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Event:
EFC 33
Date: Nov 30, 2021 |
#R1# Johnson dives in and grabs Austin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Austin pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out. It looked like Austin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Austin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD# Austin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Johnson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Austin is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position. Austin works his way into full mount! #SUB# Austin has control of Johnson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Austin is trying to take his opponent's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB# Austin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Austin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Johnson gets back to half guard. Johnson trying to control here.
Austin wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position. #SUB# Austin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work. Johnson trying to control here.
Austin tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it. Austin prevents Johnson from improving his position.#T2# Austin trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Austin trying to advance position but Johnson counters by regaining guard. Austin tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. #SUB2# Austin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Austin has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted. Austin is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Austin has managed to sneak the leg through. Austin trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it. Austin passes to side control. Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB# Austin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3# Austin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Johnson can't do much from the bottom here. Johnson prevents Austin from moving into mount. Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Austin's best efforts. Austin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Johnson tries to hold on but Austin pushes him away. Johnson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4##SUB# Austin working for submissions but it's allowed Johnson to get to half guard.
#SUB# Austin actively working from the bottom here. Johnson is trying to control. Austin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB# Austin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Johnson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Austin. Austin is breathing heavily. Austin is looking for a sweep. Austin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Austin dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Austin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily. Austin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around? Austin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Ron Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Austin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Austin getting side control. Austin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Johnson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Austin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB# Austin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Austin. #SUB# Austin is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Johnson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Johnson is looking for a triangle but Austin pushes his legs off easily.
#T1# Austin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Austin defends easily.
Johnson trying to strike off his back.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Austin tries to pass. Austin is working hard here to advance position.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB# Austin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Austin wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Austin is having none of it. #SUB# Austin looking for subs from the bottom but Johnson mounts him! Johnson tries to control but Austin wriggling away. Austin tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3# Johnson trying to control but Austin is having none of it. Austin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2# Johnson wants to finish this one by submission but Austin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Johnson. Austin tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control. Austin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Austin tries to get out of the position. Johnson punching from mount but Austin doing a good job of avoiding damage. Austin is looking to get to half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Austin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2# Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4# Austin is looking to pass into half guard but Johnson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Johnson is in guard.#REVB# Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Austin's guard. #SUB# Austin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily. Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Austin defending well though. Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Austin defending well though. Johnson is keen to just control but Austin is a slippery customer.#SUB# Austin actively working from the bottom here. Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Austin is trying desperately to improve position. Austin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Austin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3# Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Johnson leaves Austin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Austin avoids it. No luck with that takedown attempt from Austin. Austin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Austin ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Johnson pulls guard. Austin is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Austin has managed to sneak the leg through. Austin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB# Austin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Austin wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Austin trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it. Johnson wants to get back to full guard. Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Johnson is trying to stand back up but Austin is controlling him
Austin tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it. Johnson gets back to full guard.
Johnson is pulling down on Austin's head to control his posture. Austin stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson. Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Austin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Johnson controls Austin momentarily but Austin frees himself. #SUB# Austin drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Austin off! Austin jumps back into Johnson's guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Austin as he avoids it easily. Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Austin. Ron Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Austin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Austin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily. Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Austin paws at him with a jab and circles away. Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Austin gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage. Austin stuffs the takedown.#T3# Austin tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Austin stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet. #TD# Austin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard. Austin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2# Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Austin stuffs the takedown. Johnson fails with the takedown.#TD# Austin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Johnson kicks Austin off and gets back to his feet.#T4# 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! Austin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson. Austin is looking for a counter combo.#TD# Austin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Johnson has one foot on Austin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Austin but Austin pushes him off and we're back to square one. Austin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away. Austin tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Johnson really dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R4##CL2# Johnson rushes Austin and presses him up against the cage. Austin is looking to take this one to the mat. Johnson lands a shoulder strike. Austin jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Austin around his waist. Austin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Austin is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Austin is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Austin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnson after a bit of a struggle. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Austin uses from the top position. Johnson is trying to control the position but Austin postures up. Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Austin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Austin is working away from the top position though. Josh Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1# Johnson punching from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Austin is very close to passing his half guard. Austin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Austin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Johnson manages to regain half guard. Good work. Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Austin is very close to passing his half guard.#T2# Austin stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Austin postures up. #SUB2# Austin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Austin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Austin defends it easily. Austin slips nicely into half guard.#T3# Austin tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it. Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Austin advances position into side control!#SUB# Austin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Johnson wants to control but Austin postures up.#ES2# Johnson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4# Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Austin pushes him off. Austin throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Johnson misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Austin shoots in. Austin shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily. Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Austin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Austin throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Johnson throws a leg kick but Austin sees it coming and checks it nicely. Austin fails with a takedown attempt. Josh Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Austin. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Austin dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Ron Austin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Austin blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight! Josh Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Johnson 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Josh Johnson! Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Josh Johnson! Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Josh Johnson!
