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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peeples avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Johnson duly obliges.
Peeples takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Peeples takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Peeples swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peeples with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Peeples gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson tries to clinch but Peeples moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Peeples tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peeples throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Peeples misses with a hook.
Peeples ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Peeples throws a body shot but no joy.
Peeples is breathing heavily.
Peeples throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Kawonn Peeples is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peeples takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Peeples misses the shot to the body.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson throws a combination. Peeples tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Peeples is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Peeples circles away and we're back to standing.
Kawonn Peeples has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrious Johnson.
Peeples throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Peeples doesn't seem phased though.
Demetrious Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Peeples tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Peeples.
Johnson tries to clinch but Peeples moves out of range.
Peeples is looking for a counter combo.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Peeples is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson with a nice cross.#T2#
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Peeples's belly button to the back.
Peeples staying out of range there.
Peeples misses with a body shot.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Peeples takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Peeples throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peeples avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Peeples just misses with a punch to the body.
Peeples throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Peeples missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Peeples misses with a body shot.
Peeples misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Peeples scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks. #T3#
A cross from Johnson lands.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Peeples had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A telegraphed right hand from Peeples misses the target.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
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.
Peeples moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Peeples.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Peeples scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Peeples thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Peeples throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Peeples doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Johnson slips a straight right by Peeples.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Peeples avoids nicely.
Peeples cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Peeples swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Peeples.
#CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Peeples tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peeples.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Peeples avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrious 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 swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peeples. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Peeples, which made it look bad.
Demetrious Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Peeples throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Peeples's front leg but catches the back leg as Peeples tries to avoid it.
Peeples tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Peeples.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peeples.#CL2#
Johnson rushes Peeples and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Peeples has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Peeples avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Peeples crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Peeples.
Peeples scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Peeples.
Peeples lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Peeples lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Peeples.
Peeples working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Peeples blocks an uppercut.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Peeples lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Peeples is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Peeples down to the mat. Peeples avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Peeples throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peeples misses the shot to the body.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Peeples sprawls well.
Kawonn Peeples has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrious Johnson.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Peeples throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peeples misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a one two! Peeples had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Peeples fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
Peeples takes one on the button.#T3#
Peeples throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Peeples, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Peeples against the cage but Peeples circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Peeples throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Peeples. Peeples circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Peeples's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peeples. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Peeples.
Johnson shoots in but Peeples avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Peeples doesn't seem phased though.
Peeples loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.#T4#
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Peeples moved out of range nicely.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Peeples takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Peeples tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Peeples.
Peeples lands with a right hand.
Peeples misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peeples swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson is trying to stall.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Peeples uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Peeples's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Peeples is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Peeples misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kawonn Peeples will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Peeples swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peeples.
Peeples swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Peeples backs up against the cage.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Peeples misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peeples looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Peeples misses with a hook.
Johnson throws a hook but Peeples avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peeples swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peeples takes a jab right on the kisser.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peeples jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Peeples waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Peeples just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Peeples.
Peeples throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peeples is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some wild striking there from Peeples.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Peeples bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Peeples swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Peeples stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Peeples sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Peeples appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Peeples.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Peeples was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peeples swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Peeples lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Peeples.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Peeples throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Peeples missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson catches Peeples with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Peeples doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson throws a jab when Peeples was well out of range.
Peeples looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Peeples looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Peeples looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Peeples misses with a hook.
Peeples tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Peeples scores with a jab to the body.
Peeples swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Peeples using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Peeples's brow.
Peeples makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Peeples lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Peeples avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Peeples.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Peeples.
Peeples is working Johnson over against the cage.#T4#
Peeples lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peeples connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Peeples scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peeples gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Peeples turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kawonn Peeples has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrious Johnson.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Peeples.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peeples's elbow.
Johnson tries to circle away but Peeples has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Peeples with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Demetrious Johnson.
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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrious Johnson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Niska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Niska gets the takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Niska.
Niska has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Niska is controlling him well.
Niska is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
Niska controls the position from side control.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson looks winded!
Niska is staying tight to Johnson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Johnson tries to bench press Niska off him but Niska keeps the position.
Niska in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Niska's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Niska seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johnson for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#KD#
Niska lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Niska takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Niska measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Johnson! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Juha Niska!
Juha Niska decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
AKF FN 400
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
#R1#
LI misses with a straight right.
LI 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.
LI moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson works LI's body with a nice hook.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but LI uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
LI closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johnson regains half guard.
LI prevents Johnson from improving his position.
LI wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LI defends it easily.#T1#
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
LI working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Johnson working for a triangle but LI defends it easily.
LI throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LI doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LI manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johnson wants to sweep here but LI controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
LI drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and LI jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst LI is controlling him.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
LI is not content to let Johnson control the position.
LI is looking to get back to full guard here but Johnson has managed to pass to side control instead.
LI trying his best to control but Johnson has mounted him.
LI is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
LI is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrious Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
LI tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
LI misses with an uppercut.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
LI doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson throws out a counter right but LI avoids it with no problem.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LI throws out the jab.
LI connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
LI throws out a powerful jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for LI.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LI lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson throws a right and a left that LI avoids nicely.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by LI.
LI throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LI moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A solid body kick from LI.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LI, as that shot connected.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
LI moves away from the strike by Johnson.
LI scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
LI throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
LI misses with a looping right.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
LI is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jing Lliang LI is winning the standup battle so far.
