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Event:
HFC 78:Ragnarson vs Mahones
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Nazari looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Johnson working for a triangle but Nazari defends it easily.
#SUB#
Johnson working for a triangle but Nazari defends it easily.
Nazari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Johnson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nazari has his hands clasped together but Johnson extends and breaks Nazari 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Johnson!
A relieved looking Joe Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
HFC 71:Hellmuth vs Ragnarson
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1#
ODonnell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but ODonnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
ODonnell misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ODonnell moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
#CL#
Johnson rushes ODonnell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson is stalling here.
#TD2#
ODonnell successfully pulls guard.
ODonnell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson wants to stand but ODonnell has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T1#
Johnson trying to control the action but ODonnell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Johnson trying to work for an americana but ODonnell has managed to regain full guard.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
ODonnell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
ODonnell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but ODonnell has wrist control.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
ODonnell pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson trying to control but ODonnell is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
ODonnell wants to sweep but no luck.
ODonnell keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but ODonnell is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ODonnell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Johnson gets a clinch.
ODonnell'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.
ODonnell can't get the takedown.
ODonnell keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson. #T3#
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
ODonnell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. ODonnell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Johnson stays in close to ODonnell's body and controls the position.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
ODonnell keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
ODonnell wants to control but Johnson postures up.
ODonnell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Johnson slips a nice elbow through ODonnell's hands, connecting with ODonnell's forehead.#SUB#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
ODonnell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
ODonnell is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
#SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
ODonnell wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
ODonnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
ODonnell dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but ODonnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses ODonnell's front leg but catches the back leg as ODonnell tries to avoid it.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Colin ODonnell has been cut.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Johnson pushes ODonnell up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
ODonnell manages to break the clinch.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ODonnell swinging wildly here.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
ODonnell clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but ODonnell won't allow it.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson tries to break free but ODonnell pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
ODonnell breaks the clinch.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
ODonnell throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Johnson has been cut.
ODonnell looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
ODonnell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that ODonnell can do to turn this around?
Johnson misses with the combination.
ODonnell feints the counter takedown.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#TD2#
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. ODonnell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. ODonnell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Johnson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! ODonnell rolls with it to try and escape but Johnson cranks on the arm and ODonnell is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Johnson!
A very excited looking Joe 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:
HFC 64:Randhawa vs Azevedo
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Trump doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trump circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joe Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trump takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Donald Trump has been cut.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Trump swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trump tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Trump swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Trump gets a double leg takedown into Johnson's guard.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trump defends well.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trump defends well.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trump. #T1#
Trump postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trump defends it easily.
Johnson is trying to keep Trump in close.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trump can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Trump passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Trump is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Trump is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #CUT#
It looks like Joe Johnson has been cut.
Johnson tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
Trump throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Trump with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trump with a nice head shot there.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trump landing with the ground and pound. #CUT#
That has opened up Joe Johnson's cut even more.#T3#
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Trump slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson trying to control here.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Trump with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT#
The cut above Joe Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joe Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Donald Trump!
Post fight, an emotional Donald Trump said 'I will make America great again!'.
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Event:
HFC 57:Shlemenko vs Odori
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
ODonnell misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
ODonnell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
ODonnell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson throws a series of punches but ODonnell moves out of range.
And ODonnell tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
ODonnell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with ODonnell, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ODonnell avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Johnson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent ODonnell's takedown attempt.
Joe Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin ODonnell.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson has ODonnell pressed against the cage.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
Johnson is trying to push ODonnell away but ODonnell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
ODonnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by ODonnell or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Colin ODonnell has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with ODonnell, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
Joe Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but ODonnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
ODonnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson throws a right and a left that ODonnell avoids nicely.
And ODonnell tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson sets himself, and ODonnell steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnson avoids it this time.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson wants to slow ODonnell down by chopping away at his legs.
Some bone on bone action there as ODonnell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson wants to clinch up but ODonnell keeps it at a distance.
Johnson wants to clinch.
ODonnell avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. ODonnell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson tries to clinch up but ODonnell circles away and keeps his distance.