Josh Johnson wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
EFC 23
Date: Aug 13, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Manners fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Manners persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Johnson tries to get to full guard but Manners has control of the leg. #SUB# Manners is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Manners is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Manners takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Johnson trying to hold on to Manners's head to control him but Manners postures up.
Manners trying to control the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manners works his foot free and advances to mount. Manners with good strikes from the mount here!#T1# Manners lands a nice shot to the head. Manners fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB# Manners working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Manners connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Manners will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Manners is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Manners!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matt Manners! |
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Event:
EFC 16
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1# Paa ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Paa misses with a hook. Paa throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it. Nice shot by Paa.#CL2# Paa closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Paa.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa. Paa digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank. Paa has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Paa lands a shoulder strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Both guys are working to get underhooks. A nice right hand lands inside from Paa. Paa lands with a short head shot on the inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land. #T1# Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson tries to work over Paa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Paa lands an uppercut. Paa tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right hand to the side of the head by Paa. A nice left hand lands by Paa.
Paa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. Paa lands a nice shot to the body. Johnson is breathing heavily. Paa gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right from Paa. Paa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Paa stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Paa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Paa lands a body punch. A right hand to the body from Paa.
#T2# A nice right hand lands inside from Paa. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Paa lands a right hand. Paa throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. Paa working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Paa.
Paa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not. Paa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head. Still in the clinch, Paa scores with a nice short uppercut. Paa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Paa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Paa digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected. A nice right hand lands inside from Paa. Paa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Paa pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Paa pressing his opponent against the cage. Paa lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. #T3# Paa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Paa misses with a punch on the inside.
Paa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Paa. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Johnson is rocked! Paa misses with the head strike.
Paa dips a shoulder and cracks Johnson with a mighty uppercut! Johnson falls back against the cage and Paa unloads with a barrage of strikes! Johnson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Paa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iso Paa! |
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Event:
EFC 14
Date: May 20, 2021 |
#R1# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson. As Johnson tries to get set, Moss tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt. Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Moss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Moss tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way. Moss stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet. No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt. Moss wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. JJ Moss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Johnson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson staying out of range there. Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Moss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Moss. Johnson shoots in but no luck this time. Moss tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.#T1# Johnson throws a leg kick but Moss moved away. Moss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moss wants it to stay on the feet. Moss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moss throws out the jab. Moss throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Johnson moves away from the strike by Moss. Johnson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD# Moss changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Johnson being controlled for a moment. #SUB# Moss tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moss has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Moss is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Johnson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Moss gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Johnson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Moss lets go of the hold and Johnson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). JJ Moss! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Switch moves into the clinch.#TD2# Johnson decides to pull guard. #SUB# Switch is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Switch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB# Switch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Switch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Switch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head. Switch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Switch is one step ahead there. Switch is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Switch has managed to sneak the leg through. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Switch is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Switch to get the leverage. #SUB# Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Switch.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
#T1##SUB# Switch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Switch. Switch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though. #SUB# Switch is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Switch is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Switch to get the leverage. #SUB# Switch is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Switch is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Switch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB# Switch is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
#SUB# Switch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Switch. #SUB# Switch wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Switch is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson wants to control but Switch is keeping busy.
#T3# Switch stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
#SUB# Switch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Switch wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Switch uses his free foot to push down on Johnson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Johnson. Switch scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Johnson?
#SUB# Switch has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Johnson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Switch tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Switch scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Johnson?
#CUT#It looks like Josh Johnson has been cut.#T4##SUB# Switch has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Switch is working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson frees his head quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Switch unloading with bombs!#SUB# Switch moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Johnson has worked his arm free - good work by Johnson!
#SUB# Switch tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well. #SUB# Switch in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Johnson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kill Switch! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2021 |
#R1# Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clozman avoids it really well and circles away. Clozman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Clozman stuffs the takedown. Johnson misses with a head kick.
#CL# Clozman moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD# Clozman pulls guard. Clozman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there. Johnson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Clozman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1# Johnson is looking to stand up but Clozman won't let him. Clozman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Clozman tries to land a sweep but no joy. Johnson wants to stand but Clozman has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Clozman wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Clozman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB# Clozman pushes a forearm under Johnson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Johnson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeremy Clozman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2021 |
#R1# Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Clozman shoots in.#CL2# Clozman has managed to clinch.
#TD2# Clozman jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard. Johnson won't allow Clozman to get back to his feet. Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Clozman for as long as he can get away with. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clozman trying to control the position.
#T1# Clozman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Johnson is pulling down on Clozman's head to control his posture. Clozman wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. Johnson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Clozman working some strikes from top position. Clozman passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Clozman is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Clozman is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Clozman throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely. Clozman blocks the strikes from Johnson.
