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Event:
Bushido 37: Ban Gbus v Karasev
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnstone connects with a high kick.
Darko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnstone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darko throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnstone.
Johnstone scores with a head kick.
Johnstone scores with a body shot.
Darko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnstone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnstone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Darko at a distance.
Johnstone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Darko's hands.
Darko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Leroy Johnstone has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnstone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darko.
Darko misses with a straight right.
Darko connects with the punch.
Johnstone throws a head kick that misses.
Johnstone throws a head kick that Darko semi-blocks.
Good exchange - Johnstone coming out on top.
Darko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnstone staying out of range there.
Darko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A head kick from Johnstone lands but Darko takes it in his stride.
Johnstone throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Darko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnstone! #T1#
An elbow from Darko crashes against the mat.
Darko scores with punches from side control.
Darko throws an elbow but Johnstone slips to the side and avoids it well.
Darko in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Johnstone wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Darko is putting a hurting on Johnstone here, landing some big shots from side control.
Darko is staying tight to Johnstone's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Darko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnstone is pushing Darko's head away, looking to escape. Darko manages to hold on to the position though.#T2#
Darko tries to score with some ground and pound. Johnstone controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Johnstone taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sloppy strikes there by Darko.#SUB#
Darko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Darko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Darko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnstone keeps working.
Darko grinds an elbow into Johnstone's temple.
Johnstone is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Darko is controlling him well.
Darko is staying tight to Johnstone's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Darko lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Johnstone is working to avoid the ground and pound but Darko connects with a decent elbow.
Johnstone takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Darko is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Johnstone's shoulder. That is not cool.
Darko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johnstone is avoiding damage well.
Johnstone avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Darko.
The ground and pound from Darko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Johnstone dodges the ground and pound from Darko.
Johnstone takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Leroy Johnstone's cut even more.
We've been informed that Johnstone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Darko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Darko misses with the ground and pound.
Johnstone parries the strikes from Darko easily there. Darko is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Johnstone to escape.
#T4#
Darko throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Johnstone works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Johnstone is staying active underneath Darko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Darko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnstone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darko content to control rather than advance.
Darko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Darko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT#
The cut above Leroy Johnstone's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Darko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Darko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Johnstone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Darko tries to move into range but Johnstone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnstone.
Johnstone throws a body kick that misses.
Darko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnstone ducks under a wild hook from Darko.
Johnstone ducks under a wild hook from Darko.
Johnstone lands a leg kick that knocks Darko off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Darko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice takedown defense from Johnstone. No joy for Darko on that attempt.
Darko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Johnstone throws a looping overhand right but Darko ducks down to avoid it.
Darko moves out of range as Johnstone strikes.
Darko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnstone swings for the body but Darko moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Darko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnstone throws a head kick that misses.
Darko tries for a takedown but Johnstone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darko shoots for a takedown but Johnstone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erick Darko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darko throws a hook but Johnstone avoids it easily.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnstone. #CL#
Darko has managed to clinch.
A short right from Darko. #CUT#
Leroy Johnstone's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darko.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leroy Johnstone's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Erick Darko!
During a confident post fight interview, Erick Darko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Bushido 34: Aziz vs. Aoki
Date: Dec 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnstone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnstone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnstone scores with the left hand. Razzers knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnstone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Razzers's calf.
Johnstone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnstone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnstone has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Razzers is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Leroy Johnstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Razzers rushes Johnstone and presses him up against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnstone.
Johnstone struggles to land a body shot inside as Razzers controls his hands.
Razzers working aggressively here.
Razzers misses with some punches.
Johnstone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Razzers avoids it.
Johnstone tries a knee to the head but Razzers blocks it.
Johnstone blocks a body shot from Razzers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnstone.
Razzers misses with some punches.
Johnstone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Razzers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnstone throws a punch but it's blocked by Razzers.
Razzers looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnstone scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Bartholomew Razzers has been cut.#T1#
Razzers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnstone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Razzers's face.
Razzers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Razzers lands a shot to the body.
Razzers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Razzers trying to stall but Johnstone improves his position.
Razzers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Razzers throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnstone.
We've been hearing reports that Razzers has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Johnstone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Razzers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnstone is trying to stall.
Razzers lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnstone backwards.
