Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Friday Contender Series 1
Date: Jun 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinneas ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson lands a jab to Kinneas's midsection.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kinneas moves away.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kinneas tries to land a body kick
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kinneas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kinneas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Kinneas moves away and avoids it.
Kinneas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kinneas shapes to counter with a head kick.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinneas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Irvine Kinneas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kinneas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Kinneas slips a straight right by Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kinneas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kinneas was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Kinneas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Johnson misses with a combination
and Kinneas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kinneas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Kinneas misses with the body kick
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kinneas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Kinneas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Kinneas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Kinneas's ribs.
Kinneas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kinneas avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Kinneas counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Kinneas to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kinneas misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kinneas scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Kinneas.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kinneas counters with an outside leg kick.
Kinneas scores with a push kick.
Kinneas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Kinneas.
Kinneas avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Kinneas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kinneas.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Kinneas moves away and avoids it.
Kinneas misses with a head kick.
Kinneas throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinneas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Irvine Kinneas has been cut.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kinneas throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Irvine Kinneas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Irvine Kinneas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kinneas is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Kinneas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kinneas.
Kinneas tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Kinneas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kinneas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kinneas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Kinneas throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson 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.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Kinneas throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Kinneas misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irvine Kinneas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Kinneas. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Kinneas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kinneas scores with a kick to the body. #KD2#
Kinneas looks low and kicks high, catching Johnson right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses with a hook.
Kinneas scores with a three punch combo!
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kinneas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kinneas looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Jab, jab by Kinneas - just one landing. #T2#
Kinneas slips under a jab.
Kinneas avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Kinneas avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson is looking to wear down Kinneas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kinneas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Kinneas scores with a kick to the midsection.#KD2#
Kinneas lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Johnson goes down! The ref sends Kinneas to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Johnson is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#KD2#
Johnson walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Kinneas rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Johnson has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Kinneas lands an overhand right.
Kinneas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kinneas throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kinneas counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Johnson goes down! Will Johnson beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's not going to make it! 9,10! He's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Irvine Kinneas!

Event: WKBC: Cornell VS Tua 2
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnson misses with a double jab. #CL#
Steve pushes Johnson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Steve has the dominant position.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Steve tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Steve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Steve misses.
A jab from Steve does it's job there.#T1#
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Steve fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Steve connects with the punch.#CL#
Steve has managed to clinch.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Steve manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick from Steve.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steve scores with a leg kick.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2##CL#
Steve moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve lands a body punch.
Steve tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Steve creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Steve blocks a body shot from Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Steve dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Steve.
Steve tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Steve on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson clobbers Steve with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steve avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Steve takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses the jab.#CL#
Steve instigates a clinch.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Steve prevents a body shot from Johnson.
A short right from Steve on the inside. #T1#
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mark Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the ropes.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Steve working aggressively here. #BC#
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Steve catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve is looking to counter punch.
Steve avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Steve.
Steve fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
A counter left hand to the body from Steve misses its target.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Johnson swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve lands a body shot.
We've been told by Steve's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steve throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steve.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Steve dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Mark Steve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Steve is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Steve misses its target.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Steve avoids it well.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Steve avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steve was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
It looked like Steve was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Steve lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the ropes and back into range.#T1#
Steve tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
A nice side step and Johnson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Steve wants to clinch.
Anthony Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steve dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Steve scores with a leg kick.
Steve stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mark Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Steve lands a lovely overhand right.
Steve moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve throws a one two combo.
Steve moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Steve rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mark Steve.
Well Steve 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Steve!

Event: WKBC:Cotto VS Turturro 2
Date: May 21, 2020

#R1#
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tymonowicz moves away.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tymonowicz.
As Johnson backs off Tymonowicz throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tymonowicz's head.
Nice jab there from Johnson. #CUT#
It looks like Henryk Tymonowicz has been cut.
Tymonowicz throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick by Tymonowicz misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tymonowicz throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
A jab from Johnson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson takes a swing at Tymonowicz's ribcage but misses.
Tymonowicz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Tymonowicz counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tymonowicz has time to react.#ROC#
Tymonowicz is rocked!#T1#
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Tymonowicz is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Tymonowicz walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Tymonowicz is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm the baddest mother F**ker out here, who wants this smoke next?'.

Event: WKBC: Cotto VS Cook II
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizalia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizalia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Rizalia settles back down.
Datu Rizalia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizalia.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

It looks like Datu Rizalia has been cut.
A big left from Johnson misses.
A jab from Rizalia does it's job there.
Rizalia is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson checks a low kick from Rizalia.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rizalia.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Rizalia throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Rizalia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rizalia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizalia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Rizalia is looking to counter punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Rizalia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rizalia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Rizalia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rizalia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rizalia throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Rizalia misses.
Rizalia throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rizalia misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rizalia thinking.
Rizalia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rizalia under the eye.
Rizalia swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Rizalia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizalia.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizalia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson takes a swing at Rizalia's ribcage but misses.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizalia was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Rizalia feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rizalia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rizalia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson swings for the body but Rizalia moves out of range.
Rizalia misses the shot to the body.
Rizalia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rizalia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rizalia can pounce on him.
Rizalia misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizalia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Rizalia.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick by Rizalia misses
and Johnson counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Rizalia goes down! Will Rizalia beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's not going to make it! 9,10! He's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Anthony Johnson!
As Anthony Johnson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm the baddest mother F**ker out here, who wants this smoke next?'.

Event: WKBC: Silva VS Cotto 2
Date: Apr 29, 2020

#R1#
Ford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ford slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ford throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Ford connects with a looping right hand.
Ford's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ford scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Ford is rocked!#CL#
Ford clinches up against the ropes.
Oh Ford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Ford seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ford throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ford controls his hands.
Ford pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson tries a body shot but Ford blocks it.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Ford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Ford, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Ford's ribs.
Ford lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ford.
Ford misses with an uppercut.
Ford throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Ford scores with a jab.
Ford lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ford tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ford throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ford seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rob Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ford to score with a decent uppercut.
A left lands for Johnson.#T2#
Ford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Ford there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #KD2#
Johnson closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Ford crashing to the mat! Ford uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#CUT2#
It looks like Rob Ford has been cut.
Ford walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Ford is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm the baddest mother F**ker out here, who wants this smoke next?'.

Event: WKBC: Silva VS Oki
Date: Apr 23, 2020

#R1#
Tymonowicz walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.#CUT#
That has opened up Henryk Tymonowicz's cut even more.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tymonowicz counters with a flying knee that drops Johnson! Tymonowicz dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henryk Tymonowicz!
A victorious Henryk Tymonowicz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WKBC: Johnson vs Laxx
Date: Apr 09, 2020

#R1#
The fighters circling - Laxx throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laxx looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Laxx to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Laxx .
Laxx throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Laxx counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Laxx tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laxx was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Laxx tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Laxx avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Laxx is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Laxx keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Laxx does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Laxx avoids nicely.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Laxx throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Laxx throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Nice shot by Laxx .
A jab from Laxx finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laxx misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laxx .
Laxx is looking to clinch.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laxx counters with a slapping leg kick.
Laxx rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laxx jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson throws a jab when Laxx was well out of range.
A jab from Laxx misses.
Laxx cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#CL2#
Laxx clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Laxx throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Laxx avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the ropes.
Laxx swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Laxx controls his hands.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Laxx .
Laxx has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Laxx goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyga Laxx 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#
Laxx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Laxx is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyga Laxx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson misses the body punch
enabling Laxx to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laxx manages to avoid it.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson lands a jab to Laxx 's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laxx throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Laxx showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laxx was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.#T1#
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and as Johnson takes a moment to reset, Laxx counters with a massive combo! Right, left, right! Johnson goes down! He's in big trouble, can he recover? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10. He's out! Laxx is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyga Laxx !
Tyga Laxx is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: WKBC: Johnson VS Diego
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Diego takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Diego.
Draughn Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Diego has managed to clinch.
Diego pushes Johnson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands a left hand.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow. #T1#
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego wants to stall.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Johnson crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Johnson face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Diego takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Draughn Diego!

Event: WKBC: Turturro VS Rumble
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Turturro stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turturro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turturro looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turturro. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turturro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Turturro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turturro, as that shot connected.
Turturro lands a slapping body shot.
Turturro avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Turturro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Turturro throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Turturro as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turturro connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Turturro punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Turturro looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Turturro slips a jab from Johnson.
Turturro is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson throws a one two combo. #T1#
Turturro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Turturro lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Jab by Turturro.
Turturro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turturro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turturro was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Turturro moves away and avoids it.
Turturro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turturro defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Turturro cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Turturro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Turturro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Turturro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turturro takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Turturro.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turturro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turturro moves away.#T2#
Turturro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turturro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turturro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turturro. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turturro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Turturro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Turturro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Turturro just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson swings for the body but Turturro moves out of range.
Turturro throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turturro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turturro connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turturro. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Turturro backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Turturro manages to avoid it all.
Turturro scores with a nice right hand.
Turturro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Turturro swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Turturro avoids the body shot from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Turturro dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Turturro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Turturro lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Turturro slips under a jab from Johnson.
Turturro digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Donk. Turturro catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Turturro lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Turturro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turturro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Turturro takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Turturro lands with a cross.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Turturro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turturro swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Turturro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Turturro lands a jab to the head.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turturro.
Turturro dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!#T1#
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Johnson duly obliges.
Johnson swings for the body but Turturro moves out of range.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Turturro slips the punch.
Turturro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Turturro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turturro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Turturro.
Johnson takes a swing at Turturro's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Turturro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson slips a straight right by Turturro.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Turturro.
Turturro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turturro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turturro looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Lorenzo Turturro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turturro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turturro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turturro.
The fighters circling - Turturro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turturro throws a poor cross that misses
and Turturro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Turturro is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Johnson engages and cracks Turturro with a massive lead left hook - Turturro tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Johnson is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Johnson!
Post fight, an emotional Anthony Johnson said 'I'm the baddest mother F**ker out here, who wants this smoke next?'.

Event: Bushido K1: 1
Date: Mar 19, 2020

#R1#
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harris gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson cracks Harris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Harris slips under a jab from Johnson.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Harris badly! He tries to strike back but Johnson puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Harris out cold! Oh man, Harris will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm the baddest mother F**ker out here, who wants this smoke next?'.

Event: Rising Dragon: 5
Date: Mar 12, 2020

#R1#
Ford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Ford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rob Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ford takes one to the side of the head. #ROC#
Ford is rocked!
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson cracks Ford with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ford is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson misses with the combination. #CL2#
Ford moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards. #BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ford seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Ford doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Ford misses with a body punch #KD#
and Johnson counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Ford goes down! Johnson rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Ford is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!
Johnson takes a swing at Ford's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
Ford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Ford didn't see that one coming.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Ford's belly button to the back.
Ford misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Ford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a big left hand that crumples Ford! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm the baddest mother F**ker out here, who wants this smoke next?'.

