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Event:
UCF 89: Boytsov v Butcher
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Johnson thuds his shin into the meat of Dennis's side.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Dennis shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dennis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dennis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dennis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson stands up over Dennis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dennis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there. #T1#
Dennis has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
Dennis looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennis, not yet.
Dennis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Dennis is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Dennis keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Johnson working his ground and pound in the gym.
Johnson is working Dennis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dennis wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dennis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Dennis in his guard.#REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dennis distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dennis 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#
Johnson works over Dennis with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dennis is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is pulling down on Dennis's head to control his posture. #T3#
Dennis looking to pass the guard.
Dennis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Dennis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Johnson is trying to control the position but Dennis postures up.
Dennis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dennis's guard. #REVB#
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Johnson trying to control but Dennis is working from the bottom. #T4#
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Dennis has wrist control.
Dennis looking to control.
Dennis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Johnson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dennis is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson trying to control the action but Dennis is working from the bottom.
Johnson is thwarting Dennis's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zander Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD#
Dennis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson tries to bench press Dennis off him but Dennis keeps the position.
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
Dennis drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Dennis working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy.
Johnson tries to roll over but Dennis keeps him under control.
Dennis is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dennis.
Johnson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to control Dennis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?#T1#
Dennis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson moves into full guard.
We've been hearing that Dennis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dennis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson pulls Dennis in close to his closed guard and prevents Dennis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Johnson striking off his back but it's not causing Dennis any problems.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dennis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dennis is one step ahead there.
Dennis trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #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.
Dennis advances position into side control!
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dennis's best efforts.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennis scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dennis pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is not content to let Dennis control the position.
Dennis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dennis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson has hold of Dennis's hands but Dennis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kemp Dennis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennis lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson is not content to let Dennis control the position.
Dennis winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dennis working Johnson over with strikes.
Dennis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Dennis passes into half guard.
Johnson is not content to let Dennis control the position.
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. Dennis connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.#T4#
Dennis scoring with some ground and pound.
Dennis works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dennis preventing the sweep.
Dennis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Dennis 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#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson throws a strike but Dennis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Dennis chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemp Dennis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Dennis gets a takedown into half guard.
Dennis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dennis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Dennis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Dennis has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis trying to control the position.
Dennis pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Dennis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?#T1#
Dennis has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Dennis trying to control the position.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dennis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennis managing to control the position.
Dennis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dennis is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Dennis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dennis is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Dennis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Dennis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dennis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dennis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Dennis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dennis won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dennis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dennis connects with a couple of short punches.
Dennis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Dennis trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Dennis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dennis lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Dennis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dennis is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dennis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kemp Dennis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dennis 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kemp Dennis!
A victorious Kemp Dennis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
UCF 73: Santoro v Valdenius
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Wick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Wick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Wick.
Wick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wick connects with an inside leg kick.
Wick cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson cracks Wick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wick jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Wick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Wick's leg but Wick calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Wick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Wick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Wick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson throws a front kick that sends Wick stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joe Wick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wick throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Wick misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
It seemed like Wick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zander Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Wick jabs at Johnson's body.#CL2#
Wick moves into the clinch.#T2#
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Wick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wick is defending well for now.#BC2#
Wick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wick looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick but Wick moves out of range.
Wick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Wick jumps back.
Wick throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Wick.
Johnson scores with a jab.#T3#
Wick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wick moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Wick moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Wick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wick slips under a jab from Johnson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wick! But no joy.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wick sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wick moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson tries to land a body kick
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wick swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Wick forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Wick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a nice knee to the body.
Wick misses with a punch to the body.
Wick managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Wick controls his hands.
Johnson is looking to control Wick's arms but Wick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zander Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wick is pushing Johnson's head away, looking to escape. Johnson manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura but Wick is defending well.
Wick bucks up and tries to throw Johnson off but instead Johnson has got his back!
Johnson scores with punches to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throwing sloppy strikes.
Wick covering up well under a series of strikes from Johnson. #T1#
Wick is trying to get back to his feet but Johnson has full control of the position and if anything, Wick has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Johnson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wick is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Johnson punches the canvas rather than the man.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wick is trying to stand back up.
Wick is keeping busy.
Johnson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Wick 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.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wick has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Johnson.#SUB#
Wick defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Johnson's arms.
Johnson punches the canvas rather than the man.
Johnson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Wick is trying to get back to his feet but Johnson has full control of the position and if anything, Wick has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Johnson scores with punches to the body. #T3#
Wick covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Wick covering up well under a series of strikes from Johnson.
Johnson is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wick can do to turn this around?
Wick is covering up but some of the strikes from Johnson are getting through and doing damage.
Johnson misses with an elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Wick is trying to get back to his feet but Johnson has full control of the position and if anything, Wick has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Wick is trying to remain composed but Johnson is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T4#
Johnson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Johnson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Can Wick hold on?! Johnson is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Johnson trying to control.
Johnson misses with a punch to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wick grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wick knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wick for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander Johnson dominated that second round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Wick defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Wick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson checks a low kick from Wick.
Johnson tried to counter with a leg kick but Wick avoided it.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Wick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wick throws a big shot that misses.
Wick connects with the punch.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
letting Wick counter with a right hand.
Wick tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Wick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wick connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Wick tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Wick tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnson.
Wick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Wick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wick thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Wick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson pushes Wick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wick blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Wick landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Wick has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wick can turn it around.
Wick avoiding damage.
Wick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Wick controls the action.
Wick lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Wick breaks from the clinch.
Wick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left lands for Wick.