Razzers misses with a punch to the body.
Razzers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Johnstone.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Razzers.
Johnstone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnstone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Razzerss head.
Johnstone looking to throw knees to the head but Razzers is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Johnstone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Johnstone thuds a left hand into Razzers's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Razzers throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Johnstone.
That kick from Johnstone tenderised Razzers's leg. Razzers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnstone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnstone thumps Razzers with a low kick.
Nice cross by Razzers.
Johnstone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnstone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Razzers's sensitive parts.
Johnstone looks to land a left hand but Razzers moved out of range nicely.
Johnstone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnstone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Razzers misses with a hook. Johnstone ducked under it nicely.
Razzers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnstone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnstone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnstone lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Johnstone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Razzers in his tracks.
Johnstone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Razzers in his tracks.
Johnstone throws a body punch but Razzers moves out of range.
Razzers throwing a counter right hand but Johnstone manages to avoid it.
Johnstone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnstone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnstone lands with a kick to the ribs.
A solid body kick from Johnstone.
Johnstone throws a shot from downtown. Razzers moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Razzers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnstone connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnstone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Razzers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Razzers misses the shot to the body.
Johnstone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Razzers looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnstone is just out of range.
Razzers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnstone.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnstone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnstone dodges the punch combination from Razzers.
Johnstone feints a counter leg kick.#T4#
Johnstone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Razzers moves away.
Razzers missing with a left hand there. Johnstone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnstone scores with a shot to the body.
Razzers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnstone bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johnstone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnstone scores with a spinning back kick!
Razzers loads up on a big right hand but Johnstone slips the punch.
Johnstone lands with a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Johnstone.
Razzers is breathing heavily.
Razzers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnstone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Razzers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnstone was well out of range. Poor timing from Razzers.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnstone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body kick there by Johnstone.
Johnstone pushes Razzers away with a front kick.
Razzers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Johnstone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bartholomew Razzers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Razzers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Razzers misses.
Johnstone flicks out a counter leg kick but Razzers steps away.
Johnstone looks to throw the jab but Razzers is out of range.
Johnstone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnstone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Razzers misses the shot to the body.
Razzers misses with an uppercut.
Razzers connects with a right hand. Johnstone shakes it off.
Razzers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnstone.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnstone. Razzers shrugs it off though.
Razzers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnstone.
Razzers tries to clinch but Johnstone moves out of range.
Johnstone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Razzers tries to clinch up.
Johnstone only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnstone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnstone tries a head kick but it misses.
Razzers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnstone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Razzers cracks a nice hook into Johnstone's ribs.
Razzers will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Johnstone scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnstone. Razzers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnstone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Razzers.
Razzers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Razzers moves out of range of the body kick from Johnstone.
Razzers tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnstone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Razzers avoids the head kick by Johnstone.
Razzers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnstone.
Leroy Johnstone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnstone misses the shot to the body.
Johnstone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Johnstone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnstone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Razzers rather than just go for the knockout.
Razzers cracks Johnstone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Johnstone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Razzers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Razzers throws a hook but Johnstone avoids it easily.
Johnstone scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnstone blocks a jab.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnstone.
Razzers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnstone moves away.
Johnstone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Razzers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Razzers clinches.
Razzers is trying to force a seperation but Johnstone has the dominant position.
Razzers swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnstone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartholomew Razzers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Razzers avoiding damage as Johnstone throws knees to the body.
Razzers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnstone swings wildly with an uppercut but Razzers uses good head movement to avoid it.
A knee to the head by Johnstone.
Razzers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnstone's elbow.
Razzers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnstone backwards.
Razzers misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Razzers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnstone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Razzers. Johnstone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Razzers takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Razzers misses with an uppercut. Johnstone saw that one coming.
Johnstone scores with a body shot.
Razzers wants to clinch
and Johnstone counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Razzers looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnstone is just out of range.
Razzers misses with an uppercut
and Johnstone counters with a good, hard body kick but Razzers shrugs it off.
Johnstone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Razzers's calf.
Johnstone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Razzers blocks a head kick by Johnstone.
Razzers appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnstone just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnstone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Johnstone swings for the body but Razzers moves out of range.
Johnstone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Razzers.
A good leg kick by Johnstone.
