Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 367 Okoro v Johnson
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Okoro counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.
Okoro lands an overhand right.
Okoro lands a nice looking body shot.
Okoro throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoro tries to clinch up
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Okoro wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
letting Johnson counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kobe Okoro has been cut.#CL#
Okoro gets a clinch.
Okoro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Okoro tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Okoro back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okoro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Okoro. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Okoro throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Okoro.
A right hook to the body lands for Okoro.
A head punch on the inside from Okoro fails to land.
Okoro looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Okoro trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okoro.
Still in the clinch, Okoro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson avoiding damage as Okoro throws knees to the body.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Okoro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okoro swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okoro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Johnson avoiding damage as Okoro throws knees to the body.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Okoro backwards. #T3#
Okoro lands a right hand.
Okoro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Okoro lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okoro.
Okoro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okoro swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Okoro misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Okoro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Okoro misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Okoro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A shot to the liver by Okoro. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okoro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Okoro slips a jab from Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kobe Okoro dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Okoro throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Okoro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Okoro misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okoro tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okoro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Okoro to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Okoro saw that one coming.
Johnson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOkoro.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okoro.#T2##CL#
Okoro has managed to clinch.
Okoro misses with a knee to the head.
Okoro tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Okoro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Okoro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Okoro throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. #BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Okoro throws a body kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Okoro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Okoro lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the body from Okoro misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Okoro throws a lazy body kick
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Kobe Okoro's cut is getting worse.
Okoro moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Okoro misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Okoro tries a head kick but it misses.
Okoro tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Okoro moved out of range.
Okoro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Okoro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haruki Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Okoro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okoro throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Okoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okoro throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Okoro throws a lazy body kick
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Okoro misses with a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Okoro's knee momentarily.
Okoro gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okoro is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Okoro throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Okoro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Okoro swings away with a body shot that misses #KD2#
and Johnson counters with a crisp one two that drops Okoro! Johnson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Okoro to his feet! Okoro is in big trouble!#ROC2#Okoro is rocked!
Johnson flashes Okoro a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Okoro's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Okoro crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Johnson punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haruki Johnson!
Haruki Johnson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Haruki Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 435 - Johnson Vs Durant
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Durant with a hook.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durant manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Durant releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson slips under a jab from Durant.
Durant lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Durant throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durant swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Durant really felt that one!
Durant connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Durant lands a front kick.
Durant throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
A lazy body kick from Durant
and Johnson counters with a body kick that stops Durant in his tracks momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
A little jabbing left from Durant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Durant throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a hugh head kick that removes Durant from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Haruki Johnson!
Haruki Johnson retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Haruki Johnson 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.

Event: OFK 426 - Johnson Vs Gunner
Date: Aug 04, 2024

#R1#
Gunner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Gunner misses
and Johnson counters with a good, hard body kick but Gunner shrugs it off.
Gunner throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gunner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunner moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses.
Gunner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gunner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner misses with a straight right.
Johnson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gunner misses with a looping right.
Gunner thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Gunner misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Gunner throws out a powerful jab.
Gunner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a quick counter head kick but Gunner was just out of range.#KD#
Johnson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gunner sprawling to the canvas! Gunner rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Johnson finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Jet Gunner has been cut.
Johnson slips under a jab from Gunner.
Gunner wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Gunner throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Gunner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunner lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunner throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson slips a jab from Gunner.
Johnson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Johnson fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Gunner square on the jaw! Damn, Gunner is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haruki Johnson!
Haruki Johnson retains his light heavyweight title!
Haruki Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 420 - Wright Vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Godwin swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Godwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Godwin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godwin.
Godwin misses the shot to the body.
Godwin throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Godwin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Godwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godwin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head. #T1#
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Basko Godwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godwin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#Haruki Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Godwin throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Godwin misses with a left hand
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Godwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Godwin misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Godwin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Johnson throws a push kick but Godwin slaps the foot to one side.
Godwin misses with a left hand
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Godwin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Johnson avoids the body shot from Godwin.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godwin dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Godwin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Godwin lands a right hook to the body.
Godwin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Godwin throws an off balance right hand
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Godwin is rocked!
Johnson lands a front kick.
Godwin looks winded!
Godwin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Godwin to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Godwin looks to clinch but Johnson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Godwin taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Haruki Johnson!
Haruki Johnson retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Haruki Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 326 Martin vs Johnson
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Martin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Johnson - the referee stops the clock and Martin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Johnson. Martin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good shot there by Martin.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Martin.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martin.
Martin tries to clinch up.
Martin looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Martin misses with a low kick.
Martin misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.#T1#
A jab from Martin misses. #CL#
Martin gets a clinch.
Martin misses with some punches.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Martin is controlling the position.
Martin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Martin has double underhooks.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Martin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Martin tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Martin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Martin.
Martin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Johnson is trying to push Martin away but Martin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martin lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Martin blocking some punches.
Martin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Martin avoiding damage. #BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Martin. Martin obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Martin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Martin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johnson lands a front kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Martin misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martin scores with a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Haruki Johnson's cut even more.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Martins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Martin moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Martin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Martin tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin is looking to counter punch.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martin tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Swole Ricky Martin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haruki Johnson's cut.
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##CL#
Martin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martin pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Martin's head.
Martin throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Martin misses with a body punch.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martin blocking some punches.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson tries to circle away but Martin has him pinned against the cage.
Martin misses with a punch to the body.
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Martin.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Martin. #BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Martin can pounce on him.
Martin misses with a low kick. #CL#
Martin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Martin blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martin.
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Martin tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swole Ricky Martin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Martin throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Martin throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Martin moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martin digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Martin.
Martin lands with a right to the head.
Martin prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Martin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martin lands an uppercut.
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Martin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Martin can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Martin tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin misses with some punches.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#The cut above Haruki Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martin lands with a left to the head.
Martin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4##BC#
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Martin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Martin.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Martin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Martin avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Martin avoids the head kick by Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Swole Ricky Martin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Haruki Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Martin scores with a shot to the body.
Martin throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Martin misses with the body kick
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Martin doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
And Johnson responds with a good body kick, but Martin manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Martin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Martin misses with a body kick.
Johnson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Martin loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Martin scoring well with a low kick there.
Martin misses with a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Martin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Martin throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Nice body kick there by Martin.
Martin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Martin misses with a low kick.
Johnson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Martin. #CL#
Martin clinches with his opponent.
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!
Martin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3##BC#
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Martin.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martin. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martin lands an overhand right.
Martin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnson if he has to take too many more of those.
Martin checks the leg kick.#T4#
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swole Ricky Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martin tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Martin lands a body shot.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin misses with a leg kick.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Swole Ricky Martin clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Haruki Johnson's cut.
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.#R4#
Martin thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Martin with a nice cross.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Martin can pounce on him.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Martin avoids it with no problem.
Martin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Martin.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Swole Ricky Martin is winning the standup battle so far.#T1##CL#
Martin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson. #BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick lands for Martin.
Martin's corner calls for a 1-2. Martin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Martin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJohnson.
Martin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head. #T2#
Martin throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Martin blocks it well.
Johnson moves out of range as Martin strikes.
Martin throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Martin throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL#
Martin drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.#T3#
Martin throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Martin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martin.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#Haruki Johnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Martin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Martin throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Martin misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martin.
You can see that Johnson has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#CL#
Martin has managed to clinch.
Martin blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martin keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Martin manages to break the clinch.
Martin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Swole Ricky Martin had his way with Haruki Johnson in that round.
The cut man is working on Haruki Johnson's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R5#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Martin - that will leave a mark!
Martin throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Martin throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Martin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Martin has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Martin tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Martin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
It looked like Martin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Martin takes the fight into the clinch.
Martin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Martin stalling.
Martin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Martin lands a right hand.
Martin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Martin tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Martin misses with a punch to the body.
Martin misses with a body punch.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body 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!
Martin blocks an uppercut.
Johnson pushes Martin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
As Martin backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Martin manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Martin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Martin lands a lovely overhand right.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Haruki Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Swole Ricky Martin!
During a confident post fight interview, Swole Ricky Martin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Haruki Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'Yeah but my nan says I'm really good at this.'.

