Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C386: Tae vs Chai II
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Adofo throws a leg kick
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adofo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Johansson - that landed with a thud.
Johansson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adofo has a couple of punches blocked by Johansson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johansson.
Adofo misses with some punches.
Johansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johansson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johansson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adofo backwards.
Johansson leaning against his opponent.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Adofo gets through Johansson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson tries a body shot but Adofo blocks it.
Johansson misses with a body punch.
Adofo tries a body shot but Johansson blocks it.
Adofo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Adofo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johansson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adofo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adofo misses with a punch on the inside.
Adofo slowing the pace effectively.
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adofo lands a nice uppercut.
Adofo scores with a hook to the body.
Johansson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adofos head.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Adofo uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adofo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adofo.
A right hand to the body from Johansson.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Adofo.
A short left from Johansson.
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage.
Adofo struggles to land a body shot inside as Johansson controls his hands.
Good body shot from Adofo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johansson.
Johansson looking to stall.
Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
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!
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Adofo.
Adofo misses with a punch on the inside.
Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adofo as Johansson tries to tie him up.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Adofo lands a nice shot to the body.
Johansson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Adofo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Johansson can turn it around.
Adofo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johansson lands with a right to the head.
Johansson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adofo lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Johansson.
Johansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johansson tries to land a knee to the head but Adofo blocks with his arms.
Johansson prevents a body shot from Adofo.
Adofo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adofo looking to slow down the pace here.
Johansson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adofos head.
Adofo misses with a body punch.
Johansson lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Adofo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Adofo misses with a punch on the inside.
Johansson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adofo misses with a body punch.
Adofo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adofo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage.
Adofo lands with a right to the head.
Johansson blocking some punches.
Johansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Adofo controls his hands.
Johansson tries to land a knee to the head but Adofo blocks with his arms.
Adofo misses with a punch on the inside.
Johansson looking to throw knees to the head but Adofo is blocking nicely.
Adofo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Adofo pushes Johansson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Adofo on the inside.
Johansson blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Adofo.
Johansson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adofo stalling.
Adofo is trying to stall.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Adofo. #T4#
Adofo misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adofo.
Adofo lands a hook that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Adofo blocks a body shot from Johansson.
Johansson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johansson.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage.
Johansson works on Adofo's body with a couple of short punches.
Adofo misses with a body punch.
Adofo lands a hook that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Adofo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adofo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Adofo.
Adofo blocking some punches.
Adofo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson lands a body shot.
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 Chumani Adofo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Johansson tries to clinch there but Adofo circles away.
Adofo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adofo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adofo misses with a head kick.
Adofo tries a low kick but Johansson avoids it.
Johansson scores with a decent looking hook.
Adofo throws a lazy right hand but Johansson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johansson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chumani Adofo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson checks a leg kick nicely.
A clash of legs there as Johansson blocks the low kick.
Johansson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adofo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
Johansson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson misses the jab.
Adofo tried to score with a low kick but Johansson checks it.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adofo.
Johansson tries to clinch up.
Sven Johansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adofo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Adofo moved out of range nicely.
Adofo staying out of range there.
Adofo throwing a counter right hand but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Johansson swings for the body but Adofo moves out of range.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Adofo misses its target.
Adofo throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Adofo clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Adofo - that landed with a thud.
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage.
Johansson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johansson digs a right hand underneath Adofo's ribcage. Adofo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johansson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johansson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johansson is trying to stall. #T2#
A hook to the body from Adofo.
Johansson lands a right hand.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Adofo.
A short body shot lands from Adofo as the two fighters clinch.
Adofo can't find room to land a body shot as Johansson controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Adofo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson stalling the fight.
Adofo taking a breather.
Adofo trying to control the position but instead, Johansson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adofo into the cage.
Maybe Adofo would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Adofo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Johansson misses with a body punch.
Adofo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johansson looking to throw knees to the head but Adofo is blocking nicely.
Johansson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Adofo avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage.
Adofo is working Johansson over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Adofo as the two fighters clinch.
Johansson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Adofo swings wildly with an uppercut but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Adofo lands a left hand.
Adofo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Adofo scores with a shoulder strike.
Adofo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adofo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo taking a breather.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Johansson.
Adofo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adofo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adofo throws a punch but it's blocked by Johansson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adofo.
Adofo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Johansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johansson tries to stall but Adofo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Adofo misses with a body punch.
Adofo swings wildly with an uppercut but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Adofo blocking some punches.
Johansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Adofo controls his hands.
Adofo misses with a punch on the inside.
Adofo is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Johansson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adofo.
Johansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johansson misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johansson.
Johansson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Adofo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adofo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Adofo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adofo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Adofo misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Adofo.
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 Chumani Adofo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Adofo swings widly with a right hand
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand.
Johansson checks a low kick from Adofo.
Adofo ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Adofo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johansson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Adofo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adofo throws a head punch that misses.
Adofo wants to stall.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Adofo controls his hands.
Johansson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johansson lands a right hand.
Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson tries a body shot but Adofo blocks it.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adofo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Adofo pushes Johansson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johansson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adofo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adofo working aggressively here. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Adofo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johansson blocks an uppercut.
Adofo lands with a light punch inside.
Adofo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adofo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johansson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johansson tries a knee to the head but Adofo blocks it.
Adofo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Nice body punch from Adofo.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adofo throws a head punch that misses.
Johansson is leaning against Adofo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Adofo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo tries a body shot but Johansson blocks it.
Adofo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adofo blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Nice body punch from Adofo - that landed with a thud.
Adofo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Adofo lands with a short shot to the head.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Adofo.
A nice left hand lands by Adofo.
A short uppercut from Johansson.
Johansson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johansson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chumani Adofo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Johansson fails to land.
Adofo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Adofo.
Adofo lands a left hand.
Johansson misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Johansson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Adofo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adofo pushes Johansson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adofo.
Adofo lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Adofo.
A head punch on the inside from Adofo fails to land.
Adofo is working Johansson over against the cage.
Johansson blocking some punches.
Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adofo throws a punch but it's blocked by Johansson.
Adofo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Adofo.
Johansson trying to stall but Adofo improves his position.
Johansson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adofo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johansson can do to turn this around?
Johansson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adofo tries to stall but Johansson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Adofo blocking some punches. #T4#
Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adofo lands a shot to the body.
Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Johansson on the inside.
Johansson can't find room to land a body shot as Adofo controls the action.
Adofo lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Adofo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Adofo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johanssons head.
Adofo swings wildly with an uppercut but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adofo.
Johansson is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Adofo on the inside.
Johansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johansson.
Sven Johansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johansson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chumani Adofo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adofo, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chumani Adofo!
Chumani Adofo gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: C379: Chai vs Erdogan III
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johansson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Mantle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Mantle slips the punch.
Mantle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mantle tries to clinch up.
Johansson lands with a nice body punch.
Mantle is looking to clinch but Johansson is avoiding it.
Mantle ducks right into an uppercut from Johansson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mantle or perhaps it was just good defense by Johansson, which made it look bad.
Mantle misses with a double jab #CL#
and Johansson counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson lands with a left to the head.
Johansson trying to stall but Mantle improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mantle.
Johansson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mantle backwards.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Mantle manages to break the clinch.
Mantle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Mantle's shoulder, as Mantle tries to avoid the shot.
Mantle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mantle tries to clinch but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mantle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johansson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johansson tries to clinch up but Mantle circles away and keeps his distance.
Johansson stuns Mantle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mantle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johansson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mantle tries to clinch up but Johansson circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Johansson misses its target.#CL#
Johansson instigates a clinch.
Mantle has Johansson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johansson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
Mantle jumps guard but Johansson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Johansson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Mantle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mantle slips a straight right by Johansson.
Mantle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johansson.
Johansson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johansson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mantle's head backwards.
Mantle shoots and misses
and Johansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Johansson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mantle doesn't seem phased though.
Danga de danga de dang - Johansson scores with a four punch combination!
Nice sprawl there from Johansson as Mantle shoots in.
Johansson lands an overhand right.
Mantle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johansson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sven Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Mantle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johansson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Johansson throws a right and a left that Mantle avoids nicely.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson. #CL#
Johansson instigates a clinch.
Johansson misses with a knee strike.
Johansson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mantle blocks it with crossed arms.
Johansson is pressed up against the cage. Mantle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johansson down to the mat. Johansson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johansson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mantle tries to clinch but Johansson is having none of it.
Johansson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Johansson is looking to clinch but Mantle is avoiding it. #CL#
Johansson moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Mantle successfully pulls guard.
Johansson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Johansson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mantle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU#
Johansson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mantle fails to land the takedown.
Johansson blocks a jab.
Johansson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mantle's head backwards.
Mantle tries to clinch but Johansson moves out of range. #CL#
Johansson has closed the distance and engaged Mantle in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mantle tries to pull guard but Johansson holds him up against the cage and eventually Mantle drops back down to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson 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#
Johansson gets caught napping as Mantle dives in and scores a takedown. Johansson manages to retain guard.
Johansson has Mantle pulled in close to control his posture.
Johansson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johansson, not yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mantle working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Johansson has his hands on Mantle's head, controlling the position. #ES#
Johansson pushes Mantle off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson scores with a jab.
Johansson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johansson throws a hook but Mantle blocks it.
Graham Mantle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Mantle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Mantle moves out of range of the strikes.
Johansson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mantle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mantle dives in for a single leg takedown but Johansson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Johansson clinches with his opponent.
Mantle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mantle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johansson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mantle blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Mantle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mantle wants to take a breather but Johansson is having none of it.
Johansson gets back to full guard.
Johansson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Mantle prevents Johansson from getting back to his feet.
Mantle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johansson wants to stand up but Mantle is controlling him.
Mantle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mantle preventing the sweep.
Mantle is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johansson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Mantle moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Johansson connects with a jab.#TD2#
Mantle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mantle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Johansson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mantle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sven Johansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Mantle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Mantle with the counter takedown but Johansson avoids it easily.
Mantle shoots in looking for a takedown but Johansson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mantle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johansson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mantle can do to turn this around?
Johansson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson tries to clinch but Mantle moves away
enabling Mantle to counter with a crisp jab.
Mantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Johansson throws a hook but Mantle avoids it easily.
Johansson fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Mantle slips the punch.
Mantle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
Johansson throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johansson pinned against the cage. Johansson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johansson lands an overhand right.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Johansson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mantle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mantle ducks right into an uppercut from Johansson.
Mantle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mantle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johansson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Johansson clinches up against the cage.
Mantle blocking some punches.
Johansson wants to stall.
Mantle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mantle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
Mantle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johansson to keep the fight standing.
Johansson presses Mantle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johansson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johansson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mantle wants the takedown. Johansson is fighting it off but Mantle persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Johansson's guard against the cage.

Johansson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
Mantle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
Nice uppercut lands for Johansson. That snapped Mantle's head back. #CL#
Johansson gets a clinch. #T1#
Johansson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
Johansson is looking to control Mantle's arms but Mantle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johansson has his back to the cage.
Johansson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Johansson lands with a left to the head.
Johansson lands with a left to the head.
Johansson lands with a right to the head.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike.
Mantle effectively controlling the action here.
Mantle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Mantle slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Mantle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johansson to keep the fight standing.
Sven Johansson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Mantle blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mantle throws an elbow that misses.
Johansson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mantle backwards.
Johansson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mantle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mantle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johansson lands with a light punch inside.
Mantle misses with the head strike.
Johansson has Mantle pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Still in the clinch, Johansson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johansson misses with a body punch.
Mantle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Mantle.
Johansson misses with a body punch.
Mantle trying to land knees to the body.
Mantle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johansson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T4#
Johansson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johansson taking a breather.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johansson.
Mantle is trying to push Johansson away but Johansson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johansson is stalling here.
Johansson tries to land a knee to the head but Mantle blocks with his arms.
A short right from Johansson on the inside.
Mantle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
Graham Mantle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johansson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Johansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Johansson!
Sven Johansson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C373: Dorado vs Fadda III
Date: Dec 15, 2024

#R1#
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Pendragon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Pendragon rushes Johansson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pendragon prevents a body shot from Johansson.
Johansson prevents a body shot from Pendragon.
Johansson digs a right hand into Pendragon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pendragon's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Pendragon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johansson lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Johansson prevents a body shot from Pendragon.
Johansson trying to control the position but instead, Pendragon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johansson into the cage.
Johansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Johansson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johansson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Johansson.
A right hand to the body from Pendragon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson tries to land a knee to the head but Pendragon blocks with his arms.
Pendragon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johansson misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pendragon.
Pendragon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Pendragon as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pendragon fails to land.
I was talking to Johansson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pendragon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johansson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hook to the body lands for Johansson.
Johansson stalling in the clinch but Pendragon improves position.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Pendragon.
Pendragon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pendragon lands a hook that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Pendragon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson is struggling to control the position.
Pendragon misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pendragon.
Pendragon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johanssons head.
Johansson lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Johansson on the inside. #T2#
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johansson misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pendragon.
Pendragon working aggressively here.
Johansson lands a hook that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards.
Pendragon letting Johansson take a breather here.
Pendragon presses Johansson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pendragon lands a body shot.
Johansson lands a nice uppercut.
Pendragon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Pendragon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pendragon working aggressively here.
Pendragon managing to block the knees to the body from Johansson.
Pendragon throws a punch but it's blocked by Johansson.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Johansson wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Pendragon fails to land.
Pendragon cracks Johansson with a nice body shot.
Johansson pushes Pendragon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Johansson tries a body shot but Pendragon blocks it.
Johansson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johansson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pendragon takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Pendragon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pendragon tries to close the distance and clinch but Johansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johansson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pendragon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pendragon moves in looking to clinch but Johansson pushes him off.
Johansson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pendragon.
Pendragon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pendragon walks into a stiff left hand from Johansson.
Pendragon moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Pendragon fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Pendragon forces Johansson back against the cage and clinches.
Johansson lands a knee to the head.
Johansson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pendragons head. #T4#
Pendragon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson taking a breather.
Pendragon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Johansson - that landed with a thud.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Johansson prevents a body shot from Pendragon.
Pendragon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johansson tries a knee to the head but Pendragon blocks it.
Pendragon blocking some punches.
Pendragon blocking some punches.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Pendragon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Pendragon misses with a body punch.
Johansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johansson gets through Pendragon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johansson tries to work over Pendragon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pendragon blocks a body shot from Johansson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johansson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johansson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards.
Johansson tries to work over Pendragon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Johansson has Pendragon up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Pendragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pendragon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Pendragon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pendragon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pendragon takes one on the button.
Johansson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pendragon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Pendragon moves in looking to clinch but Johansson pushes him off.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Sven Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Pendragon moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Johansson lands a glancing blow to the side of Pendragon's head.
Johansson takes a swing at Pendragon's ribcage but misses.
Pendragon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pendragon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Johansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sven Johansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Pendragon wants to clinch up but Johansson keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Johansson misses the target.
Johansson throws a right and a left that Pendragon avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pendragon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pendragon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pendragon tries to clinch there but Johansson circles away. #CL2#
Pendragon has Johansson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johansson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johansson lands a right hand.
Pendragon throws a head punch that misses.
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johansson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pendragon blocks it with crossed arms.
Johansson lands a shot to the body.
Pendragon misses with the head strike. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johansson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johansson.
Johansson blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pendragon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sven Johansson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Pendragon.
Johansson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pendragon working aggressively here.
Johansson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johansson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pendragon can do to turn this around?
Pendragon tries to land knees in the clinch but Johansson avoids the damage to the body.
Johansson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Johansson 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.
A short right from Johansson on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pendragon.
Pendragon is trying to push Johansson away but Johansson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johansson lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Johansson.
A hook to the body from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pendragon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Johansson fails to land. #T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pendragon as Johansson tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johansson. #BC2#
Pendragon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pendragon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johansson digs a good hook to Pendragon's body.
Johansson misses with the combination.
Pendragon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johansson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Pendragon forces Johansson back against the cage and clinches.
Johansson effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Pendragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johansson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johansson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pendragon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pendragon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johansson.#T4#
Pendragon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Johansson drives through and clinches with Pendragon against the cage.
Pendragon prevents a body shot from Johansson.
Pendragon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pendragon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pendragon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johansson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pendragon blocks a body shot from Johansson.
Still in the clinch, Johansson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pendragon pushes off an throws an elbow but Johansson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Pendragon.
Pendragon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson lands with a short shot to the head.
Pendragon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johansson lands with a light punch inside.
Pendragon presses Johansson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pendragon prevents a body shot from Johansson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Johansson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Johansson has closed the distance and engaged Pendragon in a clinch.
Johansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pendragon presses Johansson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pendragon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johansson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Pendragon.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pendragon digs a right hand into Johansson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johansson's gas tank.
Pendragon lands a nice uppercut.
Pendragon scores with a hook to the body.
Johansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Pendragon.
Pendragon lands with a left to the head.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Pendragon. #T1#
Pendragon blocks an uppercut.
Pendragon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johansson lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johansson.
Pendragon blocks a body shot from Johansson.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Pendragon.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Johansson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards.
A short left from Pendragon.
Pendragon lands with a right to the head.
Pendragon lands with a short shot to the head.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Pendragon.
Pendragon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pendragon prevents a body shot from Johansson.
Johansson can't find room to land a body shot as Pendragon controls the action.
Johansson misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Pendragon.
Johansson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johansson.
Johansson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Johansson working aggressively here.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Johansson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Pendragon manages to break the clinch.
Pendragon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Johansson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Pendragon closes the distance and clinches.
Pendragon is working Johansson over against the cage.
Pendragon lands an uppercut.
Pendragon misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Pendragon blocks a body shot from Johansson.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pendragon can't find room to land a body shot as Johansson controls the action.
A short left from Johansson.
Pendragon blocking some punches. #T3#
Pendragon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pendragon takes a shot to the head.
Pendragon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pendragon can't find room to land a body shot as Johansson controls the action.
Pendragon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pendragon lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pendragon.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pendragon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lewis Pendragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pendragon can't find room to land a body shot as Johansson controls the action.
Pendragon lands a right hand.
Johansson tries to land a knee to the head but Pendragon blocks with his arms.
Johansson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Pendragon.
Pendragon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johansson is defending well for now.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pendragon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pendragon lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johansson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Pendragon.
A hook to the body from Johansson.
Johansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pendragon's elbow.
Johansson digs a right hand underneath Pendragon's ribcage. Pendragon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johansson tries a body shot but Pendragon blocks it.
Johansson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pendragon blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Pendragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pendragon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pendragon lands a leg kick that knocks Johansson off balance momentarily.
Johansson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pendragon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pendragon is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Johansson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pendragon is looking for the big counter here.
Pendragon moves out of range as Johansson strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Pendragon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johansson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Johansson!
After winning the bout, Sven Johansson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C363: Erdogan vs Daan II
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
Adofo throws an overhand right that lands on Johansson's shoulder, as Johansson tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johansson.
Adofo throws a head kick but Johansson moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Adofo. Beautiful body shot.
Nice cross by Johansson.
Johansson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adofo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adofo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adofo lands a glancing blow to the side of Johansson's head.
Adofo tried to score with a low kick but Johansson checks it.
Johansson moves forwards but Adofo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson tries to clinch there but Adofo circles away.
Adofo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Adofo throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Johansson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johansson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Adofo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adofo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Adofo misses with the head strike. #T1#
Adofo has a couple of punches blocked by Johansson.
Adofo misses with a punch to the body.
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage.
Johansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adofo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adofo blocking some punches.
Adofo struggles to land a body shot inside as Johansson controls his hands.
Johansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A short left from Adofo.
Johansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adofo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johansson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adofo misses with a body punch.
Johansson tries a body shot but Adofo blocks it.
Johansson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adofo backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Adofo fails to land.
Adofo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johansson lands an uppercut.
Adofo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adofo lands with a short 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!
Adofo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson. #T2#
Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adofo.
Johansson wants to stall.
Adofo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Johansson prevents a body shot from Adofo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adofo.
Adofo misses with a punch to the body.
Adofo tries a body shot but Johansson blocks it.
Adofo working aggressively here.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo misses with the head strike.
Johansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johansson.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo tries to work over Johansson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Johansson.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Adofo.
Adofo lands a shot to the body.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adofo.
A head punch on the inside from Adofo fails to land.
Johansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adofo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Adofo misses with a punch on the inside.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adofo misses with a body punch.
Adofo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Johansson tries a body shot but Adofo blocks it.
Adofo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adofo misses with a body punch.
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Adofo avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage.
Adofo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Adofo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adofo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adofo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adofo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Adofo. #T4#
Johansson blocking some punches.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Adofo misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adofo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johansson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adofo.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Adofo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johansson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johansson wants to stall.
Adofo works on Johansson's body with a couple of short punches.
Adofo misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johansson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adofo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johansson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johansson lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sven Johansson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Adofo looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johansson swings for the body but Adofo moves out of range.
Adofo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adofo thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johansson! But no joy.
We've been told by Adofo's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adofo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johansson checks a low kick from Adofo.
Johansson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Adofo ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Adofo misses with a low kick as Johansson jumps back.
Adofo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adofo moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
A quick step to the side and Adofo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adofo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Johansson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adofo.
Sven Johansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adofo misses with a straight left.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adofo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johansson has time to react.#T1#
Johansson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adofo lands with a nice body punch.
Johansson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adofo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Adofo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johansson blocks a jab.
Johansson wants to counter the offense by Adofo and move into the clinch position.
Johansson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johansson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adofo's head backwards.
Johansson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adofo.
Johansson checks a leg kick.
Johansson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Johansson moves into the clinch.
Sven Johansson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adofo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Adofo controls his hands.
Adofo misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Johansson stalling in the clinch.
Adofo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Adofo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage.
Adofo misses with a punch on the inside.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike.
Adofo blocking some punches.
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Adofo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adofo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Adofo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Johansson - that landed with a thud.
Adofo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johansson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Adofo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage.
Johansson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Johansson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Adofo.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Adofo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Johansson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adofo misses with some punches.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Adofo fails to land.
Adofo misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a punch to the body.
Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adofo has a couple of punches blocked by Johansson.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Johansson prevents a body shot from Adofo.
Adofo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johanssons head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adofo.
Still in the clinch, Adofo scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adofo. #T4#
Johansson is stalling here.
Johansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adofo's elbow.
Johansson takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adofo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adofo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adofo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adofo.
Adofo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Adofo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Adofo.
Johansson misses with a punch on the inside.
Adofo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adofo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adofo scores with a shoulder strike.
Adofo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson gets through Adofo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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 Chumani Adofo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Adofo misses the body punch
and Johansson counters with a right hand to the body.
Adofo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adofo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adofo defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand.
Adofo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adofo throws a counter high kick but Johansson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Adofo throws a hook but Johansson blocks it.
Adofo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adofo gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Johansson has Adofo up against the cage in a clinch.
Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johansson looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Johansson.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo prevents a body shot from Johansson.
Adofo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johansson works on Adofo's body with a couple of short punches.
Adofo cracks Johansson with a nice body shot.#T1#
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Adofo.
Johansson is working Adofo over against the cage.
Adofo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adofo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adofo is leaning against Johansson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adofo misses with a body punch.
Adofo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adofo lands a body punch.
Johansson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Adofo.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Adofo.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Adofo.
A shot in the inside from Johansson.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adofo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Adofo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adofo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johansson.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adofo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adofo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adofo pushes Johansson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johansson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adofo.
Adofo prevents a body shot from Johansson.
A short left from Johansson.
A right hand to the body from Adofo.
Johansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adofo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adofo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johansson misses with a punch on the inside.
Adofo scores with a shot to the side of Johansson's head.
Johansson takes a shot to the head.
Adofo digs a right hand into Johansson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johansson's gas tank.
Adofo pushes Johansson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adofo prevents a body shot from Johansson.
Adofo throws a head punch that misses.
Adofo tries to work over Johansson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Adofo throws a head punch that misses.
Johansson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adofo or not.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Adofo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johansson.
Adofo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adofo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johansson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adofo backwards.
Adofo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Adofo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Adofo.
Adofo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Adofo can't find room to land a body shot as Johansson controls the action.
Adofo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Johansson fails to land.
Adofo swings wildly with an uppercut but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adofo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
A short right from Adofo on the inside. #T4#
Johansson blocks a body shot from Adofo.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Adofo gets through Johansson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adofo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adofo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johansson is stalling here.
Adofo lands with a light punch inside.
Johansson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Adofo.
Johansson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Adofo on the inside.
Johansson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adofo lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adofo works on Johansson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johansson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from Adofo.
Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adofo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adofo lands an uppercut.

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 Chumani Adofo.
Well Adofo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chumani Adofo!