Johnstone feints and then cracks Razzers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Razzers down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnstone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Johnstone lands with a nice body punch.
Johnstone throws a head kick that misses.
Razzers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Razzers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnstone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Johnstone scores with a push kick.
Razzers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnstone can pounce on him.
Johnstone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body kick from Johnstone.
Razzers throws a body shot but no joy.
Razzers walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnstone.
Razzers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnstone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnstone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnstone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnstone throws a sloppy head kick and Razzers moves out of range easily.
Razzers's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnstone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Johnstone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bartholomew Razzers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Razzers scores with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnstone.
Johnstone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnstone jabs Razzers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Razzers just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnstone scores with a kick to the midsection.
Johnstone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Razzers.
Johnstone lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnstone misses with a head kick.
Johnstone cracks the inside of Razzers's front leg.
Johnstone scores with a push kick.
Johnstone connects with a body shot that sends Razzers's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Razzers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnstone misses the shot to the body.
Razzers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnstone thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Razzers if he has to take too many more of those.
#T1#
Razzers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnstone slips under a jab.
Razzers takes a swing at Johnstone's ribcage but misses.
Johnstone is trying to counter with his kicks.
Johnstone misses the shot to the body.
Razzers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Johnstone misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Razzers misses the target.
Nice jab there from Johnstone.
Johnstone lands with a shot to the body.
Johnstone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Razzers has time to react.
Johnstone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Razzers misses with a body shot.
Razzers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnstone cracks the inside of Razzers's front leg.
Razzers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnstone connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnstone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnstone.
Razzers looks to land a right hand but Johnstone moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnstone.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Razzers crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Johnstone - the referee stops the clock and Razzers gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Johnstone. Razzers manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Johnstone punishes Razzers's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick by Johnstone misses
and Razzers counters with a nice body shot.
Johnstone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Razzers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Razzers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnstone.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnstone.
Razzers avoids the body shot from Johnstone.
Johnstone feints and then cracks Razzers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Razzers down.
Razzers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnstone throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Razzers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Johnstone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Razzers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnstone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnstone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnstone slips under a jab from Razzers.
Johnstone flicks out a counter leg kick but Razzers steps away.
Razzers jabs at Johnstone's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnstone. Razzers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnstone misses with a body punch
and Razzers counters with a right hand to the body.
Razzers misses with a hook
and Johnstone counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnstone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnstone lands a jab to Razzers's midsection.
Razzers moves in looking to clinch but Johnstone pushes him off.
Johnstone only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnstone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Razzers connects with a body shot.
Leroy Johnstone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Razzers throws a hook but Johnstone avoids it easily.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by Razzers.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Johnstone - that will leave a mark!
Razzers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Razzers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Razzers misses with a straight right.
Johnstone was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Johnstone feints and then cracks Razzers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Razzers down.
Johnstone throws a sloppy head kick and Razzers moves out of range easily.
Johnstone throws a front kick that sends Razzers stumbling back into the ropes.
Johnstone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Razzers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnstone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Razzers connects with a body shot that sends Johnstone's belly button to the back.
Razzers sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnstone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Razzers.
Johnstone misses with a shot to the body
and Razzers counters with a stiff right hand.
Bartholomew Razzers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Razzers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnstone is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Johnstone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnstone 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Johnstone!
Leroy Johnstone 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:
Bushido 31: Bunker vs Paterson
Date: Dec 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnstone lands a nice looking body shot.
Master avoids the head kick by Johnstone.
Master blocks a head kick by Johnstone.
Master takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grappling Master seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnstone throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Master manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnstone on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnstone's guard now, I'm sure.
Johnstone keeping full guard, as Master tries to pass. #SUB2#
Master thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Master drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnstone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnstone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnstone! #REVR#
Master is looking to regain half guard here but Johnstone keeps moving and retains side control.
Master has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SU#
Johnstone stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Master tries for a takedown but Johnstone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Master tries for a takedown but Johnstone circles away easily
and Johnstone counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Master drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Master has gone for a leg lock! Johnstone slips out almost immediately though and dives into Master's guard.#REVR#
Johnstone wants to stand but Master has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Master looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnstone is one step ahead there. #SU#
Johnstone stands and steps away. Master gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Johnstone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnstone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnstone.
