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Event:
QFC Tournament 1075 Round 3
Date: Nov 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Johns staying out of range there.
Johns shoots in for a takedown but Keller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johns fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Keller takes a swing at Johns's ribcage but misses.
Keller loads up on a big right hand but Johns slips the punch.#CL2#
Johns clinches.
Johns stalling against the cage.
Johns is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Keller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shawn Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cracky Johns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns tries to score a body lock takedown but Keller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Johns gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Keller works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Johns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johns has managed to get both his arms back between Keller's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB#
Keller is looking for a triangle but Johns pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Keller looking for a guillotine here but Johns defends easily.
Johns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johns wants to control from the top but Keller keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Keller is looking for a triangle but Johns pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Keller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keller is trying to keep Johns in close.
#SUB#
Keller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Keller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Keller keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Johns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johns throwing strikes from guard but Keller blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keller wants to sweep but no luck.
Johns content to stall in guard here.
Keller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johns is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Keller keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully.
Johns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Keller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Keller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johns's guard. #REVR#
Keller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Johns is looking for a triangle but Keller pushes his legs off easily.
Johns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keller landing some decent shots from guard.
Keller controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Keller dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Keller. No joy for Johns on that attempt.
Keller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johns ducks under a wild hook from Keller.
Keller tries to clinch up.
Keller looks to throw the jab but Johns is out of range. #TD#
Keller dives in and scores a takedown into Johns's guard.
Keller stands up over Johns, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johns thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Keller trying to control the position from guard on top but Johns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Keller trying to control the position from guard on top but Johns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Keller advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Johns's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johns tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Johns showing good submission defense here.
Johns is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
Johns takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Keller.
Keller has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Johns's body.
Johns trying to control the action but Keller just sinks the hooks in.
Johns can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Keller working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Johns is doing well to defend. Keller seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Johns is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shawn Keller!
Shawn Keller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1075 Round 2
Date: Nov 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Borovcik closes the distance and clinches up with Johns, looking for a takedown. Borovcik pushes Johns against the cage but Johns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Borovcik has closed the distance and engaged Johns in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Johns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Johns shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Borovcik manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Borovcik looks to clinch #TD#
and Johns counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borovcik can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Johns in side control, throwing shots but Borovcik defends.
Borovcik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Borovcik is not content to let Johns control the position.
A lull in the action here as Johns stalls from top position.
Borovcik prevents Johns from moving into mount. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Borovcik is letting Johns control him for a moment.
Borovcik tries to improve position but can't.
Borovcik trying his best to control but Johns has mounted him.#SUB#
Johns is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Borovcik has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Borovcik is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB#
Johns working for a submission but Borovcik is keeping him at bay.
Borovcik avoids a series of strikes thrown by Johns.
#T3#
Borovcik wants to hold on but Johns pushes him away.
Borovcik blocking the ground and pound.
Johns trying to control but Borovcik is having none of it.
Johns is landing with some decent strikes but Borovcik is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Johns throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Borovcik tries to buck Johns off but he can't manage it.
Johns looking to finish Borovcik with some ground and pound. This is bad for Borovcik!
Johns wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Borovcik looks winded!#T4#
Johns can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Borovcik is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johns looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johns throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Johns controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Johns jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Borovcik is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Borovcik and Johns has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cracky Johns dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Johns shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johns is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns forces his way into half guard.
Borovcik wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Borovcik trying to hold on to Johns's head to control him but Johns postures up.
Johns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Borovcik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Borovcik pushes Johns off looking to stand but Johns dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johns in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Johns fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Borovcik sprawls well initially but Johns persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borovcik can do to turn this around?
Johns thows a huge punch but Borovcik dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Borovcik is looking for a sweep. Johns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borovcik is breathing heavily.
Johns throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borovcik keeps working.
Borovcik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johns is working away from the top position though.
Johns sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Johns has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Borovcik.
Johns holding on.
Cracky Johns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johns tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Borovcik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johns tries to escape but Borovcik is in control.
Johns tries to bench press Borovcik off him but Borovcik keeps the position.
Johns manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Borovcik trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johns is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Johns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johns controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cracky Johns dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Johns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Josef Borovcik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Johns feints and as Borovcik raises his hands in defense, Johns changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johns wants to control from the top but Borovcik keeps moving. #SU#
Johns stands up from Borovcik's guard - Johns perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Johns looking to score a takedown here. Borovcik is defending well but Johns drives through and ends up in Borovcik's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borovcik has his hands on Johns's head, controlling the position.