Event: CCC 85
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Eclaro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Johansson.
Johansson misses the jab.
Eclaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johansson throws the left hand but Eclaro avoids the punch easily.
Johansson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Johansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johansson connects with a body shot.
Eclaro blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Eclaro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johansson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson tries to improve position but can't.
Johansson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Johansson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Eclaro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johansson jabs Eclaro to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Johansson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Eclaro is just out of range.
Eclaro feinted with a counter takedown.
Eclaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Eclaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Eclaro shoots in looking for a takedown. Johansson tries to sprawl out of it but Eclaro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johansson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eclaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Sven Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johansson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johansson lands with a hook. Eclaro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Eclaro throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johansson! But no joy.
Johansson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Eclaro walks into a jab.#T2#
Eclaro moves away from the strike by Johansson.
Eclaro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johansson sprawls and moves away.
Eclaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Johansson avoids it well and moves away.
Johansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johansson throws a body punch but Eclaro moves out of range.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Johansson is quick to defend against it.
Johansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Eclaro on the side of the head.
Johansson misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Johansson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Eclaro presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eclaro misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Johansson breaks the clinch.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johansson lands with a nice body punch.
Eclaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Sven Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Eclaro is out of range.
Eclaro slips a straight right by Johansson.
Eclaro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Eclaro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Eclaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Johansson with a hook.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eclaro.
Johansson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johansson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johansson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johansson!
Johansson tries to bum rush Eclaro with a series of wild strikes but Eclaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johansson scores with a jab to the head.
Johansson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johansson misses with a hook. Eclaro ducked under it nicely.
Johansson lands a nice shot that snaps Eclaro's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eclaro slips under a jab.
Eclaro shoots in for a takedown but Johansson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Eclaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Johansson avoids it well and moves away.
Johansson throws a body punch but Eclaro moves out of range.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Eclaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eclaro moves forwards but Johansson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johansson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johansson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Eclaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eclaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Eclaro tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eclaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Johansson is quick to defend against it.
Johansson throws a hook but Eclaro blocks it.
Johansson throws a hook but Eclaro avoids it easily.
Eclaro feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Eclaro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Eclaro's shoulder, as Eclaro tries to avoid the shot.
Johansson swats away the attempt to clinch by Eclaro.
Johansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eclaro.
Johansson connects with a jab.
Eclaro needs to keep his hands up - Johansson had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson works the jab nicely.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Johansson is quick to defend against it.
Eclaro swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range. #T1#
Eclaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eclaro moves away.
Nice cross by Johansson.
Johansson misses with a hook. Eclaro ducked under it nicely.
Johansson misses with a looping left.
Johansson throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Eclaro prevents Johansson from improving his position.
Johansson manages to get to full guard. #ES2#
Johansson has his feet on Eclaro's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Eclaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Eclaro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johansson manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Eclaro moved out of range.
Eclaro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Eclaro staying out of range there.
Johansson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johansson connects with the punch.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Eclaro is out of range.
Eclaro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Eclaro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eclaro ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Eclaro slips a jab from Johansson.
Eclaro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Eclaro moved out of range.
Eclaro avoids the body shot from Johansson.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
Eclaro is looking to wear down Johansson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Eclaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eclaro staying out of range there.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Eclaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johansson misses with a right hand #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Johansson kicks Eclaro off and gets back to his feet.
Johansson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eclaro. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Johansson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Eclaro moved out of range nicely.
Eclaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johansson throws a shot to the body.
Johansson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Eclaro is out of range.
Eclaro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eclaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.
Eclaro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eclaro avoids the body shot from Johansson.
Eclaro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Eclaro misses with a straight right.
Johansson misses with a hook.
A jab from Johansson misses.
Eclaro takes one to the side of the head.
Eclaro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johansson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Eclaro moves in looking to clinch but Johansson pushes him off.
Paul Eclaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eclaro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johansson scores with a shot to the body.
Eclaro defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Johansson is quick to defend against it.
Sven Johansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Eclaro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eclaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johansson.
Eclaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Eclaro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro slips under a jab.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Johansson is quick to defend against it.
Eclaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Eclaro slips under a jab.
Eclaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Eclaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Johansson misses with a straight right.
Johansson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eclaro circles away quickly and effectively.
Johansson digs a good hook to Eclaro's body.
Johansson sizes up Eclaro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Johansson pushes Eclaro off and gets back to his feet.
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eclaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johansson throws a series of punches but Eclaro moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eclaro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johansson to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Johansson misses.
Eclaro feinted with a counter takedown.
Eclaro misses the shot to the body.
Johansson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johansson wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
Eclaro staying out of range there.
Johansson misses with an uppercut.
Eclaro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johansson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Eclaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eclaro shoots in and drives through. Johansson sprawls well.
Johansson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eclaro. Eclaro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Eclaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice jab there from Johansson.
Nice body punch from Eclaro.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Eclaro's shoulder, as Eclaro tries to avoid the shot.
Eclaro misses with a body shot. #T3#
Eclaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johansson lands with a shot to the body.
Johansson throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Eclaro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Eclaro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Eclaro throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Johansson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Johansson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eclaro.
Eclaro blocks a jab.
Eclaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eclaro works Johansson's body with a nice hook.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Eclaro.
A telegraphed right hand from Eclaro misses the target. #T4#
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!
Johansson misses with a hook.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eclaro manages to avoid it.
Eclaro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Eclaro slips under a jab.
Johansson throws the left hand but Eclaro avoids the punch easily.
Eclaro ducks right into an uppercut from Johansson.
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johansson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eclaro in his tracks.
Eclaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson throws out a counter right but Eclaro avoids it with no problem.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Eclaro is just out of range.
Eclaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eclaro feinted with a counter takedown.
Eclaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eclaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Johansson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johansson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Johansson!
Sven Johansson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CCC 76
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Johansson circles away. #CL#
Romero takes the fight into the clinch.
Johansson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Romero gets through Johansson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johansson is trying to break the clinch but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Romero blocking some punches.
Johansson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johansson blocking some punches. #BC#
Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
It looked like Romero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Romero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Johansson manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson lands with a shot to the body.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johansson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johansson misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Romero moves into the clinch.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Johansson is stalling here.
Johansson lands with a light punch inside.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Johansson.
Johansson blocks an uppercut.
Johansson has had enough of the clinch but Romero keeps him there for the moment.
Johansson can't break the clinch.
Johansson tries to break the clinch but Romero is controlling the position. #BC2#
Johansson breaks the clinch.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Romero has Johansson up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johansson.
Johansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johansson has had enough of the clinch but Romero keeps him there for the moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Romero breaks the clinch.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Johansson misses the jab.
Johansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romero throws out the jab.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero wants to clinch but Johansson slips to the side
and Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johansson misses the body punch
and Romero counters with a stiff right hand.
Johansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Romero misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Johansson, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3##CL#
Romero darts in and clinches Johansson up against the cage.#BC2#
Johansson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johansson throws an off balance right hand
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Romero takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Romero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Johansson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Johansson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romero scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johansson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Romero moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Romero's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero working aggressively here.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johansson misses with some punches. #T4#
Johansson misses with some punches.
Romero lands with a left to the head.
Johansson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Johansson misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Johansson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.#CL#
Romero rushes Johansson and presses him up against the cage.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Johansson.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Johansson lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Johansson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero wants to clinch.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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 Ernesto Romero will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Johansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johansson throws an off balance right hand
and Romero counters with a nice uppercut.
Johansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.
Romero is looking to counter punch.
Romero wants to clinch.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
Romero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Johansson 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.
Romero lands with a hook. Johansson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Johansson breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero avoids the body shot from Johansson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
A little feinted left hand from Romero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johansson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Romero closes the distance but Johansson moves to the side
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Johansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Johansson pushes him off.
Johansson misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Romero wants to clinch up but Johansson keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Johansson misses.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Johansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romero throwing a counter right hand but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romero moves to clinch but Johansson breaks away
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
Romero wants to clinch.
Johansson misses the jab.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Johansson circles away.
Johansson misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Romero prevents a body shot from Johansson. #BC#
Romero breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johansson misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
Romero wants to clinch.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Romero tries to clinch there but Johansson circles away.
Johansson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a left hand
and Romero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.#T3#
Romero wants to clinch up but Johansson keeps it at a distance.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Johansson pushes him off.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson lands a jab to Romero's midsection.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johansson.
Johansson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Romero counters with a stiff right hand.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romero tries to clinch but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johansson tests Romero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Johansson coming out on top.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.
Johansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johansson swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Romero tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Johansson connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donk. Johansson catches Romero right on the button with a cross.
Johansson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero lands with a straight right. Johansson didn't see that one coming.
Romero slips under a jab.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
It looked like Romero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sven Johansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romero is looking to clinch but Johansson is avoiding it.
Johansson stuns Romero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Romero clinches up with Johansson and pushes him back against the cage.
Romero blocking some punches.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ernesto Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Romero tries to clinch there but Johansson circles away.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johansson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Romero wants to clinch up but Johansson keeps it at a distance.
Johansson misses with a straight left. #CL#
Romero darts in and clinches Johansson up against the cage.#BC2#
Johansson breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Romero wants to clinch up but Johansson keeps it at a distance.
Johansson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johansson finds it's way round the side to connect with Romero's head.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romero slips a jab from Johansson.
It looked like Romero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johansson tests Romero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Romero tries to clinch but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romero slips a jab from Johansson.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Johansson moved out of range.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johansson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romero tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Johansson pushes him off.
Johansson throws out a counter right but Romero avoids it with no problem.
Romero tries to clinch but Johansson is having none of it.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Johansson.#CL#
Romero closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Romero breaks from the clinch. #T2##CL#
Romero moves into range and clinches up with Johansson.
Johansson gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johansson.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Johansson breaks from the clinch.
Romero connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Johansson pushes him off.
Johansson throws a counter combo.
Johansson throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Romero tries to clinch but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johansson misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Romero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johansson cracks Romero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Johansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johansson misses with a looping left.
Johansson swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johansson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero avoids the body shot from Johansson.
Romero moves away from the strike by Johansson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romero wants to clinch up but Johansson keeps it at a distance.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johansson.#T4#
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Johansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Johansson misses.
Johansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Johansson lands a glancing blow to the side of Romero's head.
Romero tries to clinch but Johansson is having none of it.
Romero slips a jab from Johansson.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Johansson circles away. #CL#
Romero drives through and clinches with Johansson against the cage. #BC2#
Johansson breaks the clinch.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero is looking to clinch but Johansson is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johansson! But no joy.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Romero has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
Johansson blocking some punches. #BC2#
Johansson manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Johansson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johansson 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Johansson!
Our winner, Sven Johansson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CCC 69
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
A nice combination there by Johansson.
Cizek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johansson moves away from the strike by Cizek.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johansson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been told by Cizek's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cizek ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Cizek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a body shot
and Cizek counters with a straight right hand.
Cizek misses with an uppercut.
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cizek.
Cizek throws a hook but Johansson blocks it.
Cizek on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Cizek.
Cizek scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cizek looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Cizek's head but Cizek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cizek lands a leg kick that knocks Johansson off balance momentarily.
Jab from Johansson.
Cizek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cizek misses with a hook to the body
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Cizek slips a straight right by Johansson.
Johansson swings widly with a right hand
and Cizek counters with a body kick that stops Johansson in his tracks momentarily.
Cizek walks into a jab.
Cyril Cizek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cizek throws a series of punches but Johansson avoids them all with ease.
Johansson misses the jab.
Cizek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Cizek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cizek just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson throws a hook but Cizek avoids it easily.
Johansson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johansson throws the left hand but Cizek avoids the punch easily.
Johansson checks a low kick from Cizek.
Johansson throws a jab when Cizek was well out of range.
Cizek is looking to counter punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cizek. Johansson shrugs it off though.
Cizek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Cizek on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
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!
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Cizek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cizek is looking to counter punch.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Cizek's shoulder, as Cizek tries to avoid the shot.
Cizek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
Good work by Johansson as he checks the leg kick.
Cizek fails to land with a series of punches.
Cizek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cizek takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Cizek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cizek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cizek throws a hook to the side of Johansson's head but Johansson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johansson staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Johansson misses.
Johansson jabs Cizek right on the nose. Cizek blinks but takes it well.
Cizek tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cizek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johansson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johansson connects with a nice looking jab.
Cizek misses with a straight right.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Johansson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cizek in his tracks.
Johansson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cizek.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson scores with a nice strike.
Cizek slips under a jab.
Cizek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cizek cracks a nice hook into Johansson's ribs.
Johansson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cizek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Cizek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cizek digs a good body shot into Johansson's ribs.
Cizek misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Cizek finds it's way through Johansson's defenses.
Sloppy strikes from Johansson. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson moves out of range as Cizek throws a body kick.
A big right from Johansson misses.
Cizek lands a head shot.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Cizek moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Cizek scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Cizek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Cizek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Cizek moved out of range nicely.
Cizek throws a poor cross that misses
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cizek scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johansson in his tracks.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Cizek moves away and avoids it.
Johansson thuds a left hand into Cizek's body.
Cizek misses with a left hand
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Cizek.
Johansson throws a right hand that misses
and Cizek makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cizek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cizek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johansson's head backwards.
A slow jab from Cizek misses its intended target.
Johansson throws a jab when Cizek was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Johansson sizes up Cizek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johansson needs to keep his hands up - Cizek had a free shot at his head there.
Cizek swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johansson misses with an uppercut.
Cizek throws a push kick but Johansson slaps the foot to one side.
Johansson throws out a counter right but Cizek avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Johansson misses.
A jab from Cizek misses.
Cizek throws a hook to the side of Johansson's head but Johansson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cizek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johansson works over Cizek's head and body with a nice combination.
Johansson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cizek.
Sven Johansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cizek swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Cizek thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johansson if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Johansson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cizek doesn't seem phased though.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cizek moves away.
Cizek throws a series of punches but Johansson avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Johansson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johansson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johansson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cizek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
A little feinted left hand from Cizek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cizek manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cizek misses the target.
Cizek throws a sloppy body shot
and Johansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johansson lunges at Cizek with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cizek's hand.
Cizek looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cizek misses with a body kick.
Johansson lands a nice hook to Cizek's body. Cizek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Johansson misses.
Johansson takes one to the chin there.
Cizek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cizek misses with a low kick as Johansson jumps back.
Cizek misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cizek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cizek swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Cizek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Cizek misses with a straight left.
Johansson takes a swing at Cizek's ribcage but misses.
Johansson misses with a hook to the body
and Cizek counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johansson thinking.
Nice defenses there by Cizek.
Cizek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cizek throws a hook but Johansson blocks it.
Cizek swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Cizek will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johansson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cizek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cizek.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Cizek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johansson lands with a right hand.
Cizek throws a hook to the side of Johansson's head but Johansson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cizek looks to land a body kick but Johansson moved away.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cizek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Cizek misses with a hook
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand.
Johansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johansson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Johansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cizek.
A little feinted left hand from Cizek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cizek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cizek takes one to the side of the head.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Cizek ducks down to avoid it.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johansson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johansson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johansson misses with a right hand
and Cizek counters with a thumping low kick.
Cizek misses with a wild body shot.
Cizek tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johansson is able to avoid easily.
Johansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cizek throws out the jab.
Johansson throws a right hand that misses
and Cizek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cizek needs to keep his hands up - Johansson had a free shot at his head there.
Good shot there by Johansson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cizek throws a shot to the body.
Johansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Cizek slips a straight right by Johansson.
Cizek moves forwards but Johansson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Cizek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cizek closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cizek blocks a jab.
Cizek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cizek ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Johansson takes a swing at Cizek's ribcage but misses.
Cizek throwing a counter right hand but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Cizek's corner calls for a 1-2. Cizek obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Cizek scores with a jab to the head.
Johansson scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johansson swings widly with a right hand
and Cizek counters with a nice uppercut.
Cizek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johansson at a distance.
Nice cross by Johansson.
Johansson scores with a body shot.
Cizek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cizek - that will leave a mark!
Cizek thumps Johansson with a low kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cizek might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cizek moves away from the strike by Johansson.
Cizek avoids the body shot from Johansson.
Cizek missing with a left hand there. Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Johansson scores with a four punch combination!
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cizek is just out of range.
Cizek shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johansson ducks right into an uppercut from Cizek.
Cizek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cizek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johansson slips under a jab.
Cizek does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cizek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cizek.
Cizek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cizek misses with a hook.#T1#
Johansson defending well as Cizek loads up on a big left hand.
Cizek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cizek misses with a low kick.
Cizek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Cizek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cizek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Johansson misses.
Johansson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cizek gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johansson.
A left lands for Johansson.
Cizek throws a nice looking combination but Johansson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cizek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cizek takes one on the button.
A big right from Johansson misses.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Cizek's head but Cizek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cizek lands a leg kick that knocks Johansson off balance momentarily.
Johansson swings widly with a right hand
and Cizek counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cizek's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cizek duly obliges. #T2#
Johansson lands an overhand right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johansson, as that shot connected.
Johansson misses the jab.
A big left from Cizek misses.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cizek is just out of range.
Johansson tests Cizek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cizek lands a jab to Johansson's midsection.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cizek.
Cizek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cizek.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Cizek appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cizek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johansson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cizek misses with a looping left.
Johansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cizek sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Johansson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Cizek moves away and avoids it.
Cizek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johansson cracks Cizek with an open hand slap.
Cizek scores with a leg kick.
Cizek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johansson lands with an uppercut that bounces Cizek off the cage and back into range.
Cizek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johansson 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.
Cizek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johansson misses with a looping left.
Cizek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johansson to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cizek scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johansson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cizek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cizek throws a leg kick
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Cizek fails to land with a series of punches.
Johansson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cizek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cizek scores with the left hand. Johansson knows he should have avoided that one.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johansson blocks a jab.
Cizek cracks Johansson with a good jab.
Cizek motions for Johansson to come forward. Cizek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Cizek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cizek misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cizek lands a body shot.
Cizek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johansson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Cizek.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cizek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cizek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Cyril Cizek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johansson scores with a jab to the body.
Johansson connects with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sven Johansson.
Well Johansson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Johansson!
A relieved looking Sven Johansson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CCC 60 : Johansson vs River
Date: Aug 04, 2024

#R1#
Johansson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
River misses with a looping right.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johansson scores with a nice head shot.
River connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johansson's hands.
River looks to land a left hand but Johansson moved out of range nicely.
Johansson is looking to counter punch.
River moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
River cracks Johansson with an open hand slap.
A big right from River misses.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
River throws out a loose jab but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River lands with a hook. Johansson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
River gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
River tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Johansson is pressed up against the cage. River has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johansson down to the mat. Johansson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johansson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson staying out of range there.
River moves away from the strike by Johansson.
Johansson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Johansson scores with a one two! River had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River lands with a hook. Johansson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johansson lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
River feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
River gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by River .
Johansson working hard to break the clinch.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johansson gets underhooks to prevent River 's takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johansson.#BC#
Johansson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River walks into a stiff left hand from Johansson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River throws a hook but Johansson blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Johansson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River misses the shot to the body.
Johansson circles away from the clinch attempt.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johansson throws out the jab.
Johansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Johansson misses with a hook.
Sven Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johansson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
River moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Johansson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
River takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Johansson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johansson lands a jab to the head.
River throws the left hand but Johansson avoids the punch easily.
River lands a jab to Johansson's midsection.
Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River .
River throws an off balance right hand
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johansson with a hook.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River lands with a cross.
Johansson misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johansson lands a glancing blow to the side of River 's head.
River ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Johansson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johansson moves out of range as River strikes.#T3#
River connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johansson. Johansson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johansson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
River misses with an uppercut.
Johansson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johansson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johansson avoids the body shot from River .
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by River .
River tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
River misses the body punch
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson slips a straight right by River .
River jabs at Johansson's body.
Johansson misses with a hook.
River is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by River .
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
River moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
River now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
River is looking to clinch.
River misses with an uppercut. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from River misses.
Johansson misses with a lunging right hand
and River counters with a left to the body.
Johansson misses with an uppercut
letting River counter with a right hand.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johansson moves away.
Nice body punch from Johansson.
Johansson cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws a shot from downtown. Johansson moves away and avoids it.
River with a hook.
River lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johansson at a distance.
Johansson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
River looks to land a right hand but Johansson moved out of range.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Johansson connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from River misses.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Johansson seems unphased.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from River .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James River will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
River scores with a body shot.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
River has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from River there as he acknowledges the shot.
River moves away from the strike by Johansson.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johansson misses with a straight right.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a hook.
Johansson throws a jab when River was well out of range.
Johansson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johansson moves out of range of the strikes.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johansson moves away.
River misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Johansson. Those never looked like landing.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
River throws out a counter right but Johansson avoids it with no problem.
River slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
River lands with a right hand.
Johansson swats away the attempt to clinch by River .
Johansson avoids the body shot from River .
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River throws the left hand but Johansson avoids the punch easily.
River lunges at Johansson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johansson's hand.
River cracks a nice hook into Johansson's ribs.
Nice body punch from Johansson.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River stuns Johansson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
Johansson looks to land a combination but River avoids it well.
River ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sven Johansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johansson digs a good hook to River 's body. #T2#
Johansson throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Johansson as he connects with a hook.
River connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johansson momentarily. #CL2#
River pushes Johansson up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Johansson. #BC#
Johansson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
A punch combination from River misses.
River lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johansson connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Johansson finds it's target.
River slips a straight right by Johansson.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River .
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson. #T3#
River misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of River 's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johansson cracks River with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson misses with an uppercut
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River throws out a loose jab but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
As River looks to move away, Johansson throws a big counter combo but River just gets out of the way.
Johansson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River .
Johansson throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johansson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Johansson misses.
River throws out a counter right but Johansson avoids it with no problem.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
River gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johansson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and River connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johansson scrambles back to his feet.
Johansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johansson misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River misses with a body shot.
Johansson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River lands with a cross.
River throws a hook but Johansson blocks it.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River ! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by River as he connects with a hook.
River on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johansson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by River .
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
River throws out a counter right but Johansson avoids it with no problem.
Johansson defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by River or perhaps it was just good defense by Johansson, which made it look bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River looks to throw the jab but Johansson is out of range.
River ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River connects with a crisp jab.
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 Sven Johansson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Johansson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Johansson lands with a hook. River tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johansson throws a predictable looking body shot
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
Johansson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
River lands with a shot to the body.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River digs a good hook to Johansson's body.
River connects with a right hand. Johansson shakes it off.
River throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson blocks a jab.
Johansson connects with a body shot that sends River 's belly button to the back.
River will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
River throws a hook but Johansson avoids it easily.
River lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson. #T1#
Johansson misses with an uppercut
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming.
Johansson throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
Johansson lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot by Johansson.
River shoots in but Johansson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johansson thuds his right hand into River 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johansson misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
Johansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Johansson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Johansson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. River doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johansson connects with a right hand. River shakes it off.
Johansson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of River 's head.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by River .
River connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johansson walks into a left hand.
Johansson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
River misses with a looping left.
River takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River slips under a jab.
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
Johansson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
River moves away from the strike by Johansson.
Johansson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Johansson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River .
Johansson throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
River slips a straight right by Johansson.
Johansson walks into a jab.
Some wild striking there from River .
River tries to clinch there but Johansson circles away.
Nice jab there from Johansson.
Some wild striking there from Johansson.
River misses with a takedown attempt - Johansson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johansson throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James River .
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
Johansson digs a good body shot into River 's ribs.
Johansson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
River misses with a body shot.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johansson moves out of range as River strikes.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johansson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by River .
River uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johansson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
River gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River swinging wildly here.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from River .
River ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Sven Johansson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
River jabs at Johansson's body.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from River .
River lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Johansson misses.
And River tries to counter it with a takedown but Johansson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
River misses the shot to the body.
River moves away from the strike by Johansson.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Johansson lands an impressive looking overhand right. River doesn't seem phased though.
Johansson takes a jab right on the kisser.
River fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Johansson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johansson lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johansson scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
River sizes up Johansson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson catches River with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johansson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johansson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
River throws a combination that misses
and Johansson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johansson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Johansson.
River moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Johansson clobbers River with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
River missing with a left hand there. Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johansson scores with a one two! River had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
River throws a nice looking combination but Johansson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johansson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River misses with a looping right.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
River avoids the body shot from Johansson. #T2#
Johansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson staying out of range there.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. River catches Johansson right on the button with a cross.
Johansson defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
River shoots for a double leg takedown but Johansson sprawls well. He's pushed River 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
River looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
River misses with a looping left.
A big right from River misses.
Johansson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River .
Johansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River .
Johansson works the jab nicely.
Johansson slips under a jab.
Johansson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from River . #T3#
Johansson avoids the body shot from River .
River looks to throw the jab but Johansson is out of range.
River lands with a good body shot.
River throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johansson on the side of the head.
Johansson lands with a hook. River tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
River takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
River lands a right hook to the body.
Johansson scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by River .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johansson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
River landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Johansson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johansson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but River wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
River prevents Johansson from escaping the position.#SUB2#
River looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Johansson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
River throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johansson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
River lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but James River will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Good shot there by Johansson.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johansson was well out of range. Poor timing from River .
Johansson is looking to counter punch.
Johansson scores with a jab to the head.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson slips under a jab.
River takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Johansson misses its target.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by River . Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Johansson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
River scores with a shot to the body.
Johansson throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River slips under a jab from Johansson.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
River misses with a hook. Johansson ducked under it nicely. #T1#
River misses with a body shot.
It looked like Johansson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River wants to clinch up but Johansson keeps it at a distance.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Johansson's shoulder, as Johansson tries to avoid the shot.
River fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johansson connects with a crisp jab.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johansson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
River throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson misses with a left hand #TD2#
and River counters with a shoot takedown. Johansson fights it but they end up in guard.
River trying to control but Johansson is working from the bottom.
Johansson wants to stand up but River is controlling him. #T2#
River wants to pass the guard but Johansson is keeping the position.
Johansson is controlling River 's posture.
River lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River preventing the sweep.
Johansson managing to control the position.
River is pushing down on Johansson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johansson is fighting to maintain full guard but River has managed to sneak the leg through.
Johansson taking some punishment here, with River in his half guard. #SUB2#
Johansson is defending against the submission attempts here by River . #T3#
Johansson wants to get back to full guard.
Johansson is trying to stand.
Johansson is refusing to be controlled, as River sits in half guard.
River passes the guard and advances to mount!
River lands a couple of good shots and Johansson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Johansson takes a big shot to the side of the head.
River missing with punches from the back.
James River has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Johansson wants to control his opponent's hands but River gets his hands free.
Johansson wants to get back to his feet.
River misses with punches from the back.
Johansson rolls, trying to escape but River keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Johansson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from River .
Johansson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Johansson right now.
River scores with punches to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
James River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think River 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... James River !
A relieved looking James River thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CCC 49 : Namkhai vs Rhodes
Date: Jul 12, 2024

#R1#
Johansson lands an overhand right.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eclaro manages to avoid it.
Eclaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eclaro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Eclaro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Eclaro just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Johansson.
Eclaro swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johansson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eclaro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Eclaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Eclaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Johansson avoids the body shot from Eclaro.
Eclaro throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eclaro.
Johansson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Eclaro is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Eclaro's shoulder, as Eclaro tries to avoid the shot.
Johansson lands with a good body shot.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Johansson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Eclaro moved out of range nicely.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Johansson is quick to defend against it.
Eclaro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Eclaro ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Johansson avoids it well and moves away.
Johansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eclaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Johansson avoids it well and moves away.
Eclaro misses with a wild body shot.
Eclaro misses with a wild body shot.
Eclaro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Eclaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
Johansson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sven Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Johansson misses with an uppercut. Eclaro saw that one coming.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Eclaro moves away and avoids it.
Johansson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Eclaro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johansson!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Eclaro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eclaro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Eclaro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johansson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Check out the look on Eclaro's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Johansson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eclaro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johansson dodges the ground and pound from Eclaro.
Eclaro tries to advance to mount but Johansson denies him.
Johansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johansson struggling a bit here.#T3#
Eclaro is looking to take a break and control but Johansson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johansson is looking to regain half guard here but Eclaro keeps moving and retains side control.
Eclaro tries to score with some ground and pound. Johansson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The strikes coming from Eclaro are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Eclaro throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johansson tries to bench press Eclaro off him but Eclaro keeps the position.
Eclaro working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Johansson wants to get back to his feet but Eclaro drags him back down.
Eclaro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johansson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Eclaro wants to control but Johansson is keeping him busy.
Eclaro misses with the ground and pound.
Johansson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
Johansson dodges the ground and pound from Eclaro.
Johansson prevents Eclaro from moving into mount.
Johansson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Eclaro asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Johansson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johansson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johansson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Eclaro is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Eclaro thowing shots but they're missing.
Eclaro avoids the attempt from Johansson to control.
Eclaro punching from mount but Johansson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Eclaro scoring with strikes but Johansson is staying in there.
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 Paul Eclaro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Johansson lands a really nice looking cross but Eclaro seems unphased.
Eclaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Eclaro feinted with a counter takedown.
Johansson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Eclaro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johansson's guard.

Johansson pushes Eclaro off and gets back to his feet.
Eclaro is looking to wear down Johansson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Eclaro on the side of the head.
Johansson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eclaro's hands.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Eclaro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johansson's guard.