Johnstone connects with a leg kick. Master looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Master takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Leroy Johnstone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Johnstone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Master on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnstone fakes the leg kick and cracks Master in the body.
Johnstone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Master is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnstone, right into the meat.
Johnstone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Master chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnstone can pounce on him.
Master fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leroy Johnstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grappling Master.
Johnstone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnstone throws a shot to the body.
Johnstone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnstone stuns Master with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Master takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Master looks winded!
Johnstone is looking to slow Master down with leg kicks.
Master tries for a takedown but Johnstone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnstone.
Johnstone scores with a nice body kick.
Master shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnstone defends it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnstone, right into the meat.
Master takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johnstone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Master.
Master on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnstone. Johnstone obviously looking to wear him down.
No luck for Master with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Johnstone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Master throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnstone's waist but Johnstone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Master off to one side.
A solid body kick from Johnstone.
Johnstone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnstone lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnstone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Master takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Johnstone throws a head kick that half lands.
Johnstone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Master looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That kick from Johnstone tenderised Master's leg. Master is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Master with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnstone counters with a big head kick but Master shrugs it off.
Johnstone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Master stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnstone lands a jab to Master's midsection.
Master takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnstone connects with a right hand. Master shakes it off.
Johnstone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnstone wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnstone digs a good body shot into Master's ribs.
Johnstone pushes Master away with a front kick.#T4#
Johnstone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnstone.
Johnstone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Master. That did some damage!
Master doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnstone counters with a leg kick.
Johnstone scores with a nice body kick.
Johnstone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Master.
Johnstone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Master takes one on the button.
Johnstone fakes the leg kick and cracks Master in the body.
Johnstone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnstone thuds a left hand into Master's body.
Johnstone is looking to wear down Master with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body kick from Johnstone.
Johnstone jabs at Master's body.
Master chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnstone can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnstone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnstone lands with a good body shot.
Johnstone jabs Master to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnstone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Master looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Johnstone dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Johnstone cracks the inside of Master's front leg.
Nice body punch from Johnstone.
Johnstone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Master can do to turn this around?
Johnstone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Master has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Johnstone.
Johnstone throws a head kick that half lands.
Johnstone tests Master's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Master fails with a takedown attempt.
Master shoots in but Johnstone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Master walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnstone.
Master takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnstone pushes Master away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Master changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnstone tries to avoid it but Master manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnstone to the ground. Johnstone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leroy Johnstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grappling Master.
Johnstone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnstone.
Johnstone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Master fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnstone avoids it really well and circles away.
Master is breathing heavily.#T1#
Master takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnstone stuffs the takedown.
Master shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnstone tries to sprawl out of it but Master keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnstone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnstone scores with a nice body kick.
Johnstone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Master's calf.
Johnstone punishes Master's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnstone scores with a head kick. Master tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johnstone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Master walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnstone.
Johnstone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnstone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnstone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Master takes a step back to recover.
Johnstone scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnstone.
Nice body punch from Johnstone.
Johnstone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnstone thows a body kick. Master tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Master takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Master walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnstone.
Leroy Johnstone is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnstone lands a leg kick that knocks Master off balance momentarily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnstone. Master shrugs it off though.
Master's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnstone thumps Master with a low kick.
Johnstone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johnstone lands with a nice body punch.
Johnstone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnstone cracks Master with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnstone.
Johnstone throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Master is defended easily by Johnstone.#T3#
Master on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Master takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnstone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Master shoots in for a takedown but Johnstone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnstone lands with a kick to the temple. Master shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Master stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnstone.
Johnstone slaps away a takedown attempt from Master, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnstone thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice body kick from Johnstone.
Johnstone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnstone catches Master with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Master throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnstone's waist but Johnstone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Master off to one side.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnstone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Master has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Johnstone.
Nice uppercut there from Johnstone.
Master has his takedown stuffed
and Johnstone counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Johnstone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnstone lands a head kick!
Johnstone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Master's head.#ROC#
Master is rocked!
Master tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnstone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Master somewhat.
Master is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnstone finish him?
Master chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnstone can pounce on him.
Master seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnstone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Master has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Master walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnstone.
