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Event:
JF 45 - New Year New Korbin
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Butler shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Butler sprawls and moves away.
Butler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Butler with that takedown attempt.
Wathjee Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximo Butler.
Butler darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Butler into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Butler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Butler stops Johnson from standing up. #SUB2#
Butler drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Butler off! Butler jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Butler controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Butler trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Butler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Butler 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. #SUB2#
Butler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Butler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Butler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Butler isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Butler trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butler won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A left lands for Johnson.
Butler darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Butler into the cage.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Butler goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.#T3#
Butler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Butler looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Butler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Butler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Butler shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Butler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Butler is quick to defend against it.
Butler ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Butler on that attempt.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Butler has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Butler looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson scores with a jab. Butler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wathjee Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Butler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Butler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Butler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wathjee Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximo Butler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Johnson lands.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Butler.
Butler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Butler 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.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Butler sprawls and moves away.
Butler has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Butler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2#
Johnson is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Butler seems to be looking for submissions.
Butler stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Butler is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Butler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Butler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Butler eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Johnson is staying active underneath Butler, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Butler is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Butler stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Butler is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson is looking to escape.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Butler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Butler moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Butler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Butler wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson is pushing Butler's head away, looking to escape. Butler manages to hold on to the position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet here but Butler is keeping cool and he's managed to take Johnson's back.
Johnson is taking damage to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Butler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Butler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Butler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Butler somewhat.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Wathjee Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximo Butler.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Butler drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johnson cracks Butler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Butler. Butler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Butler's shoulder, as Butler tries to avoid the shot.
Maximo Butler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Butler moved out of range nicely.
Butler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Butler with that takedown attempt.
Wathjee Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Butler dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Butler's head and hops out.
Butler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Butler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Butler ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Butler darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Butler into the cage.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butler can do to turn this around?#T3#
Butler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Butler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Butler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Butler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Butler shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Butler is quick to defend against it.
Butler shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wathjee 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wathjee Johnson!
After winning the bout, Wathjee 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:
JF 38 - Valverde vs Hanma
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Johnson scores with a jab. Hayes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Hayes knows he should have avoided that one.
Hayes misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A low kick from Hayes is predictable there #TD#
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Johnson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hayes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hayes on the ground.
Johnson avoids the strikes from Hayes. #T1#
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hayes trying to control.
Johnson is trying to stand back up.
Hayes missing with strikes.
Hayes misses with a punch to the head. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hayes missing with strikes from the back.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Hayes working for the choke.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Hayes has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Johnson is defending well but eventually Hayes manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Johnson has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Korbin Hayes!
In defeat, Wathjee Johnson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes god gifts another man his victory, today wasn’t mines. We’ll be back.'. |
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Event:
New Dawn - King Gibbs vs Boone
Date: Dec 13, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Inoue's hands.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Inoue takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Johnson cracks Inoue with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wathjee Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inoue slips under a jab.
Inoue was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Inoue avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Inoue wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Inoue uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Inoue is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Inoue was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson lands with a right hand. #T2#
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Inoue moved out of range.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Inoue ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Johnson looks to land a combination. Inoue sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Inoue saw that one coming.
It looked like Inoue was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inoue.
Inoue is looking to counter punch.
Johnson tests Inoue's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Inoue takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Inoue takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inoue.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Inoue counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Inoue moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wathjee Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Inoue is looking to counter punch.
Johnson throws a body punch but Inoue moves out of range.
Inoue was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Inoue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Inoue throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Inoue tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inoue moves away.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Inoue's head.
Inoue uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Inoue is looking to counter punch.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Inoue on the side of the head. #T2#
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson throws a combination. Inoue tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Inoue slips under a jab from Johnson.#T3#
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Inoue is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Inoue throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T4#
Inoue keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Inoue swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Inoue walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inoue with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wathjee Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Johnson catches Inoue with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Inoue's head.
Inoue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson cracks Inoue with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Inoue might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Inoue takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Inoue sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Inoue swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Inoue moves away and avoids it.
Inoue swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Inoue wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Inoue swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Inoue.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Inoue's shoulder, as Inoue tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Inoue throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.#T3#
Johnson misses with a hook.
Inoue seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a combination. Inoue tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson tests Inoue's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Inoue staying out of range there.#T4#
Inoue displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wathjee Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wathjee Johnson!
A very excited looking Wathjee Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
JF 28 - Revenge for Gibbs
Date: Dec 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Blackwell shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Blackwell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blackwell shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Blackwell dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Blackwell's head and hops out.