Clozman tries to stand but can't do so whilst Johnson controls his leg. #SUB2# Clozman is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Clozman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3# Clozman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Clozman scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Clozman is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.#SUB# Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clozman pulls his head out easily. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2# Clozman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4##SUB2# Clozman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work. Clozman wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy. Clozman wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs. Johnson is controlling Clozman's position as best he can from this difficult position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Clozman is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Clozman dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2# Clozman darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage. Clozman misses with a punch on the inside.
Clozman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Clozman slowing the pace effectively.#BC2# Clozman breaks the clinch.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Clozman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Clozman just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2# Clozman has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson jumps guard but Clozman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Clozman jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Clozman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there. #T1# Clozman working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control. Clozman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Clozman. Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU# Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Clozman, up you get! Clozman fails with a takedown attempt. Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clozman defends it nicely. Clozman misses with a body kick. Johnson lands with a nice combination. Clozman backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Jeremy Clozman has been cut.#T3# Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Clozman gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage. Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clozman.
#BC2# Clozman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clozman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick #TD2# and Clozman counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Clozman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Johnson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Clozman moves nicely into side control. Clozman wants to stand but Johnson has his arm trapped. Jeremy Clozman has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SUB2# Clozman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Clozman working away. Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Clozman is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Clozman tries to stand but Johnson is controlling his head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Clozman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jeremy Clozman's cut. That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Clozman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD# Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Clozman working a defensive guard here.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Clozman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Clozman wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clozman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1# Clozman tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom. Clozman stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Clozman wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. Clozman's corner is telling him to maintain position. Johnson keeping moving, preventing Clozman from controlling successfully. Johnson working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Clozman wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Clozman fails with a takedown attempt. Johnson goes for a double leg but Clozman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clozman continues to drive forward. Johnson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromClozman. Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2# Clozman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Johnson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Johnson prevents Clozman from getting a body triangle. Johnson is trying to remain composed but Clozman is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T3# Johnson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Clozman.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. #SUB2# Clozman is working for a rear naked choke. Johnson is not defending it well and Clozman has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Johnson refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Johnson's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeremy Clozman! |
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Date: Apr 15, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Clozman clinches. Clozman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD# Clozman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position. Clozman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily. #SUB# Clozman has his feet on Johnson's thighs here. He's pushed Johnson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Johnson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeremy Clozman! |
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Date: Mar 30, 2021 |
#R1##TD2# Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Johnson tries to kick Jackson off in order to stand up. Jackson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Jackson cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2# Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Johnson gets back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Jackson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Johnson as he works his way to full guard.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1# Johnson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jackson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard. Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head. Jackson moves into full mount! Johnson won't be happy about that! #T2# Johnson wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away. Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jackson scoring with strikes but Johnson is staying in there. Johnson is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Jackson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount. Johnson tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully. Jackson lands a big elbow. #T3# Jackson controlling from the full mount. Jackson cracks Johnson with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Jackson! Jordan Jackson gave a mention to Condemned in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Date: Mar 25, 2021 |
#R1# Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2# Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard. Jackson is standing up over Johnson. Johnson looks to escape but Jackson dives into side control.
#REVR# Jackson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2# Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jackson staying calm.#T1# Jackson scoring with punches and elbows. Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground. Jackson controlling from side mount. Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2# Jackson is working to tighten his grip on Johnson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Johnson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jackson is really squeezing tight and eventually Johnson passes out! Jackson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jordan Jackson! Jordan Jackson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Condemned, into his post fight interview. |
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1# Johnson tries for a takedown but Canto circles away easily and Canto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Johnson closes the distance but Canto moves to the side and Canto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Canto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Canto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Canto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canto swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2# Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Canto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2# Canto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2# Canto in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Johnson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zuillnic Canto! In his post fight interview, Zuillnic Canto gave a big smile as he said 'Suprise motherfu*kas, king is back.'. |
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2021 |
#R1# Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Canto. Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss! Canto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Johnson moves out of range of the strikes. Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Canto avoids it really well and circles away. Canto feints the counter takedown. Canto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2# and Canto counters with a takedown into side control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB2# Canto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2# Canto is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well. #T1# Johnson prevents Canto from improving position. #SUB2# Canto has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Johnson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Canto yanks on the arm and Johnson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Canto.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zuillnic Canto! As Zuillnic Canto got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Suprise motherfu*kas, king is back.'. |
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Date: Mar 04, 2021 |
#R1# Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Mars Jr throws a big shot that misses. Mars Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Mars Jr leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. An attempted straight right counter from Mars Jr misses the target. Mars Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Mars Jr cracks Johnson with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Josh Johnson has been cut. Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Mars Jr. Mars Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two. Mars Jr throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mars Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mars Jr misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt. Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mars Jr to score with a decent uppercut.#T1# A jab lands there for Mars Jr. Mars Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Mars Jr looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range. Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Johnson moves away from the strike by Mars Jr. Mars Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mars Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mars Jr lands with a nice body punch. Mars Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye. Johnson is looking to clinch but Mars Jr is avoiding it.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket. Johnson looks winded! Mars Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head. Mars Jr lands a jab to the head.
