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Event:
Bellicose VII
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnathan misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Conforto to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Conforto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnathan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Conforto is looking to stand up but Johnathan isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnathan wants to pass the guard but Conforto is keeping the position.
Johnathan stops Conforto from standing up.
Johnathan wants to pass the guard but Conforto is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnathan is working hard here to advance position.
Johnathan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Conforto stops Johnathan from passing to mount.
Johnathan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Conforto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Johnathan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conforto keeps working.
Conforto is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnathan throwing strikes but Conforto manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SU2#
Conforto decides to stand back up.
Conforto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnathan.
Johnathan takes a swing at Conforto's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Conforto misses.
Conforto ducks under a wild hook from Johnathan.
Conforto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnathan stuns Conforto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Conforto scores with a spinning back kick!
Conforto missing with a left hand there. Johnathan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Conforto stuns Johnathan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Conforto moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Conforto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnathan misses with a straight right.
Conforto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnathan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conforto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnathan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conforto manages to avoid it.
Conforto throws a big shot that misses.
Johnathan throws a lazy uppercut
#KD2#
and Conforto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Johnathan! Conforto lets Johnathan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Johnathan is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jim Johnathan has been cut.
Conforto moves in close and cracks Johnathan with a massive right hand! Johnathan, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Conforto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Conforto! |
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Event:
Bellicose 148
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Johnathan misses its intended target.
Undies was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Undies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnathan manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Johnathan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Undies's half guard.
Johnathan trying to control from half guard but Undies is working away.
Johnathan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Undies is staying active underneath Johnathan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnathan trying to mount his opponent but Undies defends it.
Undies is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnathan scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Johnathan seems content to control.
Undies keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Undies is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnathan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Undies is in trouble now - Johnathan has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Johnathan unloads with some shots from mount but Undies bucks and avoids them well.
Undies is bucking up trying to escape but Johnathan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Johnathan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Johnathan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Johnathan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnathan misses with a head shot.
Johnathan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnathan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Undies is looking to escape.
BOOM! Johnathan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T2#
Johnathan controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnathan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Undies looks a forlorn figure.
Undies takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC2#Undies is rocked!
Johnathan cracks Undies 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 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Johnathan!
After winning the bout, Jim Johnathan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bellicose 139
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Johnathan pushes Nevans up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Johnathan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nevans regains guard immediately.
Johnathan trying to control but Nevans is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nevans looking to control.
Johnathan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Johnathan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nevans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnathan has managed to get both his arms back between Nevans's legs - danger averted.
Johnathan passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnathan passes to side control.
Nevans on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nevans is trying to control Johnathan's posture but Johnathan avoids it.
Nevans is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Nevans on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Johnathan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nevans taking a bit of punishment here - Johnathan scoring with strikes.
Nevans is working to avoid the ground and pound but Johnathan connects with a decent elbow.
Johnathan looks up at the clock and then as Nevans takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Johnathan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Johnathan is looking to take a break and control but Nevans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnathan controls the position.
Nevans tries to improve position but can't.
Johnathan is looking to take a break and control but Nevans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nevans wants to control but Johnathan postures up.
Nevans is not content to let Johnathan control the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here.
Nevans struggling a bit here.
Johnathan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Johnathan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Johnathan working the head with strikes. #T3#
Nevans wants to control but Johnathan postures up.
Johnathan advances to full mount.
Johnathan breaks from Nevans's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Johnathan landing strikes from the mount and Nevans is in trouble!
Johnathan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nevans is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnathan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC2#Nevans is rocked!
Johnathan lands with some strikes.
Oh Nevans is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnathan cracks Nevans 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 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Johnathan!
Jim Johnathan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bellicose 128
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnathan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnathan moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
Johnathan moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
Johnathan tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Johnathan closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.
Johnathan is looking to take this one to the mat.
James works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
James manages to break the clinch.
Johnathan is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Johnathan closes the distance but James moves to the side
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnathan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnathan wants to clinch
and James counters with a huge left! Johnathan is in big trouble! He's backing up but James isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Johnathan from any more damage. A dominating finish by James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse James!
Jesse James seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bellicose 113
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Johnathan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black trying to hold on to Johnathan's head to control him but Johnathan postures up.