Event: OFK 405 -
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Yar Bol has been cut.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.
Bol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Bol is out of range.
Bol misses with a hook.
Bol misses with a leg kick
and Bol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Johnson rushes Bol and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bol prevents a body shot from Johnson.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bol looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bol controls his hands.
Bol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Bol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bol is stalling here.
Bol slows down the pace here.
Bol receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Bol looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bol swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bol misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Bol has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bol can turn it around.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bol backwards.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bol's elbow. #T2#
Bol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Bol has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bol misses with an elbow strike.
Bol takes a shot to the head.
Bol throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Bol has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Bol gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bol misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Johnson.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bol wants to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bol or not.
Johnson slowing the pace effectively.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Bol blocks an uppercut.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bol or not.
Bol looks winded!
Bol lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Bol scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Bol avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bol's elbow.
Johnson misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Bol fails to land. #T4#
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson is leaning against Bol and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson presses Bol against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Bol controls the action.
Bol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haruki Johnson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##KD#
Johnson lands a big uppercut and Bol crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bol looks OK. Johnson waves Bol back to his feet!#ROC#Bol is rocked!#CL#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Bol is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bols head.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Bol is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson dips a shoulder and cracks Bol with a mighty uppercut! Bol falls back against the cage and Johnson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bol is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Johnson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haruki Johnson!
Haruki Johnson retains his light heavyweight title!
Haruki Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 396 - Johnson Vs Dudeson
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Dudeson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dudeson throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Dude Dudeson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudeson lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.
Dudeson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dudeson misses with the combination.
Dudeson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudeson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dudeson with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Dudeson 's knee.
Haruki Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude Dudeson.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudeson manages to avoid it.
Johnson drops Dudeson with a big left hand! Dudeson is injured, injured bad! Johnson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haruki Johnson!
Haruki Johnson retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Haruki Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Dude Dudeson was interviewed post fight and said 'What can I say, im still the king between the sheets. Ladies hit me up 904-The-Dude!!!'.

