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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2020 |
#R1#
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Markzov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Markzov looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Markzov drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
Johnson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Markzov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Markzov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Markzov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markzov scoring with some ground and pound.
Markzov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Markzov lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Markzov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Markzov pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Markzov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Markzov working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Markzov in his half guard.
Markzov slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Markzov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Markzov not doing much here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Markzov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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. Markzov connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#ES#
Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Markzov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Johnson misses with a low kick.
#TD2#
Markzov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Markzov pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Markzov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Markzov 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Markzov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Markzov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Markzov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markzov landing some decent shots from guard.
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.
Brad Markzov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Markzov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Markzov passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markzov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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. Markzov connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple. #SUB2#
Markzov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Markzov lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Markzov trying to control the pace.
Markzov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Markzov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Markzov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Markzov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Markzov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson has hold of Markzov's hands but Markzov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Markzov slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Markzov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Markzov is controlling him well.
Markzov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson is in trouble now - Markzov has advanced to mount! #T3#
Markzov controlling his opponent.
Markzov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Markzov landing strikes from the mount.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Markzov content just to control the position here.
Markzov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Markzov with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!#T4#
Markzov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Markzov content just to control the position here.
Johnson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Markzov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Markzov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Markzov!
During a confident post fight interview, Brad Markzov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Rural Champion 1
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Johnson moves to clinch but Ballin breaks away
and Ballin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ballin shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Ballin 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.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Ballin's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ballin is defended easily by Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joeseph Ballin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ballin stalling in the clinch.
Ballin landing knees to the head.
Johnson stalling against the cage.
#TD2#
Johnson wants the takedown. Ballin is fighting it off but Johnson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ballin's guard against the cage.#ES#
Ballin pushes Johnson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ballin shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Ballin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Johnson tightens his grip and picks Ballin up, before dumping him to the ground. Ballin manages to land in guard.
Ballin is looking to stand back up but Johnson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ballin.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Johnson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR##SU2#
Johnson decides to stand up.
Ballin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ballin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Ballin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.#BC#
Ballin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Ballin circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ballin is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ballin is breathing heavily.
Ballin trying to control but Johnson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson is keen to just control but Ballin is a slippery customer.
Ballin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU2#
Johnson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ballin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ballin circles away quickly and effectively.
Ballin fails with a takedown attempt.
Ballin wants to clinch.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Ballin counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Ballin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cameron Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cameron Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ballin clinches up against the cage.
Ballin wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Ballin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ballin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to push Ballin away but Ballin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ballin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1#
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Ballin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ballin wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ballin fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joeseph Ballin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ballin is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ballin down to the mat. Ballin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ballin manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Ballin to the mat.
Ballin won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Ballin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Johnson wants to stand up but Ballin is controlling him.
Ballin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ballin postures up.
#T3#
Johnson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ballin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Ballin is controlling well.
Ballin stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Ballin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Ballin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ballin with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Ballin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ballin stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Ballin stops Johnson from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ballin tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ballin tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson tries a quick counter leg kick but Ballin is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joeseph Ballin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ballin has managed to clinch.
Ballin stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Ballin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Ballin.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Ballin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Ballin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ballin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Ballin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Ballin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Ballin.
Ballin tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joeseph Ballin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Ballin manages to break the clinch.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
As Johnson tries to get set, Ballin tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ballin or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Ballin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Ballin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ballin gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ballin wants a takedown.
Ballin is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ballin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Joeseph Ballin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson stalls. #T3#
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Ballin's takedown attempt.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ballin is defending well.
Ballin gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch but Ballin is having none of it.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ballin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
Ballin tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Cameron Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ballin throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnson wants to clinch.#T4#
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ballin counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ballin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ballin is looking for a counter combo.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Ballin darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson tries to circle away but Ballin has him pinned against the cage.
Ballin tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ballin is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Johnson lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cameron Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Lake misses with a wild combination.
Lake is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lake throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Johnson scores with a takedown into Lake's guard.#SU#
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lake, up you get!
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Lake's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lake.#CUT2#
It looks like Cameron Johnson has been cut.
Johnson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lake looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lake has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Johnson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SU#
Johnson stands up and beckons Lake to his feet. #CL#
Johnson has Lake up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lake is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Johnson clinches.
Lake wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Lake tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Lake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##SU#
Johnson decides to return to a standing position.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lake circles away.