Event: Grand Prix ROUND 2 NY
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1##KD2#
Knox connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Johnson onto his butt! Johnson bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Johnson has been cut.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Knox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Knox back against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox working aggressively here. #KD2#
The crowd are calling 'kneeees!' as Knox has the Thai clinch. Knox obliges, smashing a knee brutally into Johnson's nose and sending him crashing to the canvas! Will be beat the count?! 3,4,5,6,7,8...9... and he's up on 9! Wow, that was close! The referee takes a long look and is going to allow it to continue!#CL2#
Knox clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Knox gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox misses with a knee to the head.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Knox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. #T1#
Knox lands an uppercut.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox stalling in the clinch.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Knox.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Johnson misses with some punches. #T2#
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Knox.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knox tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knox has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Johnson to the canvas! Can Johnson beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Johnson was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Knox is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Riley Knox!
A very excited looking Riley Knox made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Grand Prix SYDNEY
Date: Feb 14, 2020

#R1#
Johnson connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Romo's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Romo - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Anthony Johnson!
Post fight, an emotional Anthony Johnson said 'I'm the baddest mother F**ker out here, who wants this smoke next?'.

Event: RR #6
Date: Jan 24, 2020

#R1#
Johnson throws out a loose jab but De Sucre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson throws a series of punches but De Sucre moves out of range.
De Sucre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
An inside leg kick lands from De Sucre.
De Sucre scores with a nice body kick.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Sucre.
De Sucre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Sucre lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice jab there from De Sucre.
De Sucre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Sucre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson jabs De Sucre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Sucre throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from De Sucre.
Johnson throws out a counter right but De Sucre avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Sucre.
Johnson slips a jab from De Sucre.
De Sucre slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Sucre.
Johnson misses the body punch
and De Sucre counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Sucre. De Sucre obviously looking to wear him down.
De Sucre throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from De Sucre does no damage.
De Sucre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Sucre misses with a low kick.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
De Sucre throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
De Sucre slips a jab from Johnson.
De Sucre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from De Sucre. #T2#
De Sucre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
De Sucre throws a good cross that connects.
De Sucre misses with a body kick.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but De Sucre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson throws a right hand that De Sucre ducks under and follows up with a left that De Sucre also avoids with ease.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. De Sucre backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Jose De Sucre has been cut.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from De Sucre misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Sucre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Sucre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
A big left from De Sucre misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Antonio Jose De Sucre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Jose De Sucre's cut.
That's time! De Sucre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
De Sucre defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
De Sucre looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from De Sucre misses the target.
Johnson jabs at De Sucre's body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for De Sucre.
Johnson throws a right and a left that De Sucre avoids nicely.
De Sucre throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
De Sucre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Sucre throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
De Sucre just misses with a punch to the body.
De Sucre feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson moves out of range as De Sucre strikes.
De Sucre stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Sucre misses with a straight left.
De Sucre misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Johnson moves forwards but De Sucre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Sucre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Sucre tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Sucre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Sucre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from De Sucre.
De Sucre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick there by De Sucre.
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!
De Sucre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Sucre looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming. #T2#
De Sucre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Sucre misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
De Sucre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Sucre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Sucre throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
De Sucre misses with a hook.
De Sucre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Sucre.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Sucre.
De Sucre thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Sucre misses with a hook.
De Sucre avoids the body shot from Johnson.
De Sucre seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Sucre rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Sucre manages to avoid it.
De Sucre throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Jose De Sucre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Jose De Sucre's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
De Sucre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Sucre.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Sucre throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Sucre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Sucre.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
De Sucre throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Sucre thinking.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Nice defenses there by De Sucre.
De Sucre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Sucre throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
De Sucre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Sucre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson takes a swing at De Sucre's ribcage but misses.
De Sucre went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
De Sucre misses the body punch
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Sucre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
De Sucre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
De Sucre cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Johnson checks a low kick from De Sucre.
De Sucre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson cracks De Sucre with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! De Sucre is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and De Sucre is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! De Sucre could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Anthony Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RR #4
Date: Jan 10, 2020

#R1#
Brown tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Brown does it's job there.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Brown works the jab nicely.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown misses with a kick to the body
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dave Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Brown lands with a cross. #KD2#
Brown walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Johnson rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Brown has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#CUT2#
It looks like Dave Brown has been cut.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Brown darts in and clinches Johnson up against the ropes.#T1##BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown misses the jab.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Brown connects with a body shot.
Brown has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Brown throws a right hand that misses
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson jabs at Brown's body.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brown!
Johnson stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown is breathing heavily.#T2#
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brown throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.#CL#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Brown breaks the clinch.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Brown takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Brown's ribs.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown scores with a nice right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Brown. #CL#
Brown clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the ropes.#T3#
Brown wants to break free but Johnson has control.
A short left from Johnson. #BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brown takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown lands with a good body shot.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Brown fakes the leg kick and cracks Johnson in the body.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs.
Brown is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Brown connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brown lands a front kick.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brown rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Brown misses.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Brown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Anthony Johnson should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Dave Brown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson. #BC#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
Brown tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brown under the eye.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Brown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Johnson digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily. #ROC2#
Brown is rocked!
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Brown tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD2#
Johnson scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Brown to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Johnson away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Brown got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Brown walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Anthony Johnson!
After winning the bout, Anthony Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AKT 9?
Date: Dec 20, 2019

#R1#
Juttu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juttu was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Juttu lands a jab.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Juttu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juttu moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Juttu, right into the meat.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Juttu looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juttu throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juttu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Juttu misses with a straight right.
Juttu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Juttu throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Juttu thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Juttu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Ruma Juttu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson misses with a hook. Juttu ducked under it nicely.
Juttu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Juttu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Juttu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Juttu lands a front kick.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Juttu. Juttu obviously looking to wear him down.
Juttu throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Juttu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson backing away here, and Juttu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
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!
A jab from Johnson misses.
Juttu motions for Johnson to come forward. Juttu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Juttu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Juttu slips a straight right by Johnson.
Juttu lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased. #T2#
Juttu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Juttu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Juttu does it's job there.
Juttu swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Juttu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Juttu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Juttu's ribs.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juttu moves away.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Juttu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juttu.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Juttu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Juttu scores with a jab to the body.
Juttu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Juttu.
Johnson throws a body punch but Juttu moves out of range.
Juttu scores with a leg kick.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Johnson misses with a hook. Juttu ducked under it nicely.
Juttu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Juttu misses with a low kick.
Juttu digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Juttu delivers a nice body kick.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Juttu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Juttu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juttu defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Juttu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Juttu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Juttu misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Juttu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juttu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Juttu connects with a single shot there.
Juttu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Juttu misses with a body kick.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Juttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Juttu lands a nice shot to the body.
Juttu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Juttu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson throws a body punch but Juttu moves out of range.
Juttu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Juttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Juttu.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Juttu loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Juttu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
An inside leg kick lands from Juttu.
Johnson takes a swing at Juttu's ribcage but misses.
Juttu looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Juttu keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Juttu connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juttu connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Juttu throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Juttu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruma Juttu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Juttu lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Juttu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Juttu. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juttu.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Juttu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Juttu pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
Ruma Juttu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Juttu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Juttu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Juttu duly obliges.
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!
Juttu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Juttu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juttu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Juttu misses with a hook.
Juttu thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Juttu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Both fighters circling a little - Juttu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Juttu scores with a kick to the body.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Juttu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juttu throws out the jab.
Juttu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Juttu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Juttu throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That kick from Juttu tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Juttu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Juttu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Juttu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juttu cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Juttu moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Juttu is just out of range.
Juttu throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Juttu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson swings for the body but Juttu moves out of range.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Juttu pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
Juttu scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Juttu.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Juttu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Juttu avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Juttu missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juttu defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Juttu lands a front kick.
Juttu works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juttu.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Juttu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head. #T3#
Juttu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Juttu avoids nicely.
Johnson lands with a hook. Juttu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juttu. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juttu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Juttu staying out of range there.
Johnson throws the left hand but Juttu avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Juttu.
Johnson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Juttu lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Good leg kick by Juttu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Juttu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A lazy left from Juttu finds it's target.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juttu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Juttu with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Johnson looks to land a combination. Juttu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juttu scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Juttu throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Juttu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnson takes a step back to recover.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Juttu.
Juttu lands a lovely overhand right.
Juttu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Juttu tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Juttu misses the shot to the body.
Juttu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Juttu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juttu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Juttu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Juttu finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Juttu misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruma Juttu 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!
#R3#
Juttu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Juttu.
Juttu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Juttu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Juttu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Jab, jab by Juttu - just one landing.
Juttu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juttu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juttu lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the ropes and back into range.
Juttu scores with a body shot.
Juttu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Juttu moved out of range.#T1#
Juttu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Juttu lands a head shot.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Juttu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Juttu lands a high kick!
Juttu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Juttu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Juttu tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from Juttu.
Juttu misses with a body kick.
Juttu moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson misses with the combination. #T2#
Juttu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
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!
Juttu avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Juttu avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Juttu moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Juttu there.
Juttu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A nice side step and Juttu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Juttu scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juttu was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Juttu with a nice cross.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Juttu moves out of range.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Juttu slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Juttu slips the punch.
Johnson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juttu manages to avoid it.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juttu takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Juttu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Juttu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Juttu connects with a crisp jab.
Juttu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Juttu dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Donk. Johnson catches Juttu right on the button with a cross.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juttu.
Juttu jabs at Johnson's body.
Juttu scores with a nice right hand.
Juttu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Juttu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juttu misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Juttu as he connects with a hook.
A low kick from Juttu is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Juttu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crunch! Juttu slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
Juttu looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab by Juttu.
Juttu misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Juttu. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Juttu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson scores with a hook.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Juttu lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Juttu is just out of range.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Juttu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson slips a straight right by Juttu.
Juttu avoids the body shot from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruma Juttu really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Juttu.
Juttu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Juttu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Juttu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Juttu looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Juttu connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Juttu.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Juttu avoids it well.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Juttu is looking for the big counter here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Juttu throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Juttu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Juttu coming out on top.
Juttu scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Juttu moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Johnson throws a series of punches but Juttu moves out of range.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Juttu lands a right hook to the body.
Juttu digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Juttu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Juttu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Juttu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Juttu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Juttu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Juttu.
Juttu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Juttu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Juttu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juttu scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juttu moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson throws the left hand but Juttu avoids the punch easily.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juttu was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Juttu stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson moves forwards but Juttu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Juttu scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Juttu.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Juttu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Juttu counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Juttu is just out of range.
Juttu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Good leg kick by Juttu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jab from Juttu.
Juttu works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Juttu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Juttu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Juttu misses.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
A low kick from Juttu misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Juttu is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Juttu punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juttu throws a good cross that connects.
A slapping body kick lands there for Juttu.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juttu. #T4#
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Juttu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Juttu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Juttu.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Juttu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Juttu cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Juttu misses.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnson throws the left hand but Juttu avoids the punch easily.
Johnson scores with a one two! Juttu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Juttu.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juttu throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson throws a body punch but Juttu moves out of range.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Juttu uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruma Juttu dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson throws a hook but Juttu blocks it.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juttu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Juttu throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Juttu.
Juttu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Juttu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Juttu.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juttu dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Johnson swings for the body but Juttu moves out of range.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juttu manages to avoid it.
Juttu lands with a good body shot.
Johnson throws a right hand that Juttu ducks under and follows up with a left that Juttu also avoids with ease.
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!
Nice shot by Johnson.#T1#
Juttu lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Juttu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Juttu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Juttu.
Juttu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Juttu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Juttu lands.
Juttu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Juttu.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Juttu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Juttu does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Juttu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Juttu tries a quick counter leg kick but Johnson is wise to it.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Juttu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Juttu.
Juttu lands a jab to the head.
Juttu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Juttu takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Juttu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Juttu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Juttu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Juttu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
A jab lands there for Juttu.
Juttu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnson will feel that in the morning.
Juttu scoring well with a low kick there.
Juttu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Juttu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anthony Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruma Juttu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Juttu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Juttu lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juttu.
Juttu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Juttu.
Juttu feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Juttu scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juttu throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Juttu tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Juttu is just out of range.
Juttu keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juttu was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juttu.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Juttu moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Juttu scoring well with a low kick there.
Juttu scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Juttu.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruma Juttu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Juttu 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Ruma Juttu!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Ruma Juttu!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Ruma Juttu!