#SUB2#
Black looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Black is pressing down on Johnathan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnathan trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Johnathan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black tries to buck Johnathan off but Johnathan is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnathan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Black is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Johnathan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Johnathan throws an elbow but Black slips to the side and avoids it well.
Johnathan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Johnathan with the ground and pound but Black regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Black blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnathan.
Johnathan prevents Black from improving his position.
Black moves into full guard.
Johnathan trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Johnathan 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.#SUB2#
Black looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnathan passes into side control.
#T2#
Black tries to improve position but can't.
Johnathan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Johnathan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sloppy strikes there by Johnathan.
Black taking a bit of punishment here - Johnathan scoring with strikes.
Johnathan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Black is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Johnathan is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Black regains half guard.
Black is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnathan scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT#It looks like Excalam Black has been cut.
Johnathan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnathan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#Black is rocked!
Johnathan lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Black quite badly. Black pulls Johnathan in close trying to recover. Johnathan postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Black on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Black doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Johnathan!
A very excited looking Jim Johnathan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bellicose 94 - Prospects 2
Date: May 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnathan shoots in looking for a takedown but Kim manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnathan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnathan looks for a takedown but Kim sprawls well.
We've been told by Kim's head coaches at Takeda Clan Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jim Johnathan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Johnathan gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnathan is keen to just control but Kim is a slippery customer.
Kim on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kim tries to get out of the position.
Johnathan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kim defending well though.
Johnathan is looking to stall here but Kim recovers full guard.
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.
Johnathan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnathan is in close to Kim's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Kim has momentary wrist control but Johnathan slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnathan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnathan trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Johnathan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kim trying to keep a closed guard but Johnathan is proving a slippery customer.
Johnathan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnathan.
Johnathan is looking to pass into half guard but Kim pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kim is in guard.#REVR#
Johnathan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnathan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnathan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Johnathan postures up.
Johnathan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kim's guard.
Johnathan is keen to just control but Kim is a slippery customer.
Johnathan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kim blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnathan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnathan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kim is positioning himself well to prevent Johnathan advancing to mount.
Johnathan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnathan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kim defending well though. #T3#
Kim wants to get back to full guard.
Johnathan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kim keeps working.
Johnathan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnathan is trying to control the action in half guard but Kim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnathan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnathan slips a nice elbow through Kim's hands, connecting with Kim's forehead.
Kim keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnathan wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy.
Johnathan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kim haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kim misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Johnathan gets the takedown into side control. #T4#
An elbow from Johnathan crashes against the mat.
Johnathan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kim managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Johnathan.
Johnathan working the ground and pound but Kim is defending the strikes.
Kim tries to escape but Johnathan is in control.
Johnathan wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnathan in side control, throwing shots but Kim defends.
Johnathan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Johnathan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Johnathan fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnathan shoots for a takedown but Kim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnathan shoots for a double leg takedown but Kim sprawls well. He's pushed Johnathan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Je Ha Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Johnathan.#TD2#
Kim gets caught napping as Johnathan dives in and scores a takedown. Kim manages to retain guard.
Kim is pulling down on Johnathan's head to control his posture.
We've been informed that Johnathan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Johnathan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnathan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnathan is looking to work some ground and pound but Kim has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnathan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnathan throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Johnathan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Johnathan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kim works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnathan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kim misses the target.
Kim is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnathan tries to clinch up.
Johnathan fails with the takedown
and Kim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnathan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kim swivels and escapes.
Johnathan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kim pinned against the cage. Kim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Johnathan dives in for a single leg takedown but Kim sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnathan has a takedown stuffed.
Johnathan tries for a takedown but Kim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kim misses with a hook. Johnathan ducked under it nicely.
Kim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice sprawl there from Kim as Johnathan shoots in.
Johnathan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kim.
Johnathan tries to clinch up but Kim circles away and keeps his distance.
Kim swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kim tests Johnathan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Johnathan shoots in and drives through. Kim sprawls well.
Kim feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnathans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kim cracks Johnathan on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Johnathan falls backwards against the cage. Kim follows up with more strikes that drop Johnathan to his knees. Kim keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Johnathan! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Je Ha Kim!
Je Ha Kim seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CDFC 35:Tarver vs Valle 2
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Johnathan.