#ROC#Johnson is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mars Jr pounces like a tiger and cracks Johnson with a vicious hook! Johnson is down but not out! Mars Jr follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mick Mars Jr! A victorious Mick Mars Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Date: Feb 25, 2021 |
#R1# Tessier darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Josh Johnson has been cut.#TD2# Tessier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tessier connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple. #SUB2# Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Tessier.
#SUB2# Tessier seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Tessier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ground and pound from Tessier. #T1# Tessier performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Tessier lands with a punch from half guard. Johnson is not content to let Tessier control the position. Tessier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Tessier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Tessier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Tessier is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer. Tessier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Tessier is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Johnson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Tessier! A victorious Nick Tessier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
#R1# Hawley misses with a head kick.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Hawley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Hawley throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Hawley misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Hawley is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Johnson feints the counter takedown. Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawley. Hawley lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Hawley tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Hawley is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hawley sprawls well. Hawley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet. Dalton Hawley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Johnson.#TD2# Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU2# Johnson decides to stand and escape the position. Hawley throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
#CL2# Johnson pushes Hawley up against the cage in a clinch. Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Hawley trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses. Hawley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Johnson is working for takedown but Hawley is calmly controlling the position for now. Hawley prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.#T2##BC# Hawley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson fails to land the takedown. Hawley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hawley is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Hawley stuffs the takedown. Hawley misses with a wild body shot. Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Hawley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2# Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Hawley. Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hawley walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Hawley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2# Johnson clinches up with Hawley and pushes him back against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hawley being controlled against the cage.#TD2# Johnson jumps guard and drags Hawley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3# Hawley trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #ES2# Johnson pushes Hawley off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2# Johnson clinches up against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson. Johnson wants a takedown.
Our sources have told us that Hawley has been working on his elbows in the gym. Johnson stalling against the cage.
#T4# Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Hawley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Hawley sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Hawley, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Hawley against the cage but Hawley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Hawley loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch. Johnson cracks a nice hook into Hawley's ribs.#CL2# Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hawley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnson after a bit of a struggle. Johnson jumps guard but Hawley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Johnson is trying to drag Hawley to the mat but Hawley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Johnson dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Hawley swinging wildly here.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2# Hawley gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch. Johnson tries to circle away but Hawley has him pinned against the cage. Hawley jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Hawley around his waist. Hawley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
#TD2# Johnson pulls Hawley into guard.
Johnson has control of Hawley's left arm, preventing Hawley from doing any damage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Hawley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson controlling the position.#T1# Hawley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Johnson is looking for a triangle but Hawley pushes his legs off easily.
#ES2# Johnson pushes Hawley off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Hawley.
Johnson wants to counter the offense by Hawley and move into the clinch position. Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Hawley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Hawley misses with a head kick.
Johnson shoots in but Hawley avoids the takedown attempt easily. Dalton Hawley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Johnson.#T2# Johnson looks to land a combination but Hawley avoids it well. Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Hawley, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Hawley against the cage but Hawley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Hawley throws a counter high kick but Johnson was just alert enough to avoid it. Hawley tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it. Johnson throws a low kick but Hawley moves out of range easily. Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Hawley, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Hawley against the cage but Hawley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Hawley throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Johnson wants to clinch up but Hawley keeps it at a distance. Hawley is looking for a counter combo. Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawley. Hawley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2# Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Hawley. Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2# Johnson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3# Hawley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Johnson keeping moving, preventing Hawley from controlling successfully. Hawley with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2# Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hawley is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Johnson content to stall in guard here. Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much. Hawley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hawley has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Johnson has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Johnson 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# Hawley throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Hawley looks to clinch and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Hawley. Dalton Hawley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Johnson dives in and grabs Hawley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hawley pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out. Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hawley's waist but Hawley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side. Dalton Hawley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Johnson. Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawley circles away. Hawley tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range. Hawley misses with a hook. Hawley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Hawley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson. Hawley is looking to counter punch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# Hawley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson. Hawley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hawley misses with a wild combination.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Hawley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Dalton Hawley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hawley misses with a low kick. Nice sprawl there from Hawley as Johnson shoots in. A head kick misses from Hawley. Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Hawley shows good takedown defense. Hawley misses with a low kick. Johnson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hawley with a body shot.#T2# Hawley tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Hawley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo. Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Hawley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Hawley gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Hawley has the dominant position.#TD2# Johnson decides to pull guard. #SUB2# Hawley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Johnson pulls Hawley in to control the position. #T3# Hawley advances to half guard. Hawley tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it. Hawley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though. Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hawley. Hawley tries to stand and escape but Johnson actually recovers to full guard. Hawley trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawley is one step ahead there. Hawley wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.#SUB2# Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hawley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hawley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Hawley tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Josh Johnson. I've got Johnson 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Johnson! Dalton Hawley was interviewed post fight and said 'Yo, the judges got paid off clearly and or werent watching that fight.'. |
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Event:
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Date: Feb 15, 2021 |
#R1# Twenty One tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Twenty One lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Twenty One pushes Johnson away with a front kick. No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt. Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Twenty One. #CL# Johnson closes the distance and clinches. Twenty One wants to break free but Johnson has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Twenty One stalling against the cage.
