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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Hart instigates a clinch.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Hart has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Hart, against the cage.
Hart throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson has Hart pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hart manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hart wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Johnson postures up in Hart's guard and throws a big left but Hart blocks it.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hart's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Evan Hart has been cut.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Hart blocks nicely.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Hart blocks nicely.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Hart 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.
Hart is breathing heavily.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving.
Hart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hart trying to control the position.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hart has wrist control.
Hart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson postures up in Hart's guard and throws a big left but Hart blocks it.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson postures up in Hart's guard and throws a big left but Hart blocks it.
Johnson postures up in Hart's guard and throws a big left but Hart blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hart has wrist control.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marquise Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evan Hart's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hart tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Johnson manages to pull guard.
Johnson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson 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#
Hart trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hart keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson throwing shots but Hart is blocking nicely.
Hart keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hart's head. #T1#
Hart keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hart keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hart's head.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hart keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hart keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hart looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Hart dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #CUT2#
Evan Hart's cut is getting worse.
Hart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson .
Marquise Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson .
Hart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson .
Hart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson .
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Hart dodges it nicely.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson .
Hart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson .
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hart is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hart defending well though. #SU2#
Johnson stands up out of the half guard.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Hart keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
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. #SUB2#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hart defends it easily.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson 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##T4#
Johnson thows a huge punch but Hart dodges it nicely.
Johnson prevents Hart from standing back up.
Hart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson .
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #CUT2#
Evan Hart's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson moves nicely into side control.
Johnson throws an elbow but Hart slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hart sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marquise Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Evan Hart's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Hart against the cage.
Hart wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Hart creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson 's defenses. #BC#
Hart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Hart was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hart misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Johnson clinches up with Hart and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Hart throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Hart was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Hart tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Hart tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Hart drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Johnson jumps guard.
Hart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Hart trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson 's guard.#SUB2#
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T2#
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom.
#SU#
Hart gets to his feet. Johnson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Hart counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson . #CL2#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Hart fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hart jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Hart gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hart gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hart is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Hart tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Johnson pulls Hart into guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hart is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hart is one step ahead there.
Johnson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Johnson has his foot on Hart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hart works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Hart defends easily.
#SU#
Hart decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Hart is avoiding it.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Hart counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Hart tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson .
#TD2#
Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Hart to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marquise Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marquise Johnson !
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