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Event:
HRL55
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Campbell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Campbell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson .
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Campbell but Campbell pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Campbell.
Campbell is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Campbell is fighting off a takedown attempt but Johnson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Campbell to the mat. Campbell regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Campbell is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Campbell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson advances to half guard. #T1#
Campbell gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Campbell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Campbell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson stands and throws Campbell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Campbell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Campbell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Campbell looking for submissions off his back.
Campbell is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Campbell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Campbell actively working from the bottom here.
Campbell wants to get back to full guard.#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.
#SUB2#
Campbell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Campbell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Campbell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Campbell is trying to reverse the position but instead Johnson has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Johnson looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Johnson looking to break Campbell's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Campbell remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Johnson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Johnson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Campbell tries to roll but Johnson sticks to his back.
Johnson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Campbell can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Campbell knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Campbell for a finish.
Campbell is trying to break free.
#T4#
Johnson tries to get the hooks in deep but Campbell pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Johnson looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Johnson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Campbell has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Johnson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Campbell defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Campbell tries to escape but Johnson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Campbell manages to reverse the position and now he's in Johnson 's guard. Nice work there by Campbell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campbell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell is pushing down on Johnson 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Campbell has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Campbell is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson .
Campbell wants to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Johnson gets a clinch.
Campbell is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Campbell down to the mat. Campbell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Campbell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson .
Campbell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Johnson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Campbell tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Campbell to the ground. Johnson is now in Campbell's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Campbell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Campbell is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Johnson rolls with it to try and escape but Campbell cranks on the arm and Johnson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Campbell! |
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Event:
HRL35
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Peccati working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
#SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Peccati is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Peccati has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hellfire Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Peccati 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.#SUB2#
Peccati looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Peccati is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Peccati is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Peccati is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Johnson has his hands clasped together but Peccati extends and breaks Johnson 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Peccati.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Peccati! |
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Event:
HRL30 Taylor vs Murray
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Peccati drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Peccati tries to pass.
Peccati controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Peccati got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peccati has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson 's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peccati is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Peccati is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Johnson .
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Peccati is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Peccati is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Peccati's coaches at Hellfire Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Peccati is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Peccati looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peccati is trying to control but can't.
Peccati is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Peccati is not content to let Johnson control the position.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Peccati looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Peccati looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Peccati defending well. #SUB#
Peccati looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Peccati wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson is keen to just control but Peccati is a slippery customer.
Peccati is looking to control Johnson 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peccati avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Peccati is concentrating on defense, preventing Johnson from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Johnson feints and as Peccati raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Peccati looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Johnson has picked Peccati up and slammed him! Peccati can't keep hold of the triangle and Johnson manages to pass to side control!
Peccati can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB2#
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Johnson tries for a kimura but Peccati is defending well.
Peccati is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peccati is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Peccati holds on to Johnson 's head and controls the position momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Peccati shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Johnson drives through with a takedown into Peccati's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Peccati keeps moving. #SUB#
Peccati 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.
Peccati keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peccati swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peccati is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peccati swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Peccati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robert Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Peccati looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Peccati working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Johnson has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Peccati actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is thwarting Peccati's attempts to control the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Peccati is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Peccati is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson is trying to control. Peccati wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peccati doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson . #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peccati defends it well.
Peccati trying to hold on to Johnson 's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Peccati looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is pressing down on Peccati's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peccati is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Peccati shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Peccati shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Peccati showed some decent athleticism there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Peccati in particular looking to stall.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson pulls Peccati in close to his closed guard and prevents Peccati from doing any damage or advancing position.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson , not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peccati trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Johnson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Peccati is defending well. Johnson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Peccati has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Johnson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Johnson ! |
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Event:
HRL23 Jackson vs Ayari
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Sonnen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Sonnen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Sonnen slips an elbow through the middle.
Sonnen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Sonnen is proving a slippery customer.
Sonnen cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonnen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sonnen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sonnen scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Sonnen stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Johnson has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Sonnen manages to get his head free but now Johnson has transitioned to an armbar! Sonnen grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Johnson ! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Johnson ! |
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Event:
HRL12:Petric vs Wilson
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1#
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as White shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
White postures up.
White has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
White wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Johnson has his foot on White's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but White is one step ahead there.
White loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
White keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson 's head.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but White slips an elbow through the middle.
White wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.#T1#
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
White content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Johnson has locked up a guillotine! Johnson 's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? White is holding on here and Johnson must be using up a lot of energy. White has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Johnson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robert Johnson ! |
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Event:
HRL9: Kovacevic vs Mike
Date: Aug 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Vermicelli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vermicelli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vermicelli cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Vermicelli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vermicelli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson .
Vermicelli lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson 's head.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Vermicelli tests Johnson 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been told by Vermicelli 's head coaches at Mike Jones MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermicelli with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vermicelli .
Vermicelli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vermicelli pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vermicelli misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Johnson has Vermicelli pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Johnson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vermicelli tumbling to the mat - Johnson dives into Vermicelli 's guard.
Johnson content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Let's hope that Johnson 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.
Johnson 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vermicelli is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vermicelli can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying for a kimura here. Vermicelli looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Johnson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Johnson !
The defeated John Vermicelli had this to say: 'I Think I Need To Stop Watching Rocky '. |
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Event:
HRL1: Mike vs Hinkle
Date: Jul 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Couture counters with a left to the body.
Couture connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson . Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Couture connects with a looping right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Couture as he connects with a hook.
Couture cracks Johnson with a hook to the temple - Johnson is on wobbly legs here! Couture swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Johnson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Couture wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Emmanuel Couture! |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Blackwater clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blackwater looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#KD2#
Blackwater lands a big shot that drops Johnson ! Can he finish him?
#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Blackwater avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blackwater throwing strikes but missing.
Blackwater postures up.
Blackwater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blackwater trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Blackwater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Blackwater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson is trying to keep Blackwater in close.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blackwater can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blackwater.
Blackwater wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackwater throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Blackwater with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blackwater throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Blackwater keeps the fight on the outside.
Lorenz Blackwater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackwater moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blackwater lands a nice looking body shot.
Blackwater stuffs the takedown.
A right-left combo lands from Blackwater.
Blackwater cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blackwater batters Johnson with a massive right followed by a huge left! Johnson is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Blackwater lands a final crushing right hand to drop Johnson to the mat with a gruesome thud! Blackwater is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lorenz Blackwater!
A less than humble Lorenz Blackwater misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
KIFC 80-
Date: Jun 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Vermicelli scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vermicelli cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vermicelli !
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Vermicelli .
Vermicelli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vermicelli misses with a double jab.
Vermicelli cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.#CL#
Johnson gets a clinch.
Vermicelli tries to work over Johnson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Johnson wants the takedown. Vermicelli is fighting it off but Johnson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vermicelli 's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Vermicelli is retaining full guard. #T1#
Johnson passes into half guard. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vermicelli defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson wants to take his opponent's back but Vermicelli doesn't allow it.
Johnson controlling the pace for now. #T2##SUB#
Johnson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vermicelli can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vermicelli is on top in guard.
#SUB#
Johnson working for submissions but it's allowed Vermicelli to get to half guard.
#T3#
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vermicelli 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vermicelli 's back!
Johnson controls the position.#SUB#
Johnson looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Johnson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Johnson working for the choke. #T4##SUB#
Johnson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Johnson is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Vermicelli taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Johnson .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Johnson !
John Vermicelli was interviewed post fight and said 'I Think I Need To Stop Watching Rocky '. |
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Event:
KIFC 68
Date: May 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Danny sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Danny gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL2#
and Johnson moves into the clinch.
Danny is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Danny pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Danny is trying to stall.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Danny fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Iso Danny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Johnson .
Danny goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Danny in a clinch.
Danny stalling in the clinch.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Danny prevents the takedown attempt.
Danny prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Danny creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Danny working aggressively here.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Danny.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Danny.
Danny prevents a takedown attempt there.
Danny misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Danny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Johnson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Danny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson trying to control but Danny is working from the bottom.
Danny controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #T2#
Danny can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.#SUB#
Danny is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Danny throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control.
The referee asks Johnson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Johnson prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Danny has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Danny.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is trying to improve his position.#SU#
Danny decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson .
Danny looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danny misses with a series of wild punches.
Iso Danny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Danny sprawls well. Danny wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Danny.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Danny throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson dives in and grabs Danny's left leg, looking for a takedown. Danny pushes down on Johnson 's head and hops out.#CL2#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson is trying to drag Danny to the mat but Danny just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Danny turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Danny - that landed with a thud.
Danny looking to stall.
Danny gets underhooks to prevent Johnson 's takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Danny dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Danny sprawls well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Danny scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Danny drops Johnson with a naaaaasty hook - Johnson is in real trouble here! Danny dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iso Danny!
Iso Danny decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Clarke. That snapped Johnson 's head back.
Clarke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Johnson drives through with a takedown into Clarke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Clarke is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Clarke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clarke is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clarke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clarke prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Clarke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Clarke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roy Clarke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Johnson .
Clarke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Clarke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clarke wants it to stay on the feet.
Clarke stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson . Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson .
Clarke connects with a body shot.