Johansson pushes Eclaro off and gets back to his feet.
Johansson throws a hook but Eclaro blocks it.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Eclaro moved out of range.#T1#
Eclaro takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
Johansson tries to sprawl but Eclaro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Eclaro trying to advance position but Johansson counters by regaining guard.
Paul Eclaro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johansson wants to stand up but Eclaro is controlling him.
Eclaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johansson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eclaro is in close to Johansson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eclaro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johansson wants to sweep here but Eclaro controlling him for the moment.
Eclaro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Eclaro postures up in Johansson's guard and throws a big left but Johansson blocks it.
Eclaro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Eclaro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johansson's legs. #T2#
Johansson is trying to get back to half guard.
Eclaro scores with a couple of short elbows.
Eclaro tries to score with some ground and pound. Johansson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Johansson is looking to regain half guard here but Eclaro keeps moving and retains side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johansson wants to control but Eclaro postures up.
Eclaro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johansson's legs.
Johansson is pushing Eclaro's head away, looking to escape. Eclaro manages to hold on to the position though.
Eclaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johansson keeps working.
Johansson dodges the ground and pound from Eclaro.
Johansson struggling a bit here.#T3#
Johansson wants to get back to his feet.
Johansson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Eclaro.
Eclaro has control of an arm but Johansson manages to advance to Eclaro's back!
Eclaro tries to roll but Johansson sticks to his back.
Eclaro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Johansson has good solid back control here.
Eclaro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Johansson controlling the position well here. Eclaro rolled but Johansson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T4#
Will Johansson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eclaro wants to escape the position.
Johansson keeps control of the position easily here as Eclaro tries to buck him off.
Eclaro turns into Johansson and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Eclaro. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson swings for the body but Eclaro moves out of range.
Eclaro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sven Johansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johansson avoids the body shot from Eclaro.
Eclaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Eclaro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Eclaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eclaro misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson throws out a counter right but Eclaro avoids it with no problem.
Johansson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eclaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Johansson.
Eclaro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
A big left from Johansson misses.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Eclaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eclaro.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eclaro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johansson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Eclaro moved out of range.
Johansson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eclaro misses with a takedown attempt - Johansson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Johansson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eclaro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Eclaro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johansson swivels and escapes.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eclaro.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Johansson avoids it well and moves away.
Johansson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Eclaro moved out of range nicely.
Sven Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eclaro misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming.
Johansson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eclaro. Eclaro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Eclaro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eclaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eclaro tries for a takedown but Johansson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Eclaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansson digs a good hook to Eclaro's body.
Eclaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Johansson is quick to defend against it.
Johansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##TD#
Eclaro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johansson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Johansson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Johansson throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johansson won't be happy with that.

Johansson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eclaro slips under a jab from Johansson.
Eclaro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johansson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johansson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johansson misses with a hook.
Eclaro moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Eclaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Johansson cracks Eclaro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Johansson misses with a right hand #TD#
and Eclaro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johansson's guard.
Johansson keeping full guard, as Eclaro tries to pass.
Eclaro postures up in Johansson's guard and throws a big left but Johansson blocks it.
Eclaro passes into half guard.
Johansson is trying to control but can't.
Eclaro wants to pass to mount but Johansson is defending the position.
Eclaro prevents Johansson from improving his position.#SUB#
Eclaro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johansson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johansson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johansson is positioning himself well to prevent Eclaro advancing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Eclaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
A left and a right from Johansson both land. Nice combination.
Johansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eclaro.
Johansson swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Eclaro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johansson's guard.
Eclaro passes into half guard.
Eclaro working the head and body with strikes.
Eclaro working over Johansson with some ground and pound. Johansson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Eclaro trying to advance position but Johansson counters by regaining guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eclaro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eclaro throws a big elbow that misses.
Johansson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eclaro is one step ahead there.
Johansson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Eclaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
Johansson wriggles free and stands up.
Eclaro looks to land a left hand but Johansson moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Eclaro drives through with a takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Johansson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Johansson manages to break the clinch.
Eclaro misses with a shot to the body
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Eclaro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Eclaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Johansson misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control.

Johansson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T2#
Eclaro defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Eclaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Johansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eclaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eclaro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johansson lands a jab to the head.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Johansson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eclaro ducks right into an uppercut from Johansson.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Eclaro is out of range.
Johansson avoids the body shot from Eclaro. #TD#
Eclaro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johansson!
Eclaro working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Eclaro working the head with strikes.
Johansson is looking to reverse the position.
Eclaro creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johansson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Johansson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Eclaro working away.
Johansson tries to bench press Eclaro off him but Eclaro keeps the position.
Johansson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Eclaro's best efforts.
Johansson trying to control from the bottom.
Eclaro throwing shots but Johansson is blocking nicely.
Eclaro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johansson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johansson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eclaro. #T4#
Johansson is staying active underneath Eclaro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Eclaro stops Johansson from getting back to his feet.
Eclaro tries to pass to full mount but Johansson defends it.
Eclaro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eclaro working the head and body with strikes.
Johansson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Eclaro jumps into side control!
Eclaro in side control, throwing shots but Johansson defends.
Eclaro working away.
Eclaro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Johansson!
Johansson tries to hold on but Eclaro postures up.
Poor strikes thrown by Eclaro there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Johansson wants to hold on but Eclaro pushes him away.
Eclaro with shots to the head and body - Johansson looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Sven Johansson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Eclaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Eclaro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Paul Eclaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johansson misses with a straight right.
Johansson misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Johansson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johansson.
Eclaro passes into half guard. #ES2#
Johansson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Eclaro misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Johansson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Eclaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Johansson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johansson!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Eclaro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johansson has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
What's Johansson going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Johansson is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Eclaro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johansson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Eclaro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johansson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Eclaro landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Eclaro trying to control the action but Johansson is working from the bottom.
Eclaro passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Johansson!
Eclaro wants to control the pace but Johansson is squirming around nicely.
Johansson tries to hold on but Eclaro postures up.
Johansson is looking to get to half guard.
Eclaro punching from mount but Johansson doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T3#
Eclaro controlling from the full mount.
Johansson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Johansson tries to lock up and control but Eclaro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johansson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Eclaro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Eclaro landing shots from mount. #ES2#
Johansson bucks Eclaro off and manages to get back to his feet!
Johansson cracks Eclaro with a good jab.
Eclaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
Johansson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Eclaro drives through with a takedown into Johansson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Johansson wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eclaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eclaro.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Eclaro's shoulder, as Eclaro tries to avoid the shot.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Johansson is quick to defend against it.
Johansson throws the left hand but Eclaro avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Johansson as he connects with a hook.
Eclaro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Eclaro walks into a straight right hand from Johansson.
Eclaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eclaro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johansson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johansson throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control.
Eclaro scoring with punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sven Johansson.
I think Johansson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Johansson!
After winning the bout, Sven Johansson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CCC 39 : Battleby vs Johansson
Date: Jun 19, 2024

#R1#
Battleby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Battleby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johansson finds it's way round the side to connect with Battleby's head.
Battleby loads up on a big right hand but Johansson slips the punch.
Battleby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Battleby moves into range and clinches up with Johansson.
Battleby struggles to land a body shot inside as Johansson controls his hands.
Johansson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johansson avoiding damage.
Johansson can't find room to land a body shot as Battleby controls the action.
Johansson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Battleby.
Battleby misses with a body punch.
Battleby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Battleby fails to land.
Johansson prevents a body shot from Battleby.
Johansson blocks an uppercut.
Battleby is working Johansson over against the cage.#T1#
Battleby throws a punch but it's blocked by Johansson.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Battleby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Battleby prevents a body shot from Johansson.
Johansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Battleby controls his hands.
Johansson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Battleby lands a left hand.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johansson is trying to maintain a safe position but Battleby gets an underhook and turns Johansson into the cage.
Battleby lands a nice uppercut.
Johansson misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Battleby.
Johansson lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Battleby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Johansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Battleby counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Johansson misses.
It looked like Battleby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Johansson clinches. #T2#
Battleby blocks an uppercut.
Battleby throws a head punch that misses.
Battleby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Battleby fails to land.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Battleby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johansson misses with a punch on the inside.
Battleby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johansson backwards. #BC#
Battleby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the liver by Johansson. Beautiful body shot.
Johansson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Battleby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Battleby. That's going to slow Johansson down.
Johansson throws a jab when Battleby was well out of range.
Sven Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battleby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a hook to the body
and Battleby counters with a nice uppercut.
Johansson throws a body punch but Battleby moves out of range. #T3#
Battleby slips a straight right by Johansson.
Battleby went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Battleby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battleby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johansson catches Battleby with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Johansson misses.
Battleby takes one to the chin there.
Battleby misses the shot to the body.
Johansson throws out a counter right but Battleby avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Johansson has Battleby up against the cage in a clinch.
Johansson stalling against the cage.
Johansson scores with a shoulder strike.
Battleby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battleby's elbow.
A hook to the body from Johansson. #BC#
Battleby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4##CL2#
Battleby gets tackled into the cage by Johansson. Johansson maintains the clinch.
Battleby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Battleby.
Johansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Battleby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battleby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johansson lands a right hand. #BC#
Battleby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Battleby is out of range.
Battleby tries to counter by clinching up but Johansson breaks away and moves out of range.
Battleby slips a straight right by Johansson.
Johansson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Battleby blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Johansson.
We've been told by Battleby's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Battleby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johansson throws out the jab.
It looked like Battleby was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sven Johansson 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.#R2#
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Battleby.
Battleby appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Johansson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Battleby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Battleby's head but Battleby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Battleby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Battleby throws a hook to the side of Johansson's head but Johansson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johansson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battleby moves away.
Johansson lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Battleby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Battleby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Battleby drops his hands momentarily and Johansson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Johansson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Battleby counters with a nice body kick.
Battleby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johansson throws a combination. Battleby tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Battleby tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Johansson misses.
Battleby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Battleby pushes Johansson away with a front kick.
Johansson throws a lazy uppercut
and Battleby counters with a nice kick to the body.
Johansson is breathing heavily.
Battleby gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johansson.
A big left from Battleby misses.
Battleby throws a head kick that misses.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battleby on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Battleby slips a straight right by Johansson.
Battleby wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Johansson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Battleby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Battleby takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johansson misses the jab.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson tries to clinch there but Battleby circles away.
As Johansson backs away, Battleby returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - Johansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johansson tries to close the distance and clinch but Battleby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johansson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Battleby is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johansson.
Johansson throws a right hand that misses
and Battleby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Johansson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Battleby counter with a right hand.
Battleby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Johansson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johansson blocks an uppercut.
Johansson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Battleby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Battleby lands with a short shot to the head.
Battleby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johansson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Battleby misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Battleby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battleby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battleby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Johansson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Battleby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johansson lands a right hand.
Battleby scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Battleby.
Johansson tries a body shot but Battleby blocks it.
Battleby lands with a short shot to the head.
Johansson takes a shot to the head.
Battleby throws a punch but it's blocked by Johansson.
Battleby working aggressively here.
Ulysses Battleby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Battleby.
A short right from Battleby.
Johansson takes a shot to the head.
Battleby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Battleby fails to land.
Battleby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Battleby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Battleby scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sven Johansson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Johansson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Battleby's head backwards.
Johansson tries to clinch but Battleby moves out of range.
Battleby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johansson connects with a body shot that sends Battleby's belly button to the back.
Johansson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Battleby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johansson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Battleby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Battleby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Johansson connects with a right hand. Battleby shakes it off.
Battleby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleby moves forwards but Johansson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johansson tries to clinch but Battleby moves out of range.
Johansson misses with a right hand #CL#
and Battleby moves into the clinch.
Johansson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Battleby.
Battleby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johansson lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Battleby.
Johansson lands with a light punch inside.
Johansson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Battleby.
Battleby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battleby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johansson.
Battleby is working Johansson over against the cage.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Battleby.
Battleby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Battleby.
Battleby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Battleby lands a body punch.
Johansson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Battleby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Battleby lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Battleby.
Battleby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Battleby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Battleby lands a left hand.
Johansson lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Battleby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johansson is trying to maintain a safe position but Battleby gets an underhook and turns Johansson into the cage.
Battleby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Battleby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Battleby.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Battleby has a couple of punches blocked by Johansson.
Johansson tries to work over Battleby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johansson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Battleby misses with a body punch.
Battleby pushes Johansson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Battleby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Battleby.
Battleby is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Battleby blocking some punches.
Battleby lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Battleby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Battleby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Battleby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Battleby.
Battleby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Battleby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Battleby throws a jab when Johansson was well out of range.
Sven Johansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Battleby defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand. #KD#
Battleby lands a big right hand that sends Johansson crashing to the mat! Battleby stays standing though and waves Johansson back to his feet!#ROC#Johansson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson moves away from the strike by Battleby.
Johansson is still on wobbly legs! Can Battleby finish him?
Battleby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4##CL#
Battleby instigates a clinch.
Battleby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Johansson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johansson.
Johansson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johansson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Battleby or not.
Battleby digs a right hand into Johansson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johansson's gas tank.
Johansson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Battleby throws a punch but it's blocked by Johansson.
Johansson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Battleby.
Battleby lands an uppercut.
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johansson wants to stall.
Battleby misses with a punch on the inside.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson can't find room to land a body shot as Battleby controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ulysses Battleby clearly takes 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.#R4#
The fighters circling - Battleby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Battleby tries to clinch up.
Battleby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Battleby staying out of range there.#CL2#
Johansson clinches up with Battleby and pushes him back against the cage.
Johansson tries a body shot but Battleby blocks it.
Johansson blocking some punches.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Battleby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson is trying to maintain a safe position but Battleby gets an underhook and turns Johansson into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Battleby lands a shot to the body.
Johansson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Battleby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Battleby cracks Johansson with a nice body shot.
Battleby works on Johansson's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Battleby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Battleby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johansson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battleby.
Battleby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Battleby scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Battleby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Battleby misses with a punch on the inside.
Battleby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johansson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Battleby up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battleby.
Johansson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Battleby.
A short right from Battleby.
Battleby tries to work over Johansson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battleby lands a left hand. #BC#
Battleby breaks the clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johansson misses with an uppercut. Battleby saw that one coming.
Johansson swings for the body but Battleby moves out of range.
Battleby tries to counter by clinching up but Johansson breaks away and moves out of range.
Battleby slips under a jab.
Johansson misses with a body punch
letting Battleby counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Johansson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Battleby scores with a shot to the body.
Battleby ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
An attempted straight right counter from Battleby misses the target.
Johansson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Battleby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Johansson pushes Battleby up against the cage in a clinch.
Johansson taking a breather. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Battleby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Battleby lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Battleby.
Battleby stalls.
Battleby lands a right hand.
Battleby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Battleby.
A short uppercut from Battleby.
A head punch on the inside from Johansson fails to land. #BC#
Battleby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Battleby gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Battleby lands with a light punch inside.
Battleby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Battleby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Battleby lands a nice uppercut.
Battleby lands with a right to the head.
Battleby lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Johansson to his knees! Battleby keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Battleby!
An out of breath Ulysses Battleby thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CCC 29 : Hernandez vs Zapina
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Johansson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie delivers a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Johansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johansson misses with an uppercut.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Johansson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johansson scores with a body shot.
Donk. Johansson catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Johansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johansson lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries a low kick but Johansson avoids it.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Johansson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Gracie misses with a low kick as Johansson jumps back.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Johansson moves out of range easily.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson lands a jab to the nose.
Jab from Johansson.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Johansson moved away.
Gracie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johansson doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Good work by Johansson as he checks the leg kick.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Johansson.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gracie goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Johansson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johansson throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
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!
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johansson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sven Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Gracie catches Johansson right on the button with a cross.#T2##CL#
Johansson has managed to clinch.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johansson down to the mat. Johansson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johansson scores with a hook.
Johansson moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Johansson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johansson tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie lands with a nice body punch.
Johansson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johansson throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johansson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheers as Johansson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Johansson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Johansson blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Johansson walks into a left hand.
Gracie moves out of range as Johansson strikes.#T3#
Johansson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Johansson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johansson misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Johansson moves out of range easily.
It looked like Johansson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gracie.
Johansson lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johansson throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie scores with a leg kick.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Johansson misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson backing away here, and Gracie unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Johansson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johansson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sven Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Johansson.#T4#
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming.#CL2#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson lands a right hand.
Johansson gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Johansson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johansson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johansson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A left lands for Johansson.
Johansson lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johansson manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Johansson.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie throws a low kick but Johansson avoids it.
Johansson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johansson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gracie cracks Johansson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Johansson.
Sven Johansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Johansson lands with a shot to the body.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Johansson.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Johansson moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
It looked like Johansson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Johansson as he connects with a hook.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
Johansson punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Johansson cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Johansson cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Johansson misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Johansson.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Gracie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johansson on the side of the head.
Gracie throws a head kick but Johansson moves out of range.
Gracie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johansson checks a leg kick.
Johansson thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Johansson lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
A big left from Gracie misses. #T3#
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Johansson swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Gracie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johansson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Johansson.
Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Johansson.
Good body shot from Johansson.
Johansson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johansson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Johansson. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Johansson.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Johansson.
Sven Johansson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Johansson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Gracie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johansson lands with a right to the head.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Johansson controls his hands.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johansson pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Johansson lands the left hand.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Johansson sprawls well.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johansson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Johansson slips the punch.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johansson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johansson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Johansson finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Johansson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie tries to score with a low kick but Johansson moves his leg out of the way.
Johansson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target. #T1#
Gracie throws a wild body kick that Johansson sees coming a mile off.
Johansson moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johansson 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. #CL#
Johansson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johansson takes a shot to the head.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Johansson controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Johansson.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Still in the clinch, Johansson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Johansson.
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!
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Johansson.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Johansson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gracie blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Johansson tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson lands with a left to the head.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie tries a body shot but Johansson blocks it.
Johansson wants to stall.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Johansson tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gracie.
Johansson is trying to stall.
Johansson blocking some punches.
Robert Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Johansson.
Gracie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johansson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracie lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Gracie.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Johansson.
Johansson lands with a right to the head.
Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Gracie.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johansson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Johansson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Gracie. #T4#
A short uppercut from Johansson.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Johansson.
A hook to the body from Johansson.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie tries a body shot but Johansson blocks it.
Johansson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Johansson.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Johansson prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Johansson pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johansson is struggling to control the position.
A short uppercut from Johansson.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Johansson controls his hands.
Johansson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: TOF 104
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1##CL#
Johansson clinches up against the cage.
Johansson digs a right hand into Khemkhaeng's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khemkhaeng's gas tank.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Khemkhaeng stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johansson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khemkhaeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Khemkhaeng misses with a punch on the inside.
Johansson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khemkhaeng backwards.
Johansson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khemkhaeng backwards.
Khemkhaeng blocking some punches.
Khemkhaeng creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johansson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khemkhaeng is keeping busy.
Johansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khemkhaeng lands a hook that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khemkhaeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khemkhaeng misses with a punch to the body.
Khemkhaeng blocks a body shot from Johansson.
Johansson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Khemkhaeng. #T1#
Khemkhaeng throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johansson lands an uppercut.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johansson works on Khemkhaeng's body with a couple of short punches.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow that stopped Johansson in his tracks for a moment.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Khemkhaeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Khemkhaeng.
Johansson stalling the fight.
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Khemkhaeng avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage.
Khemkhaeng lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johansson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Khemkhaeng.
Johansson misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Khemkhaeng on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khemkhaeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Khemkhaeng blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Khemkhaeng lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johansson scores with a shoulder strike.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow just above Johansson 's eye.
Johansson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow just above Johansson 's eye.
Johansson avoids a wild elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng blocks a body shot from Johansson.
Johansson taking a breather.
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khemkhaeng being controlled against the cage.
Khemkhaeng blocks a body shot from Johansson.
Johansson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khemkhaeng backwards.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Khemkhaeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Johansson.
Khemkhaeng presses Johansson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Johansson lands with a right to the head.
Johansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but misses.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khemkhaeng lands with a short shot to the head.
Khemkhaeng creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khemkhaeng's elbow.
A short uppercut from Khemkhaeng.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johansson.
A right handed body shot lands from Johansson.
Johansson taking a breather.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Khemkhaeng can't find room to land a body shot as Johansson controls the action.
Khemkhaeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson just leaning against Khemkhaeng, taking a breather.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow just above Johansson 's eye. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khemkhaeng swings wildly with an uppercut but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khemkhaeng can't find room to land a body shot as Johansson controls the action.
Nice body punch from Johansson - that landed with a thud.
Johansson lands a body punch.
Khemkhaeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khemkhaeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng tries to work over Johansson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johansson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khemkhaeng swings wildly with an uppercut but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it misses.
Johansson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khemkhaeng scores with a shot to the side of Johansson's head.
Khemkhaeng misses with a body punch.
A short right from Khemkhaeng on the inside. #T5#
Khemkhaeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khemkhaeng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khemkhaeng's elbow.
Khemkhaeng tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Khemkhaeng back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng blocking some punches.
Khemkhaeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khemkhaeng backwards.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Khemkhaeng has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johansson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Khemkhaeng can turn it around.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson lands a right hand.
Johansson is looking to control Khemkhaeng's arms but Khemkhaeng gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johansson has his back to the cage.
Khemkhaeng pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khemkhaeng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johansson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khemkhaeng is working Johansson over against the cage.
Johansson digs a right hand underneath Khemkhaeng's ribcage. Khemkhaeng let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson blocks an elbow strike.#T6#
Johansson misses with some punches.
Johansson presses Khemkhaeng against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Johansson.
Johansson scores with a shoulder strike.
Khemkhaeng lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johansson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johansson takes an elbow to the temple.
Johansson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Khemkhaeng.
Johansson blocks an elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
Johansson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khemkhaeng gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johansson digs a right hand underneath Khemkhaeng's ribcage. Khemkhaeng let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johansson blocks an elbow strike.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson. #T7#
Khemkhaeng misses with an elbow over the top.
Johansson is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Khemkhaeng fails to land.
Johansson pushes Khemkhaeng back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khemkhaeng blocking some punches.
Johansson taking a breather.
Khemkhaeng lands with a left to the head.
Johansson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khemkhaeng lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khemkhaeng misses with a body punch.
Johansson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Khemkhaeng.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johansson.
A left hand lands to the body for Johansson.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Khemkhaeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T8#
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng prevents a body shot from Johansson.
Khemkhaeng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Johansson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khemkhaeng lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johansson avoids a wild elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
A short left from Johansson.
A short left from Johansson.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Khemkhaeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khemkhaeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Khemkhaeng lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Johansson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johansson blocks an elbow strike from Khemkhaeng. #T9#
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khemkhaeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johansson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Khemkhaeng comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Khemkhaeng can't find room to land a body shot as Johansson controls the action.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Khemkhaeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson dodges an elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khemkhaeng misses with some punches.
Khemkhaeng pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khemkhaeng blocking some punches.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Khemkhaeng misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khemkhaeng comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Johansson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khemkhaeng, pushing him back against the cage.
Khemkhaeng lands a damaging elbow.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow inside.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khemkhaeng.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johansson lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johansson takes an elbow to the temple.
Johansson lands a hook that snaps the head of Khemkhaeng backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khemkhaeng misses with the head strike.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Khemkhaeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Khemkhaeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Johansson slows down the pace here.
Johansson lands a right hand.
Khemkhaeng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johansson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khemkhaeng misses with a punch on the inside.
Johansson avoids the elbow strike from Khemkhaeng, against the cage.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Khemkhaeng.
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khemkhaeng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khemkhaeng blocks an uppercut.
Johansson slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Johansson. #T2#
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow that misses.
Johansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khemkhaeng's elbow.
Johansson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khemkhaeng blocks an uppercut.
Khemkhaeng lands with a light punch inside.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johansson misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khemkhaeng backwards.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Johansson is looking to control Khemkhaeng's arms but Khemkhaeng gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johansson has his back to the cage.
Johansson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khemkhaeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khemkhaeng prevents a body shot from Johansson. #T3#
Johansson taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Johansson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johansson misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng tries to work over Johansson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khemkhaeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khemkhaeng pushes off an throws an elbow but Johansson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Khemkhaeng misses with some punches.
Khemkhaeng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johansson.
A short left from Khemkhaeng.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng presses Johansson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng lands with a short shot to the head.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Khemkhaeng comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Johansson scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Khemkhaeng tries to work over Johansson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Khemkhaeng avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage.
Khemkhaeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Johansson controls his hands.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Khemkhaeng.
Sven Johansson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khemkhaeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow inside.
Johansson blocks an elbow strike.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khemkhaeng misses with a body punch.
Khemkhaeng lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khemkhaeng lands a nice uppercut.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses. #T5#
Nice body punch from Johansson.
Khemkhaeng makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johansson misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson blocks an elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
Johansson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johansson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khemkhaeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Khemkhaeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson lands with a left to the head.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johansson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khemkhaeng digs a right hand into Johansson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johansson's gas tank.
Johansson trying to stall but Khemkhaeng improves his position.
Johansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Khemkhaeng avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage. #T6#
Johansson tries a body shot but Khemkhaeng blocks it.
Khemkhaeng tries a body shot but Johansson blocks it.
A short uppercut from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johansson gets through Khemkhaeng's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khemkhaeng blocking some punches.
Johansson blocks the elbow strike.
Johansson stalling against the cage.
Johansson blocks the elbow strike.
Johansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Khemkhaeng looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khemkhaeng misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Khemkhaeng softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johansson is trying to maintain a safe position but Khemkhaeng gets an underhook and turns Johansson into the cage.#T7#
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khemkhaeng gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Sven Johansson has been cut.
Khemkhaeng lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Johansson blocks the elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johansson.
Khemkhaeng misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khemkhaeng scores with a shot to the side of Johansson's head.
Johansson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khemkhaeng lands a hook that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Khemkhaeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khemkhaeng as Johansson tries to tie him up.
Khemkhaeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but misses.
Johansson tries to work over Khemkhaeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T8#
Johansson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khemkhaeng backwards.
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!
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson blocks an elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johansson's defenses.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johansson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khemkhaeng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Khemkhaeng lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khemkhaeng working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johansson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Khemkhaeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T9#
Johansson slowing the pace effectively.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Johansson tries to work over Khemkhaeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johansson lands with a left to the head.
Khemkhaeng lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khemkhaeng.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Johansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khemkhaeng gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johansson blocking some punches.
Johansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khemkhaeng's elbow.
Khemkhaeng tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Khemkhaeng back against the cage.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Khemkhaeng.
A right hand to the body from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johansson avoids a wild elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kittisak Khemkhaeng will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sven Johansson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch but Johansson moves out of range. #CL#
Johansson moves into the clinch.
Johansson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khemkhaeng or not.
Johansson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Khemkhaeng scores with a hook to the body.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khemkhaeng pushes Johansson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khemkhaeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johansson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johansson dodges an elbow strike from Khemkhaeng. #T1#
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Khemkhaeng avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage.
A short right from Khemkhaeng.
Johansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Johansson fails to land.
Khemkhaeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it misses.
Khemkhaeng throws a head punch that misses.
Khemkhaeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Khemkhaeng lands with a light punch inside.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Khemkhaeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khemkhaeng just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johansson's brow.
Khemkhaeng comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johansson avoids a wild elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
Johansson lands an uppercut.#T2#
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Khemkhaeng lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Johansson on the inside.
Khemkhaeng blocking some punches.
Johansson digs a right hand into Khemkhaeng's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khemkhaeng's gas tank.
Johansson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khemkhaeng backwards.
Johansson stalling in the clinch but Khemkhaeng improves position.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khemkhaeng.
Good body shot from Khemkhaeng.
Johansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng pushes off an throws an elbow but Johansson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johansson blocks the elbow strike.
Khemkhaeng has a couple of punches blocked by Johansson. #T3#
Johansson misses with some punches.
Khemkhaeng takes a shot to the head.
Johansson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Johansson.
Johansson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johansson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khemkhaeng backwards.
Khemkhaeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khemkhaeng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khemkhaeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Johansson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng blocking some punches.
Johansson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Khemkhaeng misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson slows down the pace here.
Johansson lands a left hand. #T4#
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow that misses.
Johansson looking to stall.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Khemkhaeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Khemkhaeng.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Good body shot from Khemkhaeng.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khemkhaeng cracks Johansson with a nice body shot.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T5#
Johansson lands a nice uppercut.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khemkhaeng's elbow.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khemkhaeng takes a shot to the head.
Khemkhaeng pushes off an throws an elbow but Johansson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johansson lands with a light punch inside.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Johansson fails to land.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johansson.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng working aggressively here.
Johansson pushes Khemkhaeng back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T6#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khemkhaeng.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Khemkhaeng.
Johansson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Johansson as the two fighters clinch.
Johansson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johansson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Khemkhaeng pushes off an throws an elbow but Johansson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Khemkhaeng lands a left hand.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow just above Johansson 's eye.
Khemkhaeng blocks an uppercut.
Johansson blocks an elbow strike.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Johansson misses with some punches. #T7#
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Johansson tries a body shot but Khemkhaeng blocks it.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Khemkhaeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Khemkhaeng comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khemkhaeng just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johansson's brow.
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Khemkhaeng avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage.
Khemkhaeng throws a head punch that misses.
Khemkhaeng misses with an elbow over the top.
Johansson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johansson stalling in the clinch but Khemkhaeng improves position.
Khemkhaeng blocking some punches.
Johansson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Johansson.
Johansson pushes Khemkhaeng back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T8#
Johansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johansson works on Khemkhaeng's body with a couple of short punches.
Johansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khemkhaeng has a couple of punches blocked by Johansson.
Khemkhaeng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johansson controlling the action here for a moment.
Johansson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T9#
Khemkhaeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng tries to work over Johansson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Khemkhaeng.
Johansson tries to work over Khemkhaeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Johansson lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Khemkhaeng.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johansson.
Khemkhaeng scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Johansson.
Johansson dodges an elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Johansson!
Sven Johansson retains his featherweight title!
Sven Johansson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 94
Date: Mar 29, 2024