Borovcik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johns is one step ahead there.
Borovcik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Johns engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Borovcik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johns is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johns keeps the fight on the outside.
Johns half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Borovcik dodges the punch combination from Johns.
Borovcik tries to clinch up but Johns circles away and keeps his distance.
Johns throws a head kick that misses
and Borovcik counters with a three punch combo that has Johns backing up. Johns nods at Borovcik to acknowledge the strikes.
Johns throws a head kick that misses.
Borovcik is looking to clinch but Johns is avoiding it.
#T3#
Johns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johns misses with a double jab.
Borovcik unleashes a big counter combination but Johns bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johns throws a push kick but Borovcik slaps the foot to one side.
Borovcik throws a counter combo.#TD#
Johns bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Borovcik bucks up and tries to throw Johns off but instead Johns has got his back!#SUB#
Johns has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Borovcik is in real trouble here. Johns gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Borovcik is tapping out! Johns wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cracky Johns! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1075 Round 1
Date: Nov 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Johns keeps the fight on the outside.
Johns changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Williams.
It looked like Johns was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Williams instigates a clinch.
Johns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams wants to break free but Johns has control.
#TD#
Williams is fighting off a takedown attempt but Johns is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Williams to the mat. Williams regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Williams kicks Johns off and gets to his feet.
Johns tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
Johns ducks right into an uppercut from Williams. #CL#
Johns pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams avoids a wild elbow strike from Johns.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johns gets underhooks to prevent Williams's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Johns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johns tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Williams throws a head kick that Johns semi-blocks.
#CUT2#It looks like Cracky Johns has been cut.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johns sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johns stuffs the takedown.
Cracky Johns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah Williams.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Johns slips the punch.
Williams throws a leg kick #TD#
and Johns decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Williams's guard.
Williams looks winded!
Johns won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Johns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Williams 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Williams is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Johns looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends 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!
Williams wants to control from the top but Johns keeps moving.
Williams content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Johns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams stops Johns from standing up.
Johns is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johns throws a big elbow that misses.
Johns's corner is telling him to maintain position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johns trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cracky Johns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cracky Johns's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Johns stuffs the takedown.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Johns, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Johns against the cage but Johns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cracky Johns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah Williams.
Williams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Johns tries to counter with a takedown but Williams is quick to defend against it.
Johns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Williams tries to keep at a distance but Johns has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williams is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Johns manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Johns is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Williams's half guard.
Williams pushes Johns off and gets back to his feet.#T1##TD#
Johns feints and as Williams raises his hands in defense, Johns changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Williams keeping full guard, as Johns tries to pass.
Williams 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.
Cracky Johns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johns throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Johns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johns passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Williams is not content to let Johns control the position.
Johns passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Williams!
Williams is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.#T3#
Johns thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Williams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johns sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johns seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Williams for as long as he can get away with.
Williams tries to hold on but Johns postures up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johns scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Williams?
Williams is looking to get to half guard.
Williams is still trying to improve position.
Johns trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Williams is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johns tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cracky Johns dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cracky Johns's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Williams shoots for a takedown but Johns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Johns closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johns lands in his opponent's guard.
Johns forces his way into half guard.#SU#
Johns escapes and gets back to his feet.
Johns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Johns tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams blocks a head kick by Johns.
Williams steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johns.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johns defends it nicely.#T1#
Johns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.#TD#
Johns bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Johns wants to stand up but Williams is controlling the position.
Johns is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johns wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
Johns thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johns trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away. #T2#
Johns wants to stand up but Williams has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Johns clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Johns breaks from the clinch.
Johns shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams with the counter takedown but Johns avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
And Williams tries to counter it with a takedown but Johns pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cracky Johns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3##CL#
Johns clinches up against the cage.
Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but Johns manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Williams jumps guard but Johns stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Johns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Johns darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
Johns displaying some good clinch control by pressing Williams up against the cage.#TD#
Johns successfully pulls guard.
Johns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Johns looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Johns defends easily.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cracky Johns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johns, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Cracky Johns!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Cracky Johns!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Cracky Johns!
Cracky Johns wins by unanimous decision! |
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