Wathjee Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcel Blackwell.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blackwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blackwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Blackwell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blackwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Johnson duly obliges.
Blackwell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blackwell fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Blackwell walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.#T2##TD2#
Blackwell looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Blackwell drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Blackwell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blackwell prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Blackwell trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Blackwell is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blackwell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blackwell looks winded!#T3#
Blackwell wants to clinch.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Blackwell walks into a left hand.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackwell.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blackwell.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Blackwell tries to clinch but Johnson moves away #TD#
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but instead Blackwell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Blackwell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Blackwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blackwell is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wathjee Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Blackwell fails with the takedown
and Blackwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blackwell dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Blackwell's head and hops out.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blackwell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wathjee Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcel Blackwell.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blackwell momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Johnson with a nice cross.
Blackwell is breathing heavily.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blackwell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson cracks Blackwell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Blackwell on that attempt.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson digs a good hook to Blackwell's body.
Blackwell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Blackwell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blackwell on the side of the head. #T2#
Blackwell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackwell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blackwell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wathjee Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackwell tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Wathjee Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blackwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blackwell dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blackwell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blackwell in his tracks.
Marcel Blackwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Johnson lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blackwell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Blackwell's head back.
Blackwell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
Blackwell fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wathjee Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Blackwell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Blackwell's defenses.
Blackwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blackwell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Blackwell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Wathjee Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcel Blackwell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blackwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Blackwell tries to clinch up.
Blackwell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Donk. Johnson catches Blackwell right on the button with a cross.
Blackwell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blackwell misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blackwell shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blackwell tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Johnson lands with a straight right. Blackwell didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Jab from Johnson.
Blackwell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blackwell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Blackwell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Marcel Blackwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blackwell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blackwell shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson scores with a hook.#T4#
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blackwell.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson throws a combination. Blackwell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Blackwell shoots in.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left lands for Johnson.
Marcel Blackwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson cracks Blackwell with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wathjee Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wathjee Johnson!
Wathjee Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
JF 23 - Li vs Bobo
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Li takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Li.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Li shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Li seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johnson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Li manages to move to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Li has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T1##SUB#
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Li has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Johnson taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikael Li!
Mikael Li retains his bantamweight title!
In defeat, Wathjee Johnson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes god gifts another man his victory, today wasn’t mines. We’ll be back.'. |
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Event:
Mikael Li Ascends to the Hall
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dedin or perhaps it was just good defense by Bobo, which made it look bad.
Bobo looks to score with a jab to the body but Dedin is just out of range.
Dedin unleashes a big counter combination but Bobo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dedin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dedin throws a counter combo.
Bobo misses with a body punch
and Dedin counters with a one-two to the body.
Bobo lands a glancing blow to the side of Dedin's head.
Phishiji Bobo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Bobo misses.
Dedin unleashes a big counter combination but Bobo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bobo digs a good body shot into Dedin's ribs.#T1#
Dedin avoids the body shot from Bobo.
Despite the aggression on Dedin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bobo throws a hook but Dedin avoids it easily.
Bobo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dedin counters with a two punch combo.
A big left from Bobo misses.
As Bobo backs off Dedin throws a huge counter combo but Bobo manages to avoid it all.
Bobo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bobo lands a really nice looking cross but Dedin seems unphased.
Dedin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Bobo throws a shot from downtown. Dedin moves away and avoids it.
Bobo takes a swing at Dedin's ribcage but misses.
Bobo looks to land a right hand but Dedin moved out of range.
Bobo missing with a left hand there. Dedin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bobo. Dedin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bobo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dedin eats them both and turns towards Bobo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobo looks to land a left hand but Dedin moved out of range nicely.
Dedin throws a counter combo.#T3#
Good shot there by Bobo.
Dedin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bobo avoids it really well and circles away.
Phishiji Bobo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bobo stuns Dedin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Bobo misses the target.
Dedin defending well as Bobo loads up on a big left hand.
Dedin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bobo counters with a straight right hand.
Bobo scores with a hook to the body. Dedin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dedin takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phishiji Bobo 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#
Bobo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dedin.
Dedin ducks under a wild hook from Bobo.
A big right from Bobo misses.
Bobo throws a right and a left that Dedin avoids nicely.
Bobo throws a jab but it's blocked by Dedin.
Dedin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobo misses with a wild body shot.
Bobo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dedin.
Dedin throws a counter combo.
