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Event:
HRL10:Glover vs Ayari
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
McConnell clinches with his opponent.
McConnell lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McConnell is defending well.#TD2#
Johnson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Johnson is chipping away with strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Johnson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
McConnell struggling a bit here.
A control attempt from McConnell but he's now mounted!
McConnell throwing hammer fists to the chest of Johnson. What's that going to do exactly?
Johnson raining down shots from the mount!
Johnson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McConnell can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson landing strikes, looking to finish!
McConnell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McConnell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McConnell tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Johnson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The referee warns McConnell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McConnell tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Johnson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Johnson lands a big elbow.
McConnell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The referee warns McConnell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McConnell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Johnson lands a big shot there that rocks McConnell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Johnson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T2#
McConnell tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McConnell's face.
Johnson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McConnell looks a forlorn figure.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson cracks McConnell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McConnell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
A nice elbow there by Johnson.
Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but McConnell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.
McConnell is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McConnell manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Johnson cracks McConnell with a big elbow. #T3#
Johnson lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson cracks McConnell with a big right hand but McConnell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Johnson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McConnell can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.
Johnson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Johnson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Johnson prevents McConnell from getting the reversal.
Johnson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Johnson landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Johnson lands a big elbow. #T4#
McConnell is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but McConnell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Johnson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McConnell wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Johnson looking to control but McConnell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson looking to finish McConnell with some ground and pound. This is bad for McConnell!
Johnson trying to control but McConnell is having none of it.
Johnson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Johnson scoring with strikes but McConnell is staying in there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from McConnell.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but McConnell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McConnell throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
McConnell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McConnell tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Johnson pushes McConnell up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
McConnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
McConnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
McConnell moves into the clinch.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from McConnell, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from McConnell. #T1#
Johnson can't get the takedown.
McConnell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Joe McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Johnson.
McConnell is working Johnson over against the cage.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Damien Johnson has been cut.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
McConnell lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
McConnell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McConnell lands an elbow inside. #CUT#That has opened up Damien Johnson's cut even more.#KD#
McConnell drops Johnson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Johnson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConnell coils back and throws a huge elbow that knocks Johnson senseless! McConnell is going crazy celebrating with his corner! Hopefully Johnson is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Joe McConnell!
Joe McConnell took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Northern Zombie for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
HRL3: Oystenteller vs Lemon
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Havas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Damien Johnson has been cut.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Havas counters with a left to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Johnson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Havas lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Havas counters with a crisp right hand that drops Johnson! Havas lets Johnson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Havas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Havas sends Johnson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Havas is motioning to the referee to let Johnson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Havas feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Johnson crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kamu Havas!
In his post fight interview, Kamu Havas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 265+ lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vegas sprawls well. Vegas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Vegas lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Vegas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vegas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Vegas lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Damien Johnson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD#
Vegas cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Vegas has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Johnson to stand back up!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson looks winded!#T1#
Vegas lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.#KD#
Vegas feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Johnson sprawling to the canvas! Johnson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Vegas finish him?!
#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Vegas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Vegas.#KD#
Vegas feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Johnson sprawling to the canvas! Johnson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Vegas finish him?!
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Vegas finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson leaves his chin hanging out and Vegas seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Johnson crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Las Vegas!
A very excited looking Las Vegas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Drachmann scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Damien Johnson has been cut.
Drachmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Drachmann scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've been hearing reports that Johnson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Drachmann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drachmann swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson. #SUB2#
Drachmann has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Drachmann wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Drachmann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drachmann trying to control the position.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Drachmann's head.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson 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.#T1#
Johnson stands up over Drachmann, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Drachmann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drachmann has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Drachmann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Drachmann keeps moving.
Drachmann has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson won't allow Drachmann to sweep him here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson is working Drachmann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Drachmann looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Johnson is in close to Drachmann's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Drachmann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Drachmann can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson working Drachmann over with strikes.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Drachmann is having none of it.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Drachmann is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson is pressing down on Drachmann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drachmann is holding on for now. #T4#
Johnson is nestled in close to Drachmann, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Drachmann wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson is keen to just control but Drachmann is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson is taking a breather. Drachmann says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Drachmann has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Drachmann on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Drachmann trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson passes to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Drachmann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Drachmann closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.#TD#
Johnson wants the takedown. Drachmann is fighting it off but Johnson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Drachmann's guard against the cage.