Master takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnstone lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnstone lands a high kick!
Master tries for a takedown but Johnstone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnstone lands with a straight right. Master didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Johnstone dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot by Johnstone.
Johnstone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Master's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnstone. That's going to slow Master down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Johnstone.
Master stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnstone.
Master shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnstone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Master's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnstone thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Master if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnstone lands a front kick.
Johnstone throws a leg kick which misses Master's front leg but catches the back leg as Master tries to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Johnstone as Master shoots in.
As Master backs away, Johnstone returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Johnstone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Master moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnstone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Master's calf.
Johnstone scores with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Johnstone.
Johnstone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Master takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab from Johnstone.
Master closes the distance and clinches up with Johnstone, looking for a takedown. Master pushes Johnstone against the cage but Johnstone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leroy Johnstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grappling Master.
Master fails with the takedown.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnstone.
Master on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnstone. Johnstone obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnstone's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnstone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnstone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Master will feel that in the morning.
Master fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnstone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnstone scores with a nice right hand.
Johnstone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
You can see that Master has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnstone.
Master on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnstone.
Johnstone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnstone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Master doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnstone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Master's knee momentarily.
Grappling Master is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnstone connects with a leg kick. Master looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnstone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Master looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnstone. Master shrugs it off though.
Johnstone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Master has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnstone works Master's body with a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Johnstone.
Johnstone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Johnstone stuns Master with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Master fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnstone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnstone connects with a high kick.
Johnstone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnstone cracks a nice hook into Master's ribs.
Master has a takedown stuffed.
Master takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Johnstone.
Master takes a kick to the side of the head.
Master darts in looking for a takedown but Johnstone gets double underhooks and turns Master into the cage.
It looked like Johnstone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Master.
Johnstone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Master takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Master.
Johnstone scores with a body shot.
Master is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnstone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body kick from Johnstone.
Johnstone keeps Master at a distance using the push kick.
Master tries for a takedown but Johnstone circles away easily
and Johnstone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Master tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Master fails with the takedown.
Leroy Johnstone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnstone throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Master shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnstone as he avoids it easily.
Johnstone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Master doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnstone lands with a hook. Master tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnstone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnstone connects with a solid leg kick.
Master will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnstone.
Johnstone scores with a hook to the body. Master takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Master closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Master has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnstone.
Master takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnstone!
Johnstone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Master shoots in for a takedown but Johnstone shows good takedown defense.
A jab lands there for Johnstone.
Johnstone digs a good hook to Master's body.
Grappling Master has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnstone feints and then cracks Master's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Master down.
Master looks to land a left hand but Johnstone moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Johnstone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnstone 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Leroy Johnstone!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Leroy Johnstone!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Leroy Johnstone!
Leroy Johnstone wins by unanimous decision!
Leroy Johnstone 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:
Bushido 28: Orton vs. Rottwel
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnstone tries to clinch up.
Kauri feinted with a counter takedown.
Kauri on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Johnstone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD#
Kauri closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnstone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kauri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kauri is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Johnstone as he works his way to full guard.
Johnstone wants to stand up but Kauri is controlling him.
Kauri looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kauri is working hard here to advance position.
Kauri is pushing down on Johnstone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnstone is fighting to maintain full guard but Kauri has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Kauri wants to free his trapped foot but Johnstone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnstone wants to control but Kauri is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kauri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnstone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kauri.
Kauri tries to pass to full mount but Johnstone defends it.
Kauri works his way into full mount!
Johnstone is looking to improve his position but Kauri isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Kauri is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Kauri moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Johnstone has worked his arm free - good work by Johnstone!
Kauri tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kauri has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Johnstone!#T3#
Kauri moves to the back position. #SUB#
Kauri has managed to slip his arm under Johnstone's chin. This could be all over... yep, Johnstone is tapping out! Submission win for Kauri.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tamati Kauri!
Tamati Kauri spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Bushido 25: Date vs. Rottwel
Date: Oct 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Silver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silver looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnstone trying to land knees to the body.
Johnstone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silver avoids it.
Silver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnstones head.
Silver misses with a knee to the head.
Silver has Johnstone pressed against the cage.
Silver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnstone lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnstone misses with a punch to the body.