Cash throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnathan.
Johnathan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cash as he avoids it easily.
Johnathan shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Cash gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnathan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cash is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cash gets underhooks to prevent Johnathan's takedown attempt.
Victor Cash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Johnathan.#BC#
Cash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnathan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnathan.
Nice takedown defense from Cash. No joy for Johnathan on that attempt.
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!
Cash changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cash clobbers Johnathan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnathan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cash avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnathan fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Cash gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnathan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johnathan prevents Cash from getting back to his feet.
Johnathan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cash wants to get back to his feet but Johnathan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnathan is looking to work some ground and pound but Cash has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cash is looking to stand up but Johnathan isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Cash kicks Johnathan off and gets to his feet.
Cash leaves Johnathan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnathan slips under a jab.
Johnathan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cash pinned against the cage. Cash gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Johnathan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cash as he avoids it easily.
Victor Cash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Johnathan feints and as Cash raises his hands in defense, Johnathan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Cash is looking to stand up but Johnathan isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Cash pushes Johnathan off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Johnathan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cash sprawls well initially but Johnathan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cash is looking to escape.
Johnathan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnathan throwing shots but Cash is blocking nicely. #ES#
Cash has one foot on Johnathan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Johnathan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cash circles away.
Cash is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Johnathan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Cash is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Johnathan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Cash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Cash. No joy for Johnathan on that attempt. #T3#
Cash misses with a hook. Johnathan ducked under it nicely.
Johnathan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnathan somewhat.
Johnathan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cash defends well and Johnathan ends up having to push Cash into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Cash gets tackled into the cage by Johnathan. Johnathan maintains the clinch. #BC#
Cash breaks from the clinch.
Cash connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnathan's hands.#TD2#
Cash tries to sprawl but Johnathan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cash tries to kick Johnathan off but Johnathan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Cash makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Johnathan looking to score a takedown here. Cash is defending well but Johnathan drives through and ends up in Cash's guard.
Cash wants to stand and escape but Johnathan is having none of it. #ES#
Cash has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Johnathan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnathan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cash prevents it.
#T4#
Cash wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnathan won't allow it.
#BC#
Cash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Cash misses.
Jab from Cash.
Johnathan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cash scores with a counter punch that sends Johnathan to the canvas! Cash smells blood - he's punishing Johnathan with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Johnathan has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Cash!
Victor Cash spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CDFC 29 Slice vs Jarvinen
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Johnathan looking to score a takedown here. Baginkski is defending well but Johnathan drives through and ends up in Baginkski's guard.
Johnathan throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnathan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnathan postures up in Baginkski's guard and throws a big left but Baginkski blocks it.
Johnathan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnathan throwing strikes but missing.
Johnathan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnathan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baginkski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baginkski tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baginkski keeping moving, preventing Johnathan from controlling successfully.
Johnathan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Baginkski's head.
Johnathan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnathan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Johnathan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baginkski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baginkski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnathan.
Baginkski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baginkski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Baginkski does it's job there.
Baginkski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnathan manages to avoid it.
Baginkski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Baginkski misses with an uppercut. Johnathan saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Baginkski. #TD2#
Baginkski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnathan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Baginkski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnathan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baginkski keeping moving, preventing Johnathan from controlling successfully. #T2#
Johnathan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnathan throwing strikes but missing.
Baginkski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnathan.
Johnathan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnathan throws a big elbow that misses.
Baginkski is trying to control the position but Johnathan postures up.
Johnathan chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnathan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johnathan postures up in Baginkski's guard and throws a big left but Baginkski blocks it. #T3#
Baginkski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baginkski keeping moving, preventing Johnathan from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johnathan tries for a takedown but Baginkski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnathan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Johnathan shoots in and bounces Baginkski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnathan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnathan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnathan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnathan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Johnathan throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnathan scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnathan stays in close to Baginkski's body and controls the position.
Johnathan landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnathan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnathan with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnathan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baginkski wants to sweep here but Johnathan controlling him for the moment.
Baginkski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Johnathan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Baginkski leaves Johnathan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnathan closes the distance and clinches up with Baginkski, looking for a takedown. Johnathan pushes Baginkski against the cage but Baginkski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baginkski throws a counter high kick but Johnathan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Baginkski as Johnathan shoots in.
