Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RISE 146
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Enqvist. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Enqvist pushes him off.
Enqvist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Enqvist tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Enqvist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Enqvist blocking some punches.
Enqvist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Enqvist lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson has Enqvist pushed against the cage.
Enqvist scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enqvist pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enqvist.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action. #T1#
Enqvist lands a body shot.
Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Enqvist scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Enqvist blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Enqvist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson looking to stall.
Enqvist lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Enqvist.
Enqvist lands a nice uppercut.
Enqvist looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Nice body punch from Enqvist. #T2#
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enqvist.
Johnson tries a body shot but Enqvist blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enqvist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Enqvist backwards.
Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Enqvist pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Enqvist letting Johnson take a breather here.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Enqvist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Enqvist misses with the head strike.
Enqvist digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Enqvist is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Enqvist lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Enqvist. #T3#
A short right from Enqvist on the inside.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Enqvist avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Enqvist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Enqvist taking a breather.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Enqvist.
Enqvist works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Enqvist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Enqvist.
Enqvist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Enqvist is keeping busy.
Enqvist pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Enqvist.
Enqvist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Enqvist. #T4#
Enqvist throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enqvist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Enqvist pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Enqvist.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Enqvist misses with a body punch.
Enqvist swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enqvist pressing his opponent against the cage.
Enqvist tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Enqvist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enqvist has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Enqvist misses with a body punch.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Enqvist.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimi Enqvist dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson misses the body punch
and Enqvist counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Enqvist forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Come on Johnson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Enqvist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Enqvist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Enqvist lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Enqvist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Enqvist finish him?
Enqvist creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Johnson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Johnson drops to his knees and Enqvist pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimi Enqvist!
Kimi Enqvist tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Lefty Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'My left arm is always strong, remember that!'.

Event: ENIGMA 149
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Zemin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson 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.#CL#
Zemin closes the distance and clinches.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
Zemin lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Zemin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin. #T1#
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Zemin.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Zemin prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zemin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zemin up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson digs a right hand into Zemin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zemin's gas tank.
Zemin lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnson is stalling here.
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 misses with some punches.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Zemin avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemin. #T3#
Zemin lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zemin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Zemin's head.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Zemin wants to stall.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
A short right from Zemin on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Zemin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Zemin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zemin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zemin.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Zemin working aggressively here.
A short left from Zemin.
Zemin working aggressively here.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Unang Zemin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zemin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Zemin takes the fight into the clinch.
Zemin blocks an uppercut.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. #BC#
Zemin breaks the clinch.
Zemin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Zemin against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 is looking to control Zemin's arms but Zemin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
Zemin stalling the fight.
Zemin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?#T1#
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Zemin avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Zemin controls the action.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zemin up against the cage.
Zemin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zemin.
Johnson is struggling to control the position.
Zemin taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Zemin.
Zemin is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zemin scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Zemin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zemin misses with some punches.
Zemin misses with some punches. #T3#
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zemin can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Zemin blocking some punches.
Zemin effectively controlling the action here.
Zemin blocks an uppercut.
Johnson pushes Zemin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin lands a right hand.
Zemin has Johnson pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zemin blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zemin.
Johnson avoiding damage as Zemin throws knees to the body.
Zemin blocking some punches.
Zemin prevents a body shot from Johnson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Zemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson letting Zemin take a breather here.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Unang Zemin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Zemin. Those never looked like landing.
Zemin is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Johnson pushes Zemin up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson wants to stall.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemin.
Johnson wants to stall.
Zemin missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Zemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zemin throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Zemin.
Zemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Unang Zemin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zemin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zemin working aggressively here.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemin's elbow.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemin's elbow.
Zemin lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Zemin. #CUT#It looks like Lefty Johnson has been cut.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Zemin.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Zemin.
Johnson looking to stall.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Zemin controls the action.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin misses with a knee strike.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson tries a body shot but Zemin blocks it.
Zemin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Zemin.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Zemin.
Zemin prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Zemin lands with a left to the head.
Zemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zemin looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Zemin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Lefty Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!#T4#
Zemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Zemin finish him?
Zemin misses with some punches.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnson blocks a punch 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 stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zemin lands with a light punch inside.
Zemin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Unang Zemin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Unang Zemin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zemin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Unang Zemin!
Lefty Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'My left arm is always strong, remember that!'.