Johnstone scores with a knee to the head.
Johnstone working Silver over with knees to the body.
Johnstone tries to throw a body punch but Silver avoids it by throwing Johnstone back against the cage.
Johnstone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow.
Johnstone tries to land knees in the clinch but Silver avoids the damage to the body.
Johnstone lands a good knee to the midsection. Silver won't want to take too many of those.
Johnstone lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnstone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnstone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silver.
Silver dodges an elbow strike from Johnstone.
Johnstone lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Silver tries to pull guard but Johnstone holds him up against the cage and eventually Silver drops back down to his feet.
Johnstone can't break the clinch.
Johnstone misses with a punch to the body.
Silver wants to break free but Johnstone has control.
Silver goes for a takedown attempt but Johnstone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Johnstone clinches up against the cage.
Johnstone misses with a punch on the inside.
Silver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnstone landing knees to the head.
Silver wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnstone misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silver takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Silver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnstone.
Silver looks winded!
Johnstone misses with some punches.
Johnstone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnstone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silver.
Johnstone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnstone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnstone.
Silver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnstone backwards.
Silver misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Silver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Silver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silver is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnstone struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
Silver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silver is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnstone to keep the fight standing.
Leroy Johnstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Silver.
Silver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnstone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
Silver blocks an uppercut.
Johnstone connects with a knee to the head.
Johnstone tries to land knees in the clinch but Silver avoids the damage to the body.
Johnstone tries a knee to the head but Silver blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Johnstone.
Johnstone misses with an elbow over the top.
Johnstone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silver avoids it.
Silver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnstone crunches a lovely knee into Silver's ribcage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnstone.
Johnstone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnstone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johnstone tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silver throws a head punch that misses.
Johnstone pushes off an throws an elbow but Silver leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silver avoiding damage as Johnstone throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Silver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnstone tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnstone.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Johnstone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silver crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Johnstone - the referee stops the clock and Silver gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Johnstone. Silver manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Johnstone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Silver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnstone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnstone swats away the attempt to clinch by Silver.
Johnstone lands a front kick.
Johnstone scores with a nice head shot.
Johnstone is looking to clinch but Silver is avoiding it.
Johnstone doesn't manage to clinch there - Silver circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Johnstone dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Johnstone bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johnstone lands a nice looking body kick.
Silver shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnstone as he avoids it easily.
Johnstone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silver takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnstone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnstone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silver can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnstone. Silver does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by Johnstone's head coaches at Brutal Force Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnstone digs a good hook to Silver's body.
Adam Silver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Johnstone has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Johnstone breaks the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Johnstone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnstone connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Silver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver is trying to force a seperation but Johnstone has the dominant position.
Johnstone working aggressively here.
Johnstone avoids a wild elbow strike from Silver.#T1#
Johnstone tries to throw a body punch but Silver avoids it by throwing Johnstone back against the cage.
Johnstone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnstone stops a takedown attempt from Silver.
Silver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silver misses with a knee strike.
Johnstone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silver wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silver lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnstone backwards. #BC2#
Silver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silver misses with a two punch combination.
Leroy Johnstone is winning the standup battle so far.
Silver looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnstone is just out of range.
Johnstone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silver wants to clinch.
Johnstone wants to clinch.#T2##CL2#
Silver moves into the clinch.
Silver blocking some punches.
Johnstone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow.
Johnstone misses with a punch on the inside.
Silver is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnstone is defending well.
Leroy Johnstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Silver.
Johnstone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silver landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Leroy Johnstone has been cut.
Johnstone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnstone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silver.
Johnstone trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Johnstone manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnstone looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnstone.
Johnstone lands a high kick!
Silver tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnstone counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnstone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Silver.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnstone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silver wants to clinch.
Johnstone misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Silver clinches up with Johnstone and pushes him back against the cage.
Silver has had enough of the clinch but Johnstone keeps him there for the moment.
Johnstone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silver has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T4#
Johnstone blocking some punches.
Johnstone misses with a knee to the head.
Johnstone trying to land knees to the body.
Johnstone misses with a punch to the body.
Silver has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Johnstone.
Johnstone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Leroy Johnstone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnstone misses with a knee strike.