Gallagher Baginkski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Johnathan.
Baginkski swings for the body but Johnathan moves out of range.
#TD2#
Baginkski gets caught flat footed, as Johnathan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baginkski wants to get back to his feet but Johnathan passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Johnathan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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. Johnathan connects with a nice short shot to Baginkski's temple.
Jim Johnathan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnathan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnathan is keen to just control but Baginkski is a slippery customer.
Baginkski is trying to get back to full guard.
Baginkski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnathan on the ground.
Johnathan throwing shots but Baginkski is blocking nicely. #T1#
Johnathan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnathan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnathan throwing shots but Baginkski is blocking nicely.
Johnathan lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnathan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Baginkski is rocked!
Johnathan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnathan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Baginkski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Baginkski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnathan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnathan lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Baginkski quite badly. Baginkski pulls Johnathan in close trying to recover. Johnathan postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Baginkski on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Baginkski doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Johnathan!
Jim Johnathan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CDFC 21:Jarvinen vs Koloa
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnathan slips a jab from Jonson.
Jonson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jonson misses with a looping right.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jonson enables Johnathan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jonson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnathan throws a big elbow that misses.
Jonson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnathan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jonson controls Johnathan momentarily but Johnathan frees himself.
Jonson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Johnathan 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.
Johnathan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jonson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnathan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnathan throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnathan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnathan cracks Jonson with a solid left hand.
Johnathan works over Jonson with some ground and pound from guard.
Jonson controls Johnathan momentarily but Johnathan frees himself.
Johnathan controlling from the top position. #T1#
Johnathan won't allow Jonson to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonson controls Johnathan momentarily but Johnathan frees himself.
Johnathan lands a couple of digs.
Johnathan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnathan stands and throws Jonson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jonson is being controlled here.
Johnathan cracks Jonson with a big elbow.
Johnathan is chipping away with strikes.
#ROC#Jonson is rocked!
Johnathan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jonson down.
Jonson is still in real trouble! Can Johnathan finish him?
Johnathan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2#
Johnathan cracks Jonson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Johnathan immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Jonson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Johnathan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Johnathan!
An out of breath Jim Johnathan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ICE 9; Speisialta na Nollag
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Johnathan shoots in and bounces Luxenberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Luxenberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnathan.
Johnathan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnathan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Luxenberg has momentary wrist control but Johnathan slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnathan lands a couple of elbows.
Johnathan lands a couple of elbows.
Johnathan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnathan with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnathan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnathan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Luxenberg's head.
Johnathan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Luxenberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Johnathan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnathan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnathan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Luxenberg's head.
Luxenberg has momentary wrist control but Johnathan slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnathan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnathan lands a couple of elbows.
Johnathan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnathan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnathan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Luxenberg has momentary wrist control but Johnathan slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnathan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnathan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Johnathan connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnathan chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnathan postures up and lands a big shot to Luxenberg's brow.
Johnathan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnathan connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnathan cracks Luxenberg with a solid left hand.
Johnathan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Luxenberg's head.
Johnathan lands a couple of elbows.
Johnathan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Luxenberg's head.
Johnathan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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!
Johnathan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Luxenberg's head.
Johnathan gets to his feet and stands over Luxenberg, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Luxenberg felt that one! Johnathan unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Luxenberg from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Johnathan!
During a confident post fight interview, Jim Johnathan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ICE3: First Champion
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Johnathan staying out of range there.
Johnathan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Special fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnathan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnathan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Special is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnathan with a body shot.
Special has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Special connects with a body shot that sends Johnathan's belly button to the back.
Special just misses with a punch to the body.
Special misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Special.
A jab lands there for Special.#T1#
Special misses with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Special. No joy for Johnathan on that attempt.
Special is looking for the big counter here.
Johnathan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Special's corner calls for a 1-2. Special obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A combination from Special does no damage.
Special feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnathans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Special misses the jab.
Special lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Johnathan goes down and covers up as Special starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Special!
Super Special is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1073 Round 4
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Read lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnathan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Read is looking to counter punch.
Johnathan tries for a takedown but Read circles away easily#CL#
and Read counters by clinching up.
Johnathan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Read avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Buck Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Johnathan.