#R1#
Hands looks to land a right hand but Johansson moved out of range.
Hands scores with the left hand. Johansson knows he should have avoided that one.
Johansson connects with a looping right hand.
Johansson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hands.
Hands just misses with a punch to the body.
Hands throws a head kick that Johansson semi-blocks.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hands.
Johansson moves to clinch but Hands breaks away
letting Hands counter with a right hand.
Johansson misses with a hook. Hands ducked under it nicely.
Hands was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johansson scores with a decent looking hook.
Hands slips under a jab from Johansson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Hands avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hands on the side of the head.#T1#
Hands lands a really nice looking cross but Johansson seems unphased.
Johansson staying out of range there.
Johansson lands a nice hook to Hands's body. Hands takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johansson misses with a left hand
and Hands counters with a stiff right hand.
Hands misses with an uppercut
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johansson lands with a cross.
Johansson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hands in his tracks.
Johansson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hands pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Hands's head but Hands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hands counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Johansson misses.
Hands ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Johansson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hands to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Johansson rushes Hands and presses him up against the cage.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Johansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Johansson fails to land.
Hands looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A body shot lands from Johansson.
Hands misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hands's elbow.
Johansson misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johansson.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Johansson.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hands blocks an uppercut.
Hands lands with a short shot to the head.
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hands tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Hands being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Hands breaks the clinch.
Jab by Johansson.
Johansson 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.
Johansson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hands.
Johansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hands throws a sloppy head kick
and Johansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Johansson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hands had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hands walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sven Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johansson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A left lands for Hands.
Johansson tries to clinch up.#T4#
Johansson catches Hands with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Johansson drives through and clinches with Hands against the cage.
Johansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johansson digs a right hand into Hands's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hands's gas tank.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hands lands with a left to the head.
Johansson misses with the head strike. #BC#
Hands escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hands lands with a nice combination. Johansson backs away looking to recover.
Hands scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johansson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johansson misses with a hook
and Hands counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Johansson is rocked!
Johansson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johansson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johansson tries to clinch there but Hands circles away. #T5#
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Hands ducks down to avoid it.
Hands swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johansson throws a body punch but Hands moves out of range.
Johansson cracks Hands with a good jab.
Hands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johansson throws out the jab.
Johansson misses with a hook.
Hands throws a right and a left that Johansson avoids nicely.
Johansson throws out a counter right but Hands avoids it with no problem.
Hands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johansson takes a swing at Hands's ribcage but misses.
Johansson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Hands looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johansson slips under a jab from Hands.
Johansson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T6#
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Hands.
Hands throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hands is just out of range.
Hands is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Hands throws a shot from downtown. Johansson moves away and avoids it.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hands scores with a jab to the head.
Johansson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Hands went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hands misses with a looping right.
Johansson cracks Hands with an open hand slap.
Hands walks into a jab.
Hands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johansson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson slips a straight right by Hands.
Johansson misses with an uppercut
and Hands counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T7#
Hands throws a head kick but Johansson moves out of range. #CL2#
Johansson closes the distance and clinches.
Hands struggles to land a body shot inside as Johansson controls his hands.
Johansson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Hands manages to break the clinch.
Hands gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johansson.
A left lands for Hands.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Johansson lands a nice hook to Hands's body. Hands takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hands misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Johansson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hands doesn't seem phased though.
Hands delivers a nice body kick.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Hands throws a head kick that misses. #T8#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Hands's shoulder, as Hands tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Hands finds it's target.
Johansson misses with a left hand
and Hands counters with a two punch combo.
Hands throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson wants to counter with a clinch but Hands pushes him away.
A left lands for Johansson.
Johansson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hands misses with a hook
and Johansson counters with a left to the body.
Johansson moves away from the strike by Hands.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Johansson connects with a jab.
Johansson with a hook.
Johansson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hands looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Hands was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T9##CL2#
Johansson rushes Hands and presses him up against the cage.
Johansson tries a body shot but Hands blocks it.
Johansson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hands is looking to break free of the clinch but Johansson has double underhooks.
Johansson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hands backwards.
Johansson prevents a body shot from Hands.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson is looking to control Hands's arms but Hands gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johansson has his back to the cage.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Hands. #BC#
Hands breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johansson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hands counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johansson thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hands with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johansson to score with a decent uppercut.
Hands walks into a left hand.
Hands misses with an uppercut
and Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson 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#
Hands looks to land a body kick but Johansson moved away.
Johansson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hands's hands.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Hands throws a big counter combination but Johansson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab lands there for Johansson.
Sven Johansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
A shot to the liver by Johansson. Beautiful body shot.
Johansson jabs at Hands's body.
Johansson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hands in his tracks.
Johansson misses with a hook. Hands ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Johansson moves into range and clinches up with Hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Hands swings wildly with an uppercut but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson. #BC#
Hands breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Hands uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Johansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johansson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hands connects with a solid leg kick.
Hands misses with a right hand
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hands looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Hands loads up on a big right hand but Johansson slips the punch.
Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hands.
Johansson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Johansson scores with a jab. Hands acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hands on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hands lands a nice hook to Johansson's body. Johansson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hands wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hands staying out of range there.
Johansson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hands looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hands throws a looping overhand right but Johansson ducks down to avoid it.
Johansson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hands cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hands tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johansson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hands counters with a stiff right hand.
Johansson misses with a straight right.
Johansson throws a good cross that connects.
Hands throws a sloppy head kick and Johansson moves out of range easily.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Hands is out of range.
Johansson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Johansson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Hands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson moves out of range of the body kick.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hands lands with a light punch inside.
Johansson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hands taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hands working aggressively here.
Johansson lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hands.
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johansson has Hands pressed against the cage, preventing Hands from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson working aggressively here. #T4##BC#
Hands breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Johansson misses with a hook.
Hands appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hands.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Hands scores with a one two! Johansson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hands throws out the jab.
Hands fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johansson is out of range.
Johansson scores with a nice right hand.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johansson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johansson slips under a jab.
Johansson is looking to clinch but Hands is avoiding it. #T5#
Hands with a nice calf kick.
Johansson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johansson connects with a looping right hand.
Johansson cracks a nice hook into Hands's ribs.
Johansson misses with a hook.
Hands slips a straight right by Johansson.
Hands is looking to counter punch.
Johansson misses with a right hand
and Hands connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hands bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hands.
Hands drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hands takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johansson tries to clinch up.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Hands throwing a counter right hand but Johansson manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Hands does a little dance to reset his feet.#T6#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Johansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hands on the side of the head.
Hands misses with an uppercut
and Johansson counters with a series of strikes. Hands will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hands rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johansson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hands waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johansson.
Johansson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hands shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Hands was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johansson misses with a left hand
letting Hands counter with a right hand.
Johansson blocks a head kick by Hands.
Hands looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut there from Johansson.
Johansson lands with an uppercut that bounces Hands off the cage and back into range.#T7#
Johansson jabs Hands right on the nose. Hands blinks but takes it well.
Johansson misses with a double jab.
Hands ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johansson blocks a jab.
Johansson connects with a body shot that sends Hands's belly button to the back.
Johansson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hands counters with a right hand to the body.
Hands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a body shot
and Hands cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johansson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Johansson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hands finish him?
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johansson takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hands loads up on a big right hand but Johansson slips the punch.#T8#
Johansson works the jab nicely.
Johansson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johansson scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Johansson finds it's target.
Johansson lands with a nice body punch.
Hands is looking to score with low kicks.
Hands defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Hands tries a head kick but it misses.
Johansson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johansson avoids the body shot from Hands. #CL2#
Johansson closes the distance and pushes Hands back into the cage.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T9#
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hands struggles to land a body shot inside as Johansson controls his hands.
Johansson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hands blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Hands can't break the clinch.
Johansson effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Hands escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hands pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Johansson forces Hands back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Hands.
Hands digs a right hand into Johansson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johansson's gas tank.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hands.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Hands.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hands tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson can't find room to land a body shot as Hands controls the action.
Johansson stalling in the clinch but Hands improves position.
Hands lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hands lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hands.
A nice left hand lands by Johansson.
Hands blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Johansson lands a hook that snaps the head of Hands backwards.
Hands wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Hands pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johansson defending well as Hands loads up on a big left hand.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Hands moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Hands misses.
Johansson throws a right hand that misses
and Hands counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hands misses with a series of wild punches.
Johansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hands.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hands makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johansson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johansson throws a sloppy body shot
and Johansson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Johansson digs a good body shot into Hands's ribs.
Johansson slips under a jab from Hands.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Hands's shoulder, as Hands tries to avoid the shot.
Hands went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson lands a nice hook to Hands's body. Hands takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hands misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming.
Hands takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hands throws out the jab.
Johansson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johansson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Hands lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Hands's head but Hands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Hands misses the target.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Hands throws a head kick but Johansson moves out of range.
Hands throws a head kick but Johansson moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hands throws out the jab.
Johansson throws a jab when Hands was well out of range.
Hands moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hands moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johansson with a hook.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Hands's head but Hands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johansson misses with a straight right.
Johansson lands with a right hand. #T4#
Johansson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hands has knocked Johansson down with a huge combo! Hands steps away and waves a wobbly Johansson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson is looking to clinch but Hands is avoiding it.
Johansson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johansson with a nice cross.
Johansson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson scores with the left hand. Hands knows he should have avoided that one.
Hands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johansson! But no joy.
Hands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johansson defending well as Hands loads up on a big left hand.
Hands throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hands throws a half hearted mid kick.
Happy Hands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Hands is looking to counter with head kicks.
Johansson lands a glancing blow to the side of Hands's head.
A combination from Hands does no damage.
Johansson scores with a sloppy right hand. Hands should have avoided that one.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johansson misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johansson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hands tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Johansson misses.
Hands tries a head kick but it misses.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johansson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hands misses with an uppercut. #T6#
Hands takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johansson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Hands was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hands.
Johansson walks into a stiff left hand from Hands.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Hands's head but Hands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Hands on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hands waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johansson.
Johansson throws out a powerful jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johansson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johansson connects with a looping right hand.
Johansson lands a jab to the nose.#T7#
Hands is looking to land body kicks.
Johansson cracks Hands with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johansson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Johansson has managed to clinch.
Hands blocking some punches.
Hands working hard to break the clinch.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Hands blocks an uppercut.
Johansson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hands backwards.
Hands goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johansson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johansson works on Hands's body with a couple of short punches.
Johansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hands controls his hands.
Hands throws a head punch that misses. #T8#
Johansson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Handss head.
Hands being controlled against the cage.
Johansson lands with a right to the head.
Hands working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hands misses with a punch on the inside.
Hands working aggressively here.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hands misses with a punch to the body.
Hands gets through Johansson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Hands can't find room to land a body shot as Johansson controls the action.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T9#
Hands throws a punch but it's blocked by Johansson.
Hands content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hands misses with a body punch.
Johansson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hands.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hands.
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Hands avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage.
Johansson slows down the pace here.
Johansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hands misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hands lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Hands.
Hands doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sven Johansson.
Well Johansson 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Johansson!
Sven Johansson is the new featherweight champion!
Sven Johansson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Happy Hands had this to say: '...(Nothing... he just stares intensely into the cameraman... then throws down the mic.)'.

Event: TOF 85
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
Hands throws a head kick that misses.
Johansson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hands jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Johansson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hands.
Johansson works Hands's body with a nice hook.
Johansson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hands misses with a wild body shot.
Hands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hands moves away from the strike by Johansson.
Sven Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hands jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hands thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hands lands a head shot.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Hands is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
Johansson throws a hook but Hands blocks it.
Hands misses with a straight left.
Johansson takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hands. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Johansson misses with a jab to the body
and Hands connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson misses with a double jab
and Hands counters with a nice body shot.
Hands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
A jab from Hands misses.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hands counters with a nice uppercut.
Johansson walks into a straight right hand from Hands.
Hands takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Johansson blocks a head kick by Hands.
Hands looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jab from Hands.
Johansson lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hands swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johansson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hands counters with a straight right hand.#T2##KD#
Oooooh!!! Hands has knocked Johansson down with a huge combo! Hands steps away and waves a wobbly Johansson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Johansson is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Johansson throws a hook but Hands blocks it.
Hands misses with a body kick.
Johansson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hands stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johansson misses with the combination.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Hands slips the punch.
Johansson works the jab nicely.
A shot to the liver by Johansson. Beautiful body shot.
Johansson staying out of range there.
Hands tries to land a body kick
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hands slips a jab from Johansson.
Hands misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johansson! But no joy.#T3#
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Hands is out of range.
Hands throws a wild body kick that Johansson sees coming a mile off.
Johansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hands goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johansson takes a swing at Hands's ribcage but misses.
Hands throws a push kick but Johansson slaps the foot to one side.
Johansson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hands counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hands throws a right hand that misses
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hands connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johansson cracks Hands with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Hands is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johansson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johansson connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hands misses with a hook. Johansson ducked under it nicely.
Johansson throws the left hand but Hands avoids the punch easily.
Johansson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHands.
Johansson swings widly with a right hand
and Hands connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Johansson misses. #T4#
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Hands does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hands lands with an overhand left.
Hands slips under a jab from Johansson.
Johansson misses the jab.
Johansson misses with a hook. Hands ducked under it nicely.
Johansson blocks a head kick by Hands.
Hands misses with a straight left.
Both fighters circling a little - Hands finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johansson connects with the punch.
Johansson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Hands quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hands slips a straight right by Johansson.
Hands thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hands was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.#T5#
Hands throws a big shot that misses.
Johansson lands a jab to Hands's midsection.
Hands throws a head kick that Johansson semi-blocks.
Johansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johansson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hands moves forwards but Johansson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johansson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hands counters with a stiff right hand.
Hands slips a jab from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hands moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Hands blocks a jab.
Johansson misses with a left hand
and Hands counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Hands looks to land a body kick but Johansson moved away.
Johansson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T6#
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Hands throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Johansson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hands throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hands defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand.
Hands throws a body kick that misses.
Johansson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johansson misses with a hook.
Hands throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hands throws a push kick but Johansson slaps the foot to one side.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hands appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johansson lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Hands misses.
Hands defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand.
Johansson moves out of range as Hands throws a body kick. #T7#
Johansson needs to keep his hands up - Hands had a free shot at his head there.
Johansson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hands counters with a nice body kick.
Hands takes one to the chin there.
Hands lands a two punch combo.
Johansson misses with a hook. Hands ducked under it nicely.
Hands quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Hands jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Johansson takes a swing at Hands's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Hands wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hands slips a jab and a cross from Johansson.
Hands slips under a jab.
A cross from Johansson lands.
Hands stuns Johansson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson misses with a hook. Hands ducked under it nicely.
Hands is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Hands moved out of range.
Hands misses with a lunging right hand
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hands avoids the body shot from Johansson. #T8#
Johansson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johansson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Johansson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hands misses with a body kick.
Johansson misses with a series of wild punches.
Hands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A shot to the liver by Johansson. Beautiful body shot.
Hands goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johansson is looking for the big counter here.
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hands was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.
Hands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hands lands a front kick.
Hands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hands.
Hands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johansson throws out the jab.
Johansson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hands finds it's way round the side to connect with Johansson's head. #T9#
Johansson works Hands's body with a nice hook.
Hands has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hands there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hands throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johansson! But no joy.
Johansson scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Johansson misses.
Johansson jabs at Hands's body.
Johansson scores with a body shot.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hands moves out of range of the strikes.
Johansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hands on the side of the head.
Hands throws a wild body kick that Johansson sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johansson jabs Hands to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johansson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hands jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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 Happy Hands 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.#R2#
Hands misses with a straight right.
Johansson swings widly with a right hand
and Hands cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hands misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Johansson does it's job there.
Johansson scores with a nice head shot.
Hands keeps Johansson at a distance using the push kick.
Johansson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hands counters with a straight right hand.
Hands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Nice defenses there by Hands.
Johansson misses with a right hand
and Hands counters with a solid body kick.
Johansson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Hands.
Hands scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hands throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johansson.
Hands throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johansson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Hands keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Hands swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hands.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson lands with an uppercut that bounces Hands off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Hands seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johansson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Hands's head but Hands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hands throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Johansson.
A telegraphed right hand from Hands misses the target.
Johansson moves away from the strike by Hands. #T2#
Johansson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hands's head backwards.
Nice cross by Hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hands.
It looked like Hands wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hands misses with a body kick.
Johansson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hands staying out of range there.
Hands throws a hook but Johansson avoids it easily.
Johansson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johansson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johansson avoids the body shot from Hands.
Johansson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hands misses with a body kick.
Johansson scores with a hook.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hands.
Johansson takes a swing at Hands's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target. #T3#
Hands throws an overhand right that lands on Johansson's shoulder, as Johansson tries to avoid the shot.
Hands throws a head kick but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Hands's head but Hands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hands drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johansson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Decent striking displayed by Hands there.
Happy Hands is winning the standup battle so far.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hands quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Johansson drops his hands momentarily and Hands takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johansson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hands is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hands misses with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Hands.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson clobbers Hands with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sloppy strikes from Hands. Those never looked like landing.
Hands looks for the body kick but Johansson saw that one coming.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hands throwing a counter right hand but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Hands lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johansson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Johansson.
Hands throws a big shot that misses.
Hands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Hands throws a sloppy head kick and Johansson moves out of range easily.
Hands displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hands darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johansson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hands.
Hands slips under a jab from Johansson.
Johansson defending well as Hands loads up on a big left hand.
Johansson slips under a jab.#T5#
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hands manages to avoid it.
Hands goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hands avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hands is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johansson.
Hands cracks Johansson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johansson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johansson looks to land a combination but Hands avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Hands moved out of range.
Johansson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hands gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Johansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hands misses with a head kick.
Hands thows a body kick. Johansson tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T6#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hands throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Johansson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hands misses with a kick to the body.
Hands misses with a looping left.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hands.
A little feinted left hand from Hands on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Johansson misses.
Johansson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johansson misses with a right hand
and Hands connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hands counters with a nice body kick.
Hands goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johansson, as that shot connected.
Hands avoids the body shot from Johansson. #T7#
Johansson throws a jab when Hands was well out of range.
Hands was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hands.
Johansson sizes up Hands with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johansson connects with a looping right hand.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hands is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hands.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hands misses the target.
Johansson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Hands does no damage.
Hands moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Johansson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hands drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Hands moved out of range nicely.#T8#
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johansson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hands counters with a nice body kick.
Johansson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hands slips a jab from Johansson.
Hands throws a hook but Johansson blocks it.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Johansson.
Johansson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johansson lands a jab to the head.
A lazy body kick from Hands
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hands.
A big right from Hands misses.
Johansson connects with a body shot.
Hands connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johansson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T9#
Hands takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johansson lands the left hand.
Johansson tests Hands's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hands changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johansson throws a good cross that connects.
Hands misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Johansson throws the left hand but Hands avoids the punch easily.
Johansson lands a jab to the head.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Hands's shoulder, as Hands tries to avoid the shot.
Johansson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hands takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Hands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sven Johansson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hands throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Hands slips the punch.
Johansson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hands moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hands misses with a looping left.
Hands throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hands misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johansson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A countering left hand to the body from Johansson misses.
Johansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hands sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
An attempted straight right counter from Hands misses the target.
Hands throws a hook to the side of Johansson's head but Johansson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hands misses with a looping left.
Hands has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hands there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Johansson lands a slapping body shot.
Hands throws a lazy uppercut
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hands walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hands lands a high kick!
Johansson throws a hook but Hands avoids it easily.
Hands throws a big counter combination but Johansson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hands moves away.
Hands pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hands lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johansson takes a step back to recover.
Hands misses with the body kick
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hands looks to land a body kick but Johansson moved away.
A big right from Johansson misses.
Johansson scores with a sloppy right hand. Hands should have avoided that one.
Johansson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hands counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hands throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Hands moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Hands tries to move into range but Johansson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Hands.
Hands throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hands avoids the body shot from Johansson.
Hands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Hands misses.
Johansson misses with a hook. Hands ducked under it nicely.
Johansson cracks Hands with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hands fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johansson moves away from the strike by Hands.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hands staying out of range there.#T3#
Johansson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Handss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hands lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hands was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.
Johansson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Hands misses the target.
Johansson works over Hands's head and body with a nice combination.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Hands's head but Hands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johansson blocks the body kick.
Johansson throws out a counter right but Hands avoids it with no problem.
Johansson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson lands a nice hook to Hands's body. Hands takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Hands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Hands throwing a counter right hand but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Johansson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hands throws a body kick that misses.
Johansson with a jab.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Hands takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Hands changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johansson takes a swing at Hands's ribcage but misses.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hands thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hands lands a jab to Johansson's midsection.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Hands moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Hands wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johansson blocks the body kick.
Hands moves out of range of the strikes.#T5#
Hands throws an overhand right that lands on Johansson's shoulder, as Johansson tries to avoid the shot.
Johansson misses with a looping left.
A head kick by Hands misses
and Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hands lands a jab to the head.
Johansson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hands counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hands throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hands doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hands gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Johansson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hands defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand.
Hands dodges the punch combination from Johansson.
Johansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hands on the side of the head.#T6#
Hands blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Johansson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHands.
Johansson misses with a hook.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick from Hands.
Hands avoids the body shot from Johansson.
Johansson moves away from the strike by Hands.
Hands plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fighters circle momentarily. Hands darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hands takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hands defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand.
Hands takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T7#
Hands looks for the body kick but Johansson saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johansson swings for the body but Hands moves out of range.
Johansson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson scores with a hook to the body. Hands takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hands moves away from the strike by Johansson.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Hands was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Hands throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Hands lands.
Johansson fails to land with a series of punches.
Hands swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hands!
Johansson moves out of range as Hands throws a body kick. #T8#
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Hands jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Johansson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hands circles away quickly and effectively.
Johansson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johansson moves away.
A head kick misses from Hands.
Hands fakes the leg kick and cracks Johansson in the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Hands.
Johansson moves out of range of the body kick from Hands.
Hands lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Johansson misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hands misses the target.
Hands walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johansson throws a nice looking combination but Hands bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T9#
Hands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
It appears Hands was looking to counter with a kick there.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Hands ducks down to avoid it.
Johansson misses with an uppercut
letting Hands counter with a right hand.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hands manages to avoid it.
Hands has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johansson finds it's way round the side to connect with Hands's head.
Johansson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hands.
Johansson lands a jab to Hands's midsection.
Johansson scores with a body shot.
Hands misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hands walks into a left hand.
Hands swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johansson moves out of range of the body kick from Hands.
Johansson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sven Johansson.
Well Johansson 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Happy Hands!
Happy Hands is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Happy Hands thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 77
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Johansson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Myung circles away quickly and effectively.
Johansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Myung.
Myung on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johansson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Myung.
Myung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Johansson lands with an overhand left.
Johansson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Myung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johansson lands with a hook. Myung tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Myung fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johansson avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Myung's shoulder, as Myung tries to avoid the shot.
Myung shoots in but no luck this time.
Johansson scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Myung darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Johansson.
Myung moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Myung shoots in and drives through. Johansson sprawls well.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hong Myung.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Myung moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Myung.
Myung feints the counter takedown.
Johansson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Myung takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Myung gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johansson.
Myung slips a straight right by Johansson.
Johansson misses with an uppercut.
Myung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Johansson.
Johansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johansson misses with a hook.#T2#
Johansson throws the left hand but Myung avoids the punch easily.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Myung gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johansson.
Myung looks for a takedown but Johansson sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johansson swings for the body but Myung moves out of range.
Johansson looks to land a combination but Myung avoids it well.
Myung fails with a takedown attempt.
Johansson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Johansson scores with a nice strike.
Johansson throws out a powerful jab.
Johansson scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Myung takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sven Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myung takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johansson leaves Myung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johansson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Myung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Myung misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch lands to the side of Myung 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myung slips under a jab from Johansson.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Myung slips a jab from Johansson.#TD2#
Myung changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johansson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Who's going to make the next move?
Johansson wants to control but Myung postures up.
Myung prevents Johansson from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Johansson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Myung grinds an elbow into Johansson's temple. #T5#
Johansson struggling a bit here.
Myung tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Myung lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johansson down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson is trying to control Myung's posture but Myung avoids it.
Johansson has one of Myung's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Johansson is trying to improve his position.
Johansson can't do much from the bottom here.
Myung working the ground and pound from side control.#ES#
Johansson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Myung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Myung slips the punch.
Myung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T6#
Myung scores with a nice strike.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Myung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myung with the counter takedown but Johansson avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Myung misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Myung with the counter takedown but Johansson avoids it easily.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Myung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johansson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Myung connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Johansson gets caught napping as Myung dives in and scores a takedown. Johansson manages to retain guard.
Myung distracts Johansson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Myung with a flurry of punches that miss.
Myung keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johansson's head.#ES#
Johansson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Myung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.#T7##TD2#
Johansson gets caught napping as Myung dives in and scores a takedown. Johansson manages to retain guard.