Silver displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnstone up against the cage.
Silver is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver is leaning against Johnstone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Silver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silver avoids the body shot from Johnstone.
Silver is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Silver has closed the distance and engaged Johnstone in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Johnstone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Johnstone's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Johnstone throws a body shot but no joy.
Silver throws a wild body kick that Johnstone sees coming a mile off.
Johnstone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnstone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johnstone throws a body shot but no joy.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Johnstone moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Johnstone tenderised Silver's leg. Silver is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Silver has Johnstone up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnstone trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Johnstone tries to throw a body punch but Silver avoids it by throwing Johnstone back against the cage.
A short left from Silver.
Johnstone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silver is keeping busy.
Johnstone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnstone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silver blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnstone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silver.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Johnstone obliges.
Johnstone missing with knees to the body.
Silver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnstone swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnstone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnstone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silver's brow.
Silver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnstone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silver.
Johnstone is looking to control Silver's arms but Silver gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnstone has his back to the cage.
Silver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Johnstone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Silver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Silver pushes Johnstone up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnstone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silver has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnstone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnstone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnstone blocks a body shot from Silver.
Johnstone wants to stall.
Silver managing to block the knees to the body from Johnstone.
A short left from Silver.
Silver effectively controlling the action here.
Johnstone is pressed up against the cage. Silver has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnstone down to the mat. Johnstone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Leroy Johnstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Silver.
Silver tries to clinch
and Johnstone counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnstone dodges the punch combination from Silver.
Leroy Johnstone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Johnstone throws a head kick that misses.
Johnstone thuds his right hand into Silver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnstone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silver lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnstone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Silver moves into the clinch.
Silver scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silver lands a right hand.
Johnstone struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
Johnstone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnstone tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnstone tries a knee to the head but Silver blocks it.
A short uppercut from Silver. #BC2#
Silver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnstone throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4##CL2#
Silver pushes Johnstone up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnstone struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
#BC2#
Silver breaks the clinch.
Johnstone lands a jab to the head.
Silver misses with a low kick.
Adam Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Silver moves into the clinch successfully.
Silver is trying to break the clinch but Johnstone is controlling him.
Silver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice left hand lands by Johnstone.
Silver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnstone wants to stall.
Silver lands a shoulder strike.
Silver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnstones head.
Johnstone misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adam Silver.
Well Johnstone 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Johnstone!
Leroy Johnstone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnstone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnstone has time to react.
A cross from Anderson lands.
Johnstone throws a solid leg kick but Anderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnstone.
Anderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alex Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnstone under the eye.
Anderson scores with a three punch combo!
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnstone in his tracks.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnstone doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnstone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson connects with a right hand. Johnstone shakes it off.
Johnstone is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs.
Johnstone looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Johnstone manages to avoid it.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Johnstone.
Anderson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Anderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Johnstone follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Anderson takes a swing at Johnstone's ribcage but misses.
Johnstone counters with a body kick.
Anderson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Johnstone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnstone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
Johnstone moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Anderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnstone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnstone takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Johnstone wants to clinch.
Johnstone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnstone scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnstone tried to score with a low kick but Anderson checks it.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Johnstone manages to avoid it.
Johnstone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Johnstone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnstone.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnstone.
Johnstone throws a body kick that misses.
Anderson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Johnstone is out of range.
Johnstone let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnstone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnstone manages to avoid it.
Johnstone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnstone throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Johnstone swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Johnstone scores with a kick to the midsection.
Johnstone just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnstone lands a front kick.
Johnstone lands a leg kick that knocks Anderson off balance momentarily.
Johnstone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnstone tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnstone misses with an uppercut
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnstone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnstone looks to land a body kick but Anderson moved away.
Johnstone throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Johnstone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderson is able to avoid easily.
Johnstone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Anderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#KD2#
Johnstone lands a big head kick that sends Anderson tumbling to the mat! Johnstone takes a step backwards and waves Anderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Alex Anderson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnstone misses with a body shot.
Johnstone throws a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Johnstone.
#T4#
A head kick misses from Johnstone.
Johnstone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnstone throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnstone defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnstone is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs.
Johnstone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnstone swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
A big left from Johnstone misses.
Anderson gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leroy Johnstone!
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