Clarke dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Clarke punishes Johnson 's body with a nice straight punch.
Clarke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Clarke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Clarke, which made it look bad.
Johnson looks winded!
Clarke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson 's head.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Clarke drops Johnson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Clarke follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Clarke! |
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Event:
KIFC 55-
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Tesla lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tesla is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Tesla is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Tesla looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Johnson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Johnson wants to control but Tesla is keeping him busy.
Tesla trying to control from the bottom.
Tesla looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson wants to control but Tesla is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Tesla won't allow it. #T2#
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.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Tesla wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Tesla is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tesla has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tesla wants to get back to full guard but Johnson has mounted him!
Tesla might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Tesla tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but Tesla is having none of it.
Johnson looking to control but Tesla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tesla sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Tesla is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson .
#SUB2#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tesla is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tesla trying to control but Johnson postures up.
#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Tesla is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Tesla is defending the position.
Johnson prevents Tesla from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tesla gets full guard.
Tesla controlling the position.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tesla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Johnson pushes Tesla up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Tesla manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson is trying to keep Tesla in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tesla wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Johnson working for a triangle but Tesla defends it easily.
#T1#
Tesla wants to stand and escape but instead Johnson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Tesla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tesla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Tesla.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tesla is retaining full guard.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tesla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Tesla keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Tesla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson trying to control but Tesla is working from the bottom.
Johnson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Tesla keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson trying to control but Tesla is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tesla cracks a nice hook into Johnson 's ribs.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Tesla throws a shot to the body.
Tesla thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson 's side.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Tesla sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Glock Tesla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Johnson .
A lazy body kick from Tesla #TD2#
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tesla won't be happy with that.
Tesla struggling a bit here.#T4#
Tesla is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Johnson fending off the submission attempt from Tesla.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tesla's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Tesla looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tesla tightening his grip on Johnson , looking for the choke.
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 Glock Tesla will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tesla lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tesla thuds a left hand into Johnson 's body.
Tesla leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tesla lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Johnson darts in and clinches Tesla up against the cage.
Tesla has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Tesla pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tesla controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson trying to control but Tesla is working from the bottom.
Johnson postures up.
#T1#
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tesla is retaining full guard.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tesla trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Robert Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Tesla working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
#SUB#
Tesla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Tesla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Johnson has passed into side control.
Tesla can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tesla knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Tesla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tesla has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Tesla.#SUB#
Tesla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson is trying to control Tesla's posture but Tesla avoids it. #T3#
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tesla's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Tesla trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to control Tesla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tesla wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tesla looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tesla is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson pushes down on Tesla's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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 Glock Tesla.
I think Tesla has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glock Tesla! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Romergo has managed to clinch.
Romergo pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Romergo holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Romergo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Romergo.
Romergo misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Romergo is defending well.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Romergo pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Johnson . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Romergo pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson has Romergo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Romergo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson is trying to drag Romergo to the mat but Romergo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Romergo.
#T1##TD#
Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romergo keeps working.
Romergo is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Romergo sees it coming and defends easily.
Romergo wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Romergo is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Romergo is staying active underneath Johnson , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Romergo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson prevents Romergo from standing back up.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Romergo is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Romergo has managed to free his arm - good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Romergo can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Romergo wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Romergo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Romergo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Johnson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Romergo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Johnson !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Johnson ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Brusellsprouts clinches with his opponent.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brusellsprouts pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brusellsprouts is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brusellsprouts sees it coming and defends easily.
Brusellsprouts wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to control. Brusellsprouts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Brusellsprouts is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB#
Brusellsprouts is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson .
Johnson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Brusellsprouts's thigh. Brusellsprouts counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson pushes down on Brusellsprouts's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Johnson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Brusellsprouts as he works his way to full guard.
Brusellsprouts keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Brusellsprouts can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
Brusellsprouts is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brusellsprouts sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson is taking a breather. Brusellsprouts 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.
Brusellsprouts 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 wants to pass the guard but Brusellsprouts is defending well.
Brusellsprouts trying to control but Johnson postures up.
#SUB#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brusellsprouts is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brusellsprouts trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Brusellsprouts throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brusellsprouts is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Brusellsprouts circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Brusellsprouts as Johnson shoots in.#TD#
Brusellsprouts gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Johnson controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson is staying tight to Brusellsprouts's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1##SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brusellsprouts is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Brusellsprouts can't do much from the bottom here.
Brusellsprouts stops Johnson from passing to mount. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson is staying tight to Brusellsprouts's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Johnson is working to tighten his grip on Brusellsprouts's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Brusellsprouts has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Johnson is really squeezing tight and eventually Brusellsprouts passes out! Johnson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Robert Johnson ! |
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