Dedin slips a straight right by Bobo.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Bobo.
Bobo swings for the body but Dedin moves out of range.
Dedin is looking for the big counter here.
Bobo throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Dedin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bobo throws a jab but it's blocked by Dedin.
Bobo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dedin drops his hands momentarily and Bobo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Bobo as Dedin shoots in.#T2#
Dedin misses with the combination.
Bobo throwing a counter right hand but Dedin manages to avoid it.
Bobo throws a body shot but no joy.
Dedin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Phishiji Bobo is winning the standup battle so far.
Bobo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dedin counters with a two punch combo.
Bobo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dedin falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Bobo counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Dedin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bobo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Bobo manages to break the clinch.
Dedin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bobo.
As Bobo backs off Dedin throws a huge counter combo but Bobo manages to avoid it all.
Dedin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bobo throws out the jab.
Bobo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bobo misses with a hook.
And Dedin tries to counter it with a takedown but Bobo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bobo avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Bobo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dedin's head backwards.
Bobo misses with a hook.
Dedin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bobo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bobo misses with a looping right.
Dedin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bobo thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phishiji Bobo 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#
Bobo misses with a wild body shot.
Vito Dedin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bobo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bobo misses with an uppercut
and Dedin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bobo. Dedin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dedin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Bobo misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dedin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bobo throws the left hand but Dedin avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Bobo throws a big shot that misses.
Bobo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dedin momentarily.
Dedin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bobo backs up against the cage.
Bobo cracks Dedin with an open hand slap.
Bobo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dedin.
Bobo loads up on a big right hand but Dedin slips the punch.
Dedin is looking to clinch. #T2#
Dedin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bobo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dedin.
Despite the aggression on Dedin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Bobo misses the target.
Dedin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bobo defends it well.
Bobo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bobo looks to land a left hand but Dedin moved out of range nicely.
Dedin misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Bobo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dedin counters with a one-two to the body.
Dedin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dedin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bobo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A combination from Bobo does no damage.
Despite the aggression on Dedin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bobo looks to land a right hand but Dedin moved out of range.
And Dedin tries to counter it with a takedown but Bobo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dedin avoids the body shot from Bobo.
#T4#
Dedin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bobo.
Bobo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dedin.
Dedin feints the counter takedown.
Bobo throws a hook but Dedin avoids it easily.
Bobo throws a jab but it's blocked by Dedin.
Bobo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dedin can do to turn this around?
Bobo misses with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bobo loads up on a big right hand but Dedin slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phishiji Bobo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bobo 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phishiji Bobo!
A relieved looking Phishiji Bobo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Vito Dedin spoke after the fight, saying 'I gave it my all, but tonight wasn't my night. Props to my opponent, they brought their best. I'll take this lesson, train harder, and come back stronger. This isn't the end it's just the beginning'. |
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Event:
JF 15 - Matas vs Solis
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Contreras moves in looking to clinch but Bobo pushes him off.
Bobo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Contreras feints the counter takedown.
Contreras changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bobo tries to avoid it but Contreras manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bobo to the ground. Bobo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bobo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Contreras.
Contreras tries to clinch up but Bobo circles away and keeps his distance.
Bobo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL#
Bobo rushes Contreras and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Bobo. #BC#
Bobo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Bobo moves into the clinch.
Bobo lands a nice shot to the body.
Contreras wants to take the fight to the mat but Bobo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Phishiji Bobo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conner Contreras.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bobo breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Bobo drives through and clinches with Contreras against the cage.
Bobo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Contreras looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Contreras wants to stall.
#T1#
Contreras wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Contreras is trying to break the clinch but Bobo has him pressed against the cage.
Bobo stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Bobo pulls guard. #SU2#
Contreras gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Contreras shoots in looking for a takedown. Bobo tries to sprawl out of it but Contreras keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bobo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Contreras.
Contreras shoots and misses
and Bobo counters with an inside leg kick.
Bobo shoots in for a double leg but Contreras sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Contreras looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bobo is fending him off so far but Contreras persists. Nope, Bobo circles away and we're back to standing.
Contreras is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Contreras displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bobo. #T2##CL#
Bobo moves into range and clinches up with Contreras.
Contreras is trying to break the clinch but Bobo is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Contreras's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Bobo breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Contreras tries to keep at a distance but Bobo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bobo tries for a takedown but Contreras manages to get underhooks.
Bobo lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Bobo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Bobo has Contreras up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Bobo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Bobo moves into the clinch.