Johansson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Myung off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Myung moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Myung shoots in but Johansson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johansson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Johansson does no damage.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Myung takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johansson misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myung takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Myung misses with a wild combination. #T8#
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Myung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johansson scores with a nice head shot.
Johansson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Myung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sven Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Myung moved out of range nicely.
Johansson scores with a hook to the body. Myung takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Myung is just out of range.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Myung dodges the punch combination from Johansson.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T9#
Johansson throws a jab when Myung was well out of range.
Myung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johansson takes one to the side of the head.
Johansson misses with a hook.
Johansson misses with a few strikes there.
And Myung tries to counter it with a takedown but Johansson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Myung fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Myung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson scores with a shot to the body.
Johansson takes a swing at Myung's ribcage but misses.
Johansson misses with an uppercut. Myung saw that one coming.
Myung slips under a jab.
Myung with the counter takedown but Johansson avoids it easily.
Myung slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Johansson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johansson.
Johansson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Myung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Myung takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johansson blocks a jab.
Johansson scores with a shot to the body.
Johansson sizes up Myung with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sven Johansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johansson scores with the left hand. Myung knows he should have avoided that one.
Myung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johansson takes a swing at Myung's ribcage but misses.
Myung moves away from the strike by Johansson.
Nice body punch from Johansson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myung has his takedown stuffed
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
Myung has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Myung ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Myung takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johansson scores with the left hand. Myung knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Myung closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johansson quickly recovers to half guard.
Johansson is trying to stand back up but Myung is controlling him #ES#
Johansson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Myung is on him like a limpet, forcing Johansson back against the cage.
Myung has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johansson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johansson stops a takedown attempt from Myung.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hong Myung.
Johansson stops a takedown attempt from Myung.
Myung looking for a takedown.
Myung is breathing heavily.
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Myung avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage.
Myung is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johansson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Johansson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Myung moves away and avoids it.
Myung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Myung has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Johansson connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Myung.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Myung moves away and avoids it.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Myung is just out of range.
Johansson lands with a hook. Myung tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Myung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Myung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Myung moved out of range nicely.
Myung drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Myung misses with a looping left.
Myung takes one to the chin there.
Johansson swings for the body but Myung moves out of range.
Myung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Myung with a poor takedown
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Myung doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Myung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Johansson swings for the body but Myung moves out of range.
Myung fails with the takedown
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Johansson finds it's way through Myung's defenses.
Myung takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johansson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myung moves away.#TD2#
Myung dives in and scores a takedown into Johansson's guard.

Johansson uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson misses with a hook.
Johansson scores with a nice strike.
Johansson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Myung can do to turn this around?
A jab from Johansson misses.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson lands with a shot to the body.
Johansson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
Myung slips a jab from Johansson.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Myung.
And Myung tries to counter it with a takedown but Johansson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Myung looks to land a left hand but Johansson moved out of range nicely.
Myung avoids a punch combination nicely.
Myung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T5##TD2#
Johansson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Myung to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Myung stands up over Johansson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ES#
Johansson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Myung is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Myung throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johanssons head.
Johansson prevents the takedown attempt.
Johansson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Myung tries for a takedown but Johansson manages to get underhooks.
Myung goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johansson prevents it. #BC#
Johansson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Johansson misses.
Johansson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T6#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myung ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johansson lands a head shot.
Myung throws a shot from downtown. Johansson moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Johansson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johansson misses the jab.
Myung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johansson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Myung dodges the punch combination from Johansson.
Myung with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johansson to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Johansson.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Myung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johansson connects with a right hand. Myung shakes it off.#T7#
The fighters circling - Johansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Myung slips the punch.
Myung moves out of range as Johansson strikes.#TD2#
Myung scores with a takedown into Johansson's guard.

Johansson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Myung has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Johansson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
Myung looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Myung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johansson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johansson lands a glancing blow to the side of Myung's head.#T8#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Myung tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johansson defends well and Myung ends up having to push Johansson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johansson thuds his right hand into Myung's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johansson throws a hook but Myung blocks it.
Johansson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johansson punishes Myung's body with a nice straight punch.
Myung walks into a stiff left hand from Johansson.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Myung feints the counter takedown.
Johansson cracks Myung with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Johansson looks to land a combination but Myung avoids it well.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot. #T9#
Johansson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD2#
Myung shoots in and bounces Johansson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Johansson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Myung off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Myung throws a jab when Johansson was well out of range.
Myung shoots in looking for a takedown but Johansson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Myung's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johansson misses the jab.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johansson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Myung takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johansson lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myung ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Myung missing with a left hand there. Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johansson lands a glancing blow to the side of Myung's head.
Johansson cracks a nice hook into Myung's ribs.
Myung dives in and grabs Johansson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johansson pushes down on Myung's head and hops out.
Johansson lands a slapping body shot.
Myung takes one to the side of the head.
Jab by Johansson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myung lands a jab to the head.
Myung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johansson's waist but Johansson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Myung off to one side.
Myung shoots for a takedown but Johansson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hong Myung.
Myung slips under a jab.
Myung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Johansson lands a nice looking body shot.
Myung walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Myung moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Myung staying out of range there.
Myung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Myung darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johansson is trying to control but can't.
Johansson is looking to escape.#ES#
Johansson has one foot on Myung's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Johansson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Myung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Johansson cracks Myung with a right hand to the side of the head.
Myung fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Johansson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for Johansson. That snapped Myung's head back. #TD2#
Myung throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johansson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Myung is in Johansson's guard.
Johansson wants to sweep here but Myung controlling him for the moment.
Johansson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Myung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johansson pulls Myung in close to prevent any damage.
Myung stopping the sweep attempt from Johansson.#T3#
Johansson is pulling down on Myung's head. It's preventing any offense from Myung, at least for the moment.
Myung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES#
Johansson kicks Myung off and gets to his feet.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Myung is out of range.
Myung feints the counter takedown.
Myung 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.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Myung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Johansson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Myung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myung manages to avoid it.#T4#
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johansson misses with an uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Myung.
Myung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Myung misses with a looping left.
Myung gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myung manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Myung is defended easily by Johansson.#T5#
Myung takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Myung shoots for a takedown but Johansson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johansson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Myung looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johansson lands a really nice looking cross but Myung seems unphased.
Myung walks into a straight right hand from Johansson.
Nice sprawl there from Johansson as Myung shoots in.
Johansson connects with a right hand. Myung shakes it off.
Johansson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T6#
Johansson misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Myung counters with a shoot takedown. Johansson fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Johansson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Myung ducks down to avoid it.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johansson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Johansson there.
Johansson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johansson cracks Myung with a right hand to the side of the head.
Myung slips a jab from Johansson.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Myung moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Myung closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johansson did well to prevent Myung getting side control.

Johansson kicks off Myung and gets to his feet. #T7#
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Myung tries to counter it with a takedown but Johansson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Myung shoots in for a takedown but Johansson shows good takedown defense.
Myung slips a straight right by Johansson.
And Myung tries to counter it with a takedown but Johansson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Myung's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johansson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Myung scrambles back to his feet.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Myung.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Myung shoots in looking for a takedown. Johansson tries to sprawl out of it but Myung keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johansson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johansson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Myung. #T8#
Myung takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Myung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johansson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johansson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Myung gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Myung will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Myung moved out of range nicely.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Myung with the counter takedown but Johansson avoids it easily.
Jab by Johansson.
Johansson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Myung counters with a takedown into side control.

Johansson sneaks out the side door and pushes Myung away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T9#
Nice defenses there by Myung.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myung blocks a jab.
A jab from Johansson misses.
Myung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Myung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Myung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Myung bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johansson's head.
Myung connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johansson. Johansson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Myung throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
Johansson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hong Myung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johansson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Myung eats them both and turns towards Johansson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Johansson!
Sven Johansson retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Sven Johansson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TOF 72
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circling - Johansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johansson walks into a stiff left hand from Daddy.
Johansson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Johansson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Daddy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daddy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Johansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daddy.
Daddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daddy thows a left - swing and a miss!
No luck for Daddy with that takedown attempt.
Johansson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Daddy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Daddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Daddy is out of range.
Daddy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johansson stuffs the takedown attempt from Daddy. Daddy gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Johansson lands a right hook to the body.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daddy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Daddy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab, jab by Daddy - just one landing.
Daddy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johanssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Daddy misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming.
It looked like Johansson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Daddy moved out of range.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daddy slips a straight right by Johansson.
It seemed like Daddy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daddy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Daddy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daddy shoots for a double leg takedown but Johansson sprawls well. He's pushed Daddy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy.
Daddy misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.
Sven Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Daddy.
Daddy moves away from the strike by Johansson.
A telegraphed right hand from Daddy misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daddy momentarily.
Johansson throws out a powerful jab.
Johansson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daddy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sven Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daddy misses with a straight left.
Johansson throwing a counter right hand but Daddy manages to avoid it.
Daddy fails with the takedown
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johansson cracks Daddy with an open hand slap.
Johansson swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Daddy counters with a takedown into side control.
Johansson is looking to get back to his feet here but Daddy is keeping cool and he's managed to take Johansson's back.
Johansson wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Johansson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Daddy lands punches and elbows.
Johansson is trying to stand back up.
Johansson wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is taking a good look at Johansson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Daddy!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daddy lands strikes to the head.
Daddy thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Daddy is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Johansson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Johansson wants to get back to his feet.
Daddy scores with strikes from the back. #T4#
Daddy trying to control momentarily.
Daddy softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Daddy misses with an elbow to the head.
Daddy has the hooks in. Johansson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daddy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Johansson doesn't escape.
Daddy not allowing Johansson to control his hands.
Daddy trying to control momentarily.
Daddy is trying to stick to Johansson's back but Johansson is turning into Daddy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Daddy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johansson.
Johansson stopping the sweep attempt from Daddy.
Daddy has a closed guard, preventing Johansson from standing up.
Daddy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Johansson wants to stand but Daddy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johansson stopping the sweep attempt from Daddy.#SU#
Johansson stands and steps away. Daddy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Daddy misses with a wild body shot.
Daddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Daddy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johansson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Daddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Johansson.
Daddy connects with a looping right hand. #T6#
Daddy punishes Johansson's body with a nice straight punch.
Daddy scores with a shot to the body.
Johansson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johansson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Daddy throws a right hand that misses
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Daddy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johansson swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Daddy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johansson quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson is doing well to control the position and prevent Daddy from advancing to side control.
Johansson is looking to get back to is feet but Daddy passes into side control. #ES#
Johansson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Daddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daddy slips a jab and a cross from Johansson.
Daddy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Daddy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T7#
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Daddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson with a nice cross.
Johansson misses with a hook. Daddy ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Daddy misses its intended target.
Johansson scores with a sloppy right hand. Daddy should have avoided that one.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Daddy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson misses with an uppercut.
Daddy feints the counter takedown.
Johansson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Johansson misses.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
A big left from Daddy misses.
Johansson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daddy.
A jab lands there for Johansson.#T8#
Johansson throws a series of punches but Daddy avoids them all with ease.
Daddy moves out of range as Johansson strikes.#TD2#
Daddy feints and as Johansson raises his hands in defense, Daddy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Johansson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Daddy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Daddy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johansson prevents it.
Johansson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johansson gets underhooks to prevent Daddy's takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Daddy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johansson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Daddy is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Johansson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daddy fails with the takedown.
Daddy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T9#
A jab lands there for Johansson.
Johansson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daddy.
Johansson jabs Daddy right on the nose. Daddy blinks but takes it well.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
And Daddy tries to counter it with a takedown but Johansson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Daddy throws a jab when Johansson was well out of range.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daddy manages to avoid it.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Daddy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Daddy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johansson's guard.

Johansson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Daddy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daddy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johansson is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Johansson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daddy.
A jab from Daddy does it's job there.
Johansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daddy on the side of the head.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Johansson digs a good hook to Daddy's body.
Daddy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johansson.
Daddy darts in looking for a takedown but Johansson gets double underhooks and turns Daddy into the cage.
Daddy blocks a jab.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Daddy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Daddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Daddy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Daddy uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Daddy scores with a takedown into Johansson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson is looking to stand up but Daddy isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Daddy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daddy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Daddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johansson wants to stand up but Daddy is controlling him.
Daddy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully. #ES#
Johansson pushes Daddy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Daddy throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
Daddy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Daddy throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Daddy ducks down to avoid it.
Johansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daddy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.#T2#
Johansson lands with a hook. Daddy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daddy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daddy misses with an uppercut
and Daddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Daddy thuds a left hand into Johansson's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Daddy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johansson did well to prevent Daddy getting side control.
Johansson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Daddy.
Johansson pulls Daddy in close to his closed guard and prevents Daddy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Johansson controls Daddy momentarily but Daddy frees himself.
Johansson is looking to stand back up but Daddy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Johansson.
Big Daddy has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Johansson won't allow Daddy to pass to mount.
Johansson is trying to stand up here but Daddy is controlling him well.
Johansson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Daddy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johansson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daddy can do to turn this around?
Daddy trying to mount his opponent but Johansson defends it.
Johansson keeping control of the position.
Daddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johansson keeps working. #ES#
Johansson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Daddy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Daddy throws a punch but it's blocked by Johansson. #T4#
Daddy tries to circle away but Johansson has him pinned against the cage.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daddy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johansson is defending well.#BC#
Johansson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johansson throws a body punch but Daddy moves out of range.
Daddy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Daddy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johansson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
A big left from Johansson misses.
A slow jab from Daddy misses its intended target.
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.
Daddy feints the counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson avoids the body shot from Daddy.
Daddy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johansson tests Daddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T5#
Daddy throws out a loose jab but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Daddy.
Daddy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daddy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johansson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.
Daddy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johansson misses with a right hand #TD2#
so Daddy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Johansson wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daddy misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming.
Johansson is looking to counter punch.
Johansson digs a good body shot into Daddy's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johansson.
Johansson lands with an overhand left.
Daddy misses with a left hand
and Johansson counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Daddy throws out a counter right but Johansson avoids it with no problem.#T6#
Johansson lands with a right hand.
Johansson clobbers Daddy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johansson leaves Daddy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy.
Daddy shoots in for a double leg but Johansson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johansson misses with a double jab.
Johansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daddy.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
Johansson connects with a nice looking jab.
Daddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Daddy.
Daddy blocks a jab.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Daddy.
Johansson lands a nice shot to the body.
Daddy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T7#
Daddy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Daddy blocks a jab.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Daddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Daddy moves away and avoids it.
Daddy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Daddy throws an off balance right hand
and Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Daddy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johansson is trying to defend but Daddy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Johansson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Daddy counters with a shoot takedown. Johansson fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson is wriggling around but Daddy manages to pass to half guard.
Daddy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johansson's head.
Daddy wants to pass to mount but Johansson is defending the position. #T8#
Johansson trying to control here. #ES#
Johansson kicks off Daddy and gets to his feet.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Daddy.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johansson moves away.
Johansson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Daddy moves away and avoids it.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Daddy moves away and avoids it.
Johansson stuffs the takedown.
Daddy slips under a jab.
Daddy moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
A nice side step and Daddy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johansson tests Daddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T9#
Daddy takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Johansson throws a body punch but Daddy moves out of range.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Daddy's head but Daddy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daddy needs to keep his hands up - Johansson had a free shot at his head there.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johansson throws a hook but Daddy avoids it easily.
Daddy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Sven Johansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johansson jabs Daddy right on the nose. Daddy blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Daddy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johansson's guard.

Johansson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Daddy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Johansson misses with an uppercut. Daddy saw that one coming.
Daddy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johansson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daddy! But no joy.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Daddy moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
A swing and a miss from Daddy.
Daddy looks for a takedown but Johansson sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy throws a right and a left that Johansson avoids nicely.
Johansson with a jab.
A cross from Johansson lands.
Daddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daddy feints the counter takedown.
Daddy throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson. #T1#
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Daddy slips a straight right by Johansson.
Johansson scores with a jab.
Johansson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daddy.
Daddy misses with a body shot.
Daddy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johansson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johansson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johansson misses the jab.
Daddy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Daddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daddy.
Johansson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daddy.
Jab from Johansson.#T2#
Daddy misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Daddy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Daddy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Daddy misses with a body shot
and Johansson counters with a nice body shot.
Johansson lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Daddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daddy at a distance.
Johansson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Daddy counters with a takedown into side control.

Johansson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Daddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
Johansson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Daddy dives in for a single leg takedown but Johansson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johansson moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Daddy takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Johansson lands an overhand right.
Daddy with a poor takedown
and Johansson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy.
Daddy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daddy manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daddy! But no joy.
Johansson takes a swing at Daddy's ribcage but misses.
Johansson swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Daddy counters with a shoot takedown. Johansson fights it but they end up in guard.

Johansson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Daddy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Daddy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daddy throws a hook to the side of Johansson's head but Johansson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johansson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daddy in his tracks.
Daddy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daddy slips under a jab.
Johansson misses the jab.#T4#
Daddy dives in and grabs Johansson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johansson pushes down on Daddy's head and hops out.
Daddy throws a jab when Johansson was well out of range.
Daddy missing with a left hand there. Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daddy lands with a good body shot.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Daddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Daddy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daddy manages to avoid it.
Daddy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Daddy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Daddy or perhaps it was just good defense by Johansson, which made it look bad.
Daddy misses with a body shot.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Daddy ducks down to avoid it.
Daddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T5#
Daddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Johansson throws a nice looking combination but Daddy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daddy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Daddy moves out of range of the strikes.
Daddy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johansson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johansson throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Daddy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johansson's guard.

