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Event:
WFC 27: Brunson v Lacasa II
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Alexander lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Alexander circles away.
Alexander throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.#TD#
Alexander scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Alexander tries to pass.
Alexander is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson looking to control.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Alexander tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
#T1##SUB2#
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alexander slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexander lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alexander lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Harry Johnson has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Alexander.#TD#
Alexander looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson wants to stand back up but Alexander manages to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Johnson wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Alexander seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Johnson is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Bishop Alexander!
Harry Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'Gon' put my ass in a lawnchair and have a cold beer when I get home, need some time to reflect and let the clouds open up to that big blue sky again. Then back to the gym. '. |
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Event:
WFC 24: Jackson vs Hopson
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Trills throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.#CUT#It looks like Harry Johnson has been cut.
Trills fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ailin Trills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Trills kicks off Johnson and gets to his feet.
Trills connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD2#
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trills does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Trills tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Trills is not content to let Johnson control the position.#T1##SUB#
Trills looking for submissions off his back.
Trills tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Trills won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Trills's coaches at Triumph Over Fear have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Trills looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Trills is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Trills is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trills is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Trills is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Trills tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trills connects with a high kick.
Trills lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnson takes a step back to recover.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trills.#TD2#
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Trills is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Johnson prevents Trills from improving his position.
Trills is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Trills is trying to control but can't.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trills keeps working.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Trills defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ailin Trills dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Johnson's cut.
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#
Trills fakes the leg kick and cracks Johnson in the body.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trills can pounce on him.
Trills scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Trills throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Trills lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Trills lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Trills gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Trills controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Trills is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trills is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Trills is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard. #SU2#
Johnson decides to stand up.
Trills misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Trills fights it but they end up in guard.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Trills wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB#
Trills looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Johnson has picked Trills up and slammed him! Trills can't keep hold of the triangle and Johnson manages to pass to side control!
Trills manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
Trills trying to control from the bottom.
Harry Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trills is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Johnson is thwarting Trills's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trills sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Trills is looking to improve his position.
Trills on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trills is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold. #SU2#
Johnson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Trills with a nice calf kick.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trills is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Trills misses the jab.
A low kick lands for Trills.
Trills connects with a leg kick.
Trills is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Trills misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Trills.
Trills throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trills's guard.
Trills is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Johnson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Trills lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ailin Trills dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harry Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Johnson looks for a takedown but Trills sprawls well.
Trills looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Trills throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trills defending well though.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trills trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1##SUB#
Trills is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is looking to pass Trills's guard but actually Trills recovers to full guard.
Trills seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
Trills trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson trying to control but Trills is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Trills.
Trills keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Trills scores with a kick to the body.
Trills lands a head kick!
#T3#
Trills connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trills is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Trills circles away and we're back to standing.
Trills feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ailin Trills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Johnson.
Trills throws a front kick that sends Johnson stumbling back into the cage.
Trills lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Trills buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trills scores with a leg kick.
Trills throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters circling a little - Trills finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Trills lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
A big right from Trills misses.
Trills lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ailin Trills is winning the standup battle so far.
Trills lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A chopping leg kick lands by Trills.
Ailin Trills is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Trills, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Trills against the cage but Trills circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Johnson backs away, Trills returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Trills with the inside leg kick.
Johnson dives in and grabs Trills's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trills pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trills throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ailin Trills is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trills scores with a kick to the midsection.
Trills throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Harry Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trills dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ailin Trills showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trills, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ailin Trills!
A less than humble Ailin Trills misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Harry Johnson had this to say: 'Gon' put my ass in a lawnchair and have a cold beer when I get home, need some time to reflect and let the clouds open up to that big blue sky again. Then back to the gym. '. |
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Event:
WFC 18: Dias vs Licht
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Shark scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
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.
Shark slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Harry Johnson has been cut.
Shark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benjamin Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Shark cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Shark has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Johnson to stand back up!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Shark drops Johnson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Shark follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Shark!
Benjamin Shark bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Harry Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'Gon' put my ass in a lawnchair and have a cold beer when I get home, need some time to reflect and let the clouds open up to that big blue sky again. Then back to the gym. '. |
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Event:
WFC 14: Elin vs Romero
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead 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.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Williams controlling Johnson's posture.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
Let's hope that Williams has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Johnson trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Williams has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Williams trying to control the position here.
Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Williams is controlling Johnson's posture.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Williams scoring with punches and elbows.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Williams crunches a massive hammerfist down on Johnson - he's out! Williams Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jaxon Williams!
Jaxon Williams was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Harry Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'Gon' put my ass in a lawnchair and have a cold beer when I get home, need some time to reflect and let the clouds open up to that big blue sky again. Then back to the gym. '. |
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Event:
WFC 10: Mercenary vs Lardy
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Alexander throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alexander cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Alexander rushes Johnson with punches - Johnson moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Johnson goes down! Alexander follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bishop Alexander!