Johnathan has Read pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Read manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Read scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Read lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnathan backwards.
Read pushes Johnathan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Read lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnathan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Read.
Johnathan looks winded!
Read scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Read.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnathan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short left from Read.
Read lands an uppercut.
Read pushes Johnathan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Read lands a right hand. #ROC#Johnathan is rocked!#T1#
Read throws a big uppercut that drops Johnathan! More strikes from Read and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Johnathan lies dazed against the cage as Read celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buck Read! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1073 Round 3
Date: Oct 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Crawford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnathan misses with a body shot.
Johnathan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawford manages to avoid it.
Johnathan throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawford.
Johnathan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crawford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crawford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crawford changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnathan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnathan.
Crawford changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Crawford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnathan.#TD#
Crawford shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnathan's guard.
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.
Johnathan can't keep his opponent in guard - Crawford advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnathan wants to improve his position but Crawford is controlling well.
Crawford wants to pass to mount but Johnathan is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnathan tries to get to full guard but Crawford has control of the leg. #T1#
Johnathan trying to hold on to Crawford's head to control him but Crawford postures up.
#SUB#
Crawford is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnathan is just riding it out for now. Crawford eventually gives up the hold.
Johnathan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crawford engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Crawford looking to pass the guard.
Crawford looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnathan wants to stand but Crawford is controlling the position. #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.
Crawford trying to control but Johnathan is working from the bottom.
Johnathan being controlled here, momentarily.
Crawford stopping the sweep attempt from Johnathan.
Crawford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnathan wants to stand but Crawford is controlling the position.
Johnathan wants to sweep here but Crawford controlling him for the moment.
Crawford showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Crawford might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crawford won't allow Johnathan to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnathan looks to throw the jab but Crawford is out of range.
Crawford changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Johnathan misses. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Johnathan.
Crawford slips a straight right by Johnathan.
Crawford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnathan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawford moves away.
Crawford drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnathan sprawls and moves away.
Johnathan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crawford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnathan looks to throw the jab but Crawford is out of range.
Crawford slips a jab from Johnathan.
Crawford slips a jab from Johnathan.#T4#
Johnathan clobbers Crawford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnathan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnathan throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnathan lands an overhand right.
A big left from Johnathan misses.
Crawford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnathan.
Crawford attempts a counter takedown but Johnathan avoids it well and moves away.
Crawford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Crawford shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnathan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crawford is one step ahead there.
Crawford trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnathan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnathan is pulling down on Crawford's head. It's preventing any offense from Crawford, at least for the moment.
Crawford is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Johnathan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Johnathan finds it's way through Crawford's defenses.
Crawford takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnathan scores with a hook.
Johnathan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crawford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnathan cracks Crawford with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnathan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Johnathan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crawford appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnathan with a nice cross.#T1#
Johnathan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnathan cracks Crawford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crawford moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnathan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crawford defending well as Johnathan loads up on a big left hand.
Crawford takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crawford moves out of range as Johnathan strikes.
Crawford attempts a counter takedown but Johnathan avoids it well and moves away.
Johnathan takes a swing at Crawford's ribcage but misses.
Johnathan swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
so Crawford counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnathan trying to control the position.
Johnathan looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnathan, not yet.
Crawford is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnathan can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Johnathan keeping moving, preventing Crawford from controlling successfully.
Johnathan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnathan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnathan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Crawford trying to control but Johnathan is working from the bottom.
Eden Crawford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnathan trying to control the position.
Crawford preventing the sweep.
Johnathan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnathan can't keep his opponent in guard - Crawford advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Crawford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnathan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crawford.
Crawford is looking to advance position but Johnathan won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Crawford is looking for a kimura but Johnathan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crawford to get the leverage. #SUB#
Crawford is trying to work for a kimura but Johnathan is defending well.
Johnathan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crawford.
Johnathan won't allow Crawford to pass to mount.
Johnathan works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Crawford drops back looking for a leg! Johnathan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnathan manages to kick Crawford off! Crawford jumps back into Johnathan's guard.
Johnathan keeping full guard, as Crawford tries to pass.
