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Event:
HFC Fight Night 6
Date: Feb 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Kaburagi slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kaburagi slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Kaburagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kaburagi is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Kaburagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaburagi sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kaburagi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kaburagi tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kaburagi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Johnson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T2##SUB#
Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but Kaburagi is in no mood to give up.
Kaburagi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kaburagi wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Kaburagi keeping hold of Johnson's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Kaburagi moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Kaburagi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Kaburagi is trying to keep Johnson in close.
#SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Kaburagi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaburagi manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Kaburagi's guard.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kaburagi's head.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaburagi has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Kaburagi controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #SUB2#
Kaburagi working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
#T4#
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaburagi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaburagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaburagi is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaburagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaburagi, not yet.
Kaburagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson distracts Kaburagi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kaburagi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Kaburagi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Kaburagi counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that. #SUB#
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kaburagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaburagi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaburagi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaburagi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson is trying to keep Kaburagi in close.
#T1##SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaburagi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kaburagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Kaburagi with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaburagi defends it easily.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kaburagi wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Kaburagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kaburagi looking to pass the guard.
Kaburagi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kaburagi 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.#CL2#
Kaburagi moves into the clinch.#T3##TD2#
Kaburagi lands a takedown into guard.
Kaburagi is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Kaburagi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Kaburagi tries to pass.
Kaburagi connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson looking to control.
Kaburagi wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #T4#
Kaburagi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaburagi.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Damien Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaburagi is looking to advance position but Johnson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SUB#
Johnson wants to finish this one by submission but Kaburagi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Johnson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kaburagi manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura but Kaburagi is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Kaburagi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kaburagi's waist but Kaburagi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Kaburagi feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Kaburagi clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Kaburagi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson trying to control here.
#SUB#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kaburagi is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Johnson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Johnson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaburagi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Kaburagi keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kaburagi wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Kaburagi is defending it quite comfortably.
Kaburagi is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Kaburagi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaburagi is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Kaburagi pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kaburagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaburagi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaburagi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaburagi postures up.
Kaburagi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kaburagi is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Kaburagi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Johnson reverses the position - he's now on top in Kaburagi's guard. #SUB2#
Kaburagi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Johnson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kaburagi's body to avoid the submission. Kaburagi has instead reached around Johnson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kaburagi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Akira Kaburagi! |
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Event:
HFC28:Clarke vs Dobrosavljevic
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Damien Johnson wants to clinch.
Damien Johnson fails with the takedown
and Curtis Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Damien Johnson throws a hook but Curtis Johnson blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Curtis Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Damien Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis Johnson moves away.
Damien Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Curtis Johnson is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Curtis Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Damien Johnson's guard.#SUB2#
Damien Johnson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Curtis Johnson is defending well. Damien Johnson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Curtis Johnson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Damien Johnson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damien Johnson! |
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Event:
HFC 21:Raynard vs Maldita
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Yamasaki stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Yamasaki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Yamasaki pulls guard.
Yamasaki wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Yamasaki working for submissions but it's allowed Johnson to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Yamasaki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Yamasaki is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
#SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yamasaki.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamasaki is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Yamasaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yamasaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Yamasaki trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Yamasaki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamasaki manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Yamasaki's guard. #SUB2#
Yamasaki working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamasaki is retaining full guard.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson advances position into side control!
Johnson scoring with punches from side control.
Johnson lands some shots froms side control.
Yamasaki on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yamasaki, who protects the arm well.
Johnson landing strikes. #T3#
Yamasaki manages to get back to half guard.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yamasaki defends it well.
Yamasaki trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Yamasaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yamasaki has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yamasaki is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yamasaki is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold. #T4##SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson throwing shots but Yamasaki is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Yamasaki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
We've been informed that Yamasaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ground and pound from Johnson. #SUB#
Yamasaki is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Johnson 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#
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yamasaki lands a head shot.
Yamasaki cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yamasaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Yamasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamasaki tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Yamasaki takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Yamasaki pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamasaki working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Yamasaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yamasaki's head.#SUB2#
Yamasaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamasaki is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Yamasaki throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Johnson escapes and throws Yamasaki's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yamasaki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yamasaki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yamasaki can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamasaki is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Johnson is staying active.
Johnson scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yamasaki is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Yamasaki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yamasaki sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yamasaki trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yamasaki is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yamasaki wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yamasaki moves into full guard.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Yamasaki has his feet on Johnson's thighs here. He's pushed Johnson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Johnson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Katsu Yamasaki!
A very excited looking Katsu Yamasaki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HFC17:Peramaki vs Tight
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Sleeth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sleeth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sleeth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sleeth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Montreal. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sleeth throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sleeth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Sleeth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sleeth has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Sleeth's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Sleeth defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sleeth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sleeth has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Sleeth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sleeth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sleeth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sleeth trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sleeth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sleeth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sleeth defends well.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sleeth is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Johnson.#T2#
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Sleeth is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sleeth lands some shots froms side control.
Johnson tries to buck Sleeth off but Sleeth is having none of it.
Sleeth trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Sleeth cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#CUT#It looks like Damien Johnson has been cut.
Sleeth lands an elbow.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ROC#Johnson is rocked!#T3#
Johnson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Sleeth finish him?
Sleeth lands a strong strike to the head of Johnson. That's dazed him! Sleeth looking to finish here. Johnson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Sleeth lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dusty Sleeth!