Johansson pushes Daddy off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Daddy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daddy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Johansson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daddy. Daddy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daddy misses the shot to the body.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daddy.
Daddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Johansson lands a head shot.#T6#
Daddy shoots in for a takedown but Johansson shows good takedown defense.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Daddy moved out of range.
Daddy misses with a looping right.
Daddy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johansson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daddy somewhat.
Johansson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Daddy on the side of the head.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Daddy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daddy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Johansson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daddy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Daddy slips under a jab.#T7#
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daddy manages to avoid it.
Daddy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daddy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daddy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daddy moves away.
Nice shot lands for Daddy.
Daddy missing with a left hand there. Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Daddy to counter with a crisp jab.
Johansson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johansson.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.#T8#
Daddy throws out a loose jab but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daddy slips a jab from Johansson.
Daddy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Daddy tries for a takedown but Johansson circles away easily
and Johansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Johansson does it's job there.
Daddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johansson lands a jab to the nose.
Daddy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Johansson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daddy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Daddy moved out of range.
Daddy with the counter takedown but Johansson avoids it easily.
Daddy throws the left hand but Johansson avoids the punch easily.
Johansson throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Daddy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T9##ES#
Johansson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Johansson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johansson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daddys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Daddy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daddy scores with a hook to the body. Johansson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Daddy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Daddy lands in his opponent's guard.
Daddy prevents Johansson from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Johansson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Big Daddy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daddy misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Johansson!
Sven Johansson retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Sven Johansson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 62
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Vasilios closes the distance and clinches up with Johansson, looking for a takedown. Vasilios pushes Johansson against the cage but Johansson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vasilios moves away from the strike by Johansson.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Vasilios avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sven Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Johansson as he connects with a hook.
Vasilios tries to close the distance and clinch but Johansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasilios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vasilios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johansson misses with a double jab #TD#
and Vasilios counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johansson won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Vasilios looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vasilios is controlling him well.#T1#
Vasilios trying to control the action but Johansson is working from the bottom.
Vasilios lands a decent elbow from side control.
Johansson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vasilios wants to get back to full guard.
Johansson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Vasilios controls his leg. #SUB#
Vasilios looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Johansson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Vasilios throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johansson counters with a left to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Johansson. Those never looked like landing.
Vasilios blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johansson, as that shot connected. #T2#
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Johansson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johansson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vasilios has been working on his balance at Ragnarok\'s Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Johansson.
Johansson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasilios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Johansson. That snapped Vasilios's head back.
Vasilios misses the body punch
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasilios moves out of range of the strikes.
Vasilios darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasilios misses with a body shot.
Johansson 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.
Johansson misses with the combination.
Johansson punishes Vasilios's body with a nice straight punch.
Johansson lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johansson misses with a wild combination.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vasilios lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johansson at a distance.
Vasilios throws the left hand but Johansson avoids the punch easily.
Vasilios throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johansson counters with a three punch combo that has Vasilios backing up. Vasilios nods at Johansson to acknowledge the strikes.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Sven Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasilios displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johansson throws out the jab.
Vasilios is looking to wear down Johansson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vasilios slips a straight right by Johansson.
Vasilios lands a nice looking body shot.
Johansson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasilios.
Vasilios appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johansson.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson connects with the punch.
Vasilios misses the shot to the body.
Johansson cracks a nice hook into Vasilios's ribs.
Vasilios takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Vasilios changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vasilios dodges the punch combination from Johansson.
Vasilios with a nice cross.
Johansson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vasilios had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vasilios throws a jab when Johansson was well out of range.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasilios.
Vasilios scores with a nice right hand.
Vasilios misses with a lunging right hand
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasilios throws the left hand but Johansson avoids the punch easily.
Vasilios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vasilios connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T5#
Johansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vasilios throws out the jab.
Vasilios gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vasilios cracks Johansson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vasilios with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johansson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johansson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vasilios.
Vasilios takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johansson throws a series of punches but Vasilios avoids them all with ease.
Vasilios drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johansson sprawls and moves away.
Vasilios works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vasilios looks to throw the jab but Johansson is out of range.
Johansson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johansson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vasilios.
A lazy left from Johansson finds it's target.
Vasilios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Johansson. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson throws a hook but Vasilios avoids it easily.#T6#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilios. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasilios.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasilios.
Vasilios punishes Johansson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johansson throws a hook but Vasilios blocks it.
Johansson throws a hook but Vasilios avoids it easily.
Vasilios misses with a looping right.
A big right from Johansson misses.
Johansson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johansson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vasilios misses with a wild body shot.
Vasilios misses with a hook.
Vasilios takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johansson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Vasilios ducks down to avoid it. #T7#
Johansson misses with a looping left.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Vasilios staying out of range there.
Johansson swings for the body but Vasilios moves out of range.
Vasilios changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vasilios takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johansson tries to move into range but Vasilios moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johansson takes a swing at Vasilios's ribcage but misses.
Vasilios was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Vasilios.
Vasilios attempts a counter takedown but Johansson avoids it well and moves away.
Johansson misses the jab.
Vasilios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johansson connects with a right hand. Vasilios shakes it off.
Johansson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vasilios slips a jab from Johansson.#T8#
Vasilios walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasilios has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johansson finds it's way round the side to connect with Vasilios's head.
Johansson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vasilios scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vasilios loads up on a big right hand but Johansson slips the punch.
Vasilios slips under a jab from Johansson.
Vasilios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasilios misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Johansson - just one landing.
Vasilios looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vasilios takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vasilios takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vasilios tries to clinch
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johansson walks into a jab.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasilios misses with a wild body shot. #T9#
Vasilios misses the shot to the body.
Vasilios takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johansson slips under a jab from Vasilios.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vasilios misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johansson.
Jab by Johansson.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Vasilios's shoulder, as Vasilios tries to avoid the shot.
Vasilios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson misses the jab.
Vasilios looks to land a left hand but Johansson moved out of range nicely.
Johansson jabs Vasilios right on the nose. Vasilios blinks but takes it well.
Vasilios misses with a looping left.
Vasilios misses with an uppercut.
Vasilios throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
Vasilios avoids the body shot from Johansson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Vasilios staying out of range there.
Vasilios slips a jab from Johansson.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Vasilios counters with a right hand to the body.
Vasilios throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasilios misses with a jab to the body
and Johansson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big right from Vasilios misses.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Vasilios ducks down to avoid it.
Vasilios feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Johansson misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Vasilios misses the target.
Vasilios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vasilios throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johansson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vasilios stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilios has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johansson finds it's way round the side to connect with Vasilios's head.
Vasilios throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
Vasilios misses with a hook
and Johansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilios.
Vasilios ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.#T1#
Vasilios throws a hook but Johansson avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Vasilios misses its intended target.
Johansson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johansson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vasilios slips a jab and a cross from Johansson.
Sven Johansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Vasilios dives in and scores a takedown into Johansson's guard.
Vasilios is standing up over Johansson. Johansson looks to escape but Vasilios dives into side control. #REVB#
Johansson is pushing Vasilios's head away, looking to escape. Vasilios manages to hold on to the position though.
Johansson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johansson is trying to get back to his feet.
Johansson wants to control but Vasilios postures up.
Johansson is not content to let Vasilios control the position. #T2#
Johansson keeps Vasilios under control for a moment.#SUB#
Vasilios is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johansson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johansson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johansson is trying to buck Vasilios off.#SUB#
Vasilios is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johansson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vasilios is chipping away with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Who's going to make the next move?
Johansson wants to get back to his feet but Vasilios drags him back down.
Vasilios tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johansson's legs. #ES2#
Johansson throws Vasilios to one side and escapes!
Vasilios misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Vasilios moves away and avoids it.
Vasilios steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Vasilios takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johansson scores with a decent looking hook.
Vasilios swings widly with a right hand
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vasilios swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Vasilios looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Vasilios.#TD#
Vasilios drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Johansson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vasilios scoring with punches and elbows.
Johansson is trying to get back to his feet.
Johansson is holding Vasilios down, trying to stall.
Vasilios sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johansson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #ES2#
Johansson throws Vasilios to one side and escapes!#T5#
Johansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vasilios throws out the jab.
Johansson takes a swing at Vasilios's ribcage but misses.
Johansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Vasilios.
Johansson connects with a looping right hand.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Vasilios is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johansson.
Johansson lands with an overhand left.
Johansson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vasilios momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilios. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasilios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasilios takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johansson misses with a double jab.
Vasilios swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand.#T6#
Vasilios ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vasilios takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Vasilios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Vasilios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasilios.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Vasilios swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson misses with an uppercut.
Vasilios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vasilios throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johansson's waist but Johansson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vasilios off to one side.
Vasilios shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johansson pinned against the cage. Johansson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson thuds a left hand into Vasilios's body.
Vasilios on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T7#
Johansson defending well as Vasilios loads up on a big left hand.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Vasilios moves away and avoids it.
Vasilios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vasilios just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johansson! But no joy.
A big left from Vasilios misses.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Johansson finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilios. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasilios is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Johansson as he connects with a hook.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Vasilios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vasilios is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Vasilios slips the punch.
Vasilios throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Vasilios bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T8#
Johansson can't do much from the bottom here. #ES2#
Johansson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vasilios appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vasilios throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Vasilios tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson lands a really nice looking cross but Vasilios seems unphased.
Vasilios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Vasilios moved out of range.
Vasilios drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johansson sprawls and moves away.
Vasilios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
Vasilios stuns Johansson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T9#
Johansson misses the jab.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Vasilios changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johansson lands with a nice body punch.
Vasilios scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilios.
Vasilios steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Vasilios misses with an uppercut.
Johansson clobbers Vasilios with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vasilios connects with a body shot.
Vasilios looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Vasilios ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Vasilios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Johansson lands.
A slow jab from Vasilios misses its intended target.
Vasilios's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johansson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vasilios scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Johansson throws the left hand but Vasilios avoids the punch easily.
Johansson moves out of range as Vasilios strikes.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Vasilios.
Vasilios takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vasilios misses with a hook
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johansson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johansson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vasilios misses with a body shot.
Vasilios shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Vasilios's head but Vasilios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
Vasilios with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A lazy left from Johansson finds it's target.#T1#
Johansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vasilios on the side of the head.
Johansson jabs Vasilios to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johansson misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Johansson.
Johansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasilios sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasilios takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Johansson stuns Vasilios with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasilios.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vasilios.
Vasilios needs to keep his hands up - Johansson had a free shot at his head there.
Vasilios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson. #T2#
Vasilios throws a jab when Johansson was well out of range.
Vasilios takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johansson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Vasilios moved out of range nicely.
Johansson scores with a jab.
Vasilios misses the shot to the body.
Johansson misses with a few strikes there.
Vasilios lands with a shot to the body.
Vasilios tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johansson defends well and Vasilios ends up having to push Johansson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Johansson breaks from the clinch.
Johansson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vasilios. Vasilios circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vasilios swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Vasilios takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johansson throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
so Vasilios counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Johansson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Vasilios goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasilios controls his hands.
Vasilios swings wildly with an uppercut but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasilios misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Johansson lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Johansson. #BC2#
Johansson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasilios looks to throw the jab but Johansson is out of range. #T4#
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johansson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Vasilios.
Vasilios throws a hook to the side of Johansson's head but Johansson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasilios rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Vasilios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasilios pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left and a right from Johansson both land. Nice combination.
Johansson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johansson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vasilios looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Johansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vasilios moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T5#
Vasilios shoots in but Johansson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vasilios throws a hook but Johansson avoids it easily.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Vasilios ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vasilios scores with a jab to the body.
Vasilios avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vasilios slips a jab from Johansson.
Vasilios ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Vasilios throws the left hand but Johansson avoids the punch easily.
Vasilios throws a right hand that misses
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Vasilios.
Johansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasilios.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Vasilios moved out of range nicely.#T6#
Vasilios fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Vasilios lands a body shot.
A big right from Vasilios misses.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Vasilios moves away and avoids it.
Vasilios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson scores with a body shot.
Vasilios fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johansson avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasilios takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vasilios keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Vasilios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T7#
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Vasilios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Johansson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vasilios backs up against the cage.
Johansson swings for the body but Vasilios moves out of range.
Vasilios throws a hook but Johansson avoids it easily.
Vasilios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasilios misses with a straight left.
Johansson misses with a straight right.
Johansson lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Vasilios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasilios misses with a hook to the body
and Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasilios walks into a stiff left hand from Johansson.
Alkandros Vasilios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johansson takes a swing at Vasilios's ribcage but misses.
Vasilios misses with a wild body shot. #T8#
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Johansson lands a body shot.
Vasilios takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson lands with an uppercut that bounces Vasilios off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Vasilios dives in and scores a takedown into Johansson's guard.
Vasilios stops Johansson from standing up.
Johansson wants to sweep here but Vasilios controlling him for the moment.
Vasilios sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vasilios trying to control the position from guard on top but Johansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasilios chips away with some ground and pound.#T9#
Johansson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Johansson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vasilios presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Vasilios. #BC2#
Johansson manages to break the clinch.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Vasilios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasilios throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vasilios misses with a body shot
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasilios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johansson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johansson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vasilios misses with a shot to the body
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Vasilios moves out of range as Johansson strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Johansson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johansson 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Johansson! Sven Johansson retains his featherweight title!
Sven Johansson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 55
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Johansson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johansson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hands works the jab nicely.
Johansson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hands was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.
Johansson swings for the body but Hands moves out of range.
Hands appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hands has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hands there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johansson checks the leg kick.
Hands looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Hands seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hands takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johansson lands an overhand right.
Hands lands a glancing blow to the side of Johansson's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hands tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johansson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johansson throws a body punch but Hands moves out of range.
Hands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Hands fakes the leg kick and cracks Johansson in the body.
Johansson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hands. Hands circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hands misses the jab.#T1#
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hands.
Hands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Hands swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hands throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hands waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johansson.
Johansson lands an overhand right.
Johansson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Handss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johansson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Hands misses.
Johansson blocks a head kick by Hands.
Johansson tests Hands's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hands manages to avoid it.
Hands throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johansson tries to bum rush Hands with a series of wild strikes but Hands uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hands.
Johansson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Johansson. #T2#
Johansson scores with a nice head shot.
Johansson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hands looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hands lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johansson's sensitive parts.
Johansson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Hands sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hands rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Johansson finds it's way through Hands's defenses.
Johansson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Johansson slips under a jab from Hands.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Hands.
Hands bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hands throws a hook but Johansson avoids it easily.
Johansson moves away from the strike by Hands.
Johansson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johansson misses with a straight right. #T3#
Johansson slips a jab from Hands.
Hands throws a leg kick but Johansson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sven Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hands lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hands misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson takes one to the side of the head.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johansson misses with a jab to the body
and Hands counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Hands moves away and avoids it.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Hands's shoulder, as Hands tries to avoid the shot.
Hands looks to land a body kick but Johansson moved away.
Hands takes one to the chin there.
Hands throws a looping overhand right but Johansson ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy left from Johansson finds it's target.
Hands swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hands takes one on the button.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Hands is looking to slow Johansson down with leg kicks.
Johansson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hands looks to throw the jab but Johansson is out of range.
Hands bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johansson's head.
Nice body punch from Hands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hands.
Johansson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hands.
Hands misses with a body shot.
Johansson takes a swing at Hands's ribcage but misses.
Johansson moves out of range as Hands throws a body kick.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hands moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hands.
Hands throws a chopping leg kick but Johansson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hands takes one to the side of the head. #T5#
Hands shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hands looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johansson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johansson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good work by Johansson as he checks the leg kick.
Hands thows a leg kick but Johansson checks it
and Johansson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johansson throws out a powerful jab.
Johansson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johansson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johansson 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.
Johansson throws a good cross that connects.
Johansson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Handss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson throws a body punch but Hands moves out of range.
Johansson connects with a single shot there.
Hands looks to land a left hand but Johansson moved out of range nicely.
Johansson throws out a counter right but Hands avoids it with no problem.
Johansson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T6#
Hands throws a head kick but Johansson moves out of range.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Hands.
Johansson staying out of range there.
Johansson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good exchange - Johansson coming out on top.
Johansson connects with a nice looking jab.
Hands uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johansson has time to react.
A shot to the body from Johansson misses
enabling Hands to counter with a crisp jab.
Hands looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hands takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Johansson misses.
Hands takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Johansson lands a really nice looking cross but Hands seems unphased.
Hands misses with a looping right.
Hands on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johansson defending well as Hands loads up on a big left hand. #T7#
Hands takes one to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Johansson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johansson.
Johansson misses with a left hand
and Hands counters with a good low kick that Johansson was not able to check.
Johansson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hands.
Hands throws a push kick but Johansson slaps the foot to one side.
Johansson thuds his right hand into Hands's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johansson scores with a body shot.
Johansson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johansson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hands closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hands tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hands tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hands misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hands tries to land a body kick
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hands drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T8#
Hands goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hands is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johansson avoids the head kick by Hands.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Hands ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Hands.
A punch lands to the side of Hands 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Johansson.
Hands moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hands falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johansson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hands thinking.
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hands was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.
Hands misses with a looping left.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hands moves away.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hands moves away.
Johansson cracks Hands with an open hand slap.
Hands pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T9#
Hands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hands swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson throws a hook but Hands avoids it easily.
Johansson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHands.
Johansson connects with a single shot there.
Johansson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hands goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hands throws out the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johansson, as that shot connected.
Hands pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice uppercut lands for Johansson. That snapped Hands's head back.
Hands shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hands digs a good hook to Johansson's body.
Hands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hands misses with a kick to the body.
Johansson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Johansson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hands's head.
Hands moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Johansson finds it's target.
Sven Johansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johansson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Johansson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hands.
Hands throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hands takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johansson misses with an uppercut
enabling Hands to counter with a crisp jab.
Hands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johansson connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson misses with a looping left.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hands is just out of range.#T1#
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johansson misses with a jab to the body
and Johansson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johansson misses with a hook.
Johansson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johansson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johansson misses the jab.
Hands throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johansson.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hands is looking to land body kicks.
Johansson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johansson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johansson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hands misses with an uppercut
and Johansson counters with a left to the body.
Hands lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch combination from Johansson misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hands misses with a body kick.
Johansson throws out a counter right but Hands avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Hands misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick from Hands lands but Johansson takes it in his stride.
Hands throws a sloppy head kick and Johansson moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Johansson as he connects with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johansson.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hands counters with a thumping low kick.
Hands takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hands gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Hands sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hands throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hands throws a hook but Johansson blocks it.
Hands misses with a kick to the body.
Johansson connects with a jab.
Hands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johansson moves away.
Hands pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Johansson connects with a jab.
No joy there for Johansson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good exchange - Johansson coming out on top.
Johansson avoids a kick to the body.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Hands slips the punch.
Johansson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hands misses with a body shot.
Johansson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johansson manages to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Johansson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hands misses with a head kick.
Johansson scores with a decent looking hook.
Hands throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hands takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hands walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hands connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johansson. Johansson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Johansson cracks Hands with a good jab.
Hands digs a good body shot into Johansson's ribs.
Johansson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hands was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.
Hands throws a head kick but Johansson moves out of range.
Hands throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johansson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johansson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hands looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johansson with a nice cross.
Hands misses with a jab, cross combination. #T5#
Hands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Johansson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hands.
Hands throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hands takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johansson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hands.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hands throws a poor cross that misses
and Johansson counters with a right hand to the body.
Good exchange - Johansson coming out on top.
Johansson with a jab.
Johansson lunges at Hands with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hands's hand.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johansson punishes Hands's body with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Johansson as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T6#
Hands moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hands. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson avoids the head kick by Hands.
Hands looks to land a body kick but Johansson moved away.
Johansson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hands takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johansson swings for the body but Hands moves out of range.
Johansson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johansson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hands misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johansson misses the jab.
Nice cross by Johansson.
Johansson slips a jab from Hands.#T7#
Donk. Hands catches Johansson right on the button with a cross.
Hands throws a head kick but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johansson connects with a jab.
Hands looks for the body kick but Johansson saw that one coming.
Johansson swings for the body but Hands moves out of range.
Johansson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hands is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hands swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johansson sizes up Hands with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hands moves away.
Johansson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hands moves forwards but Johansson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hands misses with a body kick.#T8#
Hands pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hands throws the kick towards the body but Johansson avoids it.
Hands misses with a kick to the body.
Johansson works the jab nicely.
Hands needs to keep his hands up - Johansson had a free shot at his head there.
Hands throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johansson lunges at Hands with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hands's hand.
Johansson sizes up Hands with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hands throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
Hands misses the shot to the body.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Hands's head but Hands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hands is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hands takes one to the side of the head.
Hands misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johansson! But no joy.
Johansson scores with a jab.#T9#
Hands's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johansson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hands scrambles back to his feet.
Hands tries to move into range but Johansson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hands swings widly with a right hand
and Johansson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hands takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johansson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hands takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Hands misses the target.
Johansson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hands connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johansson lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johansson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hands counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johansson lands a really nice looking cross but Hands seems unphased.
Johansson misses with a jab to the body
and Hands counters with a good, hard body kick but Johansson shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hands's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hands misses with a straight left.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hands might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hands slips under a jab from Johansson.
Nice shot by Johansson.
Johansson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hands counters with an outside leg kick.
Hands defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand.
Hands takes one to the side of the head.
That kick from Hands tenderised Johansson's leg. Johansson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hands throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hands misses with a hook.
Johansson connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands looks to land a body kick but Johansson moved away.
Hands connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johansson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheers as Johansson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hands doesn't seem phased though.
Johansson misses the jab.#T1#
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Hands is out of range.
Johansson checks a low kick from Hands.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson lands a right hook to the body.
Hands walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johansson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hands uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Johansson.
Hands closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hands.
A big right from Johansson misses.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Hands slips the punch.
Johansson misses the jab.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Johansson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johansson.
Hands scores with a head kick.
Hands lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johansson's sensitive parts.
Hands on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hands misses with a straight right.
Hands lands a slapping body shot.
Johansson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hands.
Johansson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hands avoids the body shot from Johansson.
Hands throws a leg kick but Johansson moved away.
Hands throws a leg kick but Johansson moved away.
Johansson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hands delivers a nice body kick.
Johansson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Hands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hands jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hands finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hands looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hands takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hands stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johansson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hands.
Hands lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Hands does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Hands was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a shot to the body
and Hands finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hands throws a looping overhand right but Johansson ducks down to avoid it.
Hands fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johansson checks it well.
Johansson lands the left hand.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Hands moved out of range.#T4#
A big right from Hands misses.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hands is just out of range.
Hands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hands walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hands moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hands.
Johansson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hands looks to land a body kick but Johansson moved away.
Hands on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johansson lands with a hook. Hands tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johansson blocks the body kick.
Johansson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hands throws a body shot but no joy.
Hands misses with a looping left.
Hands throws a lazy uppercut
and Johansson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T5#
Johansson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hands tries to score with a low kick but Johansson moves his leg out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Hands.
Hands takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Johansson.
A swing and a miss from Hands.
Johansson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hands throws a head kick but Johansson moves out of range.
A big right from Hands misses.
An inside leg kick from Hands misses.
A shot to the body from Johansson misses
and Hands counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johansson thinking.
Hands pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Johansson does it's job there.
Johansson clobbers Hands with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T6#
Johansson misses with a jab to the body
and Hands counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hands.
Johansson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hands's head backwards.
Hands throws a hook but Johansson avoids it easily.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Johansson backs away, Hands returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Donk. Johansson catches Hands right on the button with a cross.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hands takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johansson moves out of range of the body kick from Hands.
Hands plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johansson blocks the body kick.
Johansson unleashes a big counter combination but Hands bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hands gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johansson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Hands wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T7#
Hands lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice defenses there by Johansson.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hands gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johansson.
Hands scores with a push kick.
Hands is looking to score with low kicks.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson lands a head shot.
Hands pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Hands misses
and Johansson counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hands fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johansson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hands.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hands moves away.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johansson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T8#
Johansson blocks a head kick by Hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hands - that will leave a mark!
Hands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hands.
Johansson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hands at a distance.
Johansson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hands counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hands throws a lazy uppercut
and Johansson counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Johansson finds it's way through Hands's defenses.
Hands throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hands closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch lands to the side of Johansson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good standup being displayed there by Johansson as he connects with a hook.
Hands walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johansson misses with a body shot
and Hands counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johansson misses with an uppercut. #T9#
Hands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Hands takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hands lands a really nice looking cross but Johansson seems unphased.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johansson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johansson cracks Hands with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hands misses with a straight left.
Johansson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Happy Hands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hands. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Johansson. That snapped Hands's head back.
A jab from Johansson finds it's way through Hands's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Johansson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johansson 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Johansson!
Sven Johansson is the new featherweight champion!
Sven Johansson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'John Wolf is a BIT#H'.
The defeated Happy Hands had this to say: '...(Nothing... he just stares intensely into the cameraman... then throws down the mic.)'.

Event: TOF 51
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Johansson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.
Johansson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johansson lands with a straight right. Phoenix didn't see that one coming.
Phoenix takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phoenix lands a body shot.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Phoenix throws a leg kick
and Johansson counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson scores with a decent looking hook.
Phoenix lands with a hook. Johansson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johansson lands with a nice body punch.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Phoenix counters by clinching up.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
Johansson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johansson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phoenix.#T1#
Johansson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Phoenix definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Johansson.
Johansson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Johansson manages to break the clinch.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
Johansson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
Phoenix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johansson on the side of the head.
Phoenix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johansson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Phoenix with a body shot.
Phoenix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johansson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johansson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix misses with the combination.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix needs to keep his hands up - Johansson had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Johansson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phoenix.
Johansson throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Phoenix fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johansson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Johansson breaks from the clinch.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Sven Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses.
Johansson throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters circling a little - Phoenix finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johansson misses with a left hand
and Phoenix counters with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson misses with a straight right.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Johansson throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
As Johansson tries to get set, Phoenix tries to push him back and clinch up but Johansson manages to avoid the attempt.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix clobbers Johansson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Phoenix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johansson blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix scores with a spinning back kick!
Phoenix misses with a low kick.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Phoenix tries to work over Johansson's front leg with a kick but Johansson checks it. #T4#
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice defenses there by Johansson.
Johansson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix tries to clinch up but Johansson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johansson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Phoenix had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Johansson's shoulder, as Johansson tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Phoenix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix throws a series of punches but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Johansson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson. #T5#
Phoenix swings widly with a right hand
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Phoenix lands with an uppercut that bounces Johansson off the cage and back into range.
A big right from Johansson misses.
As Johansson tries to get set, Phoenix tries to push him back and clinch up but Johansson manages to avoid the attempt.
Phoenix with the inside leg kick.
Phoenix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Johansson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johansson misses with a straight right.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix tries to counter by clinching up but Johansson breaks away and moves out of range.
Johansson misses the jab.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy. #T6#
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix tries to counter by clinching up but Johansson breaks away and moves out of range.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Johansson lands a really nice looking cross but Phoenix seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Johansson misses.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson takes one to the chin there.
Johansson avoids the head kick by Phoenix.
Johansson lands with a shot to the body.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
A big left from Johansson misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Johansson misses with a left hand
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Johansson slips under a jab.#T7#
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johansson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phoenix swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phoenix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body. Johansson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Johansson.
Nice shot lands for Johansson.
Johansson lands a jab to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Phoenix lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johansson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johansson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Phoenix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Phoenix tries to land a leg kick but Johansson saw it coming and moves away.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Johansson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
Phoenix moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Johansson misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike. #T8#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Phoenix just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johansson's brow.
Johansson scores with a shot to the side of Phoenix's head. #BC2#
Johansson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix throws a leg kick that misses.
Johansson misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.#CL#
Phoenix gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Johansson.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Johansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Johansson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johansson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T9#
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Johansson tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson pushes Phoenix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johansson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Johansson.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sven Johansson will probably get the nod.
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#
Phoenix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johansson misses with a straight right.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Johansson works Phoenix's body with a nice hook.
Phoenix tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phoenix lands a jab to the nose.
Johansson tries to move into range but Phoenix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Johansson connects with a body shot that sends Phoenix's belly button to the back.
Sven Johansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson scores with a jab. Phoenix acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johansson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Phoenix in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Phoenix - that will leave a mark!
Johansson throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Johansson cracks a nice hook into Phoenix's ribs.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming.
Johansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phoenix on the side of the head.
Phoenix misses with a series of wild punches.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Johansson walks into a jab.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johansson swings widly with a right hand
and Johansson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johansson catches Phoenix with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johansson throws a jab when Phoenix was well out of range.
Johansson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phoenix looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johansson misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix throws the kick towards the body but Johansson avoids it.
Phoenix looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
A jab from Johansson misses.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice cross by Johansson.
Phoenix misses with a hook
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix throws a sloppy head kick and Johansson moves out of range easily. #CL#
Phoenix darts in and clinches Johansson up against the cage.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johansson lands a left hand.
Phoenix lands a shot to the body.
Johansson tries to circle away but Phoenix has him pinned against the cage.
Johansson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johansson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Phoenix has Johansson pressed against the cage, preventing Johansson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Phoenix with a knee to the head.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Phoenix tries to work over Johansson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johansson is trying to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling him.
Johansson lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Johansson.
Johansson is trying to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling him.
Johansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix. #T4#
Johansson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johansson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johansson is pushing Phoenix up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Phoenix.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Gerald Phoenix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Phoenix.
Johansson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phoenixs head.
Phoenix misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johansson.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Johansson controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Johansson stalling.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Johansson's head. #T5#
Johansson lands with a light punch inside.
Johansson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phoenix throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Johansson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix tries to clinch there but Johansson circles away.
Johansson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johansson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix is looking to clinch but Johansson is avoiding it.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Johansson slips the punch.
Johansson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phoenix is looking to clinch but Johansson is avoiding it.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Johansson throws a series of punches but Phoenix avoids them all with ease. #T6#
Johansson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Phoenix under the eye.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix misses with a two punch combination.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Johansson does it's job there.
Phoenix takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johansson fails to land with a series of punches.
Phoenix is looking to counter the offense by Johansson and move into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Phoenix.
A head kick by Phoenix misses
and Johansson counters with a left to the body.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Johansson misses.
Phoenix throws a quick counter kick to the body but Johansson avoids it.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T7#
A bone on bone clash there as Johansson blocks the leg kick.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Johansson.
Phoenix lands with a straight right. Johansson didn't see that one coming.
Johansson blocks the body kick.
Phoenix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johansson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Johansson stuns Phoenix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johansson connects with a body shot.
Phoenix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phoenix is looking to clinch but Johansson is avoiding it.
A clash of legs there as Johansson blocks the low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Johansson misses.#T8#
Johansson swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix is looking to counter the offense by Johansson and move into the clinch.
Phoenix throws a hook but Johansson blocks it.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Johansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Johansson scores with a sloppy right hand. Phoenix should have avoided that one.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Johansson.
Phoenix connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johansson punishes Phoenix's body with a nice straight punch.
Johansson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Phoenix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johansson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johansson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Phoenix is looking to counter the offense by Johansson and move into the clinch.#T9#
A big right from Johansson misses.
Johansson cracks Phoenix with a good jab.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix connects with a high kick.
Johansson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phoenix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johansson lands with an overhand left.
Phoenix slips a jab from Johansson.
Phoenix is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johansson.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johansson lands a jab to the nose.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but Johansson moved away.
Johansson cracks Phoenix with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a series of wild punches.
Johansson scores with a jab to the head.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Johansson scores with a one two! Phoenix had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johansson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Johansson throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Johansson throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johansson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Phoenix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johansson! But no joy.
Johansson lands with a straight right. Phoenix didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Phoenix closes the distance and clinches.
Johansson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phoenix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johansson.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Johansson tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johansson scores with a shoulder strike.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Johansson manages to break the clinch.
Johansson takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Johansson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson slips under a jab.
Johansson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Phoenix throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johansson connects with a single shot there.
Johansson misses with a series of wild punches.
Phoenix tries to clinch
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Phoenix lands with an overhand left.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range. #CL#
Phoenix instigates a clinch. #T3#
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Johansson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phoenixs head.
Johansson misses with a body punch.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johansson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johansson blocking some punches.
Johansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Johansson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Johansson moved out of range nicely.
Johansson swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johansson manages to circle out of the way.
Johansson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phoenix throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Johansson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix thinks about countering with a body kick.
Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Johansson misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Johansson.
Phoenix seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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!
Johansson throws a nice looking combination but Phoenix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix is looking to counter the offense by Johansson and move into the clinch.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.#T5#
Johansson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Phoenix cracks Johansson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johansson misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Johansson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johansson tries to move into range but Phoenix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Phoenix.
Johansson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Phoenix doesn't seem bothered though.
A cross from Phoenix lands.
Johansson misses with a body shot. #T6#
Phoenix misses with a low kick.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Johansson takes one to the chin there.
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 solid leg kick lands there for Phoenix.
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix needs to keep his hands up - Johansson had a free shot at his head there.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Phoenix misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phoenix throws a nice head kick!
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.#T7#
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Johansson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phoenix.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johansson.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.#CL#
Phoenix fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johansson, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Phoenix throws an elbow but misses.
Johansson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johansson tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it. #BC2#
Johansson manages to break the clinch.
Phoenix takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses. #T8#
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson jabs at Phoenix's body.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix misses with a low kick as Johansson jumps back.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Phoenix appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson connects with the punch.
Johansson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Gerald Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T9#
Johansson swings widly with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Johansson connects with a body shot that sends Phoenix's belly button to the back.
Phoenix misses with a body kick.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Phoenix finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johansson misses with a hook #CL#
and Phoenix counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Phoenix.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johansson lands a nice uppercut.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike.
Johansson tries to circle away but Phoenix has him pinned against the cage.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Johansson.
Phoenix trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Johansson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sven Johansson.
Well Johansson 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sven Johansson!
Sven Johansson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'John Wolf is a BIT#H'.