#TD# Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Johnson is controlling Twenty One's posture. Twenty One wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #T1# Twenty One is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Twenty One's guard. #REVR# Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB# Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Twenty One is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Twenty One manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Twenty One's guard. Twenty One being controlled here, momentarily. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Twenty One is looking to sweep but instead, Johnson has passed into half guard.
#SUB# Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson controlling the action here.#T3# Johnson uses his free foot to push down on Twenty One's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Twenty One. Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but Twenty One is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Johnson controlling from mount. Twenty One tries to control Johnson's body but Johnson pushes him off. Twenty One squirms to his side and now Johnson has his back! Johnson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Twenty One doesn't escape. #SUB# Johnson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4# Johnson struggling to land strikes to the head as Twenty One covers up. Johnson is riding his opponent, not letting Twenty One buck him off. Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Twenty One for as long as he can get away with. Johnson continues to stall.#SUB# Johnson is persistently looking for the submission but Twenty One is defending it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Twenty One is really stuck here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Johnson dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD# Johnson shoots in and bounces Twenty One off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Twenty One is wriggling around but Johnson manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB# Johnson slows the pace down in half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson moves nicely into side control. #T1# Twenty One tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Twenty One can do to turn this around? Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Twenty One is trying to reverse the position but instead Johnson has taken his back - oops! What can Twenty One do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#T2# Twenty One just trying to survive but Johnson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Twenty One is breathing heavily.#SUB# Twenty One is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Johnson keeps control of the position easily here as Twenty One tries to buck him off.
Johnson missing with punches from the back. I would not like to be Twenty One right now.
Josh Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3# Johnson lands a shot to the head. Johnson avoiding Twenty One 's attempts to control his hands. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Twenty One can't escape the position.
Johnson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Twenty One's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Johnson lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Johnson dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD# Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Johnson is standing up over Twenty One. Twenty One looks to escape but Johnson dives into side control.
#REVB# Johnson controls the position. Johnson gets to mount! Twenty One was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully. More hug and hope from Johnson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Twenty One takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Johnson punching from mount but Twenty One doing a good job of avoiding damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Johnson controlling the position easily from mount. Johnson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Twenty One hang on? BOOM! Johnson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Twenty One holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Johnson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Johnson controlling his opponent. #T2# Johnson lands a heavy elbow. #SUB# Johnson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Twenty One can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Twenty One tries to control Johnson's body but Johnson pushes him off. Twenty One squirms to his side and now Johnson has his back! Johnson biding his time, controlling Twenty One. #T3# Johnson is punishing Twenty One with strikes - can he finish him?!#ROC#Twenty One is rocked!#SUB# Johnson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Twenty One has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Twenty One is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Johnson is raining down hard shots and and Twenty One has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Josh Johnson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Twenty wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is dominant here and he's now got Twenty's back! Twenty trying to control the position but Johnson manages to sink in the hooks. Johnson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Twenty doesn't escape. Twenty is trying to stand back up. #SUB# Twenty fending off the submission attempt from Johnson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Twenty trying to control the action but Johnson just sinks the hooks in. #T1##SUB# Johnson working for a choke but Twenty is defending well. Johnson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Twenty. Johnson is not going to allow Twenty to sit and survive in this position. Johnson punches Twenty on the ear. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Johnson scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Twenty is looking for a way out. #SUB# Johnson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB# Johnson tightening his grip on Twenty, looking for the choke. Johnson biding his time, controlling Twenty. #T3# Twenty trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Twenty is trying to stand back up. Twenty tries to escape but Johnson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Johnson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB# Johnson working for a choke but Twenty is defending well. #SUB# Johnson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Twenty is defending well though. Johnson let's go of the attempt for now.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB# Johnson looking for the choke but no joy. Twenty is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Johnson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Twenty. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Johnson dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Johnson fails with a takedown attempt. Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Twenty pushes him off. As Johnson backs off Twenty throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all. Josh Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Twenty shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Twenty is quick to defend against it. Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Twenty can do to turn this around? Johnson fails with the takedown. Twenty stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Twenty is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Twenty shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL# Johnson clinches up against the cage. Johnson keeps control of Twenty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Twenty tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1# Twenty stalling the fight.
