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Event:
HFC13:Sage vs Thompson
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Mogh dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson leaves Mogh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mogh has his takedown stuffed
and Mogh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ace Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Worf Mogh.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Mogh goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson throws a jab when Mogh was well out of range.
Mogh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Mogh manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Mogh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mogh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mogh has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Mogh defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Mogh counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Mogh working away.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mogh landing strikes.
Mogh landing strikes.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Johnson keeping his opponent close.
Mogh controls the position from side control.
Mogh gets to mount! Johnson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Mogh landing strikes from the mount.
Mogh landing shots from mount. #CUT2#It looks like Ace Johnson has been cut.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson is bucking up trying to escape but Mogh cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!#CUT2#Ace Johnson's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Mogh unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Johnson wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Mogh celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Worf Mogh!
Worf Mogh is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Worf Mogh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Ace Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'I pity the fool who doubts me'. |
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Event:
HFC 10:Night Champions
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Menace closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Menace pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Menace needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Menace doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menace misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Menace. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Menace feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Menace changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson pulls Menace in close to prevent any damage.
Menace trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Menace advances position into side control!
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 is looking to regain half guard here but Menace keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Menace in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Menace in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Johnson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Menace lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Menace is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Menace is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Menace throws a strike aimed at the side of Johnson's head but Johnson avoids it well.
Menace fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Menace has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Menace is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T2#
Menace cracks Johnson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Menace landing shots from mount.
Johnson is bucking up trying to escape but Menace cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Menace working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is in no mood to give up.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menace. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Menace lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson wants to hold on but Menace pushes him away.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Menace could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Menace working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Menace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Menace looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Menace looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Menace lands with a punch from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ground and pound from Menace.
Nice strikes from Menace there.
Ground and pound from Menace.
Menace landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Menace in his half guard.
Menace thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Menace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson keeping control of the position.
Johnson is not content to let Menace control the position.#T4#
Menace sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Johnson wants to control but Menace is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Menace is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menace scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Menace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson keeping hold of Menace's head, controlling as best he can.
Menace wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Menace dominated that round.
That's time! Menace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Menace tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Johnson catches Menace right on the button with a cross.
Menace doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Menace's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Menace shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Menace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menace has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Menace doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Menace has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Menace is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Menace with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Menace has his takedown stuffed
and Menace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menace has his takedown stuffed
and Menace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menace with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Johnson counter with a right hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menace with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Menace backs up against the cage.
Greg Menace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Menace shoots and misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Menace. Menace circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Menace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Menace tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Menace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Menace off the cage and back into range.
Menace doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Menace tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Menace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menace misses with a takedown attempt
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Menace's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ace Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menace takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Menace misses with a takedown attempt
letting Johnson counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Menace is rocked!
Ace Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Menace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson steps in with a hook that catches Menace right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Johnson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Menace looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ace Johnson!
Ace Johnson is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Ace 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. |
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Event:
HFC 5:Romero vs Taranin
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Louis circles away quickly and effectively.
Louis shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Louis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Louis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Louis trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson controlling the position.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Louis wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Louis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Louis won't allow Johnson to sweep him here. #SUB#
Louis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Louis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Louis from controlling successfully.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Louis trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Louis being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Louis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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.
Louis throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Louis circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Louis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Louis wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Louis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Louis drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Louis off! Louis jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Louis trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Louis trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Louis is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Louis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Johnson is not content to let Louis control the position.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Louis is working away from the top position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Louis trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is in trouble now - Louis has advanced to mount!
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Louis has a good base and remains in mount.
Louis avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.#T4##SUB#
Louis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johnson is surviving well by controlling Louis's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Louis looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Louis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Johnson manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Louis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Louis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Louis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Louis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Louis backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Louis manages to avoid it all.
Louis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Louis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Louis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Louis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Louis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Louis doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Louis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson tests Louis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Louis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Louis trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Louis preventing the sweep. #T1#
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Louis postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Louis trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Louis shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Louis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Louis blocks a jab.
Louis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Louis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Louis shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Louis.
Louis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ace Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Louis moves away and avoids it.
Louis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Louis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Louis is out of range.
Louis darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Louis into the cage. #BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Louis shoots in but no luck this time.
