in the clinch but John avoids the damage to the body.
Hall throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hall jumps guard and drags John to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hall has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Arcalimon Top Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hall keeping moving, preventing John from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
John is sitting in close to Hall's body. Hall has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! John is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, John is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ralph Hall!
Ralph Hall is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Ralph Hall started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
DFN 2: Leopoldo vs. Malayon
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John missing with a left hand there. Bin Bradley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bin Bradley drops down looking for a counter takedown but John sprawls and moves away.
John loads up on a big right hand but Bin Bradley slips the punch.
Bin Bradley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from John misses.
John throws a shot from downtown. Bin Bradley moves away and avoids it.
John throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
John darts in and clinches Bin Bradley up against the ropes.#BC2#
John breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Osama Bin Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John throws a hook but Bin Bradley blocks it.
Bin Bradley throws a right and a left that John avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bin Bradley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
John lands a jab to Bin Bradley's midsection.
Bin Bradley takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John looks to land a left hand but Bin Bradley moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Bin Bradley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but John circles away quickly and effectively.
John fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. John darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bin Bradley.
Bin Bradley misses with a head kick.
Bin Bradley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
John staying out of range there.
John connects with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Bin Bradley's head coaches at Navy Street MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bin Bradley throws a right and a left that John avoids nicely.
Bin Bradley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by John.
John looks like he wants to counter punch here.
John lands a nice looking body shot.
Bin Bradley is breathing heavily.
Nice shot by John.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bin Bradley throws a sloppy head kick and John moves out of range easily.
John connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC2#Bin Bradley is rocked!
John is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bin Bradley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T2#
John cracks Bin Bradley with a left hook right on the temple and Bin Bradley goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! John lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Bin Bradley is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Papa John! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ten tries to score a power double leg takedown but John sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ten somewhat.
John unleashes a big counter combination but Ten bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
John throws an overhand right that has Ten reeling! John follows up with more punches and Ten is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Papa John! |
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