Event: ENIGMA 142
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Hunt motions for Johnson to come forward. Hunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Johnson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson 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 doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Hunt tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hunt.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Hunt misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Hunt.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson is stalling here.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson slows down the pace here.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3#
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunt.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hunt up against the cage.
Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Johnson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lefty Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Hunt. Hunt maintains the clinch.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson just leaning against Hunt, taking a breather.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt is working Johnson over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt. #T1#
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunt has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Hunt lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Hunt gets an underhook and turns Johnson into the cage.#T2#
Johnson stalling in the clinch but Hunt improves position.
Hunt 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.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Lefty Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hunt blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Johnson wants to stall. #T3#
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson is trying to stall.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Hunt lands a body shot.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson slowing the pace effectively.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
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 Pate Hunt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hunt scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Johnson lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Hunt blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head. #T2#
Hunt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hunt is keeping busy.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt stalling. #T3#
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson is pushing Hunt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Johnson tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land. #T4#
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pate Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pate Hunt!
The defeated Lefty Johnson had this to say: 'My left arm is always strong, remember that!'.

Event: RISE 117
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1##CL#
Son pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Son tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Johnson instigates a clinch. #TD#
Son ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Son no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Son is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Son lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Son is one step ahead there. #T1##ES2#
Johnson pushes Son off and scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Son counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson tries to kick Son off in order to stand up. Son Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB#
Son tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Son tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Johnson is trying to control Son's posture but Son avoids it. #T2#
Son trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Son swings around for an armbar but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Son's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Son 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.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Son working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Son is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Johnson distracts Son with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Son 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. #SU2#
Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Son has managed to clinch.
Son tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Son blocking some punches.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson. #T4#
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Son prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Son is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Son controls the action.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Son lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Son throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Son uses good head movement to avoid it.
Son blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson blocks a body shot from Son.
Son is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wingers Son. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Son content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Son's ribcage. Son let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Son backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lefty Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Son swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Son.
Son attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Son shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Son gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Son pushes him away.#CL2#
Johnson has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Son tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1#
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Son.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Son scores with a shoulder strike.
Son swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson stalling the fight.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Son tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Son backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Son cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Son misses with some punches. #TD#
Son pulls guard effortlessly.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2##SUB#
Son is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Son's guard.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Son looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Son is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Son had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Johnson wants to control from the top but Son keeps moving.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Son 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#
Son is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Son controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Son seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wingers Son overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Son keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Son 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. Son gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wingers Son. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Johnson rushes Son and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Son misses with a body punch.
Son prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Son goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lefty Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Son tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Son pushes him off.#CL2#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Son creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Son avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Son.
A nice right hand lands inside from Son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Son jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Son around his waist. Son gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Son working aggressively here.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Son's head. #T1#
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Son uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson is leaning against Son and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Son letting Johnson take a breather here.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Son has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the cage.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Son fails to pull guard. #TD#
Son pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Son will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Johnson wants to stand but Son is controlling his posture from full guard.
Son controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #SUB#
Son 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 sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU2#
Johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3##CL2#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Son is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wingers Son. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Son backwards.
Johnson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wingers Son has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Son tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lefty Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson is struggling to control the position.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson stalling against the cage.
Son blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lefty Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Son working aggressively here.
Son tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment. #TD#
Son has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Son.#SUB#
Son had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lefty 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lefty Johnson!
Lefty Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 111
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Tracks is trying to break free.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tracks's elbow.
Johnson 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 tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tracks has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Tracks tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tracks.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Tracks wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Tracks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Tracks is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Tracks is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Tracks is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tracks misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tracks.
Tracks is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Tracks blocks an uppercut.
Tracks wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Tracks manages to break the clinch.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2##CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Tracks.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson keeps control of Tracks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tracks is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tracks.
Tracks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson prevents Tracks from breaking the clinch.
Johnson stalling.
Tracks is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Tracks controls the action. #T3#
Tracks has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Tracks is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tracks is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tracks tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Tracks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tracks up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tracks. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tracks.#BC2#
Tracks breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Tracks wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tracks blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Tracks manages to break the clinch. #KD#
Johnson drops Tracks with a beautiful combination! Tracks stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Johnson is looking for the KO!#ROC#Tracks is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Johnson rushes Tracks and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lefty Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A punch combination from Tracks misses.
Tracks is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Tracks back into the cage.
Johnson lands a big right hand that drops Tracks! The killer instinct kicks in and Johnson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lefty Johnson!
Our winner, Lefty 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: RISE 105: Axelsen v Cejka II
Date: Oct 07, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a short shot to the head.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Lefty Johnson has been cut.
Clerk Maxwell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clerk Maxwell 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 is pushing Clerk Maxwell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Clerk Maxwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a left to the body.
Johnson 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.
A big right from Johnson misses.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clerk Maxwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson is looking to clinch but Clerk Maxwell is avoiding it.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice looking body shot.
Clerk Maxwell moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Clerk Maxwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
Clerk Maxwell can't do much from the bottom here.
Clerk Maxwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clerk Maxwell tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Johnson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Clerk Maxwell is trying to improve his position.
Johnson controlling the position from side mount.
Clerk Maxwell is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson gets to mount! Clerk Maxwell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Clerk Maxwell really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Johnson looking to secure an arm triangle but Clerk Maxwell defends it well.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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 James Clerk Maxwell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lefty Johnson'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#
Clerk Maxwell stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clerk Maxwell lands a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clerk Maxwell dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Clerk Maxwell cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Lefty Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Johnson has Clerk Maxwell up against the cage in a clinch.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Johnson successfully pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clerk Maxwell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Clerk Maxwell tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Clerk Maxwell is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Johnson is looking to sweep but instead, Clerk Maxwell has passed into half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Clerk Maxwell stalling.
Clerk Maxwell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clerk Maxwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson tries to clinch
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Clerk Maxwell to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Clerk Maxwell seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
Clerk Maxwell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Clerk Maxwell keeps moving. #T4#
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clerk Maxwell keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Clerk Maxwell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lefty Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Clerk Maxwell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Clerk Maxwell pushes him away.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Clerk Maxwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Clerk Maxwell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Johnson to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Clerk Maxwell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Clerk Maxwell!
James Clerk Maxwell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Lefty Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'My left arm is always strong, remember that!'.