Johnson distracts Drachmann with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson stands up over Drachmann, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson is working Drachmann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Drachmann keeps moving.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Drachmann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drachmann 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#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Drachmann has control of the leg. #T1#
Johnson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Johnson cracks Drachmann with a solid left hand.
Drachmann controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #SUB2#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson is in close to Drachmann's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Drachmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drachmann controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Drachmann.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson advances position into side control!
Drachmann gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Drachmann actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson winds up and cracks Drachmann with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Drachmann's temple.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Johnson working over Drachmann with some ground and pound. Drachmann looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Drachmann's hands, connecting with Drachmann's forehead.
Drachmann taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard. #SUB2#
Drachmann actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
Drachmann on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drachmann can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Drachmann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damien Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Drachmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson stands and throws Drachmann's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson scoring with punches from side control.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drachmann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Johnson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Drachmann some visible discomfort.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Johnson working the head with strikes.
Johnson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Drachmann takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drachmann is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Drachmann struggling a bit here.
Drachmann is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Johnson landing a few strikes.
Drachmann is trying to get back to half guard.
Drachmann is working to avoid the ground and pound but Johnson connects with a decent elbow.
Johnson grinds an elbow into Drachmann's temple.
Johnson working the head with strikes.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Drachmann down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drachmann is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Drachmann takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Johnson is working Drachmann over with some ground and pound from side control.
Drachmann takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Johnson is chipping away with strikes.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drachmann keeps working.
Check out the look on Johnson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Johnson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Drachmann here, landing some big shots from side control.
Drachmann wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Damien Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson grinds an elbow into Drachmann's temple.
Drachmann is being controlled here.
Hadebrand Drachmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Johnson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson scoring with punches and elbows.
Johnson is working Drachmann over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#Drachmann is rocked!
Drachmann takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Drachmann is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson in side control lands a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson lands a strong strike to the head of Drachmann. That's dazed him! Johnson looking to finish here. Drachmann is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Johnson lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Johnson!
Damien Johnson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
KIFC 88-
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nakamura did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Johnson is nestled in close to Nakamura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
Nakamura is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nakamura avoid being mounted?
Nakamura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Nakamura's head.
Johnson is nestled in close to Nakamura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nakamura trying to control but Johnson postures up.
#SUB2#
Nakamura actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Nakamura is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson working Nakamura over with strikes.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Johnson blocks the strikes from Nakamura.
Nakamura looks winded!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Nakamura's temple.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson is trying to control. Nakamura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing that Johnson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nakamura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nakamura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson working over Nakamura with some ground and pound. Nakamura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson working over Nakamura with some ground and pound. Nakamura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson working Nakamura over with strikes.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Johnson working over Nakamura with some ground and pound. Nakamura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nakamura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nakamura taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Nakamura's hands, connecting with Nakamura's forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson is nestled in close to Nakamura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Nakamura's hands, connecting with Nakamura's forehead.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nakamura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Nakamura is working away.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is nestled in close to Nakamura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Nakamura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson distracts Nakamura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson stands up over Nakamura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nakamura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Nakamura's brow.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nakamura tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Nakamura's guard.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Damien Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?
Nakamura is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nakamura's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.#T1#
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Nakamura is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Nakamura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Nakamura tries to strike from the bottom.
Johnson cracks Nakamura with a solid left hand.
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Nakamura being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Nakamura striking off his back but it's not causing Johnson any problems.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nakamura is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Nakamura's brow.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nakamura's head.
Johnson stands up over Nakamura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakamura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Nakamura's legs - danger averted.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nakamura's head.
Johnson distracts Nakamura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakamura trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson advances position into side control!
Johnson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Johnson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Check out the look on Johnson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Johnson advances nicely into full mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson with shots to the head and body - Nakamura looks very uncomfortable down there.