Ruma Juttu wins by unanimous decision! Ruma Juttu retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: UnderGround 8
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Johnson avoids the body shot from Lydon.
Lydon misses with a double jab.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Lydon misses with a body kick.
Lydon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lydon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lydon pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
Lydon throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lydon lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lydon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lydon tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lydon catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lydon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lydon scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Lydon. #T1#
Lydon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson swings for the body but Lydon moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lydon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lydon. #KD2#
Lydon lands a left and a right that send Johnson crashing to the mat, dazed. Lydon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lydon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lydon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lydon misses with a head kick.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Lydon.
Lydon misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Lydon instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lydon tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Lydon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
A short left from Johnson.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Lydon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lydon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lydon is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lydon swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lydon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Lydon feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. Lydon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lydon slips a straight right by Johnson.#CL#
Johnson clinches up with Lydon and pushes him back against the cage.
Lydon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Lydon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lydon blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Lydon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson gets through Lydon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lydon misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lydon backwards.
Lydon tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lydon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lydon controls his hands. #T3#
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lydons head.
Lydon struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lydon misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Lydon manages to break the clinch.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lydon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Lydon's body. Lydon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lydon throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Lydon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lydon throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lydon cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Lydon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lydon moves away.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Lydon seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lydon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Lydon tries to clinch up.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lydon misses with a double jab.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Lydon wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Lydon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lydon throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Lydon dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lydon swinging wildly here.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lydon misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lydon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lydon throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Lydon in a clinch.
Johnson tries to work over Lydon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Lydon controls the action.
Lydon scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Lydon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lydon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Lydon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lydon moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lydon pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
Lydon throws a front kick that sends Johnson stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Lydon.
Lydon throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lydon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lydon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lydon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #KD#
Johnson drops Lydon with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lydon looks back up at him and smiles so Johnson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Lydon is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lydon gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Johnson gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Lydon is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Johnson!
An out of breath Anthony Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: AEW 29
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamchenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mamchenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mamchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Mamchenko slips a straight right by Johnson.
Mamchenko loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson tries a body shot but Mamchenko blocks it.
Mamchenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks. #T1##BC2#
Mamchenko breaks from the clinch.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Mamchenko shoots in.
Mamchenko misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Mamchenko.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Mamchenko's ribs.
Johnson slips a straight right by Mamchenko.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
Mamchenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnson defending well as Mamchenko loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamchenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Mamchenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Mamchenko.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Mamchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mamchenko throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamchenko fails with the takedown
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Mamchenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson tries to clinch but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Mamchenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mamchenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamchenko.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Mamchenko had a free shot at his head there.
Nice jab there from Johnson. #T3#
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamchenko.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Mamchenko circles away.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko throws a combination that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Johnson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mamchenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mamchenko scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mamchenko is looking for the big counter here.
Mamchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Mamchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamchenko.#T4#
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Mamchenko counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mamchenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
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 on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mamchenko shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mamchenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Anthony Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mamchenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Mamchenko's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamchenko is just out of range.
Mamchenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamchenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mamchenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mamchenko thinking.
Mamchenko misses with a looping right.
Johnson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mamchenko misses with a combination
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anthony Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Mamchenko shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Johnson wants to stand up but Mamchenko is controlling him.
Johnson controlling Mamchenko's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Mamchenko from controlling successfully.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamchenko can do to turn this around?#T1#
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mamchenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Mamchenko ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Mamchenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Mamchenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamchenko moves away.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Mamchenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mamchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamchenko with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson cracks Mamchenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Mamchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Mamchenko misses with the combination.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Mamchenko misses.
Mamchenko misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Mamchenko counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Johnson wants to stand up but Mamchenko is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamchenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mamchenko is controlling him.
Mamchenko trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Mamchenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Mamchenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mamchenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mamchenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mamchenko is controlling him.
Johnson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mamchenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson controls Mamchenko momentarily but Mamchenko frees himself. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mamchenko working some strikes from top position.
Mamchenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson looking to control.
Mamchenko stops Johnson from standing up.
Mamchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson pulls Mamchenko in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mamchenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Mamchenko persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Mamchenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson misses with a body shot
letting Mamchenko counter with a right hand.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mamchenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mamchenko.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamchenko is just out of range.#TD2#
Mamchenko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
An elbow from Mamchenko crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Mamchenko 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 Mamchenko but great work by Johnson.#SU#
Johnson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mamchenko with a poor takedown
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson takes a swing at Mamchenko's ribcage but misses.
Mamchenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mamchenko tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Johnson lands a jab.#T1#
Mamchenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Mamchenko misses.
It looked like Johnson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mamchenko.
Evgenii Mamchenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Mamchenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Johnson sends Mamchenko crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Johnson is motioning to the referee to let Mamchenko up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Mamchenko is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Johnson rushes Mamchenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mamchenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Mamchenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mamchenko prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamchenko's elbow. #BC2#
Mamchenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson punishes Mamchenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson with a jab.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Mamchenko with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Mamchenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Mamchenko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mamchenko throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely. #T3#
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
Mamchenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Mamchenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mamchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamchenko stops Johnson from standing up.
Mamchenko lands a couple of elbows.
Mamchenko stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mamchenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mamchenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mamchenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Evgenii Mamchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamchenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Anthony Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mamchenko.
Mamchenko misses with the ground and pound.
Evgenii Mamchenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mamchenko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Mamchenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ground and pound from Mamchenko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson took some time post fight to say the following; 'My last fight Thank you all '.

Event: AEW 21
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Lombard clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lombard lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombard misses with a kick to the body.
Lombard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Lombard circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lombard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lombard.
Lombard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lombard throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
Lombard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Lombard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lombard - that will leave a mark! #T1#
Lombard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lombard looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lombard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Lombard's head.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Lombard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Lombard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lombard connects with a single shot there.
Johnson slips a jab from Lombard.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lombard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Lombard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lombard misses with a head kick.
Lombard staying out of range there.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Lombard. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson blocks a head kick by Lombard.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Lombard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lombard.
Lombard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Lombard can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Lombard prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tries to work over Lombard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Lombard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lombard.
Lombard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Lombard.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombard prevents a body shot from Johnson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombard.
Lombard scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Lombard misses with a punch to the body.
Lombard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Lombard controls the action.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombard controls his hands.
Lombard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Lombard tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombard blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Lombard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombard.
Lombard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lombard works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Lombard lands with a right to the head.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombard.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Lombard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombard controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Lombard.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Lombard prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Lombard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lombard can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Lombard lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Lombard slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Lombard struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Lombard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombard lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lombard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Lombard controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Lombard throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson tries a body shot but Lombard blocks it.
Lombard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombard is working Johnson over against the cage.
Lombard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Lombard taking a breather.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Lombard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Lombard on the inside.
Lombard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lombard misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Lombard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Lombard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lombard scores with a nice strike.
A cross from Lombard lands.
Lombard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lombard connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lombard. Lombard obviously looking to wear him down.
Lombard throws a nice head kick!
Johnson moves away from the strike by Lombard.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lombard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Lombard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hank Lombard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lombard throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
The fighters circle, before Lombard throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Johnson's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Lombard lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Hank Lombard!
A relieved looking Hank Lombard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AEW 15
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mamchenko with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Mamchenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Mamchenko lands a nice uppercut.
Mamchenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson keeps control of Mamchenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mamchenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Mamchenko prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Mamchenko is controlling the position.
Mamchenko is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mamchenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
Johnson slips a jab from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mamchenko somewhat.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mamchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Mamchenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Mamchenko's head.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamchenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mamchenko off to one side. #T1#
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mamchenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson cracks Mamchenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mamchenko takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Mamchenko tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Mamchenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Mamchenko is avoiding it.
Johnson looks to clinch #TD2#
and Mamchenko counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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.#T2#
Mamchenko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Mamchenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Never TaP^ Best sparring in Town that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Mamchenko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort. #T3##SUB2#
Mamchenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mamchenko has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mamchenko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Johnson stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mamchenko trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mamchenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson defending against the ground and pound.
Mamchenko scores with punches from side control.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #ES#
Johnson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL#
Johnson has Mamchenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow. #BC2#
Mamchenko breaks the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch but Mamchenko is having none of it.
Mamchenko throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Mamchenko throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Mamchenko. Mamchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Evgenii Mamchenko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamchenko.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Mamchenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mamchenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mamchenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mamchenko lands with an overhand left.
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 #TD2#
and Mamchenko counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Johnson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mamchenko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Mamchenko blocking some punches.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Mamchenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson has Mamchenko pressed against the cage, preventing Mamchenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Mamchenko blocking some punches.
Johnson taking a breather.
A short right from Mamchenko.
Johnson misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Mamchenko breaks from the clinch.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson tries to clinch but Mamchenko is having none of it.
Mamchenko throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamchenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson tries to clinch but Mamchenko moves out of range. #T2#
Mamchenko misses with a hook.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson scores with a jab. Mamchenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anthony Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson lands a jab.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Mamchenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Mamchenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Mamchenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mamchenko.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mamchenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson looking to control. #T3#
Mamchenko postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Mamchenko is having none of it.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mamchenko.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Mamchenko with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Mamchenko misses with a straight left.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Mamchenko pushes him off.
Mamchenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mamchenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4##TD2#
Mamchenko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mamchenko showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mamchenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mamchenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mamchenko prevents Johnson from standing back up. #ES#
Johnson pushes Mamchenko off and gets back to his feet.
Mamchenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Mamchenko misses.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mamchenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamchenko.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Evgenii Mamchenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Mamchenko throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Mamchenko is avoiding it. #TD2#
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mamchenko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Mamchenko off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mamchenko circles away.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Mamchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Mamchenko lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Mamchenko with a nice cross.#T1#
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mamchenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mamchenko looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Mamchenko keeps it at a distance.
Mamchenko goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mamchenko. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Mamchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamchenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamchenko takes one to the chin there.
Mamchenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson moves forwards but Mamchenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Johnson clinches.
Mamchenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mamchenko lands with a left to the head.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Mamchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Mamchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mamchenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Mamchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Mamchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson slips a straight right by Mamchenko.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mamchenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Mamchenko ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Mamchenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Mamchenko's head back. #TD2#
Mamchenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!#ES#
Johnson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Evgenii Mamchenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mamchenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mamchenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Mamchenko throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mamchenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mamchenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Mamchenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mamchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Mamchenko missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anthony Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anthony Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Mamchenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mamchenko shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Mamchenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Mamchenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson clobbers Mamchenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Mamchenko is avoiding it.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mamchenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson tries to clinch but Mamchenko is having none of it.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mamchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson tries to clinch but Mamchenko moves away
enabling Mamchenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson looks to clinch
and Mamchenko counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamchenko tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Johnson.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anthony Johnson.
I think Mamchenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: AEW 10
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Lombard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lombard is looking to land body kicks.
Lombard walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.#CUT#
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Lombard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lombard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lombard scores with a punch to the head.
Lombard stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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 throws a looping overhand right but Lombard ducks down to avoid it.
Lombard connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson throws a hook but Lombard blocks it.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson moves forwards but Lombard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lombard slips under a jab.
Lombard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson throws a jab when Lombard was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lombard.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson misses with a looping left.#T1#
Lombard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lombard tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Lombard.
Nice defenses there by Lombard.
Lombard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson throws a hook but Lombard avoids it easily.
Lombard throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Lombard lands with a kick to the ribs.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab by Lombard.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lombard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Lombard as he connects with a hook.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Lombard moved out of range.
Lombard moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Lombard lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Lombard moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Lombard connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Lombard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Lombard scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!#T2#
Johnson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lombard throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
A jab lands there for Lombard.
Decent striking displayed by Lombard there.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Lombard moved out of range.
Lombard clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Lombard saw that one coming.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Lombard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Lombard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lombard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Lombard moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Lombard.
Lombard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lombard throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lombard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lombard thumps Johnson with a low kick.
A big left from Johnson misses. #T3#
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lombard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lombard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lombard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Lombard punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Lombard wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Lombard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lombard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice straight punches there by Lombard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lombard.
Nice shot lands for Lombard.
Jab by Lombard.
Lombard slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lombard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson cracks Lombard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lombard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Lombard flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
Lombard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Lombard slips the punch.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Lombard shakes it off.#T4#
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lombard.
Lombard with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lombard.
It seemed like Lombard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lombard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lombard jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Lombard moves away and avoids it.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.#CUT#
That has opened up Hank Lombard's cut even more.
Lombard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Lombard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lombard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lombard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Lombard scores with a four punch combination!
Lombard moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lombard moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nice cross by Lombard.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lombard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Lombard uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Lombard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Lombard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lombard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lombard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lombard!
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Lombard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Lombard lands with a right hand.
Lombard walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Lombard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lombard slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lombard has time to react.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lombard counters with a nice uppercut.
Lombard cracks Johnson with a hook to the temple - Johnson is on wobbly legs here! Lombard swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Johnson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Lombard wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hank Lombard!
A very excited looking Hank Lombard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: AEM 4
Date: May 31, 2019