Lake blocks the body kick.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lake swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson tries to bum rush Lake with a series of wild strikes but Lake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU#
Johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Johnson tries to bum rush Lake with a series of wild strikes but Lake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson throws a head kick but Lake moves out of range.
#CL#
Lake gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Lake's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cameron Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson throws a series of punches but Lake avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Lake is trying to control but can't.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Lake is having none of it.
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. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Lake's temple.
Cameron Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lake is breathing heavily.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Lake tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lake to the mat! Lake manages to get full guard. #T2#
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.#SU#
Johnson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lake to get to his feet.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Lake misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Lake avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson. #CL#
Johnson gets a clinch.
Lake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
#T3#
Johnson tries to pull guard but Lake holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lake circles away.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson gets to mount! Lake was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
Johnson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Johnson unloading with bombs!
Johnson thowing shots but they're missing.
Lake is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cameron Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lake was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson won't allow Lake to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Johnson stands up and waves to Lake to follow him.
Lake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL#
Johnson darts in and clinches Lake up against the cage.
Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lake's brow.
Johnson slows down the pace here.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#BC2#
Lake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lake can do to turn this around?
Johnson throws a series of punches but Lake avoids them all with ease.
Lake is looking for the big counter here.
Lake wants to clinch.
Cameron Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson scores with a kick to the body.
Lake looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson throws a head kick but Lake moves out of range.
#T3#
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Lake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Lake is out of range.
As Johnson backs off Lake throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Lake moves out of range.
A combination from Lake does no damage.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lake circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson tries to bum rush Lake with a series of wild strikes but Lake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cameron Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson misses with the combination.
A combination from Lake does no damage.
Johnson pushes Lake away with a front kick.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Lake avoids it well. #CL2#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Lake has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Lake is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Jab by Johnson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Lake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lake is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jon Lake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cameron Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Johnson!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 962 Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Wave looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No joy there for Wave, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.#CL2#
Wave clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Wave.
Wave is struggling to control the position.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Cameron Johnson has been cut.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wave gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wave throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wave gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wave is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wave pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Wave has picked Johnson up - he's going for a ride! Wave dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T1#
Wave is controlling the pace.
Johnson trying to hold on to Wave's head to control him but Wave postures up.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Wave in his half guard.
Johnson tries to roll over but Wave keeps him under control.
Wave slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Wave is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wave thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Wave stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Wave missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wave prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wave lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Wave.
Wave avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Wave.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wave gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wave is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Wave digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stalling in the clinch from Wave.
Wave lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Wave is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Wave misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wave stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wave is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wave has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Wave dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cameron Johnson'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#
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Wave manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson sets himself, and Wave steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnson avoids it this time.#CL#
Johnson forces Wave back against the cage and clinches.
Wave with a knee to the head.
Wave connects with a knee to the head.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Wave.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wave can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Wave.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Wave.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wave misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wave prevents it.
Wave digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank. #T1#
Wave tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Wave.
Johnson tries to circle away but Wave has him pinned against the cage.
Wave struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Wave struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Wave misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Wave won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wave just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
Come on Wave - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson taking a breather.
Zack Wave seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wave doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wave pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wave has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wave lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Wave misses with a body punch.
#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Wave.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Wave.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wave walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Wave.
Wave prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wave tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wave has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Wave breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Wave. #T3##CL#
Johnson rushes Wave and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Wave gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wave is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johnson looking to control.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Wave controlling him for the moment.
Wave controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Wave drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wave jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Wave landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Wave trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Wave has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Wave showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cameron Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Wave back into the cage.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Wave avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Wave pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Wave looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wave manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Johnson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wave is now in half guard.
Johnson is not content to let Wave control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Johnson is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson has hold of Wave's hands but Wave slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wave seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Wave has control of the leg.
Wave is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Wave sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Wave wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson trying to hold on to Wave's head to control him but Wave postures up.
#T3#
Wave 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.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Wave is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work 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.
Wave throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T4#
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Wave counters with a head kick. That will keep Johnson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Johnson shoots and misses #CL2#
and Wave moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wave throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wave misses with an elbow over the top.
Wave creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson jumps guard but Wave turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Johnson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wave is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Johnson to the mat. Johnson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Wave from controlling successfully.
Wave is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Wave comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wave has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Zack Wave!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Zack Wave!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Zack Wave!
Zack Wave wins by unanimous decision!
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