Bobo jumps guard but Contreras stands there with Bobo around his waist. Bobo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3#
Contreras is trying to break the clinch but Bobo has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Bobo pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Bobo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Contreras defends well.
Bobo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Contreras is one step ahead there.
Bobo is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Contreras decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Bobo goes for a double leg but Contreras avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Contreras continues to drive forward.
Contreras working hard to break the clinch.
Bobo prevents Contreras from breaking the clinch.
Bobo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Bobo breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Bobo instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bobo.
Bobo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Contreras's efforts to push away.#BC#
Bobo breaks from the clinch.
Bobo has a takedown stuffed.
Bobo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bobo duly obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phishiji Bobo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Contreras shoots in for a double leg but Bobo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A right-left combo lands from Contreras. #TD2#
Contreras scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Contreras wants to take a breather but Bobo is having none of it.
Bobo wants to control but Contreras is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobo is looking for a sweep. Contreras is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU2#
Contreras decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Contreras doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Bobo misses.
Bobo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Contreras gets caught flat footed, as Bobo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bobo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Contreras can do to turn this around?#T1#
Contreras looking to control.
Bobo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bobo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Contreras 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#
Bobo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bobo tries to get out of the position.
Bobo is controlling Contreras's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Contreras wants to free his trapped foot but Bobo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bobo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Contreras is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Contreras is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bobo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Contreras is breathing heavily.
Contreras prevents Bobo from improving his position.
Bobo wants to control but Contreras is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bobo wants to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Contreras stands up and beckons Bobo to join him on the feet.
Conner Contreras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T3##CL#
Bobo clinches.
Bobo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Contreras just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Bobo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Contreras shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bobo counters with a straight right hand.
Contreras moves out of range of the body kick from Bobo.
A combination from Bobo does no damage.
Contreras feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Bobo clinches up with Contreras and pushes him back against the cage.
Bobo stalls.
Bobo is trying to pull guard but Contreras turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phishiji Bobo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bobo pulls guard.
Bobo trying to control the position here.
Contreras trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Bobo tries to strike from the bottom.
#SU2#
Contreras gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Contreras fails in his attempt to clinch.
Contreras throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Bobo takes the fight into the clinch.
Contreras wants to take the fight to the mat but Bobo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bobo gets underhooks to prevent Contreras's takedown attempt.
Contreras is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Bobo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bobo manages to end up in side control.
Contreras tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bobo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phishiji Bobo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bobo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Contreras throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Bobo moves into the clinch.
Contreras tries to break free but Bobo pushes him back against the cage.
Bobo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bobo tries for a takedown but Contreras manages to get underhooks.
Bobo prevents Contreras from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Bobo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Contreras is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bobo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Bobo moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contreras has had enough of the clinch but Bobo keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Bobo has picked Contreras up - he's going for a ride! Bobo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Contreras manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Contreras lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Contreras gets to his feet - Bobo follows without any prompting. #T1#
Bobo has a takedown stuffed.
Contreras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Contreras wants to clinch.
Bobo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phishiji Bobo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bobo.#CL#
Bobo gets a clinch. #BC#
Bobo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Contreras pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bobo looks for a takedown but Contreras sprawls well.
Contreras shoots and misses
and Bobo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bobo throws a sloppy head kick and Contreras moves out of range easily.
Bobo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Contreras.
Phishiji Bobo is winning the standup battle so far.
Bobo shoots for a takedown but Contreras saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Contreras shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bobo as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Bobo closes the distance and clinches.
Bobo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Contreras's efforts to push away.#T3#
Bobo is trying to drag Contreras to the mat but Contreras just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bobo has Contreras pushed against the cage.
Bobo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Contreras's efforts to push away.#BC#
Bobo breaks the clinch.
Contreras defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bobo.
Contreras misses with a takedown
and Bobo counters with a three punch combo that has Contreras backing up. Contreras nods at Bobo to acknowledge the strikes.
Bobo goes for a double leg but Contreras avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Contreras continues to drive forward.
Contreras drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bobo defends it well.#T4#
Contreras goes for a takedown attempt but Bobo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Bobo with that takedown attempt.
Bobo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phishiji Bobo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Contreras fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bobo.
Contreras throws a counter combo.
Bobo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bobo slips a jab and a cross from Contreras.
#CL#
Bobo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Conner Contreras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phishiji Bobo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bobo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Contreras pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phishiji Bobo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bobo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phishiji Bobo! |
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