Johnson dominating with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Johnson dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakamura lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Nakamura's shoulder, as Nakamura tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Nakamura being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Nakamura controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nakamura being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson is working Nakamura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nakamura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Johnson stands and throws Nakamura's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson cracks Nakamura with a big elbow.
Johnson works to advance to full mount. Nakamura defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Johnson looking to control but Nakamura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Johnson cracks Nakamura with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T3#
Johnson dominating with strikes here.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Nakamura wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson with shots to the head and body - Nakamura looks very uncomfortable down there.
Johnson lands a couple of good shots and Nakamura has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Johnson lands a shot to the head.
Good control from Johnson.
Johnson lands strikes to the head.
Good control from Johnson.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T4#
The referee is taking a good look at Nakamura as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Johnson!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Nakamura grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Nakamura covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Nakamura prevents Johnson from getting a body triangle.
Ren Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson scores with strikes from the back.
Johnson lands punches and elbows.
Johnson lands punches and elbows.
Johnson lands with a hammerfist to the side of Nakamura's head.
Johnson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Nakamura.
Johnson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Damien Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Johnson!
A very excited looking Damien Johnson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
KIFC 79
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Soul throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Soul throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson is in close to Soul's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Soul is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson cracks Soul with a solid left hand.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson advances position into side control!#T1#
Check out the look on Johnson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Johnson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Soul some visible discomfort.
Johnson working the ground and pound from side control.
Johnson scoring with punches and elbows.
Johnson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Soul taking punishment in the form of punches.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Soul down.
Johnson wants to control but Soul is keeping him busy.
Johnson is chipping away with strikes.
#T2#
Soul is looking for a sweep.
Soul is working to avoid the ground and pound but Johnson connects with a decent elbow.
Johnson looks up at the clock and then as Soul takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Johnson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
Soul really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soul takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soul taking a bit of punishment here - Johnson scoring with strikes.
Soul taking punishment in the form of punches.
Johnson working the body and head with strikes. #ROC#Soul is rocked!
Johnson scoring with punches from side control.
Soul is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Soul can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson lands a strong strike to the head of Soul. That's dazed him! Johnson looking to finish here. Soul is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Johnson lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Johnson!
Damien Johnson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
KIFC 66
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1##KD#
Hammerhand cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Johnson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hammerhand finish him?
#ROC#Johnson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Damien Johnson has been cut.
Hammerhand connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hammerhand finish him?
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson glances at the clock... BAM! Hammerhand nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Johnson crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Johnson is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Helm Hammerhand!
A very excited looking Helm Hammerhand made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
KIFC 57
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Zeus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#It looks like Damien Johnson has been cut.#KD2#
Zeus lands a big right hand that sends Johnson crashing to the mat! Zeus stays standing though and waves Johnson back to his feet!
Zeus connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeus measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Johnson! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Titan Zeus!
Titan Zeus very nearly forgot to thank Phoenix Island amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
KIFC 45
Date: Apr 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Zeus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Zeus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zeus lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Damien Johnson has been cut.
Zeus 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.
Zeus is working Johnson over against the cage.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Zeus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zeus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Johnson looks winded!#BC#
Zeus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Zeus counters with a crisp right hand that drops Johnson! Zeus lets Johnson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Zeus counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Johnson out cold! What a finish! Zeus is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Titan Zeus!
Titan Zeus gave a mention to Phoenix Island in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
KIFC 33
Date: Mar 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Onil as Johnson shoots in.
Onil appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnson takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Damien Johnson has been cut.
Johnson with a poor takedown #KD#
and Onil counters with a big uppercut that knocks Johnson off his feet! Onil dives into side control looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Onil fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Onil cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Onil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Onil in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC#Johnson is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Onil is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Onil wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Onil does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
Onil on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Onil tries to get out of the position.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Onil is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Onil's hands, connecting with Onil's forehead.
Onil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Onil's head.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Onil tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Onil to the ground. Onil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Onil is looking for a counter combo.