Event: OFK 389 - Johnson Vs Bol
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Bol connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Bol rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Johnson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bol's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson cracks Bol with a nice body shot.
Bol is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Bol misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bol.
Bol is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bol misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bol displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Bol lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.
Bol has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bol can turn it around.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Bol avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage. #T1#
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bol's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Bol throws a head punch that misses.
Bol misses with a knee to the head.
Bol prevents a body shot from Johnson.
The referee calls for Bol to work.
Bol blocks an uppercut.
Bol has Johnson pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Bol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a right hand. #T2#
Bol misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Bol controls the action.
Bol blocks a body shot from Johnson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bol has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bol swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bol misses with an elbow over the top.
Bol has Johnson pushed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Bol fails to land. #T3#
Bol lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bol backwards.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Bol.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Johnson.
Bol wants to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Bol tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Bol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bol slowing the pace effectively.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Bol lands a shoulder strike.
Bol misses with some punches.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Bol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bol takes a shot to the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bol lands a nice uppercut.
Bol is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Bol tries to tie him up.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bol has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Bol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Bol.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bol throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Johnson.
Bol misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Haruki Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Haruki Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bol looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Bol backpedaling. #CUT#It looks like Yar Bol has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Bol pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Bol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bol blocking some punches.
Johnson tries a body shot but Bol blocks it.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haruki Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Bol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bol throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bol is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson works on Bol's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bol misses with the head strike.
Bol looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bol backwards.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Bol's ribcage. Bol let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bol can do to turn this around?
Bol misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Bol stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Johnson.
Bol misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson cracks Bol with a nice body shot.#T2#
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bol backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Johnson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Bol throws an elbow that misses.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Bol blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Bol working aggressively here.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Bol's head. #ROC#Bol is rocked!
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bol backwards.
Bol is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bol's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bol drops to his knees and Johnson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haruki Johnson!
Haruki Johnson retains his light heavyweight title!
Haruki Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 383 - Bol Vs Johnson
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Johnson lunges at Bol with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bol's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Yar Bol has been cut.
Johnson slips under a jab from Bol.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Bol knows he should have avoided that one.
Bol thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bol missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bol motions for Johnson to come forward. Bol throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bol circles away from the clinch attempt. #KD2#
Johnson drops Bol with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bol looks back up at him and smiles so Johnson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Bol tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Bol moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Bol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson cracks Bol with a hook to the temple - Bol is on wobbly legs here! Johnson swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bol falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Johnson wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Haruki Johnson!
Haruki Johnson is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Haruki Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 379 -
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gunner on the side of the head.#CL#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gunner backwards.
Johnson works on Gunner's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Gunner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Johnson.
Gunner misses with a body punch.
Gunner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gunner looks winded!
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Gunner.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Gunner avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Gunner's ribcage. Gunner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Gunner's head.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Gunner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunner backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Gunner fails to land.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Gunner's takedown attempt.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Gunner's ribcage. Gunner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson is leaning against Gunner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Gunner throws an elbow but misses.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Gunner.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gunner blocks a body shot from Johnson. #T2#
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Gunner.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gunner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gunner misses with an elbow over the top.
Gunner misses with an elbow strike.
Gunner told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gunner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gunner tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gunner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Gunner controls the action.
Gunner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Johnson.
Gunner takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Gunner is rocked!
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Gunner.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunner backwards.
Gunner is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gunner prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Gunner misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Gunner avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Gunner misses with a punch on the inside.
Gunner seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Gunner, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gunner lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Gunner throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gunner lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Gunner avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Gunner throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
A short left from Johnson.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson tries to work over Gunner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gunner prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tries a body shot but Gunner blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haruki Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haruki Johnson's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Johnson throws a monster overhand right that drops Gunner! Johnson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haruki Johnson!
A very excited looking Haruki Johnson 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.

Event: OFK 373 - Bol Vs Johnson
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Bol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Bol throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Bol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bol connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bol throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bol moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Bol. #CL#
Bol moves into the clinch.
A short right from Johnson. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bol scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.
Johnson lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bol fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bol lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bol misses with a head kick.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Bol avoids it with no problem.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bol. Bol obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Bol tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bol's hands.#CUT2#It looks like Yar Bol has been cut.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bol goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bol cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Bol throws a body shot but no joy.
Bol lands an overhand right.#CUT#That has opened up Haruki Johnson's cut even more.
Bol throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
As Bol backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Bol manages to avoid it all.
Bol throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Bol avoids it with no problem.
Johnson with a nice calf kick.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bol cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Bol cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bol has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Johnson to stand back up!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!#T2#
Bol thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Bol finish him?
Bol bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bol.
Yar Bol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bol lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bol cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Johnson walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Bol! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yar Bol!
Yar Bol retains his light heavyweight title!
The defeated Haruki Johnson had this to say: 'Yeah but my nan says I'm really good at this.'.

Event: OFK 367 - Johnson vs Cruzeiro
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circling - Cruzeiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cruzeiro scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cruzeiro looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Cruzeiro with a nice calf kick.
Cruzeiro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Johnson darts in and clinches Cruzeiro up against the cage.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Cruzeiro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cruzeiro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cruzeiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Cruzeiro pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cruzeiro or not.
Johnson gets through Cruzeiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruzeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#It looks like Julio Cruzeiro has been cut.
Cruzeiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cruzeiro misses with a body shot. #KD#
Johnson cracks Cruzeiro with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Johnson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cruzeiro to stand back up!
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cruzeiro.#KD#
Johnson lands a big uppercut and Cruzeiro crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cruzeiro looks OK. Johnson waves Cruzeiro back to his feet!#ROC#Cruzeiro is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Cruzeiro blocks the leg kick.
Cruzeiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cruzeiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruzeiro seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Johnson drops Cruzeiro with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cruzeiro looks back up at him and smiles so Johnson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Johnson cracks Cruzeiro with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Cruzeiro tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Johnson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Cruzeiro is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haruki Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Haruki Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 358 - Johnson Vs Highwind
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
A big right from Highwind misses.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Highwind.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Highwind scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Highwind uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook but Highwind avoids it easily.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Highwind is out of range.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Highwind avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Highwind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Highwind.
An inside leg kick lands from Highwind.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Highwind makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Highwind throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Highwind under the eye.#T1#
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Highwind's sensitive parts.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Haruki Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Highwind misses.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Highwind throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Highwind comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson with a jab.
Johnson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Highwind to the canvas! Highwind doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Johnson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haruki Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Haruki Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 352 - Johnson Vs Gomez
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Gomez takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Carlos Gomez has been cut.
Gomez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Gomez is rocked!
Gomez throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Gomez throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Gomez looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Gomez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Johnson counters with a big right hand! Oh Gomez is in trouble here! Johnson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haruki Johnson!
A very excited looking Haruki Johnson 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.

Event: OFK 346 - Cubbedge Vs Gazersky
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Bol connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.
Bol misses with a looping right.#CL#
Bol clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bol.
Bol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bol dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bol lands with a right to the head.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Bol's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson. #BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Bol doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Bol feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bol misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bol takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Bol pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Bol has managed to clinch.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Bol lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Bol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Bol misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bol takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Bol pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Bol settles back down.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bol lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.#CUT#That has opened up Haruki Johnson's cut even more.
A jab from Bol misses.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bol misses the jab.
Bol tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bol misses with a body shot.
Bol wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Bol takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bol throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Bol fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bol takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#It looks like Yar Bol has been cut.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Bol sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bol jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#The cut above Haruki Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Bol.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
A jab lands there for Bol.
Bol misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Bol throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bol is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Bol instigates a clinch.
Bol swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Bol controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bol's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Bol pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yar Bol dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bol lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand. #KD#
Bol cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Johnson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bol finish him? #ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Johnson avoids the body shot from Bol.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Bol avoids it with no problem.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Bol finish him?
Bol cracks Johnson with a hook to the temple - Johnson is on wobbly legs here! Bol swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Johnson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bol wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yar Bol!
Yar Bol retains his light heavyweight title!
Haruki Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'Yeah but my nan says I'm really good at this.'.