Event: TOF 45
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Phoenix appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johansson tests Phoenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johansson has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Johansson.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Phoenix tries to counter by clinching up but Johansson breaks away and moves out of range.
Phoenix throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johansson.#CL2#
Johansson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johansson lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johansson is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Johansson has Phoenix pushed against the cage.
Phoenix landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T1#
Phoenix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johansson.
Good body shot from Johansson.
Johansson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Johansson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johansson blocking some punches.
Johansson scores with a hook to the body.
Johansson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Phoenix up against the cage.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix lands a knee to the body.
Phoenix misses with a knee strike.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A short right from Phoenix.
Johansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Johansson taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Johansson - that landed with a thud.
Johansson misses with a body punch.
Phoenix using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johansson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johansson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phoenix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johansson is defending well for now.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Johansson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johansson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix connects with a knee to the head.
Johansson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johansson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Johansson is trying to stall.
Johansson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johansson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Phoenix up against the cage.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johansson avoids it.
Phoenix lands a left hand. #T4#
Phoenix working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Johansson blocks an uppercut.
Johansson works on Phoenix's body with a couple of short punches.
Johansson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Phoenix up against the cage.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
Johansson blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T5#
Johansson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johansson scores with a shot to the side of Phoenix's head.
Phoenix throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johansson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johansson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phoenixs head.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson avoids a wild elbow strike from Phoenix.
Johansson blocking some punches.
Johansson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T6#
Johansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson trying to control the position but instead, Phoenix has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johansson into the cage.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Johansson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Johansson.
Stalling in the clinch from Johansson.
Johansson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix. #T7#
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Johansson.
Johansson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a knee to the head.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Johansson.
Johansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Johansson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Phoenix. #CUT#It looks like Sven Johansson has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Johansson gets through Phoenix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T8#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Johansson.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix misses with a knee strike.
Johansson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phoenix takes a shot to the head.
Phoenix throws an elbow but it misses.
Johansson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Johansson's head.
Johansson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johansson lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Phoenix.
Phoenix tries to land knees in the clinch but Johansson avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Johansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch. #T9#
Johansson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phoenix.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johansson scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
A body shot lands from Phoenix.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Johansson.
Johansson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johansson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phoenix.
Johansson lands a body shot.
Johansson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johansson misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sven Johansson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sven Johansson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Phoenix throws a right hand that Johansson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johansson also avoids with ease.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Phoenix was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johansson checks a low kick from Phoenix.
Johansson throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Phoenix counters by clinching up.
Johansson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johansson lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johansson.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Johansson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson scores with a shot to the side of Phoenix's head.
Johansson scores with a shot to the side of Phoenix's head.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Johansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Johansson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Johansson.
Johansson lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson lands an uppercut.
Phoenix looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Johansson lands a left hand.
Johansson stalling in the clinch.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Johansson lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix takes a shot to the head.
Phoenix is leaning against Johansson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Johansson.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Johansson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Johansson tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Johansson blocks an elbow strike from Phoenix.
Johansson can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Johansson lands a right hand.
Johansson avoids a wild elbow strike from Phoenix.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Johansson.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johansson avoids a wild elbow strike from Phoenix.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johansson.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Johansson blocks it.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Johansson presses Phoenix against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sven Johansson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johansson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage. #T4#
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Johansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johansson just leaning against Phoenix, taking a breather.
Johansson is looking to control Phoenix's arms but Phoenix gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johansson has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Phoenix.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a shot to the body.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Johansson.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johansson avoids it.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix tries to work over Johansson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T5#
Johansson is trying to stall.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Johansson.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Johansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Johansson can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Phoenix looking to throw knees to the head but Johansson is blocking nicely.
Phoenix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Johansson lands with a left to the head.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Johansson to work. #T6#
Johansson managing to block the knees to the body from Phoenix.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johansson avoids it.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Johansson controls the action.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Johansson.
Johansson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johansson misses with a punch to the body. #T7#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Phoenix throws an elbow that misses.
Johansson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Johansson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Phoenix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johansson.
Johansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards. #T8#
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Phoenix throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice left hand lands by Johansson.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Phoenix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phoenix.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Johansson fails to land.
Johansson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phoenixs head.
Johansson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Johansson misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Johansson.
Johansson lands a right hand. #T9#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Johansson lands a right hand.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Johansson misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Johansson lands with a light punch inside.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix lands an elbow just above Johansson 's eye.
Johansson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sven Johansson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Johansson blocks a head kick by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a sloppy head kick and Johansson moves out of range easily.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Johansson moves out of range as Phoenix throws a body kick.
Johansson throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johansson.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Johansson.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Johansson ducks down to avoid it.
Johansson scores with a jab. Phoenix acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johansson thuds his right hand into Phoenix's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Phoenix moves in looking to clinch but Johansson pushes him off.
Phoenix throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Johansson.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Johansson does it's job there.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johansson.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johansson moves away.
Johansson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phoenix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sven Johansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Johansson.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2##CL#
Phoenix moves into the clinch.
Johansson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix tries to land knees in the clinch but Johansson avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johansson avoids it.
Phoenix putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johansson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Johansson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phoenix or not.
Johansson tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johansson blocking some punches.
Phoenix cracks Johansson with a nice body shot.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Johansson.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
Johansson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johansson is defending well for now.
Johansson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
Johansson can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Johansson tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Johansson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johansson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Phoenix pushes off an throws an elbow but Johansson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Johansson.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johansson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johansson managing to block the knees to the body from Phoenix.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Phoenix trying to land knees to the body.
Phoenix lands an elbow that stopped Johansson in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls for Johansson to work. #T5#
The referee is keeping an eye on Johansson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Phoenix misses with an elbow over the top.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body. #T6#
With the fighters up against the cage, Phoenix throws an elbow but misses.
Johansson lands a nice uppercut.
Johansson avoids a wild elbow strike from Phoenix.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Johansson fails to land.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johansson or not.
Johansson gets through Phoenix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Phoenix as Johansson tries to tie him up.
A short left from Phoenix.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johansson.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Johansson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Phoenix is keeping busy.
A short right from Johansson. #T7#
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson works on Phoenix's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phoenix.
Johansson slows down the pace here.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Johansson fails to land.
Johansson tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Johansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Johansson controls the action. #T8#
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phoenix unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johansson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johansson blocking some punches.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Johansson.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Johansson.
Johansson is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Gerald Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T9#
Phoenix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Phoenix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johansson slows down the pace here.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Johansson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Johansson.
Johansson blocks an elbow strike from Phoenix.
Johansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Phoenix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johansson 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: TOF 37
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Chichilla misses with a looping right.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chichilla. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Chichilla misses.
Chichilla slips under a jab.
Johansson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chichilla.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Chichilla misses with a jab to the body
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Chichilla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chichilla throws a right hand that misses
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand.
Johansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johansson dodges the punch combination from Chichilla. #T1#
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Chichilla.
Chichilla misses with a hook.
Chichilla thuds a left hand into Johansson's body.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Johansson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johansson lands the left hand.
Chichilla thuds his right hand into Johansson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chichilla is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Johansson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Chichilla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chichilla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chichilla lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2#
No joy there for Johansson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice cross by Johansson.
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!
Johansson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chichilla gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johansson.
Chichilla looks to land a combination but Johansson avoids it well.
Johansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chichilla on the side of the head.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Chichilla slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Chichilla misses the target.
Chichilla looks to land a combination but Johansson avoids it well.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Chichilla misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Johansson misses with a hook.
Johansson avoids the body shot from Chichilla.
A nice combination there by Johansson.
Chichilla throws a leg kick but Johansson sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chichilla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chichilla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Chichilla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chichilla getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johansson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chichilla to score with a decent uppercut.
Chichilla blocks a jab.
Johansson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chichilla misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Johansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chichilla.
Chichilla takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chichilla tries to bum rush Johansson with a series of wild strikes but Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chichilla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Chichilla is out of range.
Johansson takes one on the button.
Chichilla looks to land a right hand but Johansson moved out of range.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chichilla ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Chichilla throws the left hand but Johansson avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Chichilla, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T5#
Johansson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chichilla.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chichilla throws a series of punches but Johansson avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Chichilla is just out of range.
Chichilla misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming.
Chichilla throws a right hand that misses
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
Chichilla throws a shot from downtown. Johansson moves away and avoids it.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Papi Chichilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chichilla looks to land a right hand but Johansson moved out of range.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Chichilla's head but Chichilla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johansson slips a jab from Chichilla.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chichilla misses with a few strikes there.
Johansson throws out a counter right but Chichilla avoids it with no problem.#T6#
Johansson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johansson misses with a looping left.
Chichilla throws a body kick that misses.
Johansson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chichilla.
Chichilla throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chichilla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johansson.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Chichilla scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chichilla throws a lazy uppercut
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johansson misses with a straight right. #T7#
Chichilla blocks a jab.
Chichilla swings widly with a right hand
and Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chichilla swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Chichilla ducks down to avoid it.
Chichilla misses with a two punch combination.
Chichilla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Chichilla.
Johansson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Chichilla connects with a jab.
Johansson throws a lazy uppercut
and Chichilla counters with a straight right hand.#T8#
Chichilla throws a looping overhand right but Johansson ducks down to avoid it.
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chichilla.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chichilla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chichilla takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Chichilla misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
It looked like Chichilla wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johansson avoids the body shot from Chichilla.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johansson!
Chichilla throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T9#
A bone on bone clash there as Johansson blocks the leg kick.
Chichilla throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johansson counters with a left to the body.
Chichilla looks to land a right hand but Johansson moved out of range.
A cross from Johansson lands.
Chichilla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johansson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chichilla had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Chichilla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Chichilla takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chichilla looks to throw the jab but Johansson is out of range.
A big right from Chichilla misses.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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 Papi Chichilla will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chichilla lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chichilla goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Chichilla swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Chichilla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Chichilla.
Johansson throws a hook but Chichilla avoids it easily.
Johansson blocks a head kick by Chichilla.
Crunch! Chichilla slams his shin into Johansson's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Johansson.
Johansson slips under a jab from Chichilla.
Johansson throws a hook but Chichilla avoids it easily.
Chichilla was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Johansson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johansson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chichilla. Chichilla circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Johansson.
Johansson moves out of range of the strikes.
Chichilla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
A left lands for Johansson.
Johansson misses with a right hand
and Chichilla counters with a stiff right hand.
Chichilla misses with a looping left.
Johansson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chichilla.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chichilla tries to bum rush Johansson with a series of wild strikes but Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Chichilla throws an off balance right hand
and Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chichilla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johansson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Chichilla's head but Chichilla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chichilla throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chichilla takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Chichilla moved out of range.
Chichilla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Chichilla misses the target.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Chichilla.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
A big right from Chichilla misses.
Johansson misses with a looping left.
Chichilla misses with a jab to the body
and Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chichilla just misses with a punch to the body.
Chichilla fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johansson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chichilla defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand.
Chichilla lands a head shot.
Johansson misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Chichilla.
Johansson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Johansson lands a right hook to the body.
Chichilla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chichilla misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Chichilla throws a sloppy body shot
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johansson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chichilla.
Chichilla looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson scores with a jab to the body.
Chichilla has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chichilla there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johansson 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.
Chichilla jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Papi Chichilla is winning the standup battle so far.
Chichilla cracks Johansson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chichilla moves away from the strike by Johansson. #T5#
Johansson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chichilla throws the left hand but Johansson avoids the punch easily.
Chichilla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Chichilla avoids the body shot from Johansson.
Johansson scores with the left hand. Chichilla knows he should have avoided that one.
Chichilla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Chichilla rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Chichilla misses with a looping right.
Chichilla walks into a jab.#T6#
Chichilla misses with a body shot
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand.
Chichilla ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
A little feinted left hand from Chichilla on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chichilla misses with a hook to the body
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Chichilla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johansson throws the left hand but Chichilla avoids the punch easily.
Johansson throws the left hand but Chichilla avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson tests Chichilla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Chichilla throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T7#
A combination from Chichilla does no damage.
Chichilla misses with a body shot
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Chichilla throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Johansson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johansson blocks a jab.
Chichilla throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chichilla throws out a loose jab but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Johansson finds it's way through Chichilla's defenses. #T8#
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Chichilla slips the punch.
Chichilla misses with a hook.
Johansson throws a jab when Chichilla was well out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chichilla!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chichilla throws an off balance right hand
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chichilla misses with a body shot.
Johansson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johansson misses with a looping left.
Johansson throws the left hand but Chichilla avoids the punch easily.
Chichilla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson 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. #T9#
Chichilla blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Chichilla 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chichilla misses with the combination.
Johansson walks into a straight right hand from Chichilla.
Chichilla misses with a body shot
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Chichilla on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chichilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Johansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chichilla.
Good shot there by Johansson.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chichilla appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Chichilla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johansson slips a jab and a cross from Chichilla.
Johansson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Johansson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chichilla missing with a left hand there. Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson throws a counter combo.
Chichilla swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Chichilla lunges at Johansson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johansson's hand.
Chichilla throws a combination that misses
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chichilla dips to his left and cracks Johansson with an uppercut!
Johansson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chichilla on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chichilla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Chichilla throws a low kick but Johansson avoids it.
Johansson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chichilla counters with a stiff right hand.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Chichilla's shoulder, as Chichilla tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Chichilla ducks down to avoid it.
Chichilla misses the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chichilla, as that shot connected.
Chichilla scores with a hook to the body. Johansson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johansson misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chichilla.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chichilla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johansson.
A head kick misses from Chichilla.
Chichilla misses with a looping left.#T3#
Chichilla misses with a hook
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Chichilla does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johansson! But no joy.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Chichilla's shoulder, as Chichilla tries to avoid the shot.
Chichilla takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johansson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chichilla looks to land a right hand but Johansson moved out of range.
Johansson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chichilla scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Chichilla moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Chichilla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johansson moves away.
Johansson clobbers Chichilla with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chichilla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johansson 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson takes one to the side of the head.
Johansson staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Johansson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johansson.
Johansson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chichilla's hands.#T5#
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chichilla manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Chichilla misses its intended target.
Chichilla throws a leg kick
and Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chichilla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Chichilla swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Johansson misses.
Decent striking displayed by Johansson there.
Johansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chichilla on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Chichilla. #T6#
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johansson scores with a decent looking hook.
Chichilla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johansson.
Chichilla scores with a hook to the body. Johansson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chichilla swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand.
Chichilla connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chichilla is looking to chop away at Johansson's legs.
Johansson misses with a straight right. #T7#
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chichilla moves away.
It looked like Chichilla was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Chichilla throws a leg kick
and Chichilla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johansson blocks a low kick nicely.
Chichilla misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chichilla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chichilla lands a nice looking body shot.
Chichilla misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Chichilla finds it's target.#T8#
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Chichilla ducks down to avoid it.
Johansson misses with a straight right.
Chichilla throws a hook but Johansson avoids it easily.
Johansson is looking for the big counter here.
Johansson 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.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Chichilla's shoulder, as Chichilla tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Chichilla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chichilla throws a hook but Johansson blocks it.
Chichilla misses with a double jab
and Johansson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T9#
Chichilla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johansson.
Johansson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chichilla slips under a jab from Johansson.
Chichilla is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Chichilla misses the target.
Chichilla lands a body shot.
Chichilla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johansson moves away.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chichilla throws out the jab.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chichilla throws an off balance right hand
and Johansson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chichilla misses with a looping left.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sven Johansson.
Well Johansson 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sven Johansson!
Sven Johansson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'John Wolf is a BIT#H'.

Event: TOF 32
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Vasilios shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vasilios takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johansson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Vasilios does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Johansson gets caught napping as Vasilios dives in and scores a takedown. Johansson manages to retain guard.
Johansson is looking to stand up but Vasilios isn't so interested in that idea.
Vasilios is fighting to break Johansson's control of his arms but Johansson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vasilios controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vasilios is controlling him. #T1##ES2#
Johansson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Vasilios tries to clinch up.
Vasilios throws a poor cross that misses
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alkandros Vasilios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilios fails with the takedown
and Vasilios takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasilios throws a big shot that misses.
Johansson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slow jab from Vasilios misses its intended target.
Vasilios throws a shot from downtown. Johansson moves away and avoids it.
Johansson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vasilios slips a jab from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a hook. Vasilios ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Johansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasilios sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Vasilios shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vasilios showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
Johansson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Vasilios is on him like a limpet, forcing Johansson back against the cage.#BC2#
Johansson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johansson cracks a nice hook into Vasilios's ribs.
Vasilios slips a jab and a cross from Johansson.
Vasilios looks to land a left hand but Johansson moved out of range nicely.
Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vasilios.#TD#
Vasilios drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Johansson wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Vasilios is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Johansson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Vasilios tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johansson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansson moves out of range as Vasilios strikes.
Johansson cracks Vasilios with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vasilios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasilios jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vasilios looks to land a left hand but Johansson moved out of range nicely.
Vasilios throws a lazy uppercut
and Vasilios takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilios.
Vasilios fails with the takedown
and Vasilios takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johansson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Vasilios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasilios is looking to clinch.
Sven Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
A jab from Johansson does it's job there.
Johansson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johansson feints a jab promting Vasilios to slip. Johansson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vasilios slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vasilios throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vasilios just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasilios with a poor takedown
and Johansson counters with a nice body shot.
Johansson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vasilios gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vasilios. #T5#
Vasilios working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Johansson tries to buck Vasilios off but Vasilios is having none of it.
Johansson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vasilios has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Johansson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johansson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vasilios off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasilios wants to escape the position.
Johansson controlling from the back.#T6#
Vasilios might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johansson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Johansson 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.#T7#
Johansson has the hooks in. Vasilios is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Johansson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Johansson controlling well, preventing Vasilios from escaping the position.
Vasilios is working hard here to advance position.
What can Vasilios do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Vasilios can't escape the position. #T8#
Vasilios trying to control the hands but Johansson breaks the grip.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Vasilios rolls, trying to escape but Johansson keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
More stalling from Johansson.
Johansson with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T9#
Vasilios wants to escape the position.
Johansson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Johansson doesn't have the hooks in and Vasilios manages to turn into his guard.
Vasilios loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Johansson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Vasilios has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Johansson lands with a left to the head.
Vasilios tries to pull guard but Johansson holds him up against the cage and eventually Vasilios drops back down to his feet.
Johansson pushes Vasilios back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Vasilios misses with an uppercut.
Sven Johansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Johansson gets caught napping as Vasilios dives in and scores a takedown. Johansson manages to retain guard.
Vasilios is stalling in the full guard.
Johansson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johansson wants to get back to his feet but Vasilios is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Johansson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilios doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johansson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johansson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vasilios lands with a nice body punch.
Johansson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Vasilios cracks Johansson with a good jab.
Vasilios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
Vasilios has been working on his balance at Ragnarok's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Johansson.
Vasilios just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasilios gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johansson.
Vasilios misses with a body shot
and Johansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vasilios goes for a double leg but Johansson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johansson continues to drive forward.
Vasilios lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johansson.
Vasilios misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasilios tries to work over Johansson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Johansson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasilios slips under a jab.#T2#
Vasilios fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johansson avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vasilios at a distance.
Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vasilios.
A countering left hand to the body from Johansson misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilios. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vasilios tries to clinch but Johansson moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasilios tries for a takedown but Johansson circles away easily
and Vasilios takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Vasilios tests Johansson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johansson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Vasilios slips the punch.
Johansson moves out of range as Vasilios strikes.
Vasilios misses with a lunging right hand
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Vasilios's head but Vasilios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasilios shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johansson but Johansson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Vasilios swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johansson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vasilios fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johansson on the side of the head.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Vasilios moved out of range nicely.
Vasilios changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johansson tries to avoid it but Vasilios manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johansson to the ground. Johansson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vasilios's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johansson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vasilios scrambles back to his feet.
Johansson scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilios closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vasilios throws a hook to the side of Johansson's head but Johansson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johansson cracks Vasilios with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vasilios looks to throw the jab but Johansson is out of range. #T5#
A shot to the body from Vasilios misses
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johansson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vasilios with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasilios throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vasilios throws an off balance right hand
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johansson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vasilios.
Vasilios just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Vasilios.
Vasilios feinted with a counter takedown.
Vasilios tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab. #T6#
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Vasilios.
Vasilios misses with a hook to the body
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Johansson misses.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilios.
Vasilios half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasilios shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johansson but Johansson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vasilios misses the shot to the body.
Vasilios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johansson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vasilios.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johansson! But no joy.
Johansson with a jab.#T7#
Vasilios tries to clinch but Johansson is having none of it.
Vasilios misses with a body shot
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasilios uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Vasilios listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johansson misses with a straight right.
Johansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johansson moves out of range as Vasilios strikes.
Johansson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johansson misses the jab.
Johansson jabs Vasilios right on the nose. Vasilios blinks but takes it well.
Vasilios shoots in for a takedown but Johansson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice jab there from Johansson. #T8#
A big left from Vasilios misses.
Vasilios swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johansson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vasilios thinking.
Vasilios misses with a hook. Johansson ducked under it nicely.
Vasilios wants to clinch
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
Vasilios tries for a takedown but Johansson circles away easily
and Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasilios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Vasilios is looking to counter the offense by Johansson and move into the clinch.
Johansson avoids the body shot from Vasilios.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T9#
Vasilios misses with a shot to the body
and Vasilios takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasilios misses with a hook.
Vasilios takes one on the button.
Johansson connects with a single shot there.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Vasilios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vasilios misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vasilios takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vasilios uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a hook.
Johansson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Vasilios throws a poor cross that misses
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasilios rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Vasilios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johansson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johansson.
Johansson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vasilios slips a straight right by Johansson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilios tries to clinch but Johansson moves away
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johansson lands with a good body shot.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Vasilios slips the punch.#T1#
Vasilios tries for a takedown but Johansson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vasilios shoots in and drives through. Johansson sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasilios misses with a body punch
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasilios looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johansson is fending him off so far but Vasilios persists. Nope, Johansson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johansson jabs Vasilios to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vasilios tries to clinch there but Johansson circles away.
A big left from Vasilios misses.
Vasilios throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasilios misses with a straight right. #T2#
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Vasilios's shoulder, as Vasilios tries to avoid the shot.
Vasilios looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Johansson throws out a counter right but Vasilios avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Johansson misses.
Vasilios has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vasilios there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vasilios with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johansson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vasilios on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vasilios looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasilios connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vasilios throws a right hand that misses
and Johansson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johansson swings for the body but Vasilios moves out of range. #T3#
Vasilios has his takedown stuffed
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vasilios throws an off balance right hand
and Johansson counters with a series of strikes. Vasilios will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johansson scores with a hook.
Johansson scores with a hook.
Vasilios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Vasilios's head but Vasilios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasilios pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vasilios throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Vasilios misses with a right hand
and Johansson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Vasilios closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Vasilios misses
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Vasilios fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Vasilios feints and as Johansson raises his hands in defense, Vasilios changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Johansson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Vasilios misses the shot to the body.
Vasilios staying out of range there.
Vasilios misses with a right hand
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut. #T5##TD#
Vasilios looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vasilios stops Johansson from getting back to his feet.
Vasilios trying to control from half guard but Johansson is working away.
Vasilios thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johansson is trying to stand back up but Vasilios is controlling him
Johansson is trying to maintain the position but Vasilios is very close to passing his half guard.
Vasilios prevents Johansson from standing back up.
Johansson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T6#
Johansson is looking to control Vasilios's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johansson avoid being mounted?#ES2#
Johansson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice jab there from Vasilios.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Vasilios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasilios digs a good body shot into Johansson's ribs.
Johansson blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vasilios misses with a jab to the body
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Vasilios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T7#
Vasilios misses with a body punch
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johansson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vasilios fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johansson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vasilios.
Vasilios throws a poor cross that misses
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Vasilios throws a shot from downtown. Johansson moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vasilios changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johansson tries to avoid it but Vasilios manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johansson to the ground. Johansson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johansson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vasilios avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vasilios changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T8#
Vasilios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johansson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vasilios fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasilios with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Vasilios is out of range.
Vasilios feinted with a counter takedown.
Vasilios misses with a shot to the body
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Vasilios fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johansson avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T9#
Vasilios is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilios. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasilios shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johansson cracks Vasilios with a good jab.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Vasilios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vasilios wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Johansson cracks Vasilios with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vasilios misses with a body punch
and Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Vasilios drives through with a takedown into guard.

Johansson uses the cage to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Johansson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johansson 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Johansson!
Sven Johansson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'John Wolf is a BIT#H'.