Dusty Sleeth retains his lightweight title! |
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Event:
HFC13:Sage vs Thompson
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Tou to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tou trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is trying to keep Tou in close.
Tou looking to pass the guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Tou postures up. #SUB#
Tou thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tou with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Tou defends easily.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tou. #T1#
Tou trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Johnson has his foot on Tou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tou works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Tou controlling him for the moment.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tou.
Tou scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tou.
Tou passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson is positioning himself well to prevent Tou advancing to mount.
Johnson wants to control but Tou is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Tou trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away. #SUB#
Tou is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tou.
Johnson wants to control but Tou is keeping busy.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson is pressing down on Tou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Johnson has his foot on Tou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tou works his way back into a safe position though.
Tou trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Tou throws a big right hand that misses.
Tou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Tou wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Tou with a nice head shot there.
Tou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Tou controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Johnson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tou stacks Johnson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tou!
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xigua Tou dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Tou fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Tou persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tou 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 wants to get back to full guard.
Tou working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Tou is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tou to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to get back to full guard here but Tou has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tou trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Johnson is still trying to improve position.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Tou has control of the leg. #SUB#
Tou is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Tou thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Tou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Tou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Tou in his half guard.
Tou not doing much here.
#T2#
Tou tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson is staying active underneath Tou, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tou. #SUB2#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tou can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tou scoring with some ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Tou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tou has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Tou pushes his legs off easily.
Xigua Tou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Johnson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tou should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Johnson has tightened it up now! Tou should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Damien Johnson! |
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Event:
HFC 9: Magomedov vs Jacobowitz
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Tou shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Tou from controlling successfully.
Tou might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tou defends well.
Tou preventing the sweep.
Tou trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Tou defends easily.
Tou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SUB#
Tou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tou throws a big right hand that misses.
Tou advances to half guard.
Johnson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tou trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away. #T2#
Tou throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Tou is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Tou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Tou defends easily.
Johnson is pulling down on Tou's head. It's preventing any offense from Tou, at least for the moment.#T3##SUB#
Johnson working for a triangle but Tou defends it easily.
Tou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tou can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tou defends it easily.#T4#
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tou passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tou wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Johnson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tou has picked Johnson up and slammed him! Johnson can't keep hold of the triangle and Tou manages to pass to side control!
Tou trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xigua Tou will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Tou shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson controls Tou momentarily but Tou frees himself.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Tou from controlling successfully.
Tou forces his way into half guard.
Tou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson gets full guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson trying to control but Tou is working from the bottom.
Johnson preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tou has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Tou's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Tou 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.
Johnson stands up over Tou, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2##SUB2#
Tou looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Tou is breathing heavily.
Johnson cracks Tou with a solid left hand.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Tou keeps moving.
Johnson postures up in Tou's guard and throws a big left but Tou blocks it.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Tou can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.#T3##SUB2#
Tou throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Tou keeps moving.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johnson trying to control but Tou is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Tou shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Tou finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Tou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Xigua Tou will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Tou looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Tou cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB2#
Tou thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tou is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tou trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to work for a sweep but Tou has mounted him!
Tou cracks Johnson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Johnson tries to hold on but Tou postures up.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T1#
Johnson is concentrating on defense, preventing Tou from advancing position.
Tou wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Xigua Tou has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson is pressing down on Tou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Johnson wants to control from the top but Tou keeps moving.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tou's guard.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tou wants to get back to full guard.
Tou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Tou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Xigua Tou is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Johnson working Tou over with strikes.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tou.
Johnson passes into half guard. #SUB#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Tou is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Tou wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tou is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Damien Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson prevents Tou from improving his position.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tou is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Tou is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Tou looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Tou is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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 Damien Johnson.
I think Tou has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Nada sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Nada misses.#TD#
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Nada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nada manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Nada's guard.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nada sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Johnson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nada defend it? Johnson steps over the head and cranks it - Nada is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damien Johnson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Johnson feints and as Salvacion raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Salvacion is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Salvacion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Salvacion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Johnson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Salvacion is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damien Johnson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Tewodros bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tewodros counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tewodros.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Tewodros was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson has been working on his balance at Hero Academia, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tewodros.
Johnson defending well as Tewodros loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tewodros connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Tewodros misses with an uppercut.
Tewodros keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tewodros getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Tewodros had a free shot at his head there.
Tewodros throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tewodros throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.#T1#
Tewodros scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tewodros's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson trying to control but Tewodros is working from the bottom.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Johnson wants to control from the top but Tewodros keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Tewodros is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tewodros manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Tewodros's guard.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson trying to control but Tewodros is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tewodros has wrist control.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Tewodros keeps moving. #T3#
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Tewodros working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson. #SUB#
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Tewodros is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tewodros manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Tewodros's guard. #SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Tewodros's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tewodros trying to control the position here.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Tewodros is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tewodros manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Tewodros's guard. #SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Iii Tewodros dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Johnson shoots and misses
enabling Tewodros to counter with a crisp jab.
Tewodros's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Tewodros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Tewodros misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson blocks a jab.#TD#
Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tewodros on his heels. He'll look to pass Tewodros's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tewodros keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Tewodros can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tewodros sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Tewodros is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tewodros tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Tewodros is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tewodros is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Johnson is trying for a kimura here. Tewodros looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Johnson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damien Johnson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Johnson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Salvacion is trying to escape and Johnson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Salvacion is forced to tap! Nice work there by Johnson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damien Johnson! |
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