Louis slips under a jab.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Louis's head but Louis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve Louis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Louis slips under a jab.
Louis dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Louis moves out of range of the strikes.
Louis attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Louis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Louis avoids them all with ease.
Johnson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Louis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Louis ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Louis slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Louis.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Louis moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Louis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Louis misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Louis tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Louis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Louis on that attempt.
Louis slips under a jab from Johnson.
Louis has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Louis.
Louis blocks a jab.#T1#
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ace Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Louis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Louis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Louis attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Louis fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Louis on that attempt.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Louis moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Louis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Louis persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Louis dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Louis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Louis's shoulder, as Louis tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Louis off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Louis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Louis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Louis doesn't seem phased though.
Louis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Louis shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Louis dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Louis is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
Louis throws a combination that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Johnson misses with a hook.
Louis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Louis. Louis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Louis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Louis dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Louis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Louis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Ace Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson works over Stathom's head and body with a nice combination.
Ace Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stathom slips a straight right by Johnson.
Stathom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stathom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stathom circles away quickly and effectively.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Stathom defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Stathom tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Stathom avoids it well.
Stathom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stathom.
Stathom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stathom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a hook. Stathom ducked under it nicely.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stathom slips under a jab.#T1#
Stathom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stathom takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Stathom's head.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Stathom doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson jabs Stathom right on the nose. Stathom blinks but takes it well.
Stathom slips under a jab from Johnson.
Stathom works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Stathom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stathom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Ace Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacoby Stathom.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Stathom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stathom on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Stathom shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Stathom keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Stathom tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stathom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Ace Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stathom slips under a jab.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Stathom's head but Stathom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stathom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stathom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stathom somewhat.#T3#
Stathom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Stathom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stathom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Stathom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Stathom backs away looking to recover.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Stathom moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Stathom fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Stathom is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stathom looks winded!
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Stathom.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stathom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Stathom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson cracks Stathom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into 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 lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stathom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Stathom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson throws a hook but Stathom avoids it easily.
Stathom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stathom defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
As Johnson backs off Stathom throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Stathom or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Stathom shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ace Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Stathom's shoulder, as Stathom tries to avoid the shot.
Stathom slips a jab from Johnson.
Stathom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Ace Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacoby Stathom.
Stathom misses with a body shot.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stathom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Nice defenses there by Stathom.
A left lands for Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stathom defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stathom.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stathom might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Johnson has got the better of the exchanges.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stathom moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Stathom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Stathom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stathom closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Stathom pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson misses with a hook. Stathom ducked under it nicely.
Stathom tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stathom is breathing heavily.
Stathom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Stathom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Stathom slips the punch.
Stathom is trying desperately to land a takedown but Johnson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stathom.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stathom is defended easily by Johnson.#T2#
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Johnson throws a hook but Stathom avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a jab when Stathom was well out of range.
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!
Stathom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Stathom moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Stathom slips the punch.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Stathom ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stathom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Stathom knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
Stathom moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Stathom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson catches Stathom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stathom tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stathom fails with the takedown.
Ace Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stathom. Stathom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson throws the left hand but Stathom avoids the punch easily.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stathom can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stathom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Stathom's defenses.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Stathom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stathom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Stathom shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stathom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stathom swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stathom.
Stathom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Johnson dominated that second round.
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#
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Stathom makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Stathom holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stathom is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
letting Stathom counter with a right hand.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Stathom raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Stathom slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Stathom counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stathom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stathom staying out of range there.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stathom.
And Stathom tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Stathom moved out of range nicely.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Stathom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Stathom.
Johnson throws a hook but Stathom avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Stathom's head back.
Stathom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Ace Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacoby Stathom.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stathom.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stathoms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stathom tries to clinch up.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stathom circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Stathom tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson misses with a hook
enabling Stathom to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Stathom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stathom slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Stathom is out of range.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stathom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson leaves Stathom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stathom.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stathom blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Johnson. #T3#
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Stathom backs away looking to recover.
Stathom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stathom circles away quickly and effectively.
Stathom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stathom off to one side.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Stathom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stathom.
Stathom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Stathom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson tests Stathom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stathom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
And Stathom tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Stathom throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Stathom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Stathom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Jacoby Stathom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace Johnson! |
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