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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Page.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Page has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson cracks Page with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Page creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Page in a clinch.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Page walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1##CL2#
Page gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Page tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamar Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Page has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Page forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Page could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson stalling the fight.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Page fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Page has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Page pulls his leg out and moves away.
Page connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3##CL2#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Page is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson has Page pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Page manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Page tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson tries to circle away but Page has him pinned against the cage.
Page tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson wants to break free but Page has control.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Page manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Page wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Page goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Page shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Page drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Page misses with a head kick.
Page misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Johnson clinches up with Page and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Johnson successfully pulls guard.
Page has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SU#
Page gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Page.
Johnson pushes Page away with a front kick.#CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Page is defending well.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Page's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Page shoots in.#CL2#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Page in a clinch.
Page wants a takedown.
Page drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamar Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Page drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Page's leg. Page is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lamar Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Page gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch. #T3##TD2#
Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
Page wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Page might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson is trying to keep Page in close.
Page wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Page is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Johnson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Page uses it to pass to side control.
#T4#
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Page content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Page goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Page but great work by Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
#SU#
Page decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get!
A head kick misses from Page.
Page pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Johnson forces Page back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Page is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1##TD#
Page has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Page manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Page is working away from the top position though.
Jimmy Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson tries to roll over but Page keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SU#
Page stands up from Johnson's guard - Page perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Jimmy Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Page has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the cage.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Page has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnson after a bit of a struggle.
Page goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.
Johnson is struggling to control the position.
Come on Page - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3#
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Page has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Johnson to work.
Page gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Lamar Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Johnson.
Johnson is trying to stall.
#BC#
Page's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Johnson rushes Page and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson throws a hook but Page blocks it.
Page seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson throws a head kick but Page moves out of range.
Page drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Jimmy Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Page moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nunez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Nunez shoots in.
Johnson tries to clinch
and Nunez counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Nunez to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnson throws a head kick that Nunez semi-blocks.
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!
Johnson tries to clinch but Nunez is having none of it.
Johnson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fighters circle, before Johnson throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Nunez's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Johnson lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jimmy Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
It looked like Burke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Burke closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Burke throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Burke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Burke 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burke in side control, throwing shots but Johnson defends. #T1#
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burke is controlling him.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Burke wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Burke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burke is out of range. #CL2#
Johnson instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Burke.
#TD2#
Johnson decides to pull guard.
Burke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Burke won't allow Johnson to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Johnson has his foot on Burke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burke works his way back into a safe position though.
Burke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burke.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Burke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burke stops Johnson from standing up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Burke is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burke keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Burke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson looks winded!
Burke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson wants to clinch up but Burke keeps it at a distance.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Burke circles away and keeps his distance.
Burke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Burke circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Burke circles away.
Jimmy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burke looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Burke struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Johnson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Burke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Burke is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Johnson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Jimmy Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Burke moves out of range easily.
Burke tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.#T2#
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Burke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Burke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Burke is avoiding it.
Burke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burke shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.#CL2#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Burke manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee calls for Burke to work.
#TD2#
Johnson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Burke is trying to keep an underhook but Johnson manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Burke has one foot on Johnson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Burke shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Burke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Burke throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burke is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Burke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burke defends it easily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Burke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Burke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burke is looking for a counter combo.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burke throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Burke counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Burke is looking for a counter combo.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burke shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Burke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burke taking a breather.
Burke misses with a body punch.
Burke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson looking to stall.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Burke.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burke has him pressed against the cage.
Burke works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.#T2##TD2#
Johnson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Burke can't fight it off and eventually Johnson manages to take the fight to the floor. Burke looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Burke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burke has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
Burke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Burke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Burke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burke stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Burke looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson is concentrating on defense, preventing Burke from advancing position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson scores with a few weak punches.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson trying to hold on to Burke's head to control him but Burke postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Nathan Burke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Burke back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Ashley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ashley somewhat.
Jimmy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Johnson forces Ashley back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Johnson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ashley clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ashley is trying to stand back up.
Ashley tries to roll but Johnson sticks to his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashley is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ashley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ashley is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Johnson.
#T1#
Johnson is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Ashley. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Ashley breaks Johnson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson striking off his back but it's not causing Ashley any problems.
Ashley being controlled here momentarily.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Ashley from standing up.
Johnson pulls Ashley in close to his closed guard and prevents Ashley from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2##SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T3##SU#
Ashley stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Ashley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Ashley has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Johnson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Johnson trying to control the action but Ashley just sinks the hooks in.
Ashley controls the action.
Ashley has the hooks in. Johnson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Johnson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ashley's guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
#T4##SUB#
Ashley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ashley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnson is continuing to stall.
Johnson passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Ashley has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Johnson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson is still trying to improve position.
Johnson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Ashley is in full control for now.
What can Johnson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T1#
Johnson trying to control the hands but Ashley breaks the grip.
Ashley controlling from the back.
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Ashley is in full control for now.
Johnson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Johnson trying to control but not successfully.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ashley is not going to allow Johnson to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ashley controls the position.
Faustino Ashley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Good control from Ashley.
Ashley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
I really don't envy Johnson right now.
Johnson turns into Ashley and is now in his guard.
#T4##SUB#
Ashley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU2#
Johnson stands up and waves to Ashley to follow him.
Ashley avoids the head kick by Johnson.
As Johnson looks to move away, Ashley throws a big counter combo but Johnson just gets out of the way.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Ashley counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ashley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.#CL#
Ashley closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ashley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Ashley lands a takedown into guard.
Johnson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ashley dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Faustino Ashley dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ashley, pushing him back against the cage.
Ashley slowing the pace effectively.
Ashley wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Ashley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Ashley persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Ashley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Ashley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ashley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ashley fails with a takedown attempt. #T1##CL2#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ashley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faustino Ashley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ashley is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ashley is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ashley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ashley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ashley.
#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL2#
Johnson darts in and clinches Ashley up against the cage.
Ashley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Ashley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson thows a body kick. Ashley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Johnson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ashley back to the cage. Johnson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#
Ashley is rocked!
OH! Ashley has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Johnson smells blood and charges in for the finish! Johnson unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Ashley sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy Johnson!
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