Wick misses with a straight left.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wick throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Wick moves into the clinch.
Joe Wick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Wick blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Wick lands a big knee to the head and Johnson goes down! Wick pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Wick!
A relieved looking Joe Wick thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
UCF 64: LaFleur v Chai Jr
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Da Prince jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Da Prince wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Da Prince pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Prince ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Da Prince throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Prince has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Da Prince on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Da Prince moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Da Prince misses.
Da Prince misses with a wild combination.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Da Prince blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Da Prince lands a jab.
Da Prince throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Da Prince sprawls and moves away.
A big right from Da Prince misses.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Da Prince sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Da Prince lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Da Prince takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Da Prince throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Da Prince swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Da Prince is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Da Prince lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. #TD#
Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Da Prince trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Da Prince 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. #SU2#
Da Prince stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him. #T2#
Da Prince looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Da Prince misses with a few strikes there.
Da Prince fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Prince uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Da Prince throws a right and a left that both miss.
Da Prince avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson tries to clinch but Da Prince moves out of range.
Da Prince just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Da Prince misses the jab.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Da Prince's front leg but catches the back leg as Da Prince tries to avoid it.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Prince swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Da Prince throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Prince.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Da Prince sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Da Prince checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Da Prince tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Da Prince back against the cage.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Prince stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Da Prince's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Da Prince throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Da Prince misses with an uppercut.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Da Prince tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Da Prince throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Da Prince misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson lands a front kick.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Da Prince. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries to clinch up.#TD#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Da Prince napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiyness Da Prince dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Da Prince has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Johnson.
Da Prince lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Da Prince pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Da Prince on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Da Prince.
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Prince blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Da Prince lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Da Prince prevents it.
#TD#
Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1#
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Da Prince from controlling successfully.
Da Prince 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.#SUB#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Da Prince controlling him for the moment.
Da Prince 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. #SUB#
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Da Prince has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Prince trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Da Prince has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Prince swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Prince is keeping the position for now.
Johnson won't allow Da Prince to sweep him here.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Prince is retaining full guard.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Prince's head.
Da Prince 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.
Da Prince working a defensive guard here.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Prince swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Da Prince keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Da Prince is keeping the position.#SUB#
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Da Prince.
Da Prince keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Da Prince pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zander Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson advances to half guard.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Da Prince defends it.
Da Prince is trying to control but can't.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Da Prince's hands, connecting with Da Prince's forehead.
Da Prince wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson passes to full mount!
Johnson scoring with strikes but Da Prince is staying in there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson with the ground and pound from mount.
Da Prince is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Johnson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Da Prince is surviving well by controlling Johnson's body position as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Da Prince throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson thows a body kick. Da Prince tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Da Prince swivels and escapes.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Da Prince throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Da Prince just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Da Prince gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Prince controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Da Prince looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Prince, not yet.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Da Prince looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Da Prince looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson trying to control but Da Prince is working from the bottom.
Johnson passes Da Prince's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Da Prince trying to control here.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Da Prince knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Da Prince moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Da Prince is controlling Johnson's posture.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Da Prince is keeping the position.
Da Prince looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Prince, not yet.
Da Prince working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Da Prince is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Da Prince manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Da Prince's guard.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Prince is keeping the position for now.
Da Prince 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##T3#
Da Prince is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Da Prince perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Da Prince is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Da Prince from standing up.
Da Prince slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Da Prince not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Da Prince looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Da Prince can do anything to dispel that myth.
Da Prince wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Da Prince.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Prince is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Prince trying to control the position.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson passes into half guard.
Da Prince won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Da Prince wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Prince trying to get back to full guard but Johnson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Da Prince is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zander Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander Johnson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Johnson misses with a low kick as Marshall jumps back.
Marshall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marshall looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Marshall moves his leg out of the way.
Good standup being displayed there by Marshall as he connects with a hook.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Marshall misses with a looping left.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Marshall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zander Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshall throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshall.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Marshall avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
It looked like Marshall was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Marshall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Marshall in a clinch.
#T1#
Marshall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marshall avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Marshall managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Marshall throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Marshall tries to tie him up.
Marshall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marshall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marshall.
Marshall avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Marshall manages to get underhooks.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marshall is defending well for now.#T2#
Marshall letting Johnson take a breather here.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marshall avoids it.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Marshall blocks with his arms.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Daniel Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Johnson.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Marshall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marshall throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Marshall breaks the clinch.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Johnson throws a head kick but Marshall moves out of range.
Daniel Marshall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marshall blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marshall is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Marshall circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Marshall keeps it at a distance.
Marshall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Marshall against the cage.
Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Marshall is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Marshall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Marshall blocks the body kick.
Marshall avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Marshall swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that Marshall semi-blocks.
Johnson throws a head kick but Marshall moves out of range.
#TD2#
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson pushing down on Marshall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson passes to side control.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson advances nicely into full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Marshall avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Marshall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Johnson forces Marshall back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marshall.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Marshall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marshall throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marshall is able to avoid easily.
Marshall is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zander Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson lands a head kick. Marshall smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Marshall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall misses with a straight right.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Marshall sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1##CL2#
Johnson rushes Marshall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marshall gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Daniel Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Johnson.
Marshall managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Marshall blocks it.
#TD2#
Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Marshall uses from the top position.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marshall's guard. #REVB#
Marshall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson stays in close to Marshall's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Marshall wants to control but Johnson passes easily into half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Marshall is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Johnson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Marshall defend it? Johnson steps over the head and cranks it - Marshall is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zander Johnson! |
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