#R1#
Svensson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
A jab from Johnson misses. #CL#
Svensson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Svensson.
Svensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Svensson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Svensson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee calls for Svensson to work.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Svensson.
Svensson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sven Svensson.#TD#
Svensson shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Svensson wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Svensson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Svensson controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Svensson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson advances position into side control!
Svensson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johnson's legs.
Johnson is pushing Svensson's head away, looking to escape. Svensson manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svensson moves into full mount! #SUB#
Svensson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Johnson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Johnson shrugs it off. #T2#
Johnson is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Svensson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Johnson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #SUB#
Svensson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Johnson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Johnson shrugs it off.
Svensson is looking to work his way around to Johnson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Svensson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Johnson is keeping busy. #T3#
Johnson tries to escape the position.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Johnson prevents Svensson from getting a body triangle.
Johnson is really stuck here.
Johnson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Svensson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Svensson trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson trying to control the position but Svensson manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Svensson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Nice defenses there by Svensson.
Svensson tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Svensson takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Svensson.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Svensson taking a breather. #BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Svensson moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Svensson slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svensson is looking to clinch.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Svensson. #T1#
Svensson tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson throws a jab when Svensson was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Svensson moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Svensson.#CL#
Svensson moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Svensson blocks an elbow strike.
Svensson leaning against his opponent.
Svensson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Svensson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Svensson pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Johnson on the inside. #T2#
Come on Svensson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sven Svensson.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Svensson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson wants to control but Svensson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson has his hands clasped together around Svensson's back. He's all about the action.#ES2#
Johnson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Svensson is on him like a limpet, forcing Johnson back against the cage.
Svensson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Svensson.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Svensson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Svensson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T3#
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Svensson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Svensson controlling the action here for a moment.
Svensson wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Svensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svensson looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Svensson stalling in the clinch.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sven Svensson.#CL#
Svensson has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Svensson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Svensson leaning against his opponent.
Svensson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Anthony Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Svensson tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sven Svensson.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Svenssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnson throws the left hand but Svensson avoids the punch easily.
Svensson slips under a jab from Johnson.
Svensson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Svensson saw that one coming.
Anthony Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Svensson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Svensson's head but Svensson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svensson defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Svensson doesn't seem phased though.
Svensson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svensson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Svensson tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Svensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Svensson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Svensson tries to tie him up.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Svensson wants to stall.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Svensson content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anthony Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Svensson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Svensson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Svensson tries to tie him up.
Maybe Svensson would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Svensson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Svensson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Svensson.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Svenssons head.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Svensson trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Svensson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Svensson stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sven Svensson.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Svensson ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Svensson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sven Svensson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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 is trying to control but can't.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Svensson is controlling him well.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Svensson has control of the leg.
Johnson tries to kick Svensson off but Svensson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Svensson manages to move to mount! #T3#
Johnson tries to hold on but Svensson postures up.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Johnson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Svensson wants to take Johnson's back but he can't do it this time.
Johnson is trying to stand.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Svensson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Johnson is holding on tight.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Svensson has a good base and remains in mount.
Svensson wants to take his opponent's back but Johnson doesn't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svensson prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Johnson.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Johnson!
After winning the bout, Anthony Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EMP Steve vs Gagnon
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Nice shot by Antoski.#CL2#
Antoski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Antoski.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Antoski.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Antoski's elbow.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Our sources have told us that Johnson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Antoski lands a left hand.
Antoski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Antoski lands an uppercut.
Antoski lands with a left to the head.
Antoski lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antoski is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Antoski.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Antoski.
Antoski lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. #T1#
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Antoski after a bit of a struggle.
A right hook to the body lands for Antoski.
A shot in the inside from Antoski.
Antoski lands a body shot.
Antoski lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Antoski.
A shot in the inside from Antoski.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Antoski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Antoski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Antoski lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Antoski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Antoski struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Antoski lands a left hand.
Antoski tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Antoski back against the cage.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Antoski lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Antoski lands a right hand.
Antoski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Antoski.
Antoski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Antoski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Antoski.
Antoski lands a nice uppercut.
Antoski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Antoski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Antoski lands a body shot.
Antoski scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Antoski lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Antoski lands with a light punch inside.
Antoski presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Antoski.
Antoski pushes Johnson against the cage. Antoski is working some dirty boxing. Antoski pushes off with a quick right hook! Johnson goes down! Johnson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Antoski moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Antoski!
Shawn Antoski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EMP Toivonen vs Gonza
Date: Mar 22, 2019

#R1#
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Versu looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Versu drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Versu's ribcage. Versu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Versu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Versu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Versu slows down the pace here.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson prevents a body shot from Versu.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Versu trying to land knees to the body.
Versu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Versu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Versu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Johnson jumps guard. #T1#
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Johnson has his foot on Versu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Versu works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Johnson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Versu is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Johnson.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Versu to regain full guard.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Versu is keeping the position.#T2#
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Versu is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Versu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Versu is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson postures up in Versu's guard and throws a big left but Versu blocks it. #T3#
Versu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Versu is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Versu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Versu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Versu keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson throws a strike but Versu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Johnson 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.#SUB#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Versu defends it easily.#SUB#
Johnson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Versu uses it to pass to side control. #T4#
Johnson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Versu is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Versu isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Versu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Versu prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Versu gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Johnson lands a head shot.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Versu defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Versu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson takes a swing at Versu's ribcage but misses.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Versu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Versu.
Versu throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Versu looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Versu lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Versu throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Versu.
Versu throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Versu gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Versu tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Versu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson lands with a left to the head. #T1##BC2#
Versu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Johnson rushes Versu and presses him up against the cage.
Anthony Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Versu is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Versu into the cage.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Versu.
Versu misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson lands with a hook. Versu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Versu slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson stalks Versu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Versu's face. Versu staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
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!
Versu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Versu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Versu loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Versu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Johnson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Versu.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Versu, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Versu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson wants to stall.
Versu looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Versu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Versu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Versu.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Versu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Versu looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Versu.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Versu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Versu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anthony Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Versu throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Versu connects with the punch.#T4#
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Versu was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Versu swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Versu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Johnson trying to control the action but Versu is working from the bottom.
Johnson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Versu's legs.
Johnson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Versu wants to get back to his feet but Johnson drags him back down.
Versu parries the strikes from Johnson easily there. Johnson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Versu to escape.
Versu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Versu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson looking to control but instead Versu has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Anthony Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Versu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Johnson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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#
Versu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Versu backing up. Versu nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Versu misses.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Versu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Versu is looking to clinch.
Versu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Versu looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
A hook to the body from Versu.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Versu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson slips under a jab from Versu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Versu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Versu.
The crowd cheers as Versu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Versu.
Versu throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Versu.
Versu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Geo Versu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson wants to clinch up but Versu keeps it at a distance.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Versu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Versu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Versu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Versu circles away.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Versu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
A big left from Versu misses.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Versu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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 fails with an attempt to clinch.
Versu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Versu blocks a jab.
Versu lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Versu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Versu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Versu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Versu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3##CL2#
Versu pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Versu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Versu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#KD2#
Versu drops Johnson with a big knee straight up the middle! Johnson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Versu knocks out Johnson with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Versu before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Versu picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Geo Versu!
Geo Versu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: EMP Divac vs Graves
Date: Feb 24, 2019