Twenty gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Twenty backwards. #CUT#It looks like Test Twenty has been cut. Twenty is breathing heavily. Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Twenty gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Twenty. Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Twenty has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Johnson pulls guard. Twenty looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU# Johnson stands up from Twenty's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2# Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Twenty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD# Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard. Twenty wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Johnson manages to pass to side control. #REVB# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU# Johnson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Twenty to stand up. Johnson fails with a takedown attempt. #T3# Twenty stuffs the takedown. Twenty tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson half committed to a counter leg kick. Twenty leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt#TD# so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Twenty wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Johnson manages to pass to side control. #REVB# Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4# Johnson lands with a punch from half guard. Twenty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Well, if Johnson 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Johnson dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Test Twenty's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD# Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Twenty's guard. Twenty is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Johnson dives into side control.
#REVB# Twenty is looking to get back to his feet here but Johnson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Twenty's back.#SUB# Johnson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Twenty is defending well though. Johnson let's go of the attempt for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. What can Twenty do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T1##SUB# Twenty is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Twenty rolls, trying to escape but Johnson keeps control of the position.
Twenty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Johnson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Johnson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Johnson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Johnson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL# Johnson clinches. Twenty drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Twenty tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Twenty drops back down to his feet.
#T2##TD# Johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Twenty is looking to stand back up but Johnson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Twenty. #REVB# Twenty wants to get back to full guard but Johnson has passed into side control. Johnson slows the pace down. #SU# Johnson stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3# Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Twenty moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Twenty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD# Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Twenty is looking to get back to his feet here but Johnson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Twenty's back. A bit of a pause in the action here. Johnson controlling the positon.#SUB# Johnson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Twenty knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Twenty for a finish. #T4# Johnson is riding his opponent, not letting Twenty buck him off. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Johnson lands a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Josh Johnson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Johnson! |
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Event:
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Date: Feb 01, 2021 |
#R1# Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Merlyn takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Josh Johnson has been cut. Merlyn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Merlyn misses with a body shot.
Merlyn connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back. Merlyn throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL# and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2# Merlyn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Merlyn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Merlyn. Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Merlyn.#T1# Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merlyn.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt and Merlyn counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Johnson misses the shot to the body. Merlyn throws a body shot but no joy. A combination from Merlyn does no damage. Merlyn misses with a double jab.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Merlyn. Merlyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Merlyn. Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Merlyn throws out the jab. Merlyn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Merlyn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson feinted there with a counter leg kick. Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Merlyn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A combination from Merlyn does no damage. #T2# A shot to the body from Merlyn misses #CL# and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Merlyn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Merlyn is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.#BC2# Merlyn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Merlyn gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage. Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson prevents Merlyn from breaking the clinch.#T3##BC# Johnson breaks the clinch.
Merlyn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL# Johnson instigates a clinch. #TD2# Merlyn pulls guard successfully.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Merlyn wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him. Johnson controlling from the top position. #ES2# Merlyn scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T4##CL# Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Merlyn's efforts to push away. Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Merlyn just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2# Merlyn breaks the clinch.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Merlyn as he jumps to the side. Merlyn looks like he wants to counter punch here. Nice cross by Merlyn. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Merlyn dominated that round. The cut man is working on Josh Johnson's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Johnson fails with a takedown attempt. Johnson slips a straight right by Merlyn. Merlyn swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Merlyn lands an overhand right. Merlyn has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A jab lands there for Merlyn. Merlyn cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head. Merlyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Merlyn is quick to defend against it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Merlyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Merlyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Merlyn misses its intended target. Merlyn throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range. #T1# Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Merlyn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Merlyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Merlyn. Merlyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merlyn throws a shot to the body.
Merlyn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Merlyn jabs at Johnson's body.#CL# Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Merlyn, pushing him back against the cage. Merlyn tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.#BC2# Merlyn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Merlyn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.#T2# Merlyn with a hook. Nice takedown defense from Merlyn. No joy for Johnson on that attempt. A nice side step and Merlyn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Merlyn misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body. 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! Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Merlyn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Merlyn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Jab by Merlyn.#T3# A looping hook to the body misses from Merlyn. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet. Merlyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Merlyn sprawls well. Merlyn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet. A telegraphed right hand from Merlyn misses the target. Merlyn with a body punch. A glancing blow. Johnson shoots for a takedown but Merlyn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. The fighters circling - Merlyn throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Johnson slips under a jab. Merlyn lands a slapping body shot.
Nice jab there from Merlyn. #T4# Merlyn misses with a looping right.#CL# Johnson rushes Merlyn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Merlyn.
#BC2# Merlyn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malcolm Merlyn seems to be getting the better of the standup. Merlyn scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one. Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Merlyn, which made it look bad. Johnson shoots in but Merlyn avoids the takedown attempt easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Merlyn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Josh Johnson's cut. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# A head kick by Johnson misses and Merlyn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Merlyn throws a body shot but no joy. As Merlyn looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Merlyn just gets out of the way. Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Merlyn throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it. Merlyn throws a right hand that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand. Johnson is looking to clinch. Merlyn misses with a wild combination.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Merlyn gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch. #BC2# Merlyn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Merlyn misses with a right hand and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1# Merlyn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Merlyn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot. Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Merlyn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot. Merlyn avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Merlyn throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely. Johnson moves away from the strike by Merlyn. Merlyn throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range. Merlyn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL# Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Merlyn. Merlyn is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2##BC# Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Merlyn with a hook. Merlyn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Merlyn will be more careful next time no doubt. Merlyn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Merlyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it. Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Merlyn pinned against the cage. Merlyn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Merlyn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
#T3# Merlyn lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand. Merlyn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss. Merlyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away. Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Merlyn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Merlyn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.#T4# Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Merlyn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Merlyn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Merlyn.