ODonnell fails with a takedown attempt.
ODonnell lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Joe Johnson has been cut.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
ODonnell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
ODonnell tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
ODonnell is stalling here.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
ODonnell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson throws a series of punches but ODonnell moves out of range.
ODonnell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and ODonnell counters with a crisp one two that drops Johnson! ODonnell thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Johnson to his feet! Johnson is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson glances at the clock... BAM! ODonnell nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Johnson crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Johnson is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Colin ODonnell!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #14
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Johnson pushes Pereira up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Pereira pulls Johnson into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pereira has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position.
Pereira keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving. #SUB#
Pereira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Pereira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pereira looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pereira pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Pereira working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pereira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson passes Pereira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pereira is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pereira manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Pereira looking for subs off his back but Johnson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pereira is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Pereira keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Pereira 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!#SUB#
Pereira is looking for the choke from the back position but Johnson is controlling his hands well.
Johnson just trying to survive but Pereira is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Johnson is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Pereira has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Pereira is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Johnson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4##SUB#
Pereira is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Johnson with him. Johnson is trying to defend but Pereira has an arm under the chin now! Johnson grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcus Pereira!
Marcus Pereira retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Marcus Pereira thanked Highland Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #11
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Clothwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clothwell, pushing him back against the cage.
Clothwell tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Clothwell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Clothwell wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Clothwell blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
#BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clothwell lands with a good body shot.
Clothwell with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Johnson has been cut.
Clothwell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Johnson feints and as Clothwell raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Clothwell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clothwell manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Clothwell's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clothwell wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Clothwell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Clothwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clothwell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Clothwell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clothwell has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Clothwell's head.
Clothwell is breathing heavily.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Johnson is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Johnson!
A victorious Joe Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #10
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Pereira misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
Johnson throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Pereira counters by clinching up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson is trying to drag Pereira to the mat but Pereira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pereira has Johnson pushed against the cage.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Pereira has the dominant position.
Pereira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Pereira decides to pull guard.
Johnson postures up in Pereira's guard and throws a big left but Pereira blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Pereira blocks nicely. #SUB#
Pereira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pereira working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Pereira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pereira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Pereira is keeping the position.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pereira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pereira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Pereira's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Pereira looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Pereira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pereira looking to control.
#T3#
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pereira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom.
Pereira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Pereira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Pereira has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Pereira looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom. #T4#
Pereira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson distracts Pereira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Pereira is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Pereira tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pereira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson cracks Pereira with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Pereira will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Johnson has Pereira up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Pereira has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Pereira has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Johnson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pereira.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pereira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pereira dodges the ground and pound from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pereira has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Pereira.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Johnson looking for a sweep but Pereira has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Pereira looking to finish with strikes here!
Pereira throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Johnson because Pereira loaded up on that one.
Pereira wants to take Johnson's back here but Johnson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pereira looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pereira wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Johnson prevents Pereira from taking his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Pereira goes for an armbar but Johnson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johnson.
My spies in Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center inform me that Johnson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pereira has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
Johnson advances position into side control!
The ground and pound from Johnson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Pereira's face as Johnson controls the position.
Pereira is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Marcus Pereira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB2#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pereira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pereira tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson trying to control the action but Pereira is working from the bottom.
Pereira moves into full guard.
Johnson is working Pereira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pereira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Pereira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pereira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pereira pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Pereira will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pereira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pereira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Pereira counters by clinching up.
Pereira is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
#TD#
Pereira pulls guard.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira looking to control.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving. #SUB#
Pereira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Pereira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.#SUB#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pereira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Pereira's legs - danger averted.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Pereira blocks nicely.
Pereira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU2#
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pereira, up you get!
Joe Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Marcus Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2##CL#
Pereira clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Pereira - that landed with a thud.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Pereira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pereira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Pereira 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. #SUB#
Pereira is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Johnson rolls with it to try and escape but Pereira cranks on the arm and Johnson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Pereira!
Marcus Pereira is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Marcus Pereira thanked Highland Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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