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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Jerkmeoffmaev tries a head kick but it misses.
Jerkmeoffmaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson stuns Jerkmeoffmaev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
Jerkmeoffmaev gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jerkmeoffmaev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Jerkmeoffmaev defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Johnson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jerkmeoffmaev defend it? Johnson steps over the head and cranks it - Jerkmeoffmaev is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Usada Johnson!
After winning the bout, Usada Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
C474: Love vs Smith
Date: Nov 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Stein tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Stein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body
and Stein counters with a nice uppercut.
Stein is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
An attempted straight right counter from Stein misses the target.
Stein lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Johnson avoids the head kick by Stein.
Stein looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Stein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson is working for takedown but Stein is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stein just stands there and leans against the cage.
Franklin Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usada Johnson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
A hook to the body from Stein.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Stein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stein is defending well.
I was talking to Stein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson prevents a body shot from Stein.
Stein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. #TD2#
Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Stein wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Stein trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Stein thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2##SUB#
Stein drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Stein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson trying to control but Stein is working from the bottom.
Stein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson trying to control but Stein is working from the bottom. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stein is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Stein tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Stein trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson pulls Stein in close to his closed guard and prevents Stein from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stein trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Stein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4##SUB#
Stein 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. #SUB#
Stein looking for subs off his back but Johnson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Stein slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Stein looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Stein dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stein looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stein tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Usada Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stein keeps working.
Stein is trying to improve his position.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stein keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Stein isn't going anywhere.
Stein is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson is staying tight to Stein's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Stein is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Stein has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Johnson is really stuck here.
Will Stein go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Stein tightening his grip on Johnson, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Stein has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Johnson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Johnson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3##SUB#
Stein looking for the choke but no joy.
Johnson trying to survive by controlling the hands. #SUB#
Stein patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Stein looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Johnson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Stein won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Johnson fending off the submission attempt from Stein.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Stein dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Usada Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Stein tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stein to keep the fight standing.
Johnson has Stein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good body shot from Stein.
#TD2#
Johnson jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stein defends well.
Stein trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Stein trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stein passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Stein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson trying to hold on to Stein's head to control him but Stein postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Franklin Stein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stein is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson controlling the position.
Stein trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Stein digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Stein.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stein lands with a right hand.
Usada Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stein finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Stein connects with a solid leg kick.
Stein lands with a slapping head kick.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Stein counters with an inside leg kick.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Stein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Franklin Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usada Johnson.#T4#
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stein checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Stein drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stein pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stein throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin Stein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stein has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklin Stein!
Franklin Stein thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Usada Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'Usada Big Johnson! Usada Big Johnson! I know Usada Big Johnson!'. |
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Event:
C468: Cruz vs Akiyama
Date: Oct 26, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
McDonald has managed to clinch.
McDonald has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson tries to pull guard but McDonald won't allow it.
#TD2#
Johnson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McDonald clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
McDonald defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Johnson's arms.
McDonald trying to control the position but Johnson manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Johnson tightening his grip on McDonald, looking for the choke.
McDonald looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T1##SUB2#
Johnson working for the choke.
McDonald trying to control the hands but Johnson won't let him.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
McDonald just trying to survive but Johnson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Johnson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
McDonald is really stuck here.
#T2#
Johnson gets his hands free as McDonald looks to control.
McDonald is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for the choke from the back.
McDonald trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McDonald is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Johnson.
Johnson is not going to allow McDonald to sit and survive in this position.
McDonald tries to escape but Johnson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Johnson is not going to allow McDonald to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for the choke from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
McDonald tries to escape but Johnson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Johnson controlling the positon.
Johnson is looking to control McDonald but McDonald is wriggling around and keeping busy.
McDonald trying to control the position but Johnson manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Johnson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Johnson controlling well, preventing McDonald from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Johnson looking for the choke from the back.
Johnson controlling well, preventing McDonald from escaping the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Johnson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McDonald has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald trying to control the hands but Johnson breaks the grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Usada Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson shoots in but McDonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McDonald looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald throws a lazy body kick
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonald throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
#T1##BC#
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by McDonald.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
McDonald closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McDonald trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
McDonald tries to advance to mount but Johnson denies him.
McDonald is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Johnson 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.#T2##SUB#
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McDonald working away.
McDonald scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Usada Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee asks McDonald politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McDonald prefers to stall for the moment though.