Malcolm Merlyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Merlyn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Merlyn misses with a wild body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Merlyn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Johnson with a poor takedown enabling Merlyn to counter with a crisp jab. Johnson misses with a takedown attempt and Merlyn counters with a nice uppercut. Josh Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Malcolm Merlyn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Good shot there by Merlyn.
And that's the end of the fight! Malcolm Merlyn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Merlyn 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Merlyn! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
#R1# Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL# Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lewis, pushing him back against the cage. Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewis won't allow it.
Lewis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD# Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Lewis to the mat.
#SUB# Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Lewis defends easily.
Lewis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lewis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1# Johnson is stalling in the full guard. Lewis looks winded! Johnson throwing strikes but missing. Johnson looking to pass the guard. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Lewis being controlled here, momentarily. Johnson throws a big right hand that misses. Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3# Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lewis defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Lewis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lewis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Johnson is trying to pull guard but Lewis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lewis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Johnson can't get the takedown.
Johnson is trying to push Lewis away but Lewis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Lewis misses with the head strike.
Johnson prevents Lewis from breaking the clinch. Lewis is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#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. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Johnson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Lewis letting Johnson take a breather here. Johnson tries to circle away but Lewis has him pinned against the cage. Lewis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not. Johnson has Lewis pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Johnson dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Johnson tries to clinch there but Lewis circles away.
Johnson fails with the takedown and Lewis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lewis throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lewis.#CL# Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Johnson tries to pull guard but Lewis holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Johnson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lewis prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Johnson just leaning against Lewis, taking a breather. Lewis working hard to break the clinch. Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lewis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Johnson keeps control of Lewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lewis walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Lewis gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch. Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lewis can do to turn this around? Johnson tries to pull guard but Lewis forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Johnson looking for a takedown. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lewis after a bit of a struggle. Lewis prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson stalls. Johnson tries for a takedown but Lewis manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD# Johnson decides to pull guard. Johnson is trying to keep Lewis in close.
#SUB# Johnson working for a triangle but Lewis defends it easily.
#T3# Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Lewis from standing up. Johnson is trying to control the position but Lewis postures up. #ES# Johnson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lewis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4# Lewis connects with a body shot.#CL# Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lewis is defending well for now. Lewis misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson jumps guard but Lewis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Johnson jumps guard but Lewis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Lewis is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Josh Johnson will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Lewis lands a body shot.
A combination from Lewis does no damage. #CL# Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Lewis in a clinch.
#TD# Johnson pulls guard successfully.
#SUB# Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lewis defends well.#SUB# Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES# Johnson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lewis has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Lewis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Lewis throws a head punch that misses. Lewis stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson prevents Lewis from breaking the clinch. Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lewis tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Lewis is controlling the position. Lewis is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lewis down to the mat. Lewis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL# Johnson instigates a clinch. #TD# Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Johnson seems keen to control Lewis's posture.#SUB# Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lewis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lewis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Lewis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lewis has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Johnson is looking for a triangle but Lewis pushes his legs off easily.
#T3# Johnson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Johnson has Lewis pulled in close to control his posture. Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Lewis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #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.#SUB# Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU# Johnson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Josh Johnson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Johnson! |
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Date: Jan 19, 2021 |
#R1# Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lewis looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Lewis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2# and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2# Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU2# Johnson stands up and beckons Lewis to his feet. Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt and Lewis counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson. We've been told by Lewis's head coaches at Cozad MMA New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Lewis, which made it look bad. Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Lewis gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage. James Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Johnson. No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson. #T1##CL2# Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Lewis struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lewis up against the cage. Johnson stalling the fight.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lewis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2# Johnson jumps guard.
#ES2# Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T2# Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like James Lewis has been cut. No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt. Nice takedown defense from Lewis. No joy for Johnson on that attempt. Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lewis. Nice shot lands for Lewis. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Johnson clinches up against the cage. Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lewis backwards. Lewis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow. Johnson slowing the pace effectively.#T3# Johnson is struggling to control the position. A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Johnson is trying to push Lewis away but Lewis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat. Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lewis avoids it.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Lewis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lewis is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lewis down to the mat. Lewis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Lewis throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease. No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt. Johnson shoots in but Lewis avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2# Lewis gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch. Lewis is trying to break free. Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Johnson dominated that round. The cut man is working on James Lewis's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lewis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lewis wants it to stay on the feet. Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Lewis, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Lewis against the cage but Lewis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. James Lewis is winning the standup battle so far. Lewis swinging wildly here.