Crawford trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnathan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crawford is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Crawford trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnathan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnathan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnathan keeping moving, preventing Crawford from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Johnathan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Johnathan missing with a left hand there. Crawford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crawford shoots in and drives through. Johnathan sprawls well.
Crawford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnathan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnathan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnathan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnathan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnathan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crawford has time to react.
Good shot there by Johnathan.
Johnathan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jim Johnathan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnathan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Crawford 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crawford staying out of range there.
Crawford feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnathan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnathan wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eden Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Crawford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnathan sprawls well. Johnathan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crawford gets slowly back to his feet.
Crawford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jim Johnathan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Crawford manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnathan on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnathan's guard now, I'm sure.
Crawford won't allow Johnathan to sweep him here.
Johnathan keeping moving, preventing Crawford from controlling successfully.
Crawford stopping the sweep attempt from Johnathan.
Crawford looking to pass the guard.
Crawford trying to control but Johnathan is working from the bottom.
Johnathan wants to sweep but no luck.
Eden Crawford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jim Johnathan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Crawford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnathan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnathan controls Crawford momentarily but Crawford frees himself.
Crawford throwing strikes but missing.
Crawford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnathan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crawford is working hard here to advance position.
Johnathan keeping moving, preventing Crawford from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Johnathan is looking to stand up but Crawford isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crawford on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Johnathan scores with a nice right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnathan as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Crawford gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Crawford seems to be working for a kimura but Johnathan defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Crawford seems to be working for a kimura but Johnathan defends the submission attempt.
Johnathan is doing well to control the position and prevent Crawford from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Crawford is working for a submission of some sort.
Crawford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Johnathan wants to get back to his feet.
Johnathan tries to get to full guard but Crawford has control of the leg.
Johnathan is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Crawford is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnathan is just riding it out for now. Crawford eventually gives up the hold.
Johnathan is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Crawford is trying to work for a kimura but Johnathan is defending well.
Johnathan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Johnathan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnathan 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Jim Johnathan!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Jim Johnathan!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Jim Johnathan!
Jim Johnathan wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Jim Johnathan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1073 Round 2
Date: Oct 07, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Johnathan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnathan throwing strikes but missing.
Johnathan stays in close to Mante's body and controls the position.
Johnathan postures up in Mante's guard and throws a big left but Mante blocks it.
Johnathan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnathan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnathan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnathan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnathan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnathan throwing strikes but missing.
Mante wants to stand but Johnathan is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Mante throws a combination. Johnathan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Jim Johnathan has been cut.
Johnathan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mante tries to avoid it but Johnathan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mante to the ground. Mante escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Mante darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnathan controlling the position well.
Johnathan manages to get to full guard.
Mante has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mante wants to stand but Johnathan is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Johnathan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Johnathan trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Mante is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Johnathan has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mante is looking to defend but Johnathan has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mante! Johnathan pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mante taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jim Johnathan!
A relieved looking Jim Johnathan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1073 Round 1
Date: Oct 06, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Suuuusuu instigates a clinch.
Johnathan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnathan is working for takedown but Suuuusuu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Suuuusuu is pressed up against the cage. Johnathan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Suuuusuu down to the mat. Suuuusuu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Johnathan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Suuuusuu sprawls well initially but Johnathan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Suuuusuu is looking to escape.
Suuuusuu taking some punishment here, with Johnathan in his half guard.
Suuuusuu tries to kick Johnathan off but Johnathan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Suuuusuu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnathan on the ground.
Johnathan slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suuuusuu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Johnathan controlling the action here.
Suuuusuu tries to kick Johnathan off but Johnathan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnathan is nestled in close to Suuuusuu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnathan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Suuuusuu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Johnathan seems content to control.
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. Johnathan connects with a nice short shot to Suuuusuu's temple.
Johnathan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Suuuusuu pushes Johnathan off looking to stand but Johnathan dives back in and keeps control.
Johnathan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnathan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnathan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Suuuusuu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Johnathan slips a nice elbow through Suuuusuu's hands, connecting with Suuuusuu's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnathan is controlling the pace.
Johnathan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnathan stops Suuuusuu from getting back to his feet.
Johnathan drops an elbow to the side of Suuuusuu's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnathan in particular looking to stall.
Johnathan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Johnathan working over Suuuusuu with some ground and pound. Suuuusuu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnathan working over Suuuusuu with some ground and pound. Suuuusuu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnathan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Johnathan working the head and body with strikes.