#R1#
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gregor manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a body punch but Gregor moves out of range.
Gregor slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like James Gregor has been cut.
Johnson jabs at Gregor's body.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gregor.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gregor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Gregor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johnson moves out of range as Gregor strikes.
Johnson throws a body punch but Gregor moves out of range.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Gregor's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gregor drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gregor circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Johnson thuds a left hand into Gregor's body.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gregor throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gregor is just out of range.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gregor.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gregor throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gregor throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gregor rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gregor prevents a body shot from Johnson.
I was talking to Gregor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gregor stalling in the clinch.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Gregor lands with a short shot to the head.
Gregor prevents a body shot from Johnson. #BC#
Gregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Gregor saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Gregor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gregor.
Gregor throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gregor ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.#T3#
Gregor dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Gregor misses with an uppercut.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anthony Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gregor throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gregor misses with a straight left.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Gregor's body.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Gregor.
Johnson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Gregor misses its target.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson moves away from the strike by Gregor.
Gregor misses the shot to the body.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab by Gregor.
Johnson defending well as Gregor loads up on a big left hand.
Gregor sets himself, and Johnson steps forward looking for the clinch! Gregor avoids it this time.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gregor is just out of range.
Johnson takes a swing at Gregor's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gregor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Gregor is looking for a counter combo.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Gregor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Gregor throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Gregor throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson throws the left hand but Gregor avoids the punch easily.
Gregor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Gregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gregor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to bum rush Gregor with a series of wild strikes but Gregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gregor is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Johnson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gregor lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Gregor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Gregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Gregor avoids it well.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gregor.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Gregor's belly button to the back.
Gregor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Gregor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gregor.
Gregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson digs a good hook to Gregor's body.
Gregor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gregor misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Gregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Gregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson stalks Gregor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gregor's face. Gregor staggers backwards, shaken.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Gregor.
Gregor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Gregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson throws a right hand that Gregor ducks under and follows up with a left that Gregor also avoids with ease.
Gregor throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Anthony Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson misses with a double jab. #T3#
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gregor is just out of range.
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Gregor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Gregor.
Gregor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Gregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Gregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson tries to bum rush Gregor with a series of wild strikes but Gregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James Gregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
It looked like Gregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Gregor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gregor under the eye.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gregor backs up against the cage.
Gregor dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson slips under a jab from Gregor.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Gregor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gregor. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Gregor misses.
Gregor throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Gregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gregor moves away.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gregor is looking for a counter combo.
Gregor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.#T1#
Gregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Gregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Gregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Gregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson throws a body punch but Gregor moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Gregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gregor misses the jab.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Gregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Gregor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Gregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gregor sets himself, and Johnson steps forward looking for the clinch! Gregor avoids it this time.
Gregor avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson punishes Gregor's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Gregor slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gregor manages to avoid it.
Gregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Nice jab there from Gregor.
Gregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch but Gregor is having none of it.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Gregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Gregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gregor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gregor throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Gregor moved out of range.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gregor manages to avoid it.
Gregor tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Johnson.#T4#
Gregor tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gregor.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Gregor avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Gregor misses the target.
James Gregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregor throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Gregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anthony Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson jabs Gregor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gregor throws out the jab.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson stuns Gregor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson tries to clinch but Gregor moves out of range.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Johnson!
A victorious Anthony Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EMP Openweight Semi Finals
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Zexi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Zexi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson slips under a jab from Zexi.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zexi swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Zexi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Zexi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Johnson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Zexi is on him like a limpet, forcing Johnson back against the cage.
A short right from Zexi on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Zexi.
Zexi lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Zexi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Zexi lands a body shot.
Zexi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Zexi. #T1##TD#
Zexi jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zexi is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Zexi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zexi trying to control the position.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zexi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson trying to control but Zexi is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zexi is on top in guard. #REVR#
Zexi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Zexi tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Zexi defends it.
Zexi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zexi.#SUB#
Zexi has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson trying to control but Zexi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Zexi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Zexi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Zexi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Let's hope that Johnson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Zexi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Zexi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zexi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zexi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. #REVR#
Zexi lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Zexi controlling him for the moment.
Zexi cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Johnson wants to stand but Zexi is controlling the position. #T4#
Zexi wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Zexi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zexi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zexi controls the pace.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Zexi controlling him for the moment.
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
Johnson is pulling down on Zexi's head. It's preventing any offense from Zexi, at least for the moment.
Zexi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zexi to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Johnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Zexi with an uppercut!
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Zexi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is trying to stand.
Johnson is controlling Zexi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zexi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zexi is working away from the top position though.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Zexi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Zexi sits in half guard.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zexi.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Zexi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zexi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zexi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zexi throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Zexi 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.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson pushes Zexi off looking to stand but Zexi dives back in and keeps control.
Zexi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Zexi is controlling him
Zexi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Zexi lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson tries to roll over but Zexi keeps him under control.#T2#
Johnson is looking to escape.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zexi connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Dai Zexi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zexi not doing much here.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Zexi lands with a punch from half guard.
Zexi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zexi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zexi is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zexi tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is controlling Zexi's posture.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Zexi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zexi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zexi has passed into side control.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Zexi cracks Johnson with a big elbow.
Zexi working the head with strikes.
Johnson tries to bench press Zexi off him but Zexi keeps the position.
Zexi working away.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Zexi scoring with strikes.
Zexi working away.
Zexi scores with punches from side control.
Johnson wants to control but Zexi postures up.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Zexi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Zexi finish him?#T4##SUB#
Zexi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zexi is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Zexi cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Zexi trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Johnson tries to roll over but Zexi keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zexi lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson tries to kick Zexi off but Zexi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson is not content to let Zexi control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Zexi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson tries to kick Zexi off but Zexi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson tries to roll over but Zexi keeps him under control.
Johnson pushes Zexi off looking to stand but Zexi dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Zexi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Zexi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zexi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zexi controlling the pace.
Zexi working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson is looking to control Zexi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zexi.
Johnson is not content to let Zexi control the position.
Zexi slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Zexi lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson controlling the position for now.
Zexi drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Zexi has control of the leg.
Zexi wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it. #T2#
Zexi stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Zexi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zexi lands a nice short elbow.#ES2#
Johnson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Zexi keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Zexi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zexi backwards.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zexi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zexi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Zexi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zexi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zexi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zexi lands with a short shot to the head.
Zexi misses with some punches.
Zexi throws a big uppercut that drops Johnson! More strikes from Zexi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Johnson lies dazed against the cage as Zexi celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dai Zexi!