Johnson struggling a bit here.#T3#
McDonald taking a breather here.
McDonald moves into full mount!
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
McDonald trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but McDonald gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McDonald trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
McDonald is trying to take his opponent's back.
McDonald avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McDonald haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McDonald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David McDonald dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Johnson throws a fast counter high kick but McDonald manages to duck under it in time.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Johnson.
#TD2#
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McDonald is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson stalling.
McDonald regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
Johnson won't allow McDonald to sweep him here. #SUB#
McDonald 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.
Johnson trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McDonald looking for subs off his back but Johnson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Johnson trying to control the pace. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDonald trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Johnson wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it. #SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
McDonald 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. #T3#
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
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.
McDonald is looking to clinch.
Johnson avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
A swing and a miss from McDonald.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Usada Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
McDonald closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McDonald working away.
Johnson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Johnson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Usada Johnson.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Silva gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Manuel Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usada Johnson.#TD2#
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silva has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Johnson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Silva doesn't defend quickly enough and Johnson has managed to lock this one up! Can Silva escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Johnson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Usada Johnson!
A victorious Usada Johnson 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2025 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Webster.
As Johnson tries to get set, Webster tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Webster tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Webster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Webster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dane Webster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usada Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Webster shows good takedown defense.
As Johnson tries to get set, Webster tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Webster's guard.#SUB2#
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Johnson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Johnson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Webster screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Johnson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Usada Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Usada Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2025 |
#R1#
Okoye thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it #TD2#
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Okoye is defending well. #SUB2#
Johnson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Okoye rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Johnson's guard! Nice work there by Okoye!
Johnson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Okoye puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Johnson is staying active underneath Okoye, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Okoye wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Okoye is proving a slippery customer.
Okoye 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.
Okoye trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Okoye controlling him for the moment.
Okoye passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Okoye is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Johnson reverses the position - he's now on top in Okoye's guard.
Okoye keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Okoye.
Johnson postures up.
#T3#
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Okoye is retaining full guard.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson moves out of range as Okoye strikes.
Okoye misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Okoye!
Johnson just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Johnson tries for a kimura but Okoye is defending well.
Johnson working away.#T4#
Johnson tries to advance position but instead Okoye slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Okoye defends it well. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Okoye is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okoye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Usada 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#
Johnson wants to clinch up but Okoye keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Johnson has Okoye 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 Okoye tumbling to the mat - Johnson dives into Okoye's guard.
Johnson pushes down on Okoye's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Okoye wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1##SUB2#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Okoye is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Okoye is defending well.
#SUB2#
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.
Okoye is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Okoye is defending well.
Okoye is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2#
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Okoye is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Okoye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnson in particular looking to stall.
Johnson is pressing down on Okoye's thigh, looking to free his foot. Okoye is holding on for now. #T4#
Okoye trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Okoye sees it coming and defends easily.
Okoye trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Okoye.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okoye just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Johnson has hold of one of Okoye's legs. Okoye is fighting the takedown attempt but Johnson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Okoye keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Usada Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Okoye gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Okoye misses with some punches.
Johnson is working for takedown but Okoye is calmly controlling the position for now.
Okoye misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson has Okoye pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Okoye manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ikemba Okoye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usada Johnson.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Okoye cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
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 is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Okoye to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Okoye's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Okoye wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Johnson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Okoye 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.
Okoye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Okoye presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ikemba Okoye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson wants to hold on but Okoye pushes him away.
Okoye wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Johnson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Okoye tries to get the hooks in deep but Johnson pushed the leg off.
Johnson can't escape the position.
#T3#
Will Okoye go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Johnson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Okoye gets his way!
Okoye keeps control of the position as Johnson tries to break free.
#SUB#
Okoye is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Johnson is defending well though. Okoye let's go of the attempt for now.
Johnson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T4#
Okoye prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ikemba Okoye showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usada Johnson!
Usada Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TOF 124
Date: Jun 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Scherma throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Scherma.
Scherma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Scherma swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scherma, pushing him back against the cage.
Scherma looking to slow down the pace here.
Scherma can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Scherma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Scherma to keep the fight standing.
Scherma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scherma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Scherma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scherma scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Scherma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scherma is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Scherma holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usada Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Scherma has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Scherma manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Scherma pressing his opponent against the cage.
Scherma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Scherma forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Scherma - that landed with a thud.