Johnathan slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnathan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnathan prevents Suuuusuu from standing back up.
Johnathan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnathan lands a nice short elbow.
Johnathan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnathan is taking a breather. Suuuusuu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Johnathan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnathan working Suuuusuu over with strikes.
Johnathan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnathan content to control rather than advance.
Johnathan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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. Johnathan connects with a nice short shot to Suuuusuu's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Johnathan dominated that round.
That's time! Suuuusuu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Johnathan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Suuuusuu did well to prevent Johnathan getting side control.
Johnathan prevents Suuuusuu from standing back up.
Johnathan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnathan lands a nice short elbow.
Suuuusuu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnathan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Suuuusuu has hold of Johnathan's hands but Johnathan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnathan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suuuusuu is trying to stand up here but Johnathan is controlling him well.
Johnathan slips a nice elbow through Suuuusuu's hands, connecting with Suuuusuu's forehead.
Johnathan working over Suuuusuu with some ground and pound. Suuuusuu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnathan is nestled in close to Suuuusuu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnathan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Suuuusuu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnathan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnathan winds up and cracks Suuuusuu with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Johnathan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnathan content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnathan lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnathan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Suuuusuu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnathan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnathan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnathan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnathan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Suuuusuu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnathan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnathan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnathan working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Johnathan not doing much here.
Johnathan lands strikes from half guard.
Suuuusuu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnathan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Johnathan 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 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. Johnathan connects with a nice short shot to Suuuusuu's temple.
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. Johnathan connects with a nice short shot to Suuuusuu's temple.
Johnathan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Suuuusuu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Johnathan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnathan winds up and cracks Suuuusuu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Suuuusuu taking some punishment here, with Johnathan in his half guard.
Johnathan is nestled in close to Suuuusuu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnathan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Suuuusuu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnathan working the head and body with strikes.
Johnathan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jim Johnathan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Johnathan.
Johnathan working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Johnathan there.
Suuuusuu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Suuuusuu wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Johnathan there.
Still in half guard, Johnathan seems content to control.
Suuuusuu taking some punishment here, with Johnathan in his half guard.
Johnathan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnathan trying to control the pace.
Suuuusuu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnathan scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suuuusuu is looking to escape.
Johnathan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnathan lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Johnathan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Suuuusuu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Johnathan gets tackled into the cage by Suuuusuu. Suuuusuu maintains the clinch.
Johnathan avoiding damage as Suuuusuu throws knees to the body.
Johnathan managing to block the knees to the body from Suuuusuu.
Suuuusuu can't find room to land a body shot as Johnathan controls the action.
Johnathan wants to take the fight to the mat but Suuuusuu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Johnathan tries to throw a body punch but Suuuusuu avoids it by throwing Johnathan back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Suuuusuu.
Johnathan struggles to land a body shot inside as Suuuusuu controls his hands.
Suuuusuu lands a nice knee to the body.
Suuuusuu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Suuuusuu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnathan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Suuuusuu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnathan's elbow.
Johnathan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Suuuusuu is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnathan blocks a body shot from Suuuusuu.
Suuuusuu connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suuuusuu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnathan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Suuuusuu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Natty Suuuusuu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Johnathan.
A short right from Suuuusuu.
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!
A body shot lands from Suuuusuu.
#T1#
Suuuusuu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Suuuusuu lands an elbow just above Johnathan 's eye.
Suuuusuu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johnathan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Suuuusuu lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnathan won't want to take too many of those.
Johnathan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Suuuusuu is defending well.
Suuuusuu struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnathan controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Suuuusuu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnathan misses with a body punch.
Suuuusuu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnathan looking for a takedown.
Suuuusuu tries to throw a body punch but Johnathan avoids it by throwing Suuuusuu back against the cage.
Johnathan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Suuuusuu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Johnathan gets the takedown into side control.
Jim Johnathan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnathan controlling from side mount. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Johnathan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Suuuusuu's guard.#T4#
Johnathan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnathan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Johnathan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Natty Suuuusuu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnathan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Jim Johnathan!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Jim Johnathan!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Jim Johnathan!
Jim Johnathan wins by unanimous decision!
Jim Johnathan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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