LI keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
LI checks a low kick from Johnson.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
LI lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LI.#CL2#
Johnson drives through and clinches with LI against the ropes.
#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LI looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as LI shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LI tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
LI throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LI. #T2#
LI lands a head kick!
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LI works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
LI connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
LI blocks a jab.
LI seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
LI throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.
Johnson throws a push kick but LI slaps the foot to one side.
LI was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
LI scores with a leg kick.
LI thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson missing with a left hand there. LI was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LI avoids the head kick by Johnson.
LI lands a high kick!
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LI.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jing Lliang LI dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
LI moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LI is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
LI goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
LI goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Johnson continues to drive forward.
LI is trying to stall.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by LI.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
LI is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
LI's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LI swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
LI has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jing Lliang LI. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. LI is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but LI won't allow it.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson taking a breather.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LI backwards.
LI tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
LI trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed LI into the ropes.#TD#
LI turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and LI manages to end up in side control.
Johnson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on LI's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Johnson wants to control but LI is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
LI stands up from Johnson's guard - LI perhaps looking for a knockout.
LI waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
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.
A telegraphed right hand from LI misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by LI or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
LI throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
LI looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demetrious 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrious Johnson! |
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Event:
AKF: Trilogy in New York
Date: Dec 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Adams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adams misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adams.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adams avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Adams misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Nick Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson moves forwards but Adams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Adams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson cracks Adams with a good jab.
Johnson throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
Adams throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
Johnson throws a right hand that Adams ducks under and follows up with a left that Adams also avoids with ease.#T1#
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Adams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adams throws a good cross that connects.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Adams lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Adams 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 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Adams ducks down to avoid it.
Adams lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Adams missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adams.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adams throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams lands a head shot.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Adams.
The fighters circling - Adams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adams's hands.
Adams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adams misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Adams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Adams misses its intended target.
Adams scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson throws a right hand that Adams ducks under and follows up with a left that Adams also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Adams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Adams.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Adams sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Adams clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Demetrious Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Good exchange - Adams coming out on top.
Adams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nick Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adams scores with a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Donk. Johnson catches Adams right on the button with a cross.
A big right from Adams misses.
Adams dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Adams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Adams shakes it off.
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Adams misses with a hook.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams misses the jab.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Adams saw it coming and moves away.
A left lands for Adams.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Adams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Adams scores with a punch to the head.
Adams has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Adams throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson throws a combination. Adams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Adams scores with a jab.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Adams throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Adams just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJohnson.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
Adams throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Adams throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Adams cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adams.
Adams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adams.#CL#
Johnson instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Johnson. #T2#
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Adams lands with a light punch inside.
Adams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adams, as that shot connected.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams keeps the fight on the outside.
Adams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Adams misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Demetrious Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adams's hands.
Adams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Adams throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Adams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adams! But no joy.
Adams misses with a looping left.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson defending well as Adams loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adams.
Adams misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Adams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson. #T1#
Adams lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
A jab from Adams finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Adams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adams throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#Adams is rocked!
Adams closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Adams.
Adams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
It looked like Johnson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adams.
Adams drops his guard momentarily, allowing Johnson to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Adams! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Johnson takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Demetrious Johnson! |
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Event:
AKF FN - Tokyo (Part 2)
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
Demetrious Johnson really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 188.2, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Not Ponor was cancelled. |
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Event:
AKF FN | Phoenix vs. Yalixqua
Date: Sep 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've been told by Silva's head coaches at Besta-Fera Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A left and a right from Silva both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. #BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Silva rushes Johnson and presses him up against the ropes.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva. #BC#
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Johnson works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Johnson swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva tries to clinch up.#CL#
Silva has managed to clinch.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the ropes.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the ropes.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Silva takes one on the button.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A left lands for Johnson.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Johnson gets tackled into the ropes by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrious Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Silva tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Demetrious Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.#BC#
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Silva rushes Johnson and presses him up against the ropes.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards. #BC#
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silva wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Silva avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the ropes.
#T1#
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the ropes.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Silva into the ropes.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silva is keeping busy.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.#BC#
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva walks into a left hand.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Silva's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Johnson forces Silva back against the ropes and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anderson Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Silva lands a left hand.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrious Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johnson trying to stall but Silva improves his position.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silva tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not. #T1#
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Silva.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Silva wants to stall.
#BC#
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Silva tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Silva tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Silva moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Silva is stalling here.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva wants to clinch.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demetrious Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silva pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the ropes. Silva follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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 Anderson Silva.
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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrious Johnson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Liu clinches with his opponent.
Liu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
The referee is keeping an eye on Liu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Liu in a clinch.
Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Liu tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
#TD2#
Johnson lands a takedown into guard.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Liu has wrist control.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson controlling the position from side mount. #SU2#
Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Demetrious Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Liu wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Liu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Liu wants to clinch.#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Liu's guard.
Johnson stays in close to Liu's body and controls the position.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Liu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Liu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard. #SU2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Liu, up you get!
Liu is breathing heavily.#T3#
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Liu avoids them all with ease.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Johnson pulls Liu into guard.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
Liu wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #ES2#
Johnson pushes Liu off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T4#
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Liu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liu jabs at Johnson's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
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.
#CL2#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson. #BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Liu enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Liu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrious 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#
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Liu's half guard.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liu defending well though.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Liu trying to get back to full guard but Johnson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB2#
Johnson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Liu to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Liu shrugs it off.
Johnson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Liu working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Johnson lands with some strikes.
Johnson drops a big elbow. That's hurt Liu! More shots from Johnson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrious Johnson! |
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