Harry Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'Gon' put my ass in a lawnchair and have a cold beer when I get home, need some time to reflect and let the clouds open up to that big blue sky again. Then back to the gym. '. |
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Event:
WFC 7: Faraon vs Chaize
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
OMalley scores with a nice right hand.
OMalley cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
OMalley stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.
OMalley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by OMalley.
OMalley throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in OMalley's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to OMalley's brow.
Johnson prevents OMalley from getting back to his feet.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as OMalley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
OMalley wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Johnson manages to pass to side control.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
OMalley is looking to escape.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but OMalley defends it. #T1#
Johnson works his way into side control.
OMalley is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson tries to move to mount but OMalley blocks the move with his legs.
Johnson wants to control but OMalley is keeping him busy.
OMalley wants to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Johnson decides to stand back up.
OMalley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
Johnson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
OMalley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T2#
OMalley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from OMalley is predictable there #CL2#
and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
OMalley wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
Johnson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SU#
OMalley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Johnson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed OMalley clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
OMalley is trying to get back to his feet but Johnson has full control of the position and if anything, OMalley has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Johnson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can OMalley hold on?!
Johnson connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for OMalley to escape the position.
OMalley is trying to get back to his feet but Johnson has full control of the position and if anything, OMalley has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Johnson is looking to control OMalley but OMalley is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T3##SUB2#
Johnson looking for the choke from the back.
OMalley is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Johnson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
OMalley staying busy and making it hard for Johnson to control.
OMalley is trying to get back to his feet but Johnson has full control of the position and if anything, OMalley has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Johnson tries to get the hooks in deep but OMalley pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Johnson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. OMalley defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
OMalley trying to get back to his feet but Johnson is in full control for now. #T4#
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. OMalley knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften OMalley for a finish.
OMalley trying to get back to his feet but Johnson is in full control for now. #SUB2#
OMalley preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Johnson. #ES#
OMalley is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
OMalley throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OMalley lands with a shot to the body.
OMalley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
OMalley pushes Johnson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Johnson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
OMalley takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is dominant here and he's now got OMalley's back!
OMalley is trying to stand back up.
Harry Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2#
Johnson has managed to slip his arm under OMalley's chin. This could be all over... yep, OMalley is tapping out! Submission win for Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harry Johnson!
Post fight, Harry Johnson took to the microphone: 'I did it, baby! throw a couple on ice, I'm comin' home for a cold one! '. |
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Event:
WFC 1: Baltaretu vs Ballo
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Rodriguez tightens his grip and picks Johnson up, before dumping him to the ground. Johnson manages to land in guard.
Johnson looking to control.
Rodriguez is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Rodriguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Johnson working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
Johnson is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Johnson gets caught napping as Rodriguez dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson manages to retain guard.
Rodriguez stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position. #T2#
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Rodriguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Rodriguez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriguez content to stall in guard here. #T3#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.#TD2#
Rodriguez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rodriguez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Rodriguez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Rodriguez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Rodriguez content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Rodriguez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Rodriguez 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##TD2#
Rodriguez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
Johnson controls Rodriguez momentarily but Rodriguez frees himself.
Rodriguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gregory Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodriguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez controlling the pace. #T1#
Rodriguez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rodriguez seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriguez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rodriguez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez lands with a punch from half guard.
Rodriguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Rodriguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Rodriguez is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rodriguez slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Johnson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rodriguez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rodriguez connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple. #T3#
Still in half guard, Rodriguez seems content to control.
Rodriguez is continuing to stall.
Rodriguez is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Rodriguez seems content to control.
Rodriguez slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Rodriguez controlling the action here.
Rodriguez working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
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.
Rodriguez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Rodriguez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rodriguez controls the position from side control.
Rodriguez working the ground and pound from side control.
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rodriguez connects with a decent elbow.
Rodriguez working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Rodriguez stalls from top position.
Rodriguez working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez just content to control the position.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Rodriguez scoring with strikes.
Rodriguez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The adventures of Rodriguez the control monster continue. Boring.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rodriguez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Johnson's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rodriguez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
More stalling from Rodriguez.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Rodriguez scoring with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Rodriguez stalls from top position.#T3#
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson is trying to escape the position but Rodriguez is controlling the position.
Rodriguez advances to full mount. #T4#
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.
Rodriguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rodriguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harry Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregory Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Rodriguez in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodriguez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Rodriguez!
An intense looking Gregory Rodriguez took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'The first of many wins, can't wait to get back in here next month! '.
In defeat, Harry Johnson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gon' put my ass in a lawnchair and have a cold beer when I get home, need some time to reflect and let the clouds open up to that big blue sky again. Then back to the gym. '. |
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