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Event:
SPFT #15
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
No joy there for Jimmy Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
George Johnson delivers a nice body kick.
George Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
George Johnson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jimmy Johnson takes a step back to recover. #TD2#
George Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Jimmy Johnson is defending well but George Johnson drives through and ends up in Jimmy Johnson's guard.
Jimmy Johnson keeping moving, preventing George Johnson from controlling successfully.
George Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
George Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
George Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jimmy Johnson is retaining full guard. #T1#
Jimmy Johnson controlling the position.
Jimmy Johnson keeping moving, preventing George Johnson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jimmy Johnson 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.
George Johnson delivers a nice body kick.#CL#
Jimmy Johnson closes the distance and pushes George Johnson back into the cage.
George Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Jimmy Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
George Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jimmy Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Jimmy Johnson.
Jimmy Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
George Johnson's coach down at Tappelukerho was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on George Johnson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
George Johnson tries to stall but Jimmy Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jimmy Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of George Johnson backwards.
Jimmy Johnson scores with a shot to the side of George Johnson's head.
Jimmy Johnson lands with a right to the head. #CUT#It looks like George Johnson has been cut.#T2#
Jimmy Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jimmy Johnson tries to throw a body punch but George Johnson avoids it by throwing Jimmy Johnson back against the cage.
A short right from George Johnson on the inside.
George Johnson has Jimmy Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Jimmy Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jimmy Johnson is trying to break free.
Jimmy Johnson avoiding damage as George Johnson throws knees to the body.
Jimmy Johnson lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jimmy Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Jimmy Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jimmy Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jimmy Johnson misses with a combination
and George Johnson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jimmy Johnson really felt that one!
Jimmy Johnson looks to land a right hand but George Johnson moved out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by George Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Jimmy Johnson, which made it look bad.
George Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
Jimmy Johnson throws a right and a left that George Johnson avoids nicely.
No joy there for Jimmy Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
George Johnson is looking to clinch.
Jimmy Johnson sizes up George Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jimmy Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jimmy Johnson misses with a double jab.
Jimmy Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Jimmy Johnson scores with a one two! George Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
George Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
George Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jimmy Johnson.
George Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Jimmy Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
George Johnson is trying to drag Jimmy Johnson to the mat but Jimmy Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A frustrated look appears on Jimmy Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jimmy Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
George Johnson keeps control of Jimmy Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jimmy Johnson.
Stalling in the clinch from Jimmy Johnson.
George Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jimmy Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jimmy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Johnson.
Jimmy Johnson throws a right and a left that George Johnson avoids nicely.
Jimmy Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Jimmy Johnson moves into the clinch.
Jimmy Johnson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jimmy Johnson. #BC#
Jimmy Johnson manages to break the clinch.
George Johnson tries to clinch up but Jimmy Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
George Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Jimmy Johnson.
Jimmy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Jimmy Johnson.
George Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Jimmy Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
George Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
George Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jimmy Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten George Johnson somewhat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#KD#
Jimmy Johnson drops George Johnson with a beautiful combination! George Johnson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jimmy Johnson is looking for the KO!
Jimmy Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
George Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jimmy Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by George Johnson.
George Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Jimmy Johnson pushes him away.#CL#
Jimmy Johnson clinches up against the cage.
George Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
George Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jimmy Johnson is defending well.
Jimmy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Johnson.
George Johnson tries to stall but Jimmy Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jimmy Johnson lands a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up George Johnson's cut even more.
George Johnson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T1#
George Johnson takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Jimmy Johnson on the inside.
Jimmy Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
George Johnson tries to pull guard but Jimmy Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jimmy Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from George Johnson.
Jimmy Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jimmy Johnson.
George Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
George Johnson tries a body shot but Jimmy Johnson blocks it.
Jimmy Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Jimmy Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Jimmy Johnson is trying to break free.
George Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jimmy Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
George Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
George Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Jimmy Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of George Johnson backwards. #CUT#The cut above George Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A bit of stalling here from Jimmy Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jimmy Johnson stalling against the cage.
George Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
George Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jimmy Johnson wants to break free but George Johnson has control.
Jimmy Johnson is trying to break the clinch but George Johnson is controlling him.
George Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Jimmy Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed George Johnson into the cage.
George Johnson lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Johnson has been cut.
Jimmy Johnson stalling the fight.
Jimmy Johnson is stalling here.
George Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3#
Jimmy Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, George Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jimmy Johnson's brow.
George Johnson slows down the pace here.
George Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Jimmy Johnson is blocking nicely.
Jimmy Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jimmy Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but George Johnson won't allow it.
George Johnson keeps control of Jimmy Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
George Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Jimmy Johnson is blocking nicely.
George Johnson jumps guard but Jimmy Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Jimmy Johnson breaks the clinch.
Jimmy Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jimmy Johnson misses with a wild combination.
George Johnson misses with a body kick.
Jimmy Johnson misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from George Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Jimmy Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jimmy Johnson misses with a double jab.
Jimmy Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
George Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jimmy Johnson.