Badig Onil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Johnson.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Onil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Johnson looks for a takedown but Onil sprawls well.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Onil circles away easily
and Onil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Onil looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Onil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Onil throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Onil clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Onil gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Onil will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson has Onil pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Onil manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson is trying to drag Onil to the mat but Onil just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Onil manages to get underhooks.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Onil.
Johnson stalling against the cage.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Onil content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Badig Onil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Johnson's cut.
That's time! Onil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Onil. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Onil tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Onil sprawls well.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Onil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Onil defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
A little feinted left hand from Onil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Badig Onil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Johnson.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Onil defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Onil tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Onil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Onil tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Onil swivels and escapes.
Onil tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Onil counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Onil manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Onil misses the target.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Onil counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Onil sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson misses with a right hand #CL#
and Onil counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Onil shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Onil stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Onil will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Onil shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson avoiding damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Onil gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Onil pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Onil is stalling here.
Onil is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson leaning against his opponent.
Onil drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Onil shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Onil leaning his opponent against the cage.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Onil fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Onil rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson has Onil pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Onil manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Onil content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Onil is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Onil slows down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Badig Onil dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damien Johnson's cut.
That's time! Onil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Onil sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Onil wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Badig Onil is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Onil but Onil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Onil went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Onil counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Badig Onil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Johnson.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Onil's waist but Onil gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fails with the takedown#CL#
and Onil counters by moving into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Onil.
#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Onil lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson letting Onil take a breather here.
Onil tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Onil effectively controlling the action here.
Johnson is working for takedown but Onil is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Onil jumps guard.
Johnson stands up out of Onil's guard for a moment - Onil manages to land a nice upkick.
Onil avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Onil is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him. #T2#
Onil keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Onil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Damien Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Onil's hands, connecting with Onil's forehead.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Onil is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Onil is working away. #T3#
Onil tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Onil taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Decent striking displayed by Onil there.
Badig Onil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Onil did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Onil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Onil is trying to stand.
Onil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Johnson controlling the pace.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Onil sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Onil sprawls well.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An elbow from Johnson crashes against the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Badig Onil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Onil, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Badig Onil!
A very excited looking Badig Onil made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Davis fails with the takedown.
Davis tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Damien Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yon Davis.
Davis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Davis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Davis or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Davis avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Davis is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it. #T1#
What's Davis going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Johnson throws a strike aimed at the side of Davis's head but Davis avoids it well.
Johnson happy to just control the position for now.
Davis keeps Johnson under control for a moment.
Davis tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson is chipping away with strikes.
Davis is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Johnson crashes against the mat.
Davis can't do much from the bottom here.
Davis tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.#T2#
Davis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson taking a breather here.
Davis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Davis trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
Johnson wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Davis trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Davis tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Davis controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Davis is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davis looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Davis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Davis's guard.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Davis fails with the takedown
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Davis shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Damien Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yon Davis.#TD2#
Davis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Davis is keeping busy.
Davis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Davis drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Davis has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Davis connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Davis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Davis slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Davis slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Davis postures up.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson trying to strike off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Davis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Davis controlling Johnson's posture.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Davis is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet. #T3#
Davis has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Davis controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Davis or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Davis has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Davis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson won't allow Davis to sweep him here. #T4#
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?
Davis trying to control the position here.
Davis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Davis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Davis won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Davis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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 Damien Johnson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Davis.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Davis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Damien Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yon Davis.#TD2#
Davis gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
Davis content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis prevents Johnson from improving his position.#T1#
Johnson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Johnson trying to control but Davis postures up.
Johnson is not content to let Davis control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Davis stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Davis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Davis lands in his opponent's guard.
Davis won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davis's guard. #REVR#
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Davis 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.
Davis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Davis is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davis is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Johnson wants to stand but Davis is controlling the position.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Davis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davis landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Davis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Johnson has his foot on Davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davis works his way back into a safe position though.
Davis postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Davis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Davis connects with a couple of short punches.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Davis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yon Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damien Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Davis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johnson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Davis, into his guard. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yon Davis.
Well Johnson 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Damien Johnson! |
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