Event: RISE 94: Beckwith v McVicker
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Toyota looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Johnson clinches up with Toyota and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson gets through Toyota's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Toyota has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Toyota changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Johnson rushes Toyota 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.
Johnson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Toyota.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#Toyota is rocked!
Johnson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Toyota's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Toyota 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 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lefty Johnson!
Lefty Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE X4
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Donk. Phuthong catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Phuthong manages to circle out of the way.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A lazy left from Phuthong finds it's target.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phuthong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Phuthong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phuthong misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong working hard to break the clinch.
Phuthong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Phuthong misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson is looking to control Phuthong's arms but Phuthong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
Phuthong works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Phuthong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.#T1##TD2#
Phuthong pulls Johnson into guard. #SU#
Johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Phuthong lands a nice uppercut.
Phuthong lands a nice uppercut.
Phuthong gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phuthong blocks an uppercut.
Phuthong tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phuthong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Phuthong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson has Phuthong pressed against the cage.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action. #T2#
Phuthong is working Johnson over against the cage.
Phuthong 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. Phuthong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phuthong with a jab.
Phuthong swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Phuthong lands with an overhand left.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Phuthong avoids them all with ease.
Phuthong 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.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong fails to pull guard.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phuthong.
Phuthong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phuthong throws a head punch that misses.
Phuthong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phuthong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phuthong tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Phuthong back against the cage.
Phuthong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phuthong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lefty Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eh Phuthong.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson wants to stall.
Phuthong pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Phuthong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phuthong struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Phuthong lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Still in the clinch, Phuthong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Phuthong - that landed with a thud.
Johnson stalling against the cage.
Phuthong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phuthong lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson blocks a body shot from Phuthong.
A body shot lands from Phuthong.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Phuthong digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Phuthong.
Phuthong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong 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#
Phuthong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Phuthong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Phuthong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong throws a shot to the body.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phuthong.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Phuthong circles away and keeps his distance.
Phuthong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phuthong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phuthong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phuthong connects with the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phuthong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Johnson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Phuthong manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Phuthong back into the cage.
Phuthong lands with a right to the head.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Phuthong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Phuthong lands a right hand.
Phuthong cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Phuthong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phuthong jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Phuthong misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phuthong.
Phuthong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phuthong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phuthong misses with the head strike.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Phuthong backwards.
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Phuthong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phuthong lands a left hand.
Phuthong misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson works on Phuthong's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Eh Phuthong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phuthong's elbow.
Phuthong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson stalling against the cage.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong lands with a light punch inside.
Phuthong is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Phuthong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phuthong struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phuthong's elbow.
Phuthong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson pushes Phuthong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Phuthong.
Phuthong blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Phuthong gets an underhook and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson is looking to control Phuthong's arms but Phuthong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Phuthong.
Phuthong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phuthong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phuthong misses with the head strike.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Phuthong.
Phuthong tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Phuthong back against the cage.
Phuthong tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phuthong tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lefty Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eh Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Phuthong misses with some punches.
Johnson tries a body shot but Phuthong blocks it.
Phuthong throws a head punch that misses.
Phuthong throws a head punch that misses.
Phuthong can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Phuthong fails to pull guard.
Phuthong stalling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Phuthong tries to tie him up.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phuthong or not.
Phuthong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phuthong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Phuthong scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phuthong throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Phuthong.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phuthong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Phuthong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phuthong! But no joy.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Phuthong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Phuthong keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Phuthong gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phuthong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Come on Johnson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phuthong backwards.
Phuthong lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phuthong.
A shot in the inside from Phuthong.
Phuthong prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to stall.
Phuthong swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eh Phuthong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.#T2#
Phuthong swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Phuthong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Johnson working aggressively here.
Phuthong blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson just leaning against Phuthong, taking a breather.
Phuthong prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Phuthong swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson has Phuthong pressed against the cage.
Lefty Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnson.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phuthong lands a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lefty Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phuthong 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
A victorious Eh Phuthong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Lefty Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'My left arm is always strong, remember that!'.