Event: EMP Tower vs Wolff
Date: Dec 28, 2018

#R1#
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Wolfman.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolfman.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wolfman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Blitz Wolfman has been cut.
Wolfman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blitz Wolfman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Wolfman keeps it at a distance.
Wolfman throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wolfman scores with a punch to the head.
Wolfman slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Wolfman.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Wolfman had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Wolfman.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Wolfman.#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Wolfman misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wolfman thinking.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Wolfman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wolfman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Wolfman is out of range.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wolfman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wolfman throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Wolfman had a free shot at his head there.
Blitz Wolfman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wolfman throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson stuns Wolfman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wolfman slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wolfman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson tries to clinch but Wolfman moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolfman throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson closes the distance but Wolfman moves to the side
and Wolfman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson is looking to wear down Wolfman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Wolfman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Wolfman looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolfman.
Wolfman throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Wolfman and move into the clinch.
Wolfman avoids the body shot from Johnson.
A good leg kick by Wolfman.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wolfman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Wolfman avoids it well.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolfman misses with the combination.
Wolfman misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Wolfman cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolfman manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Wolfman throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Donk. Wolfman catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Wolfman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Jab from Wolfman.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left lands for Wolfman.
Johnson moves forwards but Wolfman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wolfman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolfman slips a jab from Johnson.
Wolfman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Wolfman.
No joy there for Wolfman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Wolfman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wolfman.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Wolfman.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Wolfman and move into the clinch.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Wolfman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wolfman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Wolfman misses with a looping right.
Wolfman connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wolfman.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wolfman looks winded!
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Wolfman misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Wolfman throws a wild hook but Johnson just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Wolfman gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Johnson raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EMP Openweight Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Giannopoulos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson stuns Giannopoulos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Giannopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Giannopoulos misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Giannopoulos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson throws a one two combo. #CUT#
It looks like Nikos Giannopoulos has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giannopoulos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Giannopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson tries to work over Giannopoulos's front leg with a kick but Giannopoulos checks it.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson tries to bum rush Giannopoulos with a series of wild strikes but Giannopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Giannopoulos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giannopoulos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Giannopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Giannopoulos manages to avoid it.
Giannopoulos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Giannopoulos only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Giannopoulos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Giannopoulos feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Giannopoulos. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson misses with a hook. Giannopoulos ducked under it nicely.
And Giannopoulos tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Giannopoulos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Giannopoulos avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Giannopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Giannopoulos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Giannopoulos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Giannopoulos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Giannopoulos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Giannopoulos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Giannopoulos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Giannopoulos darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Giannopoulos into the cage.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikos Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well. #T3#
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson is looking to wear down Giannopoulos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson misses the body punch #TD2#
and Giannopoulos counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
Giannopoulos trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giannopoulos prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Giannopoulos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Giannopoulos trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giannopoulos slips nicely into half guard.
Giannopoulos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working. #T4#
Johnson is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Giannopoulos seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Giannopoulos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Johnson is staying active underneath Giannopoulos, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Giannopoulos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnson if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson backing away here, and Giannopoulos unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nikos Giannopoulos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikos Giannopoulos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Giannopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Giannopoulos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Giannopoulos counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Giannopoulos moves away.
Giannopoulos connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Giannopoulos manages to avoid it.
Giannopoulos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Giannopoulos lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnson takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Giannopoulos moves away.#T1#
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice combination there by Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos lands a front kick.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Giannopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Giannopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD2#
Giannopoulos cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Johnson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Giannopoulos finish him? #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Giannopoulos counters with a solid body kick.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Giannopoulos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Giannopoulos manages to mount him!
Giannopoulos controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Johnson is controlling an arm, preventing Giannopoulos from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Giannopoulos is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Johnson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Giannopoulos controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Giannopoulos pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Giannopoulos looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Giannopoulos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Johnson really wants to buck Giannopoulos off and get back to his feet.
Giannopoulos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #ES#
Johnson bucks Giannopoulos off and manages to get back to his feet!
Giannopoulos throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Giannopoulos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
enabling Giannopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Giannopoulos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Giannopoulos.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Giannopoulos manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Giannopoulos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
Giannopoulos scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Giannopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Giannopoulos counters with a left to the body.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Giannopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Giannopoulos cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Both fighters circling a little - Giannopoulos finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Giannopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Giannopoulos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#KD2#
Giannopoulos drops Johnson with a beautiful combination! Johnson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Giannopoulos is looking for the KO!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Giannopoulos lands with a nice body kick.
Giannopoulos closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Johnson! Giannopoulos dives in looking to finish! Johnson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikos Giannopoulos!
In his post fight interview, Nikos Giannopoulos started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TGC 82
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Bezmenov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bezmenov stops Johnson from standing up.
Bezmenov trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bezmenov on the ground.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Johnson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bezmenov backwards.
Bezmenov tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Bezmenov is trying to trip Johnson. He has hold of a leg but Johnson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bezmenov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bezmenov is controlling him.
Bezmenov stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Bezmenov wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
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!#SUB2#
Bezmenov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bezmenov trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Bezmenov tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Bezmenov won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Johnson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bezmenov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bezmenov stops Johnson from standing up.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bezmenov drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Bezmenov off! Bezmenov jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Bezmenov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bezmenov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bezmenov trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Bezmenov stops Johnson from standing up.
Bezmenov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Bezmenov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bezmenov trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bezmenov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bezmenov is just out of range.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bezmenov was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Bezmenov closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Bezmenov pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Bezmenov.
Bezmenov shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Bezmenov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Yuri Bezmenov has been cut.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bezmenov tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bezmenov or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Bezmenov shoots in but no luck this time.
Bezmenov moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Bezmenov fails with a takedown attempt.
Bezmenov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bezmenov fails with a takedown attempt.
Bezmenov looks winded!
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Bezmenov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bezmenov. #T3#
Johnson wants to stand up but Bezmenov is controlling him.
Bezmenov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bezmenov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Bezmenov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bezmenov trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to stand up but Bezmenov is controlling him.
Bezmenov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bezmenov wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bezmenov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Bezmenov is controlling the position.
Bezmenov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bezmenov is controlling him. #T4#
Bezmenov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bezmenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bezmenov moves away.#TD2#
Bezmenov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson parries the strikes from Bezmenov easily there. Bezmenov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Johnson to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuri Bezmenov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Bezmenov moves away and avoids it.
Anthony Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Bezmenov shoots in.
Bezmenov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Bezmenov scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Bezmenov from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bezmenov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bezmenov. #ES#
Johnson wriggles free and stands up.
Bezmenov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bezmenov feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Johnson gets caught napping as Bezmenov dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Bezmenov isn't so interested in that idea.
Bezmenov postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it. #T1#
Bezmenov distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Bezmenov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bezmenov forces his way into half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Bezmenov wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson tries to kick Bezmenov off but Bezmenov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bezmenov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson tries to kick Bezmenov off but Bezmenov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bezmenov trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Bezmenov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson is not content to let Bezmenov control the position.#T2#
Bezmenov prevents Johnson from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bezmenov lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Bezmenov is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Bezmenov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Bezmenov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bezmenov.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Bezmenov wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is trying to stand. #T3#
Bezmenov throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Bezmenov is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it. #SUB2#
Bezmenov is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bezmenov to get the leverage.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Bezmenov is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Bezmenov is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Bezmenov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bezmenov trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Bezmenov is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bezmenov.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Bezmenov wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Bezmenov stalling. #T4#
Johnson is looking to escape.
Bezmenov trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bezmenov is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson is not content to let Bezmenov control the position.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Bezmenov is controlling him well.
Bezmenov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Bezmenov is working for a submission of some sort.
Bezmenov stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson tries to kick Bezmenov off but Bezmenov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Bezmenov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuri Bezmenov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bezmenov doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Bezmenov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Bezmenov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Johnson pushes Bezmenov off and gets back to his feet.
Bezmenov looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.#TD2#
Bezmenov dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson is looking to stand up but Bezmenov isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Johnson pushes Bezmenov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Anthony Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Bezmenov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Bezmenov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bezmenov throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bezmenov is controlling him.
Bezmenov 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.
Bezmenov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bezmenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bezmenov drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Bezmenov off! Bezmenov jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Bezmenov trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Bezmenov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bezmenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bezmenov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bezmenov stops Johnson from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bezmenov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Bezmenov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Bezmenov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bezmenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bezmenov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Bezmenov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bezmenov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bezmenov won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Bezmenov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Johnson wants to stand up but Bezmenov is controlling him.
Bezmenov chips away with some ground and pound.
Bezmenov postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Bezmenov from controlling successfully.
Bezmenov looking to pass the guard.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Bezmenov isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Bezmenov from controlling successfully.
Johnson wants to stand up but Bezmenov is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bezmenov.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Bezmenov.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bezmenov.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bezmenov.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bezmenov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bezmenov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson. #TD2#
Bezmenov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Bezmenov is now in Johnson's guard.
Bezmenov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Bezmenov from controlling successfully.
Bezmenov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Bezmenov isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Johnson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Bezmenov goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anthony Johnson!
A very excited looking Anthony Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TGC 76
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moore throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moore scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Moore avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Moore throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Moore misses.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Moore counters with a takedown into side control.
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 wants to get back to his feet but Moore is dominant here and he's now got Johnson's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#ES#
Johnson is trying to shake Moore off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Moore won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Moore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moore, as that shot connected.
Moore throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.#TD2#
Moore shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Moore makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Moore is controlling him.
Moore passes into half guard.
Moore looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moore. #T2#
Johnson pushes Moore off looking to stand but Moore dives back in and keeps control.
Moore is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Moore has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson tries to kick Moore off but Moore keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moore.
Moore trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
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 wants to get back to his feet.
Moore trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Moore working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Johnson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Moore manages to mount him!
Johnson wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Moore with a couple of short strikes.
Johnson tries to buck Moore off but he can't manage it.
Moore with a couple of short strikes.
Moore punishing his opponent with strikes.
Moore postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Johnson looks a forlorn figure.
Moore pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Moore loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Johnson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Moore land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Moore stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Moore!
During a confident post fight interview, Carl Moore thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TGC 73: Yoshida vs Boaz 3
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson sizes up Morales with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morales swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morales looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morales. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morales throws out the jab.
Morales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Morales's shoulder, as Morales tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
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!
Morales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Morales misses with a wild combination.
Morales throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Morales misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morales has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Morales throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson takes a swing at Morales's ribcage but misses.
Morales was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Morales looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Morales takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Morales is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morales lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Morales lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
A jab lands there for Morales.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Morales bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Morales thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morales scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson moves out of range as Morales strikes.
Morales throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Morales avoids it with no problem.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morales.
Morales showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morales sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Morales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson moves forwards but Morales connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morales misses with a looping right.
Morales misses the shot to the body.
Morales throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Morales connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morales throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Morales avoids it well.
Morales misses with a body shot. #TD#
Morales fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Morales is now in Johnson's guard.#T4#
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!
Morales makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Morales missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Morales off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Morales looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Morales backs away looking to recover.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Morales counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Morales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Morales takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Morales does it's job there.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morales is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jose Morales will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A right-left combo lands from Morales.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Morales swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Morales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Morales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morales scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morales misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Morales.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Morales ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands a jab to Morales's midsection.
Morales misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Johnson.
Morales misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morales throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Morales only half commits.
Morales lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Morales ducks down to avoid it.
Morales lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Morales.
A slow jab from Morales misses its intended target.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morales lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Morales was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnson throws a body punch but Morales moves out of range. #T2#
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Morales swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jose Morales is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morales was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Morales scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morales scores with a jab.
Morales gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Morales.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Morales throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morales lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Morales is pawing at Johnson, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Johnson's nose. Johnson is badly hurt! Morales pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Johnson tries desperately to hold on but Morales is relentless in his assault! As Johnson receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Morales away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Morales!
Jose Morales seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TGC 70: Baby vs Escobar
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jurevicious avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jurevicious needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Jurevicious counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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 is trying to escape back to his feet but Jurevicious uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jurevicious is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Jurevicious thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Johnson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1#
Jurevicious staying out of range there.
Jurevicious checks a leg kick nicely.
Jurevicious avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson wants to slow Jurevicious down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson takes a swing at Jurevicious's ribcage but misses.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jurevicious.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jurevicious throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Jurevicious takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Jurevicious's belly button to the back.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Jurevicious should have avoided that one.
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 misses the shot to the body.
Jurevicious takes one to the chin there.
Johnson misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Jurevicious counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Johnson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Jurevicious scoring with strikes but Johnson is staying in there.
You get the feeling that Johnson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jurevicious thowing shots but they're missing.
Jurevicious lands a big elbow.
Johnson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jurevicious has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Jurevicious throwing strikes here but Johnson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jurevicious on the ground.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Jurevicious putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jurevicious looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jurevicious raining down shots from the mount!
Johnson is trying to stand up.
Johnson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jurevicious.
You get the feeling that Johnson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jurevicious with a couple of short strikes.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Johnson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4#
A nice elbow there by Jurevicious.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jurevicious is in the full mount, landing strikes.
You get the feeling that Johnson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jurevicious scoring with strikes but Johnson is staying in there.
Jurevicious lands a big elbow.
Jurevicious looking to ground and pound but Johnson is blocking nicely.
The referee warns Johnson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Johnson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jurevicious working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jurevicious cracks Johnson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #SUB2#
Jurevicious wants to finish this one by submission but Johnson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jurevicious.
Jurevicious sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Jurevicious 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#
Jurevicious shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jurevicious misses with a low kick.
A big left from Jurevicious misses.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Jurevicious misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Jurevicious shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jurevicious ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Jurevicious tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson cracks Jurevicious with an open hand slap.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Jurevicious's body.
Jurevicious is breathing heavily.
Johnson misses with an uppercut #TD2#
so Jurevicious counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jurevicious working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Jurevicious is having none of it.
Jurevicious works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Jurevicious is controlling the position.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Jurevicious is having none of it.
Jurevicious wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Jurevicious won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Jurevicious knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses the jab.
Anthony Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Jurevicious off the cage and back into range.
Jurevicious moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Jurevicious.
Jurevicious avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Jurevicious appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jurevicious ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Jurevicious misses the jab.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jurevicious drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.#KD#
Johnson sends Jurevicious crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Johnson is motioning to the referee to let Jurevicious up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Jurevicious is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Darius Jurevicious has been cut.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurevicious is just out of range.
Jurevicious is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Jurevicious avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Jurevicious seems to have recovered his senses.
Jurevicious throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Jurevicious dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Jurevicious's head and hops out.
Anthony Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson jabs at Jurevicious's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson cracks Jurevicious with a hook to the temple - Jurevicious is on wobbly legs here! Johnson swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Jurevicious falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Johnson wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anthony Johnson!
After the big win, Anthony Johnson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors THE END 32 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: TGC Crucible 28
Date: Aug 01, 2018

#R1#
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morales circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morales backs up against the cage.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Morales.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morales! But no joy.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morales.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morales! But no joy.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Morales takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morales, as that shot connected.
Morales scores with a body shot.
Morales misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Morales. #T1#
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Morales misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Morales looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Morales looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Morales just gets out of the way.
A jab from Morales misses.
Morales connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Morales connects with a superb combination that knocks Johnson out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Morales before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jose Morales!
After winning the bout, Jose Morales thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TGC Crucible 26
Date: Jul 18, 2018

#R1#
Steve missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Steve there.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steve on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steve doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Steve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A big right from Steve misses.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steve.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
We've been told by Steve's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnson cracks Steve with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Steve appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Steve connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson ducks into an uppercut from Steve and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Farley Steve!
Farley Steve took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: TGC Crucible 22
Date: Jun 20, 2018