Event: TOF 27
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Hands connects with a looping right hand.
Hands misses with a head kick.
Johansson moves out of range as Hands strikes.
Hands misses with a body kick.
Johansson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johansson misses with a looping left.
A jab from Johansson misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hands on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hands throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johansson.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Hands's shoulder, as Hands tries to avoid the shot.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Hands moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Hands misses.
Hands misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Hands slips a jab from Johansson.
Hands works Johansson's body with a nice hook.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Johansson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hands counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hands counters with a stiff right hand.
Hands lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Johansson misses.
Hands was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johansson misses with a right hand
and Hands cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hands definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johansson blocks a head kick by Hands.
Johansson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hands. Hands obviously looking to wear him down.
Hands slips a jab from Johansson.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Hands lands a really nice looking cross but Johansson seems unphased.
Hands looks to land a right hand but Johansson moved out of range.
Johansson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hands lands a glancing blow to the side of Johansson's head.
Hands throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Hands looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Johansson cracks Hands with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Hands's head but Hands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johansson lands a jab.
Hands goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice shot lands for Hands.
Hands digs a good hook to Johansson's body.
Johansson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johansson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hands makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hands throws a looping overhand right but Johansson ducks down to avoid it.
Johansson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Johansson misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hands on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johansson throws an off balance right hand
and Hands counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Johansson lands the left hand.
Hands is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johansson misses with a right hand
and Hands counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hands thuds his shin into the meat of Johansson's side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hands.
Johansson lands with a straight right. Hands didn't see that one coming.
Johansson thuds a left hand into Hands's body.
Hands bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johansson's head backwards.
Hands lands a jab to the head.
Hands thuds his shin into the meat of Johansson's side.
Both fighters circling a little - Hands finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hands misses with a body kick.
Hands fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johansson on the side of the head.
Johansson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johansson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hands. #T4#
A big right from Johansson misses.
Johansson throws a sloppy body shot
and Hands counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A bone on bone clash there as Johansson blocks the leg kick.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hands fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johansson just manages to avoid it.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Johansson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hands counters with a good low kick that Johansson was not able to check.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hands counters with a body kick that stops Johansson in his tracks momentarily.
Hands is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johansson.
Johansson 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.
Johansson throws a hook but Hands avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Hands.
Nice shot by Hands.
Hands looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Johansson throws a lazy uppercut
and Johansson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T5#
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Johansson moves forwards but Hands connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice body kick from Hands.
Hands lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Hands ducks down to avoid it.
Hands was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hands uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johansson has time to react.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Hands's shoulder, as Hands tries to avoid the shot.
Hands throws the left hand but Johansson avoids the punch easily.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Hands moves away and avoids it.
Johansson misses with a hook. Hands ducked under it nicely.
Johansson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hands.
Hands feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johanssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johansson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johansson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson throws the left hand but Hands avoids the punch easily.
Hands scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#Johansson is rocked!#T6#
Hands connects with a looping right hand.
Johansson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hands finish him?
Johansson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hands counter with a right hand.
Hands misses the shot to the body.
Hands moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johansson moves out of range of the body kick from Hands.
Hands tries to land a leg kick but Johansson saw it coming and moves away.
Johansson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Johansson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johansson throws a body punch but Hands moves out of range.
Hands seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johansson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hands.
Hands throws out a loose jab but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hands throws a head kick that misses
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johansson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A big left from Hands misses.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Hands was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hands is looking to counter punch.#T7#
Johansson avoids a kick to the body.
Hands just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Johansson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hands doesn't seem phased though.
Johansson throws a hook but Hands avoids it easily.
Hands swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Johansson misses with a looping left.
Hands lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johansson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hands makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
Hands throws a sloppy head kick and Johansson moves out of range easily.
Johansson lands a glancing blow to the side of Hands's head.
Hands cracks Johansson with a good jab.
Johansson takes a swing at Hands's ribcage but misses. #T8#
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Johansson avoids the head kick by Hands.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hands throws out the jab.
Hands takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johansson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hands throws a hook but Johansson blocks it.
Hands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johansson throws out a counter right but Hands avoids it with no problem.
Hands misses with a wild combination.
Johansson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hands connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Hands misses.
Hands throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T9#
A punch lands to the side of Hands 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hands.
A quick step to the side and Hands tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Johansson misses.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johansson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johansson lands a glancing blow to the side of Hands's head.
Hands moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Hands misses its target.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Johansson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hands connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johansson misses with a hook
and Hands counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Johansson misses.
Johansson moves out of range as Hands throws a body kick.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Happy Hands dominated that round.
That's time! Hands's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hands thows a body kick. Johansson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johansson avoids the head kick by Hands.
Johansson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johansson slips a jab from Hands.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sven Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hands throws a leg kick which misses Johansson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johansson tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hands.
Hands throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hands misses with a body shot.
Hands tries to land a front kick but Johansson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Johansson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hands has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hands slips under a jab from Johansson.
Hands throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johansson's head.
Hands throws out a powerful jab.
Happy Hands is winning the standup battle so far.
Johansson cracks Hands with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Johansson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Hands thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hands throws a good cross that connects.
Hands takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johansson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No joy there for Hands, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hands throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
A head kick misses from Hands.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johansson throws a jab when Hands was well out of range.
Johansson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hands has time to react.
Hands throws a leg kick but Johansson checks it.
Johansson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hands moves out of range of the strikes.
Hands swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Hands gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johansson.
Hands throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson misses with a hook.
Hands dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
Hands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johansson can do to turn this around?
Hands misses with a kick to the body.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hands scores with the left hand. Johansson knows he should have avoided that one.
Johansson throws a jab when Hands was well out of range.
Hands cracks Johansson with an open hand slap.
Hands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hands tries to land a body kick
and Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hands takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - Johansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Hands moved out of range nicely.
Hands throws an overhand right that lands on Johansson's shoulder, as Johansson tries to avoid the shot.
Hands misses with a hook
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hands swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hands moves forwards but Johansson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hands lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johansson misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - Hands finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hands misses with a head kick.
Johansson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hands's hands.
Johansson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hands fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johansson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Hands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by Hands.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Hands's shoulder, as Hands tries to avoid the shot.
Hands rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hands takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hands throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johansson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Hands to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Johansson misses.
Johansson misses with an uppercut
and Johansson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johansson throws an off balance right hand
and Hands counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johansson is breathing heavily.
Hands misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hands. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T5#
Hands throws the kick towards the body but Johansson avoids it.
Johansson digs a good hook to Hands's body.
Hands just misses with a punch to the body.
Hands blocks a jab.
Hands connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johansson. Johansson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Johansson cracks Hands with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hands throws a hook to the side of Johansson's head but Johansson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johansson! But no joy.
Johansson slips under a jab.
Hands on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johansson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hands throws a hook but Johansson avoids it easily.
Johansson slips a jab from Hands.
Hands tries to work over Johansson's front leg with a kick but Johansson checks it. #T6#
Johansson thuds his right hand into Hands's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Hands's head but Hands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson misses with a double jab
and Hands counters with a three punch combo that has Johansson backing up. Johansson nods at Hands to acknowledge the strikes.
Hands jabs at Johansson's body.
Johansson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hands sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hands misses with a series of wild punches.
Johansson is looking for the big counter here.
Hands throws a nice looking combination but Johansson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johansson slips under a jab.
Johansson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hands moves away.
Johansson dips to his left and cracks Hands with an uppercut!#T7#
Johansson misses the jab.
Hands is looking to counter punch.
Johansson slips a straight right by Hands.
Good standup being displayed there by Johansson as he connects with a hook.
Johansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hands sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hands is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johansson lands a lovely overhand right.
Hands pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johansson is out of range and Hands settles back down.
Johansson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johansson misses with a looping left.
Hands throws a sloppy head kick and Johansson moves out of range easily.
Hands moves away from the strike by Johansson.
Hands is looking to land body kicks.
Johansson misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Johansson. #T8#
Johansson throws a jab when Hands was well out of range.
Johansson punishes Hands's body with a nice straight punch.
Hands dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johansson. That did some damage!
Johansson misses with a right hand
and Hands counters with a nice kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Hands appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johansson misses with a left hand
and Hands connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hands defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand.
Johansson connects with a looping right hand.
Johansson moves out of range as Hands strikes.
Nice defenses there by Hands.
Hands is looking to counter punch.
Johansson throws a right hand that Hands ducks under and follows up with a left that Hands also avoids with ease.
Hands is looking to counter punch.
Hands takes one on the button.
Hands scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T9#
Hands looks for the body kick but Johansson saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Johansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hands lands with a cross.
Decent striking displayed by Johansson there.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Hands looks to throw a body kick
and Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johansson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hands counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johansson's knee momentarily.
Johansson misses the jab.
Hands throws a quick counter head kick but Johansson was just out of range.
Hands throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johansson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hands throws a head kick that Johansson semi-blocks.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Hands sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Hands - just one landing.
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 Happy Hands will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Johansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hands throws out the jab.
Hands slips a straight right by Johansson.
Johansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hands.
Johansson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hands throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body kick from Hands.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Johansson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands slips under a jab.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Hands's head but Hands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johansson misses the jab.
Hands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johansson throws out the jab.
And Hands counters with a quick kick to the body but Johansson blocks it.
Hands lands a high kick! #T1#
Hands throws an overhand right that lands on Johansson's shoulder, as Johansson tries to avoid the shot.
Hands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hands misses with a hook to the body
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hands.
Hands throws a quick counter head kick but Johansson was just out of range.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Hands swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johansson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johansson connects with a single shot there.
Johansson throws a good cross that connects.
Johansson lunges at Hands with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hands's hand.
Hands misses with a double jab.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Hands's shoulder, as Hands tries to avoid the shot.
Johansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hands on the side of the head.
Hands slips a straight right by Johansson.#T2#
Hands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johansson moves away.
Johansson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hands counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hands slips a straight right by Johansson.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hands counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johansson thinking.
The fighters circling - Johansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hands throws a lazy body kick
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
Johansson scores with a shot to the body.
Johansson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johansson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johansson catches Hands with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johansson misses with a hook.
Hands tries a head kick but it misses.
Johansson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hands walks into a stiff left hand from Johansson.
Johansson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hands looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Hands ducks down to avoid it.
Johansson scores with a nice strike.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hands lands a right hook to the body.
Hands looks to land a left hand but Johansson moved out of range nicely.
Johansson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hands goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hands misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Hands ducks down to avoid it.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson misses with an uppercut
and Hands counters with a nice kick to the body. #T4#
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hands throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hands moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hands throws a sloppy head kick and Johansson moves out of range easily.
Johansson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johansson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hands avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Johansson connects with a crisp jab.
Hands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hands walks into a straight right hand from Johansson.#T5#
Johansson moves out of range of the body kick from Hands.
Hands rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hands misses with a hook.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hands thinks about countering with a head kick.
Johansson moves out of range of the body kick from Hands.
Hands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Hands misses with a jab to the body
and Hands takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hands on the side of the head.
Hands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johansson throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Hands misses its target.
Johansson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hands.
Hands misses with a body shot
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hands slips a straight right by Johansson.#T6#
Hands looks to throw a body kick
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand.
Hands wants to slow Johansson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johansson misses with an uppercut
and Hands counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Hands throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hands throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hands throws an off balance right hand
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Hands connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hands throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johansson's head.
Johansson swings widly with a right hand
and Johansson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hands moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Johansson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johansson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hands to counter with a crisp jab.
Hands is looking to chop away at Johansson's legs.
Hands misses with a hook
and Johansson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hands thinking. #T7#
Johansson throws out a powerful jab.
Johansson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hands's head.
Hands goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hands.
Hands appears to be looking for a big counter.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hands manages to avoid it.
Hands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johansson throws out the jab.
Hands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Johansson throws a series of punches but Hands avoids them all with ease.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Hands is out of range.
Johansson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hands can pounce on him.
Hands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson throws a hook but Hands blocks it.
Hands waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johansson.#T8#
Hands connects with a high kick.
Hands with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johansson scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Hands ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hands. That's going to slow Johansson down.
Johansson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hands counters with a nice body kick.
Johansson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hands moves away from the strike by Johansson.
Hands misses with a double jab
and Hands takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johansson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hands.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Johansson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hands moves away from the strike by Johansson. #T9#
Johansson avoids the body shot from Hands.
Johansson throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Hands was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johansson.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hands to counter with a crisp jab.
Johansson digs a good hook to Hands's body.
A big right from Hands misses.
Hands works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johansson misses with a right hand
and Hands counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hands lands a nice shot to the body.
Hands slips under a jab from Johansson.
Johansson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hands scores with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hands.
Sven Johansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Happy Hands is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hands explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hands throws a hook to the side of Johansson's head but Johansson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

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 Happy Hands.
Well Hands has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Happy Hands!
Happy Hands decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 22
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Daddy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daddy has his takedown stuffed
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Daddy looks for a takedown but Johansson sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Johansson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johansson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy.
Johansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daddy.
Daddy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Daddy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson throws a hook but Daddy avoids it easily.
Daddy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Daddy shoots in but no luck this time.
Johansson throwing a counter right hand but Daddy manages to avoid it.
Daddy misses with a right hand
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Johansson misses with an uppercut. Daddy saw that one coming.#TD2#
Daddy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johansson sprawls well initially but Daddy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Daddy is trying to control. Johansson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daddy stops Johansson from getting back to his feet.
Johansson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Daddy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johansson defending well though.
Johansson moves into full guard.
Daddy stops Johansson from standing up.
Johansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Daddy is looking to work some ground and pound but Johansson has wrist control.#ES#
Johansson wriggles free and stands up.
Daddy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daddy.
Daddy misses with a takedown
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand.
Johansson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daddy shoots and misses
and Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Johansson. No joy for Daddy on that attempt.
Daddy's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Daddy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Daddy throws a poor cross that misses
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daddy misses with the combination. #T3#
A combination from Johansson does no damage. #TD2#
Daddy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johansson was covering up waiting for the punch and Daddy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Daddy trying to control but Johansson is working from the bottom.
Johansson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES#
Johansson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Daddy with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Johansson counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Daddy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johansson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daddy prevents Johansson from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Johansson uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T4#
Daddy misses with a body shot
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daddy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daddy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Johansson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Daddy misses the body punch
letting Johansson counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Daddy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johansson wants to stand but Daddy is controlling the position.
Daddy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johansson managing to control the position. #ES#
Johansson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Daddy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Johansson misses with an uppercut.
Daddy shoots in looking for a takedown. Johansson tries to sprawl out of it but Daddy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johansson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Daddy misses with a left hand
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Daddy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daddy at a distance.
Daddy misses with a takedown attempt
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Johansson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daddy tries to move into range but Johansson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sven Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Daddy shoots in and gets a takedown into Johansson's guard.
Johansson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johansson holds on and takes a little breather.
Johansson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Daddy is controlling him.
Johansson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daddy can do to turn this around?
Johansson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Daddy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Daddy is fighting to break Johansson's control of his arms but Johansson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Daddy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Daddy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johansson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daddy postures up in Johansson's guard and throws a big left but Johansson blocks it.
Johansson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #ES#
Johansson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daddy just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Johansson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Daddy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daddy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daddy won't allow Johansson to get back to his feet. #T3#
Daddy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johansson holds on and takes a little breather.
Johansson wants to stand up but Daddy is controlling him.
Daddy trying to control but Johansson is working from the bottom.
Daddy preventing the sweep.
Johansson controlling the position.
Daddy looking to pass the guard.
Daddy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daddy trying to control but Johansson is working from the bottom.
Daddy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johansson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johansson, not yet.
Daddy throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Daddy stopping the sweep attempt from Johansson.#ES#
Johansson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Daddy's head but Daddy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daddy lands with a right hand.
Daddy dives in and grabs Johansson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johansson pushes down on Daddy's head and hops out.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy.
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Big Daddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daddy looks to land a right hand but Johansson moved out of range.
Daddy throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Daddy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johansson was covering up waiting for the punch and Daddy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daddy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Daddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johansson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown but Johansson shows good takedown defense.
Daddy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand.
Daddy throws a poor cross that misses
and Johansson counters with a nice body shot.
Daddy takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Daddy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johansson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johansson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johansson throws a big counter combination but Daddy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Daddy's head but Daddy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Daddy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johansson quickly recovers to half guard.#T1##ES#
Johansson kicks off Daddy and gets to his feet.
Daddy fails with the takedown
and Johansson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Daddy with a poor takedown
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
Johansson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johansson throws a jab when Daddy was well out of range.
Johansson sizes up Daddy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daddy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Daddy misses the target.
Johansson scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Johansson lands with a shot to the body.
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!#TD2#
Daddy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Daddy wants to control but Johansson is keeping him busy.
Johansson sneaks back into half guard.
Johansson is trying is best to control the position here.
Johansson is trying to stand.
Johansson is positioning himself well to prevent Daddy advancing to mount.
Johansson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johansson is trying to stand back up but Daddy is controlling him
Daddy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johansson defending well though. #T3#
Johansson is trying to stand back up but Daddy is controlling him #ES#
Johansson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Daddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daddy misses with a body punch
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand.
Johansson misses with an uppercut.
Johansson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Daddy. Those never looked like landing.
Johansson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Daddy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johansson defends well and Daddy ends up having to push Johansson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Johansson as Daddy shoots in.
Daddy misses with a takedown attempt
and Johansson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daddy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Daddy fails to land the takedown.
Johansson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johansson throwing a counter right hand but Daddy manages to avoid it.
Daddy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johansson rather than just go for the knockout.
Johansson thuds a left hand into Daddy's body.
Daddy misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daddy fails with the takedown
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Johansson!
Post fight, Sven Johansson stared into the camera and said 'John Wolf is a BIT#H'.

Event: TOF 16
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Johansson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Njagi dives in and grabs Johansson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johansson pushes down on Njagi's head and hops out.
Johansson throwing a counter right hand but Njagi manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Njagi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johansson did well to prevent Njagi getting side control.#SUB2#
Njagi seems to be working for a kimura but Johansson defends the submission attempt.
Johansson tries to kick Njagi off but Njagi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Njagi is working for a submission of some sort.
Johansson is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson keeping hold of Njagi's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Njagi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johansson sees it coming and defends easily.#ES#
Johansson kicks Njagi off and gets back to his feet.
Johansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Johansson there.
Njagi shoots in and drives through. Johansson sprawls well.
Njagi shoots in and drives through. Johansson sprawls well.
Johansson throwing a counter right hand but Njagi manages to avoid it.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abasi Njagi.
Njagi fails to land the takedown.
Njagi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johansson defends well and Njagi ends up having to push Johansson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johansson is looking to counter punch.
Njagi misses with a takedown
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
Njagi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Njagi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johansson but Johansson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Njagi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johansson stuffs the takedown attempt from Njagi. Njagi gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Johansson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Njagi.
Johansson stuffs the takedown.
Sven Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Njagi with a poor takedown
and Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Njagi fails with the takedown
and Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Njagi tries for a takedown but Johansson circles away easily
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown but Johansson shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Johansson misses the target.
Johansson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johansson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Njagi fails with the takedown
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by Johansson - just one landing. #T4#
Njagi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johansson finds it's way round the side to connect with Njagi's head.
Njagi shoots for a takedown but Johansson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looks like Johansson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Njagi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johansson swivels and escapes.
Njagi misses with a takedown
and Johansson counters with a nice body shot.
Njagi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Johansson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Njagi.
Njagi shoots in and drives through. Johansson sprawls well.
Njagi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson 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#
Njagi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johansson as he jumps to the side.
Johansson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Njagi with a poor takedown
and Johansson counters with a three punch combo that has Njagi backing up. Njagi nods at Johansson to acknowledge the strikes.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abasi Njagi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Njagi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johansson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johansson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johansson wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johansson enables Njagi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johansson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Njagi is breathing heavily.#T1#
Johansson managing to control the position.
Njagi postures up in Johansson's guard and throws a big left but Johansson blocks it.
Njagi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Njagi stops Johansson from standing up. #SUB2#
Njagi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Njagi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES#
Johansson pushes Njagi off and gets back to his feet.
Njagi misses with a takedown
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
Good shot there by Johansson.
Johansson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Njagi's head.#ROC#Njagi is rocked!
Johansson fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Njagi square on the jaw! Damn, Njagi is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sven Johansson!
Sven Johansson took some time post fight to say the following; 'John Wolf is a BIT#H'.

Event: TOF 10
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Fassett lands with a shot to the body.
Fassett shoots for a double leg takedown but Johansson sprawls well. He's pushed Fassett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fassett's coach down at Triumph Over Fear was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fassett's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fassett throws a big shot that misses.
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johansson is looking to counter punch.
Fassett loads up on a big right hand but Johansson slips the punch.
Fassett throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson moves away from the strike by Fassett.
Johansson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fassett sizes up Johansson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson defending well as Fassett loads up on a big left hand.
Johansson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fassett misses the jab.
It looked like Johansson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fassett.
Johansson throws a shot to the body.
Johansson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Johansson takes one on the button.
Fassett loads up on a big right hand but Johansson slips the punch.
Fassett misses with a takedown
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fassett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Fassett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
An attempted straight right counter from Johansson misses the target.#TD2#
Fassett shoots in and gets a takedown into Johansson's guard.
Fassett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fassett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johansson is keeping the position for now.
Johansson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fassett is one step ahead there.
Johansson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Johansson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fassett is one step ahead there.
Johansson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fassett is controlling him.
Johansson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johansson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fassett trying to control the position.
Fassett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Fassett 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##ES#
Johansson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fassett swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fassett.
A big right from Fassett misses.
Fassett misses with a jab to the body
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Johansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fassett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Fassett.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johansson, as that shot connected.
Eric Fassett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johansson throws a big counter combination but Fassett scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Fassett scores with a hook to the body. Johansson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Fassett.
Johansson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Fassett.
Fassett takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Johansson misses with a hook. Fassett ducked under it nicely.
Fassett slips under a jab.
Fassett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sven Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fassett. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fassett is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Johansson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fassett's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eric Fassett will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fassett misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Johansson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fassett. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fassett throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fassett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
Fassett swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson throwing a counter right hand but Fassett manages to avoid it.
Fassett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
Fassett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johansson doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fassett looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Johansson throwing a counter right hand but Fassett manages to avoid it.
Fassett just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Johansson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fassett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Fassett gets the takedown into side control. #T1#
Johansson is trying to control Fassett's posture but Fassett avoids it.
Johansson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Johansson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johansson tries to kick Fassett off but Fassett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fassett lands a nice short elbow.
Johansson controlling the position well.
Fassett throwing shots but Johansson is blocking nicely.
Johansson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johansson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fassett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fassett's back!#T2#
Johansson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fassett's body.
Johansson'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.
Fassett rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fassett is looking for a sweep. Johansson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johansson slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Johansson trying to mount his opponent but Fassett defends it.
Fassett regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Fassett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fassett keeping full guard, as Johansson tries to pass.
Johansson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johansson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johansson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fassett's guard.
Johansson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fassett wants to sweep but no luck.
Johansson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fassett controls Johansson momentarily but Johansson frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fassett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johansson swivels and escapes.
Johansson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fassett.
A jab from Fassett misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fassett throws the left hand but Johansson avoids the punch easily.
Johansson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Fassett misses.
Fassett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
Johansson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Fassett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Fassett walks into a left hand.
Fassett cracks Johansson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johansson scores with a hook.
Fassett misses the shot to the body.
Johansson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fassett doesn't seem bothered though.
Fassett misses with an uppercut
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Fassett tests Johansson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johansson misses with a looping left.
Fassett throws out a counter right but Johansson avoids it with no problem.
Fassett takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Johansson blocks a jab.
Fassett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fassett looks to land a left hand but Johansson moved out of range nicely.
Fassett is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johansson rather than just go for the knockout.
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fassett moves away from the strike by Johansson.
A big left from Fassett misses.
Fassett misses with a lunging right hand
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Fassett throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Fassett gets a takedown into half guard.
Johansson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fassett scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Fassett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johansson controlling the position for now.
Fassett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fassett prevents Johansson from standing back up.
Johansson controlling the position for now.
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!
Fassett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johansson keeps working.
Johansson tries to kick Fassett off but Fassett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Eric Fassett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Johansson is looking to improve his position.
Fassett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johansson tries to get to full guard but Fassett has control of the leg.
Fassett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johansson keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johansson is trying to escape back to his feet but Fassett uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Johansson being controlled for a moment.
Johansson is looking for a sweep.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johansson is not content to let Fassett control the position.
Johansson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fassett staying calm.
Johansson is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fassett fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fassett is looking to take a break and control but Johansson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sven Johansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ground and pound from Fassett seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Fassett.
Well Fassett 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Fassett!
Eric Fassett made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Pekka Pouta is a very nice and respectable person, glad I had the honor to kick his ass! (:'.

Event: TOF 6
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Johansson.
Jackman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackman slips a jab and a cross from Johansson.
Johansson lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackman. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Jackman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johansson is trying to defend but Jackman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jackman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackman stalling.
Johansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johansson is doing well to control the position and prevent Jackman from advancing to side control.
Jackman throwing shots but Johansson is blocking nicely. #T1#
Jackman with the ground and pound but Johansson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Johansson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johansson tries to get out of the position.
Johansson 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.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Jackman from controlling successfully.
Johansson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackman.
Jackman pushing down on Johansson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johansson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johansson wants to improve his position but Jackman is controlling well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackman trying to control the action but Johansson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johansson is looking for a sweep. Jackman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jackman is pressing down on Johansson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johansson is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Jackman is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Jackman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johansson moves away.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Johansson finds it's way through Jackman's defenses.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johansson cracks Jackman with an open hand slap.
Jackman takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Johansson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johansson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jackman fails with the takedown
and Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johansson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackman has time to react.
Jackman misses with a straight right.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackman avoids the body shot from Johansson.
Jackman misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Jackman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Jackman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Jackman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackman misses with a hook
and Johansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johansson throws a hook but Jackman avoids it easily.
Jackman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johansson finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackman's head.
Jackman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johansson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johansson as he avoids it easily.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Jackman.
Johansson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johansson stuffs the takedown.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Jackman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackman takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Jackman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson 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##CL#
Johansson moves into range and clinches up with Jackman.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Jackman.
Johansson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johansson after a bit of a struggle.
Johansson lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Johansson.
A right handed body shot lands from Johansson.
Johansson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johansson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Johansson manages to break the clinch.
Johansson lands a jab.
Jackman misses with a takedown attempt
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackman throws out a loose jab but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sven Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johansson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johansson connects with the punch.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Jackman shoots and misses
and Jackman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Jackman.
Johansson slips a jab from Jackman.
Jackman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johansson connects with a jab.
Jackman thuds a left hand into Johansson's body.#CL#
Johansson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johansson is defending well.
A short uppercut from Johansson.
Jackman is looking to control Johansson's arms but Johansson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackman has his back to the cage.
A short right from Johansson.
A head punch on the inside from Johansson fails to land.
Johansson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jackmans head.
Johansson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Johansson. #ROC#Jackman is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackman.
Jackman is still on wobbly legs! Can Johansson finish him?
Jackman jumps guard but Johansson stands there with Jackman around his waist. Jackman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackman seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackman tries to pull guard but Johansson holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackman drops back down to his feet. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johansson.
Johansson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johansson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johansson.
Jackman throws a head punch that misses.
Johansson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johansson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johansson is stalling here.
A short right from Johansson on the inside.
Johansson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johansson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackman backwards.
Jackman throws a punch but it's blocked by Johansson.
A short right from Johansson on the inside.
Johansson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackman can do to turn this around?
Johansson throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johansson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johansson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johansson digs a right hand underneath Jackman's ribcage. Jackman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johansson presses Jackman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johansson lands with a light punch inside.
Johansson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johansson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Johansson breaks from the clinch.
Johansson throws the left hand but Jackman avoids the punch easily.
Jackman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johansson rather than just go for the knockout.
Jackman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sven Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johansson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackman missing with a left hand there. Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Jackman.
Johansson lands a head shot.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson stuffs the takedown.
Johansson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johansson!
Johansson drops Jackman with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Jackman! Johansson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Johansson!
In his post fight interview, Sven Johansson gave a big smile as he said 'John Wolf is a BIT#H'.

Event: TOF 2
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Johansson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johansson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johansson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johansson cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Johansson digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Johansson throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Johansson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Johansson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johansson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Johansson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Johansson connects with a crisp jab.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson scores with a nice strike.
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Johansson's knee but Johansson avoids it well.
Johansson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T1#
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Johansson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Johansson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson misses the jab.
Johansson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Johansson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
Johansson scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Johansson slaps the foot to one side.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johansson doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Johansson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Johansson is avoiding it.
Johansson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches with his opponent.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Johansson digs a right hand underneath Sitsongrit's ribcage. Sitsongrit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stalling in the clinch from Johansson.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johansson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Johansson blocks it.
Johansson lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johansson stalling the fight.
Johansson lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johansson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Johansson.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Johansson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johansson pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Johansson misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Johansson.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Johansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Johansson.
Sitsongrit cracks Johansson with a good jab.
Johansson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Sven Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Johansson down.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Johansson does it's job there.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit counters with a body kick.
Johansson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.
Sitsongrit is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Johansson off the cage and back into range.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johansson scores with a hook.
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Johansson misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
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 Sven Johansson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Johansson swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
Johansson scores with a nice right hand.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson misses the body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy body shot
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Sitsongrit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson controlling the action here for a moment.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johansson lands with a left to the head.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johansson blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Johansson fails to land.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johansson 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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Johansson blocks it.
Johansson prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johansson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards. #T2#
Johansson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Johansson controls the action.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Johansson blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johansson wants to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Johansson has Sitsongrit pushed against the cage.
Johansson blocking some punches.
Johansson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards. #T3#
Johansson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Johansson controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johansson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Sitsongrit wants to stall.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Johansson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards. #BC#
Johansson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Johansson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Johansson slaps the foot to one side.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johansson misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sven Johansson is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johansson throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
A jab from Johansson misses.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johansson throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Johansson throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with an outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Johansson scores with a decent looking hook.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to land a body kick
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pornthonglek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johansson scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Johansson throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Johansson keeps it at a distance.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit jabs at Johansson's body.
Johansson moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Johansson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johansson cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johansson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Johansson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sitsongrit doesn't seem phased though.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Johansson lands a right hook to the body.
Johansson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johansson moves away.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Johansson sees coming a mile off.
Johansson throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Johansson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson misses with a double jab.
Sitsongrit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Johansson walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johansson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johansson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitsongrit has time to react.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit scores with a spinning back kick!
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Johansson moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johansson is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Johansson.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Johansson moved away.
Johansson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
Johansson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Johansson sees coming a mile off.
Sitsongrit looks to throw a body kick
and Johansson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johansson misses with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Johansson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sitsongrit - the referee stops the clock and Johansson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sitsongrit. Johansson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Johansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing. #T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
A nice left hand lands by Johansson.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johansson.
Johansson prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Johansson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johansson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Johansson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johansson pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Johansson stalling the fight.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pornthonglek Sitsongrit!
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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