Event: OFK 338 - Bol vs Highwind
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mataitai.
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Mataitai with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mataitai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Mataitai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mataitai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow.
A short uppercut from Mataitai.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mataitai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mataitai lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Mataitai struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mataitai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mataitai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Mataitai controls the action. #T1#
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Mataitai blocks an uppercut.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mataitai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mataitai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mataitai lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mataitai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Johnson can turn it around.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Mataitai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mataitai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson pushes Mataitai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mataitai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mataitai throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Mataitai.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Mataitai.
Mataitai lands a body shot.
Johnson looks winded!
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!
Mataitai can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Mataitai.
Mataitai pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Mataitai scores with a shoulder strike.
Mataitai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Mataitai lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Haruki Johnson's cut even more.
Mataitai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mataitai.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Mataitai.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Mataitai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mataitai.
Mataitai works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Mataitai.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mataitai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mataitai misses with a body punch. #T3#
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mataitai throws a head punch that misses.
Mataitai working aggressively here.
Mataitai lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Mataitai. #CUT#The cut above Haruki Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mataitai throws a head punch that misses.
Mataitai struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mataitai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Mataitai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mataitai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson trying to stall but Mataitai improves his position.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Mataitai. #T4#
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mataitai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Mataitai.
Johnson tries to work over Mataitai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Mataitai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Mataitai controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Mataitai.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mataitai throws an elbow but misses.
Mataitai controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Mataitai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mataitai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Mataitai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Mataitai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haruki Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Johnson connects with a leg kick.
Mataitai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Mataitai slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Mataitai thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mataitai throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Mataitai checks the leg kick.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Johnson has knocked Mataitai down with a huge combo! Johnson steps away and waves a wobbly Mataitai back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Mataitai is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mataitai leaves his chin hanging out and Johnson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Mataitai crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haruki Johnson!
Haruki Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Willy Mataitai had this to say: 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: WVT 153: Ryoto v Marko
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Peterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Peterson darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Peterson into the cage.
Peterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Peterson's leg but Peterson calmly moves out of range.
Peterson moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Peterson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Peterson connects with a crisp jab.
Peterson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Peterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson misses with a hook. Peterson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson with a jab.
Peterson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Haruki Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Peterson.
Peterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Peterson slips a straight right by Johnson.
Peterson throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Peterson throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Peterson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Peterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peterson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD#
Johnson cracks Peterson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Johnson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Peterson to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson. #T2#
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Peterson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Peterson defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Peterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a big right hand! Oh Peterson is in trouble here! Johnson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haruki Johnson!
A relieved looking Haruki Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 142: Mahogany v Creed
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Johnson jabs at Slaissi's body.
Johnson slips a jab from Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a hook
and Johnson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Slaissi really felt that one!
Slaissi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Slaissi loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Slaissi tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Slaissi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Slaissi closes the distance and clinches.
Slaissi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Slaissi checks a leg kick.
Slaissi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaissi is just out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnson.#T1#
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Slaissi moves out of range easily.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
We've been told by Slaissi's head coaches at DF Fitnesscentrum that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Slaissi takes one to the chin there.
Slaissi lands with a cross.
Slaissi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slaissi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Slaissi misses with a right hand
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson punishes Slaissi's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Slaissi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson lands a front kick.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slaissi.
Slaissi's corner calls for a 1-2. Slaissi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Slaissi misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Johnson slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Johnson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Slaissi blocks it well.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johnson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Slaissi if he has to take too many more of those.
Slaissi is breathing heavily.
Johnson delivers a nice body kick.
Slaissi ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Slaissi's body.
Johnson swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
Slaissi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slaissi.
Johnson throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Slaissi. #CUT#It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.#T3#
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slaissi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Slaissi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
Slaissi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Slaissi misses.
Johnson counters with a body kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Slaissi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slaissi throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Slaissi is able to avoid easily.
Slaissi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slaissi moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Slaissi misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Slaissi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slaissi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slaissi slips under a jab.
Johnson takes a swing at Slaissi's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Slaissi rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson moves forwards but Slaissi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slaissi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Slaissi.
Johnson slips a straight right by Slaissi.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haruki Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haruki Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Haruki Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slaissi missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Bimbo Slaissi has been cut.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Slaissi's head.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slaissi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Slaissi.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Slaissi misses the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Slaissi. That snapped Johnson's head back. #T1#
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Slaissi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slaissi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slaissi.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Slaissi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Slaissi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Johnson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Slaissi is out of range.
Slaissi's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Slaissi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnson. That one must have hurt.
Good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaissi is just out of range.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
Johnson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
A slow jab from Slaissi misses its intended target.
Slaissi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Slaissi avoids it with no problem.
Slaissi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson slips a jab from Slaissi.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Slaissi.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slaissi moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Slaissi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Slaissi's ribs.
Slaissi tries a head kick but it misses.
Slaissi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Slaissi blocks a jab.#T3#
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slaissi avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSlaissi.
Slaissi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.
Johnson moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
Slaissi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Slaissi.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slaissi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Slaissi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson tries a quick counter leg kick but Slaissi is wise to it.
A big left from Slaissi misses.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Slaissi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Slaissi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaissi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Slaissi's body.
Johnson moves forwards but Slaissi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Slaissi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Johnson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Slaissi throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Slaissi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slaissi looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slaissi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haruki Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot by Johnson.
Slaissi dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slaissi looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.
A left lands for Johnson.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good work by Slaissi as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slaissi moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Slaissi throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Slaissi misses the target. #T1#
Slaissi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Slaissi backing away here, and Johnson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Slaissi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Slaissi is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Slaissi is looking to clinch.
Slaissi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slaissi misses with a straight right.
A cross from Slaissi lands.
Johnson wants to slow Slaissi down by chopping away at his legs.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slaissi checks the leg kick.
Slaissi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slaissi is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs. #T2#
Slaissi defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Slaissi throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Slaissi slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaissi throws an off balance right hand
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Slaissi's leg but Slaissi calmly moves out of range.
Slaissi avoids a kick to the body.
Slaissi throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Slaissi.
Johnson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Slaissi if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slaissi misses with a straight left. #T3#
Johnson slips a straight right by Slaissi.
Slaissi takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slaissi avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Slaissi misses.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Slaissi moves out of range of the strikes.
Slaissi is looking for a counter combo.
Slaissi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Slaissi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slaissi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.#T4#
Slaissi misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Slaissi.
Johnson slips a straight right by Slaissi.
Johnson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Slaissi misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaissi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slaissi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Slaissi connects with a looping right hand.
Bimbo Slaissi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slaissi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
Haruki Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haruki Johnson!
After winning the bout, Haruki Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 133: West v Halli
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Johnson avoids the body shot from Potku.
Potku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potku connects with the punch.
Potku swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson scores with a jab. Potku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Potku slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Potku moves out of range easily.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Potku looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Johnson clinches up with Potku and pushes him back against the cage.
Potku tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Potku misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potku lands with a left to the head. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Potku fails to land.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Potku controls the action.
Potku pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Potku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Potku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Potku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Potku controls the action.
Potku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Potku.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Potku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potku digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Potku. #TD#
Potku has Johnson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Potku pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Johnson tumbling to the mat - Potku dives into Johnson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potku wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet. #T2#
Potku slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Potku is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Potku tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Potku keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Johnson tries to escape but Potku is in control.
Johnson is not content to let Potku control the position.
Johnson is trying to control Potku's posture but Potku avoids it.
Potku in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Potku is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Potku is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Potku tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johnson's legs.
Johnson is letting Potku control him for a moment. #SUB#
Potku wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurki Potku 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#
Potku throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Potku wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Potku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Potku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Potku closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnson counters with a crisp right that sends Potku to the canvas! Johnson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haruki Johnson!
Our winner, Haruki Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 123: Siale v Bloodaxe
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Dickons counters with a stiff right hand.
Dickons swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Dickons takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've been hearing reports that Dickons has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.#KD2#
Johnson cracks Dickons with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dickons looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Johnson finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dickons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
As Johnson looks to move away, Dickons throws a big counter combo but Johnson just gets out of the way.
Johnson throws a lazy body kick
and Dickons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Dickons jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.
Dickons tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Dickons throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Dickons checks it.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Dickons ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Dickons steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dickons fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dickons doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson throws a push kick but Dickons slaps the foot to one side.
Dickons tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson counters with a body kick.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Dickons's head back. #T2#
Johnson pushes Dickons away with a front kick.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dickons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Dickons shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dickons gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dickons misses with an uppercut.
Dickons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Dickons does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Dickons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dickons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Dickons shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovan Dickons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Dickons.
Dickons misses with a hook.#KD2#
Johnson cracks Dickons with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dickons looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Johnson finish him? #ROC2#Dickons is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lands an uppercut, right on the button! Dickons tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haruki Johnson!
Haruki Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023