#R1#
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Morales's head.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Morales saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morales takes one on the button.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OH! Morales 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 Morales sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Johnson!
After the big win, Anthony Johnson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors THE END 32 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: TGC 58: Steve vs Gorbachenko
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Tyrano Jackson has been cut.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Johnson pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him #SUB2#
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Johnson is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount!
Jackson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Johnson because Jackson loaded up on that one.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Jackson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Johnson's face. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Jackson looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnson defends it well. #SUB2#
Jackson has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Jackson goes for an armbar but Johnson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johnson. #SUB2#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Johnson is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him. #SUB2#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jackson 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.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him. #SUB2#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. #REVB#
Jackson advances position into side control!
Johnson pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4##SUB2#
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is trying to buck Jackson off.#SUB2#
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Jackson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jackson's guard! Nice work there by Johnson! #SUB2#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrano Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrano Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Johnson tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrano Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Johnson tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is trying to buck Jackson off.#T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Tyrano Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Jackson tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Jackson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jackson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Johnson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Johnson can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Jackson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Johnson has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T3#
Jackson with the ground and pound from mount.
You get the feeling that Johnson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Jackson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Johnson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Johnson shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Jackson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Johnson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson throws some wild stikes that Johnson manages to avoid easily.
Johnson tries to buck Jackson off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Jackson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johnson is surviving well by controlling Jackson's body position as best he can. #T4##SUB2#
Jackson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Johnson has worked his arm free - good work by Johnson! #SUB2#
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Johnson is holding Jackson down, trying to stall.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Johnson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Jackson tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyrano Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#KD#
Johnson cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Johnson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jackson to stand back up!#ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson tries to get into range but Johnson steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Jackson! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Johnson scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Johnson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Anthony Johnson made sure he mentioned THE END 32, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: TGC Crucible 16
Date: May 09, 2018

#R1#
Gorbachenko scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson misses the body punch
and Gorbachenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gorbachenko misses with a right hand
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Gorbachenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Gorbachenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gorbachenko wants to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch position.
Gorbachenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Gorbachenko slips the punch.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Gorbachenko counters with a crisp one two that drops Johnson! Gorbachenko thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Johnson to his feet! Johnson is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
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 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gorbachenko.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson takes a swing at Gorbachenko's ribcage but misses.
Gorbachenko throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Gorbachenko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson tries to work over Gorbachenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gorbachenko lands a nice uppercut.
Gorbachenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. #BC2#
Gorbachenko manages to break the clinch.
Johnson throws a hook but Gorbachenko avoids it easily.
Johnson is looking to wear down Gorbachenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gorbachenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Gorbachenko to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Gorbachenko lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Gorbachenko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gorbachenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Gorbachenko is out of range.
Gorbachenko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Gorbachenko closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Gorbachenko blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Gorbachenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee calls for Gorbachenko to work.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gorbachenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Gorbachenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gorbachenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gorbachenko fails to land.
Gorbachenko lands with a light punch inside.
Gorbachenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Gorbachenko misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Gorbachenko manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gorbachenko misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Gorbachenko misses with a double jab.
Gorbachenko cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gorbachenko avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson throws a body punch but Gorbachenko moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Johnson covering up! Gorbachenko comes in with a big uppercut and Johnson goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anatoly Gorbachenko!
Anatoly Gorbachenko tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: TGC 51
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1##TD#
Jurevicious looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jurevicious pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Jurevicious trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Jurevicious isn't so interested in that idea.
Jurevicious with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing that Jurevicious has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jurevicious throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jurevicious. #ES2#
Johnson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jurevicious presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Johnson works on Jurevicious's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Jurevicious is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Jurevicious blocks a body shot from Johnson. #T1#
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Jurevicious blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Jurevicious jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Jurevicious around his waist. Jurevicious gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Jurevicious dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Jurevicious drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Jurevicious takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Jurevicious.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jurevicious blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jurevicious uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jurevicious fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Jurevicious tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Jurevicious drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Jurevicious. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jurevicious working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Johnson. #T3##BC2#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Jurevicious's body. Jurevicious takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jurevicious is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jurevicious staying out of range there.
Jurevicious appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson takes a swing at Jurevicious's ribcage but misses.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jurevicious doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jurevicious swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anthony Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Jurevicious saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jurevicious drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson sizes up Jurevicious with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Jurevicious moves out of range of the strikes.
Jurevicious tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Jurevicious's head back.
Jurevicious takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jurevicious circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Jurevicious 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jurevicious throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurevicious is just out of range.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Jurevicious avoids nicely.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jurevicious throws a lazy uppercut
and Jurevicious takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jurevicious swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Jurevicious takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jurevicious fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Jurevicious's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jurevicious looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jurevicious does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Jurevicious counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jurevicious content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jurevicious looking to pass the guard.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jurevicious is controlling him.
Jurevicious is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jurevicious postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jurevicious accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jurevicious with a nice head shot there.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jurevicious content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jurevicious is controlling him. #T1#
Jurevicious postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Jurevicious throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Jurevicious is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jurevicious in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jurevicious 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.
Jurevicious missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jurevicious. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jurevicious works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Jurevicious throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jurevicious is controlling him.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jurevicious is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Jurevicious trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jurevicious lands a couple of elbows.
Jurevicious working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jurevicious landing with the ground and pound.
Jurevicious with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jurevicious working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jurevicious prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Jurevicious content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jurevicious chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Jurevicious isn't so interested in that idea.
Jurevicious with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jurevicious preventing the sweep.
Jurevicious working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Jurevicious prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Jurevicious throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Jurevicious trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jurevicious works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Darius Jurevicious overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jurevicious trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Jurevicious working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jurevicious postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Johnson is looking to stand back up but Jurevicious counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Johnson.
Jurevicious looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jurevicious sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Jurevicious not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jurevicious landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson tries to kick Jurevicious off but Jurevicious keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jurevicious missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jurevicious drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jurevicious connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Jurevicious is controlling him
Jurevicious scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jurevicious prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jurevicious scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Jurevicious dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson tries to clinch but Jurevicious moves out of range.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jurevicious manages to avoid it.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Jurevicious counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Johnson has one foot on Jurevicious's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jurevicious fails to land the takedown.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson takes a swing at Jurevicious's ribcage but misses.
Jurevicious feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Jurevicious changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Jurevicious works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Johnson is not content to let Jurevicious control the position.
Jurevicious misses with the ground and pound.
Jurevicious sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Jurevicious in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Jurevicious drags him back down.
Jurevicious working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
Johnson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jurevicious.
Johnson bucks up and tries to throw Jurevicious off but instead Jurevicious has got his back!#T2##SUB#
Jurevicious is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Jurevicious is in full control for now.
Jurevicious is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Johnson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Jurevicious.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Jurevicious is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Johnson wants to escape the position.
Johnson is trying to stand back up.
Johnson takes a big shot to the side of the head. #T3#
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Jurevicious is in full control for now.
Jurevicious cracks Johnson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Johnson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Jurevicious has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jurevicious punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB#
Jurevicious is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Johnson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jurevicious off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Jurevicious sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Johnson taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darius Jurevicious!
Darius Jurevicious thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TGC 47: San Diego vs Nagasaki
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1##CL#
Donavon closes the distance and clinches.
Donavon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Donavon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson digs a right hand into Donavon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Donavon's gas tank.
Donavon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Donavon backwards. #BC#
Donavon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Donavon scores with a decent looking hook.
Donavon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donavon keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donavon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Nice body punch from Johnson. #CL#
Donavon drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donavon's elbow. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Donavon avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Donavon lands a left hand.
Donavon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Donavons head.
Donavon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donavon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Donavon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Donavon misses with the head strike.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donavon digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Donavon blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donavon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Donavon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Donavon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Donavon.
Donavon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donavon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Donavon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donavon throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Donavons head. #CUT2#
It looks like Chris Donavon has been cut.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Donavon controls the action.
Johnson tries to work over Donavon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Donavon throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Donavon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Donavon's head.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Donavon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donavon prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donavon's elbow.
A short right from Donavon on the inside.
Donavon blocks the elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Donavon misses with some punches.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donavon misses with a body punch.
Johnson tries to work over Donavon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donavon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Donavon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donavon lands a right hand.
Johnson tries a body shot but Donavon blocks it. #T4#
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Donavon.
Donavon blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Donavon controls the action.
Johnson tries to work over Donavon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donavon blocks a body shot from Johnson.
A left hand lands to the body for Donavon.
Nice body punch from Donavon.
Donavon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Donavon blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Donavon can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action. #BC#
Donavon breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donavon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Donavon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donavon. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donavon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chris Donavon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Donavon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Nice cross by Donavon.
Johnson jabs Donavon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Donavon.
Donavon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donavon avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Donavon rather than just go for the knockout.
Donavon slips a straight right by Johnson.
Donavon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Donavon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donavon swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donavon lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donavon misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Donavon is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.#T1#
Donavon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donavon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Donavon's ribs.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Donavon.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Donavon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donavon manages to avoid it.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Donavon didn't see that one coming.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Donavon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Donavon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Donavon slips the punch.
Donavon is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
Donavon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Donavon forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Donavon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Donavon throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson pushes Donavon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tries a body shot but Donavon blocks it.
Donavon gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Donavon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson gets through Donavon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Donavon leaning against his opponent.
Donavon scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Donavon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donavon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Donavon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Donavon lands a shoulder strike.
Donavon blocks a body shot from Johnson.
A short right from Donavon on the inside.
Donavon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donavon lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donavon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Donavon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Donavon.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Donavon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donavon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Donavon.
Donavon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Donavon.
Donavon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson 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.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Donavon controls the action.
Donavon pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Donavon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donavon cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donavon.
Donavon struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Donavon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donavon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Donavon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Donavon.
Donavon throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Donavon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Donavon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Donavon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Donavon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Donavon takes the fight into the clinch.
Donavon misses with some punches.
Donavon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Donavon lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Donavon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donavon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donavon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Donavon tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Donavon back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Donavon misses with a punch on the inside.
Donavon tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it. #BC#
Donavon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Donavon.
Donavon tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Donavon's legs.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Johnson duly obliges. #CL#
Donavon takes the fight into the clinch.
Donavon can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Good body shot from Donavon.
Johnson tries a body shot but Donavon blocks it.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Donavon.
A short right from Donavon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donavon struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Donavon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Good body shot from Donavon.
Donavon misses with some punches.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donavon's elbow.
Donavon blocks an uppercut.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donavon doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donavon swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Anthony Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donavon throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donavon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donavon avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Donavon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Donavon circles away.
Anthony Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson blocks a jab.#T3##CL#
Donavon drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Donavon.
Donavon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Donavon controls his hands.
Donavon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chris Donavon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Donavon pushes him off.
Donavon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Donavon finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
A cross from Johnson lands.#CUT2#
Chris Donavon's cut is getting worse.
Donavon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donavon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donavon checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Donavon throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Donavon.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Donavon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donavon cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Donavon tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Donavon avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Donavon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
Donavon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donavon tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Donavon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Donavon looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Donavon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Donavon misses with a looping left.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chris Donavon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Donavon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chris Donavon!
Chris Donavon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Red Light Coffeeshop logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: TGC 42: Johnson vs White
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Hartwell White counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Hartwell White has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Johnson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hartwell White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson tries to bum rush Hartwell White with a series of wild strikes but Hartwell White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hartwell White tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hartwell White lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut there from Hartwell White.
Hartwell White with a nice cross.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Hartwell White throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Hartwell White counters with a crisp right hand that drops Johnson! Hartwell White lets Johnson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartwell White sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Johnson's defenses. It connects perfectly with Johnson's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Hartwell White!
Walter Hartwell White is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Walter Hartwell White thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TGC 39: Johnson vs Wangler 2
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Wangler rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wangler tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Wangler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Wangler fails to pull guard.
Wangler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wangler misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Wangler is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Wangler.
Johnson tries to work over Wangler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson. #TD2#
Wangler successfully pulls guard.
Wangler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wangler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wangler wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Wangler blocks nicely.
Wangler is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Wangler is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Wangler working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Wangler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wangler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wangler looking for a sweep. Not yet Wangler, not yet.
Johnson postures up in Wangler's guard and throws a big left but Wangler blocks it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wangler 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wangler trying to control the position.
Wangler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wangler is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Wangler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wangler looking to control. #SUB2#
Wangler looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Wangler is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wangler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Johnson is trying to keep Wangler in close.
Wangler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wangler is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Wangler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wangler trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Wangler controlling him for the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wangler working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wangler advances to half guard.
Wangler thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely. #T4#
Johnson wants to control but Wangler is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wangler lands a nice short elbow.
Wangler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wangler is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Johnson trying to control but Wangler postures up.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wangler.
Wangler lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wangler on the ground.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Wangler looks to land a strike but Johnson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wangler is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Wangler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wangler trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Wangler 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#
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wangler takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Wangler.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wangler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wangler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Wangler throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wangler avoids it.
Wangler throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wangler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson takes a swing at Wangler's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Wangler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Wangler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wangler is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wangler is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wangler to get the leverage.
Bobby Wangler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
Wangler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Wangler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Johnson to regain full guard.
Wangler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wangler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wangler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wangler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Wangler trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wangler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wangler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wangler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson pulls Wangler in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson continues to stall.
Wangler is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wangler trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Wangler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wangler dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Wangler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wangler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Wangler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Wangler swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wangler on the side of the head.
Anthony Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wangler jabs at Johnson's body.
Wangler throws a body shot but no joy.
Wangler lands a nice shot to the body.
Wangler avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wangler doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Wangler jabs at Johnson's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab when Wangler was well out of range.
Wangler doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Wangler walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wangler.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wangler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Johnson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##CL2#
Wangler rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Wangler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wangler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wangler tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Wangler controls the action.
Johnson tries to work over Wangler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wangler looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson tries to work over Wangler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wangler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wangler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wangler lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Wangler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wangler tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Wangler drops back down to his feet.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wangler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wangler 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. Wangler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wangler shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Wangler.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Wangler's body.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Anthony Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#
Wangler is rocked!
Johnson lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Wangler - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: TGC 35: Wangler vs Johnson
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Wangler swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Wangler throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Wangler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wangler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wangler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wangler jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Wangler.
Wangler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wangler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wangler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wangler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab when Wangler was well out of range.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Wangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Wangler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wangler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wangler scores with a jab to the head.
Wangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Wangler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Wangler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wangler lands a body shot.
Wangler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wangler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wangler misses with a wild combination.
Wangler scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Wangler scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wangler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wangler misses with a body shot.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson jabs Wangler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Wangler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wangler misses with a looping right.
Wangler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Wangler throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wangler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wangler misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wangler thinking.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Wangler throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Wangler closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Wangler pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Wangler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Wangler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Wangler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson punishes Wangler's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Wangler counters with a stiff right hand.
Wangler tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Wangler misses with a double jab.
Wangler lands a two punch combo.
Anthony Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wangler is just out of range.
Wangler attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Wangler scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson tries to bum rush Wangler with a series of wild strikes but Wangler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wangler.
Wangler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Wangler.
Wangler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson with a jab.
Wangler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wangler walks into a left hand.
Wangler dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Wangler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wangler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Wangler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from Johnson.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wangler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donk. Wangler catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wangler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Wangler will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Johnson works Wangler's body with a nice hook.
Johnson slips under a jab from Wangler.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wangler throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wangler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Wangler is out of range.
Johnson stuns Wangler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wangler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wangler.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Wangler's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Wangler's body.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wangler was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Wangler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Wangler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wangler just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Wangler misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson takes a swing at Wangler's ribcage but misses.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Wangler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wangler lands a right hook to the body. #TD#
Wangler gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Johnson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wangler keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wangler scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Wangler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Wangler is rocked!
Johnson steps in with a hook that catches Wangler right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Johnson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Wangler looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: TGC 32: Wangler vs Steve
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Johnson throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.
Wade has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Wade throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wade is in Johnson's guard.
Wade tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Wade is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Wade has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Wade is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Wade.
Johnson is staying active underneath Wade, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Wade is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wade is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wade. #SUB#
Wade is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well. #T1#
Johnson pushes Wade off looking to stand but Wade dives back in and keeps control.
Wade tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it. #SUB#
Wade is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Wade is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson pushes Wade off looking to stand but Wade dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Wade is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is trying to stand. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES2#
Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wade throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wade shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Wade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson tries to bum rush Wade with a series of wild strikes but Wade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson lands a jab to Wade's midsection.
Wade shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Wade throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wade scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Wade slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Wade shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Wade's body. Wade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson motions for Wade to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wade circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Johnson lands with a hook. Wade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wade is just out of range.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Wade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson digs a good hook to Wade's body.
Wade dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Wade's ribs.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wade is breathing heavily.
Wade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson works Wade's body with a nice hook.
Wade fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Johnson feints a jab promting Wade to slip. Johnson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wade slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Johnson connects with a jab.#KD2#
Johnson sends Wade crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Johnson is motioning to the referee to let Wade up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Wade is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Oh Wade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Wade out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Johnson!