Event: RISE X28
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Green scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson tries to counter with a clinch but Green shakes him off and moves away.
Johnson 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.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Green circles away and keeps his distance.
Green is looking to counter punch.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson closes the distance but Green moves to the side
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Green getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Green lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green.
Green lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Green working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson blocking some punches. #T1#
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Green won't allow it.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Green.
A short right from Green on the inside. #BC#
Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Green.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Green counters with a right hand to the body.
Green is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
Green keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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 misses with an uppercut
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Green looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Lefty Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Green scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks. #CL#
Green rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Green scores with a nice short uppercut.
Green misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Green swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Green.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Green creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Green is struggling to control the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Green.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Green lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Green blocks an uppercut.
Green is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands. #BC#
Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Johnson clinches.
Green throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson stalling.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson tries to circle away but Green has him pinned against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
Green lands a right hand.
Green misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a left hand.
I was talking to Green's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 misses with a right hand
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Green dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Green looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Green wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Green scores with a hook.
Green lands with a shot to the body.
Green fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lefty Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Green is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Green counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a body punch but Green moves out of range. #T1##CL#
Green clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green. #BC#
Green breaks from the clinch.
Green takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Green takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Green swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Green blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Green tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Green rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Green is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson slips under a jab.#T2#
Green connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Green counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Green drops Johnson with a huge uppercut! Johnson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Green is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Green!
Lester Green decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Lefty Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'My left arm is always strong, remember that!'.

Event: RISE 64:
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Sharpen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Sharpen ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson works on Sharpen's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sharpen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson pushes Sharpen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#Sharpen is rocked!
Sharpen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garbol Sharpen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Johnson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson gets through Sharpen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Sharpen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sharpen trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sharpen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sharpen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sharpen 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 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lefty Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Lefty Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Garbol Sharpen was interviewed post fight and said 'Smash that'.

Event: SSSD 59: Vurris/Regulator
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1##CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Johnson.
Simbolon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simbolon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Simbolon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson 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 lands a right hand.
Simbolon tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Simbolon drops back down to his feet.
Simbolon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simbolon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson slows down the pace here.
Johnson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simbolon is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Simbolon tries to tie him up.
Simbolon looking to stall.
Simbolon is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Johnson has denied him.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson stalling.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson tries a body shot but Simbolon blocks it.
Simbolon takes a shot to the head.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
Simbolon is trying to stall. #BC2#
Simbolon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Johnson clinches.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Simbolon working aggressively here.
Simbolon avoiding damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simbolon can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Simbolon backwards. #ROC#Simbolon is rocked!
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
Simbolon is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Simbolon up against the cage.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simbolon is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Simbolon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Simbolon to his knees! Johnson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lefty Johnson!
After winning the bout, Lefty Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2022

#R1#
Chao moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson connects with a jab.#CL2#
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson prevents Chao from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Johnson has Chao up against the cage in a clinch.
Chao tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chao using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chao is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Johnson stalling against the cage.
Chao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Chao misses with some punches.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
Chao can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chao trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Johnson taking a breather.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Chao won't allow it.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Chao won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Chao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chao's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chao duly obliges.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Chao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chao throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Chao back into the cage.
Chao pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chao is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.#T3#
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Chao looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson has Chao pressed against the cage, preventing Chao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chao tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Chao back against the cage. #BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Chao against the cage.
The referee calls for Johnson to work.
Johnson is working Chao over against the cage.
Johnson slows down the pace here. #T4#
Chao struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson lands with a right that hurts Chao. Chao looks to clinch but Johnson throws a short knee that drops Chao. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Lefty Johnson!
Lefty Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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