189 cm
31 yrs
215 lbs

190 cm
24 yrs
211 lbs

Marius

Johnson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gaius Marius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Haruki Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in and bounces Marius off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marius (0) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marius's guard.
Johnson is thwarting Marius's attempts to control the position.
Johnson prevents Marius from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is pressing down on Marius's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marius is holding on for now. #T1#
Johnson is stalling here. Marius is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Johnson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Marius has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marius (4) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson 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.
Johnson is trying to control Marius's posture but Marius avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face as Marius controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marius in the domination position with Johnson hanging on.
Marius just content to control the position.
Johnson holding on.
Marius definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Marius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Marius jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Marius (7) vs (2) Johnson#T3#
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Johnson is letting Marius control him for a moment.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Johnson struggling a bit here.#T4#
Johnson trying to remain calm as Marius controls from the top position.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson is trying to control Marius's posture but Marius avoids it.
Marius content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Marius is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Marius sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marius is working away from the top position though.
Johnson is looking to get back to full guard here but Marius has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marius (10) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson trying to remain calm as Marius controls from the top position.#T6#
Johnson tries to bench press Marius off him but Marius keeps the position.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Marius is staying tight to Johnson's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T7#
Johnson is trying to control Marius's posture but Marius avoids it.
Marius in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Marius controls the position.
Johnson wants to control but Marius postures up.
Johnson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Marius taking a breather here. #T9#
Who's going to make the next move?
Marius takes a little break here. Johnson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Johnson struggling a bit here.#T10#
Johnson tries to buck Marius off but Marius is having none of it.
Marius just content to control the position.
Johnson tries to bench press Marius off him but Marius keeps the position.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Marius happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Marius controlling the position.
Marius wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy. #T12#
Marius taking a breather here.
Johnson wants to control but Marius postures up.
Marius is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Marius controlling the position.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson controlling the position well.
Marius passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson!
Score +3 for passing guard: Marius (13) vs (2) Johnson#T14#
Marius seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Johnson is holding on tight.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Marius gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marius controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson wants to control but Marius is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marius takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A very excited looking Gaius Marius 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.