Scherma lands a right hand.
Scherma misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Scherma trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scherma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scherma stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Scherma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Scherma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson looking to control.
#SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scherma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Scherma is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scherma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Scherma from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Scherma keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Scherma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scherma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Scherma. #TD#
Johnson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scherma tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Scherma being controlled for a moment.
Scherma is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Scherma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Scherma wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson is keen to just control but Scherma is a slippery customer.
Scherma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scherma keeps working.
Scherma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
Scherma is not content to let Johnson control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scherma.
#T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scherma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Both fighters circling a little - Scherma finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Scherma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Scherma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Scherma circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Scherma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Scherma had a free shot at his head there.
Scherma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scherma.
Scherma throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Scherma.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scherma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T7#
Scherma swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Scherma misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Scherma circles away and keeps his distance.
Scherma swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Scherma circles away.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scherma keeps the fight on the outside.
Will Scherma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scherma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scherma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Scherma misses with a low kick.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scherma thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it #TD#
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T8#
Scherma working a defensive guard here.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Scherma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Scherma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson happy to just control the position for now. #T9##SUB#
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Scherma is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Scherma is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Johnson stalls from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scherma is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Scherma 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#
Scherma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Scherma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scherma throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Scherma's guard.
Scherma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scherma has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Johnson trying to control but Scherma is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Scherma's guard. #T1#
Scherma desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Scherma regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Scherma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Scherma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scherma defends it easily.
Scherma trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scherma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scherma content to stall in guard here.
Scherma trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Johnson trying to control but Scherma is working from the bottom.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Scherma.
Johnson trying to control but Scherma is working from the bottom.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Scherma wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scherma tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scherma.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scherma.
Scherma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Scherma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Scherma finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD#
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scherma wants to hit a sweep here but Johnson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Scherma there! #T5#
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Johnson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Scherma is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Johnson has hold of Scherma's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Scherma manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Scherma is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Scherma tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Scherma defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Johnson.
Johnson prevents Scherma from getting the reversal.
Usada Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T7#
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scherma is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson controlling the pace for now. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Johnson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Johnson prevents Scherma from getting the reversal.
Johnson trying to control but Scherma is having none of it.
Scherma sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Scherma is defending the position.
Scherma is trying to control but Johnson manages to pass to mount!
#T9#
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scherma is looking to escape.
Scherma bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Scherma trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scherma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Usada Johnson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Scherma lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Scherma throws a leg kick #TD#
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scherma sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson prevents Scherma from improving his position.
Scherma makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Scherma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scherma looking to control.
Johnson won't allow Scherma to sweep him here. #T1#
Johnson trying to control but Scherma is working from the bottom.
Scherma working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Scherma keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Scherma circles away.
Good leg kick by Scherma.
Scherma looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Scherma throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scherma.
Scherma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Scherma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Scherma flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
Scherma tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A lazy body kick from Scherma #TD#
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Scherma 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.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Scherma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Scherma wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Scherma's guard.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Scherma for as long as he can get away with.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scherma misses with a body shot.
Scherma misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Scherma is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Scherma can't do much from the bottom here.
Scherma is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Scherma manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Scherma wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is pressing down on Scherma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Johnson has his foot on Scherma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scherma works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T6#
Scherma controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Scherma trying to control the position here.
Scherma keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scherma is keeping the position for now.
Scherma controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #T7##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.
Scherma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson won't allow Scherma to sweep him here.
Scherma looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scherma throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Scherma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scherma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scherma tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Scherma back against the cage. #TD#
Johnson jumps guard.
Scherma trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scherma sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Scherma is controlling well.
Johnson wants to sweep but Scherma has passed to side control!
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Scherma keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Scherma is controlling well.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is looking to control Scherma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Will Scherma.
I think Scherma has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Usada Johnson!
After winning the bout, Usada Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Short looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Johnson has Short up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Short forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Short turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usada Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Johnson jumps guard.
#SUB#
Short is sitting in close to Johnson's body. Johnson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Short is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Short is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Usada Johnson!
Usada Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Usada Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Clayton Ladine!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ladine.
Johnson leaves Ladine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Johnson clinches.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Ladine manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Johnson gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Ladine
Ladine gets back to full guard.
Ladine looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladine has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Ladine has his feet on Johnson's thighs here. He's pushed Johnson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Johnson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clayton Ladine! |
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