Lewis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
#CL2# Johnson clinches up with Lewis and pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lewis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Johnson stays in close to Lewis's body and controls the position. #T1# Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Johnson is continuing to stall. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The adventures of Johnson the control monster continue. Boring.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lewis swivels though and keeps the full guard. Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lewis to the mat! Lewis manages to get full guard. Lewis is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Johnson dives into side control.
#T3##REVR# A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SU2# Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet. Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. James Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Johnson. Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Lewis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Lewis avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Lewis avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4# Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lewis defends it nicely. Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Lewis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Lewis misses with a double jab.
#CL2# Johnson clinches up with Lewis and pushes him back against the cage. Johnson fails to pull guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Lewis gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on James Lewis's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2# Johnson gets a clinch. Lewis is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him. Lewis letting Johnson take a breather here. Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lewis is defending well for now. Johnson tries to break free but Lewis pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson prevents a body shot from Lewis. Lewis is trying to break free.#BC# Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lewis swivels and escapes. James Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Lewis appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2# Johnson has managed to clinch.
#TD2# Johnson jumps guard and drags Lewis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES2# Johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. A bit of stalling here from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to push Lewis away but Lewis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Johnson looking for a takedown. James Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Johnson.#T2# Lewis has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A bit of stalling here from Johnson.
#BC# Lewis manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Lewis. No joy for Johnson on that attempt. Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Lewis.
Johnson misses with a body kick. Lewis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2# Johnson has Lewis up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2# Johnson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3# Lewis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from. Johnson pulls Lewis in close to prevent any damage. Johnson 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##T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2# Johnson is working for a kimura but Lewis is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson controlling the action here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Josh Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Johnson 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Johnson! |
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Event:
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Date: Jan 08, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Lesnar rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.#TD2# Johnson manages to pull guard.
#SUB2# Lesnar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lesnar has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lesnar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Johnson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Lesnar preventing the sweep. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Lesnar could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Lesnar leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Lesnar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Lesnar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lesnar. Lesnar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Lesnar fails in his attempt to clinch. A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lesnar is defended easily by Johnson.#T2##TD# Lesnar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson! Lesnar wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his arm. Johnson can't do much from the bottom here. An elbow from Lesnar crashes against the mat.
Johnson is not content to let Lesnar control the position. Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.#T3# Johnson prevents Lesnar from moving into mount. Lesnar trying to control the position but Johnson is working away. Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Johnson wants to get back to full guard but Lesnar has mounted him! Lesnar controlling from mount. Lesnar landing strikes, looking to finish! Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lesnar looking to control and managing it successfully. Lesnar tries to control but Johnson wriggling away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Johnson is looking to improve his position but Lesnar isn't that keen on the idea. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Lesnar dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Lesnar tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lesnar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Lesnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy. Lesnar shoots in but no luck this time. John Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lesnar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson. Lesnar is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson. Johnson wants to clinch up but Lesnar keeps it at a distance.#T1# Lesnar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Lesnar on that attempt. #CL# Lesnar pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Lesnar prevents a takedown attempt there.
John Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Johnson. Lesnar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses. Lesnar darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Lesnar into the cage. Johnson tries to stall but Lesnar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD# Lesnar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position. Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Lesnar blocks nicely. Lesnar wants to sweep but no luck. #T2# Lesnar pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage. Lesnar is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up. Johnson trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom. Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control. Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Lesnar sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3##CL# Lesnar rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage. Lesnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around? Johnson jumps guard but Lesnar stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lesnar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lesnar tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lesnar.
#TD# Lesnar pulls guard. #SU2# Johnson stands up from Lesnar's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4# Johnson throws a push kick but Lesnar slaps the foot to one side. Lesnar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Lesnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.#CL2# Johnson rushes Lesnar and presses him up against the cage. Johnson avoiding damage as Lesnar throws knees to the body.
Lesnar is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now. Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lesnar after a bit of a struggle. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2# Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2# Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lesnar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Lesnar will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Lesnar shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily. The crowd cheers as Lesnar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though. Lesnar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time. Lesnar moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Lesnar throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Lesnar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.#T1# Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lesnar pulls him back up using the underhooks. Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lesnar smiles and moves away.
John Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Johnson.#TD# Lesnar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Johnson wants to stand back up but Lesnar manages to pass into side control.
Lesnar lands a few punches from side control. Lesnar working away.#T2##SUB# Lesnar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. John Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Johnson is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Johnson can't do much from the bottom here. Lesnar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Johnson wants to get back to his feet.#T3# Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK. Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. Lesnar scores with punches from side control. Johnson is not content to let Lesnar control the position. Lesnar controls the position. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Johnson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lesnar easily slips into full mount! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lesnar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lesnar landing shots from mount. Lesnar wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely. Lesnar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lesnar controlling his opponent. Lesnar trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! John Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round. Well Lesnar 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lesnar! |
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