Event: ENIGMA 164
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1##CL#
Gage rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gage.#CL#
Gage has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Gage misses with some punches.
Gage is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gage manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Gage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Gage looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily. #T1#
Gage is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
Gage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gage is not content to let Johnson control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!#SUB#
Gage tightening his grip on Johnson, looking for the choke. #T2##SUB#
Johnson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Gage is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Johnson trying to control the action but Gage just sinks the hooks in.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gage working for a choke but Johnson is defending well. #T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gage is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Johnson is defending well though. Gage let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gage is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Johnson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gage avoiding Johnson 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Johnson is having to fend off submission attempts from Gage, who is looking to sink in the choke. Gage doesn't have the hooks in though and Johnson manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4##SUB#
Gage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Gage has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gage controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Gage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Gage dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Gage has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gage avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Gage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Johnson delivers a nice body kick.
Gage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gage counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gage looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Gage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Gage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gage has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
Johnson stays in close to Gage's body and controls the position.
Gage is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Gage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gage wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson stays in close to Gage's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Gage pushes a forearm under Johnson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Johnson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oscar Gage!
During a confident post fight interview, Oscar Gage thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SCRAP 5: Johnson vs. Jovovic
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Jovovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jovovic just manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Jovovic.
Jovovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jovovic.
Johnson slips a jab from Jovovic.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jovovic lands with a nice body punch.
Jovovic slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jovovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jovovic throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jovovic.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Jovovic off balance momentarily.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jovovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Jovovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Jovovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson throws a head kick but Jovovic moves out of range.
Jovovic's coach down at Blaze Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jovovic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Jovovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Jovovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Jovovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.
Johnson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jovovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jovovic scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Jovovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jovovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.#KD#
Johnson lands a big uppercut and Jovovic crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jovovic looks OK. Johnson waves Jovovic back to his feet!#ROC#Jovovic is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson fakes the leg kick and cracks Jovovic in the body.
Jovovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Jovovic looks winded!
Johnson drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Jovovic's head, knocking him out cold! Johnson is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haruki Johnson!
Our winner, Haruki Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SFC 1: Jovovic vs. Santana
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anderson trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Anderson won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Anderson scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson misses with a body punch
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the ropes and back into range.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Anderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Anderson blocks the low kick.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
And Johnson counters with a quick kick to the body but Anderson blocks it.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Anderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL2#
Anderson rushes Johnson and presses him up against the ropes.
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Anderson feints the counter takedown.
A big left from Anderson misses.
And Johnson counters with a quick kick to the body but Anderson blocks it.#T3#
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anderson tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Elijah Anderson has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Johnson counters with a crisp one two that drops Anderson! Johnson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Anderson to his feet! Anderson is in big trouble!#ROC#Anderson is rocked!
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anderson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson feints a counter leg kick.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Elijah Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elijah Anderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Anderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Anderson.
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donk. Anderson catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haruki Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Anderson.
Nice shot by Anderson.
Anderson scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Johnson. #T2##TD2#
Anderson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Haruki Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson is looking to stall here but Johnson recovers full guard.
Anderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Anderson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Anderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Anderson is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
Johnson postures up. #T4#
Anderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Anderson wants to control but Johnson passes easily into half guard.
Anderson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Elijah Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson trying to get back to full guard but Johnson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Anderson is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elijah Anderson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anderson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Johnson staying out of range there.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot. #KD#
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Anderson tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Anderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anderson.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson thuds his shin into the meat of Anderson's side.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Anderson misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#That has opened up Elijah Anderson's cut even more.#TD2#
Anderson shoots in and bounces Johnson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johnson holds on and takes a little breather.
Johnson continues to stall.#T3#
Anderson trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Anderson being controlled here momentarily.
Anderson won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Anderson gets a clinch. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the ropes.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anderson or not.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Haruki Johnson.
Well Anderson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Anderson!
After winning the bout, Elijah Anderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 123
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Bonaparte misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bonaparte finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head. #CUT2#It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bonaparte with a nice calf kick.
Bonaparte connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte slips a jab and a cross from Johnson. #T1#
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Bonaparte.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Bonaparte.
Johnson misses with a hook
letting Bonaparte counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Haruki Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Bonaparte throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Bonaparte manages to avoid it.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Bonaparte had a free shot at his head there.
Bonaparte lands a jab.#KD2#
Bonaparte drops Johnson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Johnson looks back up at him and smiles so Bonaparte waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonaparte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bonaparte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice jab there from Bonaparte.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Haruki Johnson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2#
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bonaparte counters with a big right hand! Oh Johnson is in trouble here! Bonaparte follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacques Bonaparte!
Jacques Bonaparte thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 119
Date: Nov 25, 2022

#R1##TD#
Prokopenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnson is continuing to stall.
Prokopenko wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Prokopenko throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control.
Prokopenko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Johnson trying to control the pace. #T2#
Prokopenko is looking to get back to full guard here but Johnson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Johnson controls the position from side control.
Prokopenko looks to move to half guard but instead Johnson has passed into mount! Damn!
Prokopenko tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away. #T3#
Johnson content just to control the position here.
The adventures of Johnson the control monster continue. Boring.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Prokopenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Prokopenko wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Johnson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Prokopenko's body.
Johnson keeps control of the position as Prokopenko tries to break free. #T4#
Johnson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Prokopenko's body.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prokopenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson has the hooks in. Prokopenko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Prokopenko turns into Johnson and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haruki Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Prokopenko goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
I was talking to Prokopenko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Prokopenko shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Prokopenko avoids it with no problem.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Uladzimir Prokopenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prokopenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Johnson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Prokopenko! Johnson lets Prokopenko back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uladzimir Prokopenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prokopenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson drops Prokopenko with a naaaaasty hook - Prokopenko is in real trouble here! Johnson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haruki Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Haruki Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 110: Thoupos v Diggs
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
Donk. Leader catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leader counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Leader is just out of range.
Leader connects with a crisp jab.
Leader lands a jab to the head.
Johnson keeps Leader at a distance using the push kick.
Leader misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Leader avoids it.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leader.
Johnson cracks Leader with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leader throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Leader is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Leader throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#KD#
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Leader tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Leader back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Leader is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Master Leader has been cut.
Johnson lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Leader crumples to the floor! Johnson milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Haruki Johnson!
Haruki Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 99: Leader v Castellanos
Date: Sep 16, 2022