Jimmy Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Jimmy Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jimmy Johnson loads up on a big right hand but George Johnson slips the punch.
George Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Jimmy Johnson pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
George Johnson throws a head kick that Jimmy Johnson semi-blocks.
George Johnson moves forwards but Jimmy Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#George Johnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jimmy Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
George Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Jimmy Johnson pushes him away.
A punch combination from Jimmy Johnson misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
George Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
George Johnson dodges the punch combination from Jimmy Johnson.
#TD2#
George Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jimmy Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that George Johnson can do to turn this around?
George Johnson throws a strike but Jimmy Johnson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Johnson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jimmy Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL#
Jimmy Johnson has managed to clinch.
Jimmy Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
George Johnson misses with a knee strike.
George Johnson is looking to control Jimmy Johnson's arms but Jimmy Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now George Johnson has his back to the cage.
Jimmy Johnson wants to break free but George Johnson has control.
George Johnson lands an elbow inside that Jimmy Johnson shrugs off.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jimmy Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from George Johnson.
Jimmy Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
George Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jimmy Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimmy Johnson taking a breather.
Jimmy Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jimmy Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
George Johnson stalling in the clinch but Jimmy Johnson improves position.
George Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jimmy Johnson backwards. #T1#
Jimmy Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
George Johnson has Jimmy Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Jimmy Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jimmy Johnson lands an uppercut.
Jimmy Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but George Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
George Johnson prevents a body shot from Jimmy Johnson.
George Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Jimmy Johnson gets an underhook and turns George Johnson into the cage.
Jimmy Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
George Johnson lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Jimmy Johnson's cut is getting worse.
George Johnson wants a takedown.
George Johnson fails to pull guard.
Jimmy Johnson works on George Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
George Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jimmy Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jimmy Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of George Johnson backwards.
Jimmy Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Jimmy Johnson tries to break free but George Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
George Johnson can't get the takedown.
George Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Johnson.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Jimmy Johnson.
A short uppercut from Jimmy Johnson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jimmy Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at George Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimmy Johnson! |
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Event:
SPFT #12
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacobson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Jacobson cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like George Johnson has been cut.
Jacobson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jacobson connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Jacobson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jacobson lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
No joy there for Jacobson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacobson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Jacobson had a free shot at his head there.
Jacobson lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#That has opened up George Johnson's cut even more.
Jacobson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#KD#
Jacobson sends Johnson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jacobson is motioning to the referee to let Johnson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Marshall Jacobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Crack! Jacobson connects with the perfect overhand right and Johnson falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Jacobson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marshall Jacobson! |
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Event:
SPFT #10
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Washington throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Washington tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Washington swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Washington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson's coach down at Tappelukerho was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johnson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Johnson feints and as Washington raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson prevents Washington from getting back to his feet.
Washington wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard.
Washington is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is nestled in close to Washington, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson stalling.
It looks like Johnson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Washington! #SUB2#
Johnson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Washington is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Johnson!
After the big win, George Johnson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Campos tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Campos breaks the clinch.
Johnson lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Campos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Campos looking for a takedown.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Campos up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Johnson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Campos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
George Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Campos.#T1#
Campos shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson tries to clinch but Campos moves out of range.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson leaves Campos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Johnson rushes Campos and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Johnson gets through Campos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Johnson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Johnson prevents Campos from breaking the clinch.
Campos working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#It looks like George Johnson has been cut.
Johnson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Campos's face.
#CUT#It looks like Rocco Campos has been cut.
Johnson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campos is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Campos tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Campos is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Campos jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Campos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Campos wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Johnson avoiding damage.
Campos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD#
Johnson jumps guard and drags Campos to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Campos trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campos is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Campos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Campos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Campos postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Campos from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Johnson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Campos tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Campos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Campos.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Campos moves into the clinch.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Campos shrugs off.
George Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Johnson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Campos trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campos can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson controlling Campos's posture. #T1#
Campos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Johnson controlling the position.
Campos 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.
Campos wants to stand and escape but instead Johnson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Campos is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Johnson stands up from Campos's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Campos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Campos from controlling successfully.
Campos tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Campos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Campos pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Campos controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Campos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Campos. #SUB2#
Campos wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Campos wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Campos is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Campos wants to advance to full mount but Johnson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Campos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Campos wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that George Johnson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Campos, pushing him back against the cage.
Campos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnson prevents Campos from breaking the clinch.
Johnson is trying to stall.
Campos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Campos takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#That has opened up Rocco Campos's cut even more.
Johnson has Campos pushed against the cage.#T1#
Johnson stalling.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Campos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
Campos has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Campos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
George Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Campos.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Campos unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Campos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Campos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Campos gets slowly back to his feet.
George Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Campos misses with a kick to the body
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Campos's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Campos 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 postures up.
Campos throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Campos wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Campos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
George Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campos misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Campos closes the distance and clinches.
Campos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Campos managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
#T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Campos avoids it.
Campos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Campos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Campos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Campos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Johnson! |
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