Event: TBD#9 CARTER vs. FRY
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Magaddino has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Magaddino shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Magaddino is controlling the position.
Magaddino content to stall in guard here.
Magaddino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magaddino wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #ES2#
Johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson tries to work over Magaddino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magaddino wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magaddino backwards.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magaddino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Magaddino's takedown attempt.
Magaddino wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefano Magaddino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magaddino is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Magaddino is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magaddino.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magaddino.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson cracks Magaddino with a nice body shot.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Magaddino backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson works on Magaddino's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson lands a body punch.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magaddino or not.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Magaddino dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Magaddino's ribcage. Magaddino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Magaddino is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magaddino backwards.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magaddino backwards. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magaddino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Magaddino's knee but Magaddino avoids it well. #CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magaddino wants a takedown.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Magaddino's ribcage. Magaddino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson works on Magaddino's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson is leaning against Magaddino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Magaddino's ribcage. Magaddino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson is leaning against Magaddino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson digs a right hand into Magaddino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magaddino's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Magaddino's ribcage. Magaddino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson scores with a hook.#CL2#
Johnson has managed to clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Johnson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is leaning against Magaddino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Magaddino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Magaddino's ribcage. Magaddino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Magaddino's ribcage. Magaddino let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson landing knees to the head. #ROC2#
Magaddino is rocked!
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Magaddino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson is leaning against Magaddino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magaddino takes a shot to the head.
Johnson cracks Magaddino with a nice body shot.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Magaddino with a big uppercut! Magaddino tries to clinch up but Johnson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Magaddino to the mat! Magaddino covers up and Johnson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anthony Johnson!

Event: WW#4 JOHNSON vs. RIDER
Date: Oct 03, 2017

#R1#
Rider shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Rider keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rider avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Rider shoots in.
Rider throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson with a nice cross.#CUT#
It looks like Midnight Rider has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Rider.
A cross from Rider lands.
Rider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson tries to bum rush Rider with a series of wild strikes but Rider uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rider with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Rider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rider shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Midnight Rider.#CL#
Johnson forces Rider back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rider blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson tries to work over Rider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Rider pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rider.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rider takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rider looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Anthony Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rider avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson is looking to wear down Rider with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Rider looks winded!
The fighters circling - Rider throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Rider takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rider moves away.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rider. #KD#
Johnson cracks Rider with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rider looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Johnson finish him? #ROC#
Rider is rocked!#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Rider is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson pushes Rider against the cage. Johnson is working some dirty boxing. Johnson pushes off with a quick right hook! Rider goes down! Rider tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Johnson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Johnson!

Event: The Beatdown: CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: Aug 18, 2017

#R1#
Nilsen jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nilsen throws a shot to the body.
Nilsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nilsen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nilsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nilsen lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Nilsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nilsen counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a hook but Nilsen avoids it easily.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nilsen with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Nilsen moves into the clinch successfully.
Nilsen lands an uppercut.
Nilsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Nilsen lands a body shot.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Nilsen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nilsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Nilsen lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Nilsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nilsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nilsen lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilsen's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilsen.
Johnson tries a body shot but Nilsen blocks it.
Nilsen gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilsen controls his hands.
Nilsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Nilsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nilsen is working Johnson over against the cage.
A short left from Nilsen.
Nilsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Nilsen.
Nilsen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nilsen can turn it around.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nilsen.
Nilsen creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Johnson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Johnson drops to his knees and Nilsen pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yacob Nilsen!
Yacob Nilsen is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Yacob Nilsen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WW#1 MAGADDINO VS JOHNSON
Date: Aug 01, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Magaddino drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Magaddino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magaddino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Magaddino persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Magaddino shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefano Magaddino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magaddino tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Magaddino ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Magaddino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson catches Magaddino with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Magaddino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magaddino is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson punishes Magaddino's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Magaddino is looking to close the distance but Johnson sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Magaddino crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Magaddino is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Anthony Johnson!

Event: The Beatdown: (LHW/WW) Round 2
Date: Jul 21, 2017

#R1#
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Connolly moves away.
Connolly drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Connolly.
Johnson punishes Connolly's body with a nice straight punch.
Connolly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Connolly looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Connolly has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Connolly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson swings for the body but Connolly moves out of range.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connolly was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Connolly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Connolly counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson swings for the body but Connolly moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Connolly does no damage.
Johnson is looking to wear down Connolly with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Jab by Johnson.
Johnson catches Connolly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Connolly.
Connolly slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson takes a swing at Connolly's ribcage but misses.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Connolly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Connolly at a distance.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Connolly looks winded!
Connolly ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Connolly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Connolly drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Connolly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Connolly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connolly was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Connolly is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Connolly has time to react.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Connolly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Connolly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#
Connolly is rocked!
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connolly was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Connolly throws a counter combo.
Connolly is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Connolly walks straight into a right hand from Johnson - that's dropped him! Johnson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Connolly from any more punishment! Connolly complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anthony Johnson!
Michael Connolly was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost because this man is on steroids. '.

Event: The Beatdown: (LW-MW) Round 1
Date: Jun 26, 2017

#R1#
Holzpoldl takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holzpoldl shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holzpoldl gets slowly back to his feet.
Holzpoldl takes one on the button.
Johnson throws a body punch but Holzpoldl moves out of range.
Johnson works Holzpoldl's body with a nice hook.
Holzpoldl shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzpoldl checks a low kick from Johnson.
Holzpoldl closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Holzpoldl pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Luc Holzpoldl. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Johnson rushes Holzpoldl and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holzpoldl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holzpoldl blocking some punches. #T1#
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Holzpoldl.
Holzpoldl is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Holzpoldl blocking some punches.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Holzpoldl jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Holzpoldl around his waist. Holzpoldl gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Holzpoldl is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson pushes Holzpoldl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Holzpoldl uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Johnson gets through Holzpoldl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Holzpoldl is rocked!
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Holzpoldl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holzpoldl or not.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson lands a big right hand that drops Holzpoldl! The killer instinct kicks in and Johnson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Johnson!

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