#R1#
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Markovic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnson.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Markovic's head back.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Markovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Markovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Johnson with a nice cross.
Johnson swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
It looked like Markovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Markovic scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.
A head kick misses from Markovic.
Johnson counters with a body kick.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Markovic counters with a nice body kick.
Markovic throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Haruki Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Markovic.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Markovic's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Markovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by Markovic.
It looked like Markovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Markovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Markovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Markovic misses with a kick to the body
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson punishes Markovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Johnson throws an overhand right that has Markovic reeling! Johnson follows up with more punches and Markovic is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Haruki Johnson!
Haruki Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 92: Mesquita v Dlask
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Meridius needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Maximus Meridius has been cut.
Meridius definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Meridius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Meridius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Meridius counters with a right hand to the body.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
letting Meridius counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.
Meridius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.#T1#
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Meridius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Meridius staying out of range there.#CL2#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson pushes Meridius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meridius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Meridius blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Meridius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meridius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson lands a head shot.#T2#
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Meridius takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses with a low kick as Meridius jumps back.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Meridius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haruki Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Meridius is just out of range.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Meridius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Meridius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Meridius on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Meridius avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson closes the distance but Meridius moves to the side
and Meridius counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Meridius throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Meridius drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Meridius blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haruki Johnson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meridius counters with a left to the body.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Meridius off balance momentarily.
Johnson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Meridius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Haruki Johnson's cut even more.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Meridius misses the target.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Meridius on the side of the head. #T1#
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson lunges at Meridius with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Meridius's hand.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson is looking to slow Meridius down with leg kicks.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Meridius counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking. #T2#
Meridius ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
A little feinted left hand from Meridius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Meridius checks it
and Meridius counters with a nice body shot.
Meridius ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
An attempted straight right counter from Meridius misses the target.
A big right from Johnson misses.
It looked like Meridius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Meridius in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meridius misses with a punch on the inside.
Meridius misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Meridius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meridius blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Meridius misses with the head strike.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meridius misses with the head strike.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meridius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meridius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Meridius misses with some punches.
Meridius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Meridius back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meridius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Meridius back against the cage.
Haruki Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Meridius works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meridius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meridius scores with a shoulder strike.
Meridius digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Johnson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Meridius controls his hands. #T4#
Meridius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meridius struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meridius.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meridius misses with the head strike.
Meridius throws a head punch that misses.
Meridius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Meridius avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Meridius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Meridius controls his hands.
Meridius throws a head punch that misses.
Meridius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Meridius lands a shot to the body.
Meridius lands a right hand.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maximus Meridius will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson lands a head kick!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Meridius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Meridius is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Meridius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Johnson. #T1#
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Meridius counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Meridius counters with a big right hand! Oh Johnson is in trouble here! Meridius follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Meridius!
A relieved looking Maximus Meridius thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RISE: From the Ashes
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Roussel is able to avoid easily.
Roussel tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Roussel instigates a clinch.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson tries to work over Roussel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Roussel trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Roussel into the cage.
Johnson is working Roussel over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Roussel lands a nice uppercut.
Roussel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Roussel prevents a body shot from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussel wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Roussel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Roussel blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Roussel working aggressively here.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Roussel uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Roussel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Roussel is looking for a takedown.
Haruki Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Roussel.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roussel blocking some punches.
Roussel prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Roussel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Roussel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson throws a right hand that Roussel ducks under and follows up with a left that Roussel also avoids with ease.
Roussel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roussel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Johnson is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Roussel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roussel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Roussel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2##CL2#
Roussel clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Roussel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Roussel.
Roussel blocks an uppercut.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Roussel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roussel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Roussel blocking some punches.
Roussel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roussel.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
A bit of stalling here from Roussel.
Roussel misses with a punch on the inside.
Roussel blocks a body shot from Johnson.
A left hand lands to the body for Roussel.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Roussel scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Roussel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roussel misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roussels head.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roussel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roussel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Roussel's head.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Roussel tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
A short right from Johnson.
Roussel prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roussel's elbow.
Roussel blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Roussel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Roussel misses with some punches. #T4#
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Roussel controls the action.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Roussel.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roussel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roussel.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Roussel controls his hands.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roussel backwards. #CUT#It looks like Dexter Roussel has been cut.
Roussel has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
A short body shot lands from Roussel as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Roussel looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson pushes Roussel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Roussel tries to tie him up.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haruki Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Roussel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Roussel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Roussel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Roussel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Roussel.
Roussel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roussel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Johnson lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roussel prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Roussel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roussel.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Roussel is breathing heavily.
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 quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Haruki Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roussel backwards.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roussel backwards.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson presses Roussel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson tries to work over Roussel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roussel misses with a punch on the inside.
Roussel working aggressively here.
Roussel blocking some punches.
Roussel blocks an uppercut.
Roussel tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roussel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roussel's elbow.
Roussel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Roussel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Roussel throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Roussel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roussel working aggressively here.
Roussel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Roussel.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roussel's elbow.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Roussel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Roussel blocks a body shot from Johnson.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roussel backwards.
Roussel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Roussel backwards.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Roussel stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roussel backwards.
A short left from Roussel.
Roussel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson tries a body shot but Roussel blocks it.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roussel can do to turn this around?
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson gets through Roussel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roussel trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Roussel into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roussel takes a shot to the head.
Roussel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roussel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Roussel is rocked!
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Roussel is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roussel backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roussel backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Roussel controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roussel scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haruki Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Roussel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Roussel drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Roussel seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roussel blocking some punches.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Roussel looking for a takedown.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson tries to work over Roussel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Roussel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson pushes Roussel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roussel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roussel trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Johnson tries a body shot but Roussel blocks it. #T1#
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roussel's elbow.
Roussel swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Roussel as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Roussel.
Roussel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roussel blocking some punches.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Roussel's head.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Roussel. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson tries a body shot but Roussel blocks it.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson pushes Roussel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roussel prevents a body shot from Johnson.
A right hook to the body lands for Roussel.
Roussel avoiding damage.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roussel's elbow.
Roussel can't get the takedown.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson misses with some punches.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Roussel! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Johnson is unloading with more strikes now! Roussel drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haruki Johnson!
Haruki Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AWC 2022 - Finals
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Gomes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomes misses the shot to the body.
Gomes misses the shot to the body.
Gomes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gomes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Gomes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses
and Gomes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.
Gomes punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Gomes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Gomes does it's job there.
Gomes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Gomes missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomes cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Gomes moved away.
Gomes scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gomes throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
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 short right from Johnson.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson is leaning against Gomes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gomes is breathing heavily.
Gomes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gomes backwards.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gomes or not.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson presses Gomes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Gomes fails to land. #T3#
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#Gomes is rocked!
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomes.
Oh Gomes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gomes backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Gomes seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Gomes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Gomes controls the action.
Gomes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gomes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Johnson can turn it around.#T4#
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Gomes misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson is working Gomes over against the cage.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gomes.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Gomes misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomes.
Gomes tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Gomes avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Johnson gets through Gomes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gomes tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haruki Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haruki Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gomes ducks into an uppercut from Johnson and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haruki Johnson!
A relieved looking Haruki Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RISE 58: Svyatogor v Kozlow
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Lepisto tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Lepisto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Lepisto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Lepisto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Lepisto.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Lepisto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lepisto continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haruki Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lepisto jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lepisto is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lepisto has his back to the cage.
Lepisto is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Lepisto tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lepisto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Lepisto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lepisto, pushing him back against the cage.
Lepisto is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lepisto has his back to the cage.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lepisto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Lepisto manages to get underhooks.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Lepisto trying to stall but Johnson improves his position. #BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lepisto thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lepisto.
A head kick misses from Lepisto.
A head kick misses from Lepisto.
Lepisto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lepisto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As Lepisto tries to get set, Johnson tries to push him back and clinch up but Lepisto manages to avoid the attempt.
Lepisto scores with a head kick.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lepisto pinned against the cage. Lepisto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lepisto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lepisto sprawls and moves away.
Timo Lepisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lepisto defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Lepisto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lepisto jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Lepisto around his waist. Lepisto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lepisto is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lepisto has his back to the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Johnson. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Lepisto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Lepisto circles away easily
and Lepisto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lepisto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Lepisto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lepisto throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Lepisto sprawls well.#T3#
Lepisto throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lepisto tries a head kick but it misses.
Lepisto misses with a low kick. #CL#
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Lepisto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lepisto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Lepisto sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lepisto feints a counter leg kick.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Lepisto counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnson is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CL#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lepisto tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lepisto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick by Lepisto misses #CL#
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lepisto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Lepisto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lepisto.#CL#
Johnson rushes Lepisto and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lepisto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Timo Lepisto will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Johnson avoids the head kick by Lepisto.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lepisto manages to circle out of the way.
Lepisto misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lepisto slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lepisto is trying to stall.
Lepisto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haruki Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lepisto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Lepisto is struggling to control the position.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Lepisto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lepisto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Lepisto.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Lepisto and move into the clinch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lepisto looking to stall.
Lepisto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lepisto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Lepisto. No joy for Johnson on that attempt. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Lepisto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lepisto throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Lepisto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Lepisto.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Lepisto.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Lepisto.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Lepisto. #CL2#
Lepisto rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lepisto fails to pull guard.
Lepisto tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Lepisto drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Lepisto is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lepisto tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Lepisto drops back down to his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnson.
Lepisto taking a breather. #TD#
Johnson successfully pulls guard.
Lepisto being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lepisto defends well.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lepisto is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lepisto stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Haruki Johnson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lepisto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Lepisto tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lepisto tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lepisto jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Lepisto around his waist. Lepisto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Haruki Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Lepisto.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lepisto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lepisto throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnson scores with a head kick. Lepisto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lepisto tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range. #T1#
Johnson tries for a takedown but Lepisto circles away easily
enabling Lepisto to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Johnson rushes Lepisto and presses him up against the cage.
Haruki Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lepisto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lepisto uses from the top position.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lepisto manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Lepisto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.#T2#
Johnson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Lepisto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Lepisto's face as Johnson controls the position. #T3#
Johnson tries to stand but Lepisto is controlling his head.
Lepisto is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lepisto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lepisto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lepisto taking punishment in the form of punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Lepisto is defending well.
Johnson scoring with punches from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Haruki Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haruki Johnson!
A victorious Haruki Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: 380k Test 1
Date: Nov 16, 2021

#R1#
Nine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nine misses with a wild combination.
Five uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nine.
Five keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Five misses with a takedown attempt - Nine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Five misses with a takedown attempt - Nine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Five looks for a takedown but Nine sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Five. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Five swats away the attempt to clinch by Nine.
Nine fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1##CL#
Five has taken the fight to the clinch.
Five has had enough of the clinch but Nine keeps him there for the moment.
Five tries to score a body lock takedown but Nine shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Five breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Five throws a sloppy head kick and Nine moves out of range easily.
Five fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Five. No joy for Nine on that attempt.
Five appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Nine has managed to clinch.
Nine jumps guard but Five stands there with Nine around his waist. Nine gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Nine.
Five controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nine - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Nine tries to pull guard but Five holds him up against the cage and eventually Nine drops back down to his feet.
Nine has Five pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Five manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Nine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Five throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nine's waist but Nine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Five off to one side.
Nine looks to land a body kick but Five moved away.
Five defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nine.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Five moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Test Five.
Well Five has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 10:9
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 10:9
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Five!

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