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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Day lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Day. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Johnston.
Johnston throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
#TD2#
Day 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.
Day advances position into side control!
Day in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnston is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Day in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnston is letting Day control him for a moment.
Johnston is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Day is controlling him well.#SU2#
Day stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Johnston cracks Day with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Johnston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnston sizes up Day with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnston connects with a high kick.
Johnston misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Day bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Day is working Johnston over with some ground and pound from side control.
Day lands some shots froms 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!
Day passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Johnston!
Day sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnston in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Day has isolated one of Johnston's arms. Johnston looking to fight him off but Day twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mick Day! |
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Event:
VKT 11: Benzo Vs HighTower
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Johnston throws a sloppy head kick
and Washington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnston. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Johnston.
John Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnston throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Washington's head.#CUT2#It looks like Xavier Washington has been cut.
Johnston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Washington's sensitive parts.
Washington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Washington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnston jabs at Washington's body.
Johnston is looking to land body kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnston. #T1#
Johnston throws a nice outside leg kick. #KD#
Washington lands a big uppercut and Johnston crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Johnston looks OK. Washington waves Johnston back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like John Johnston has been cut.
Washington takes a swing at Johnston's ribcage but misses.
Johnston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Johnston misses
and Washington counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnston looks to throw a body kick
and Washington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnston misses with a head kick.
It looked like Washington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnston throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Washington misses its target.
Washington lands with a right hand. #KD#
Washington feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Johnston sprawling to the canvas! Johnston rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Washington finish him?!
#ROC#Johnston is rocked!
Johnston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Washington moves out of range of the body kick from Johnston.
Johnston throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Johnston throws a head kick that misses.
Washington throwing a counter right hand but Johnston manages to avoid it.
Johnston throws a front kick aimed at Washington's knee but Washington avoids it well.
Johnston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Johnston.#KD#
Washington drops Johnston with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Johnston looks back up at him and smiles so Washington waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Johnston is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Washington doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Johnston crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Johnston's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xavier Washington!
A relieved looking Xavier Washington thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
VKT: 11 Grimmjow Vs. Ruas
Date: Mar 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Radovic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnston walks into a jab.
Johnston tries a low kick but Radovic avoids it.
Radovic tries to counter by clinching up but Johnston breaks away and moves out of range.
Radovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnston throws a series of punches but Radovic avoids them all with ease.
Decent striking displayed by Johnston there.
A big right from Johnston misses.
Radovic throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnston counters with a straight right hand.
Johnston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Radovic.
Johnston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Radovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnston.
Radovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnston.
Radovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnston scores with a push kick.
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!
Johnston catches Radovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Radovic manages to avoid it.
Radovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnston.
John Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Radovic moves out of range as Johnston strikes.
A jab from Radovic misses.
Johnston connects with a high kick.
We've been informed that Johnston has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Radovic lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Johnston misses.
Johnston missing with a left hand there. Radovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Radovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnston ducks right into an uppercut from Radovic.
A slow jab from Johnston misses its intended target.
Radovic lands with a shot to the body.
Johnston looks winded!
Radovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnston's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Johnston.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Johnston walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Radovic rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Johnston has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Johnston misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Radovic has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Radovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnston blocks the elbow strike.
Radovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like John Johnston has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Radovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnston's brow.
Johnston blocks an elbow strike from Radovic.
Radovic lands a damaging elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Radovic.
Johnston has had enough of the clinch but Radovic keeps him there for the moment.
Radovic misses with an elbow over the top.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Radovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Radovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Radovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #KD#
Radovic creates a bit of space and cracks Johnston with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Johnston is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!#ROC#Johnston is rocked!
Radovic throws a body punch but Johnston moves out of range.
Johnston walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Radovic! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mateusz Radovic! |
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Event:
VKT: 10 Benzo Vs.Faulk
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Johnston looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawthorne is just out of range.
Johnston just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Johnston has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hawthorne cracks Johnston with a good jab.
John Johnston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Johnston misses.
Johnston misses with a hook. Hawthorne ducked under it nicely.
Hawthorne moves out of range as Johnston strikes.
Hawthorne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnston thumps Hawthorne with a low kick.
Hawthorne swings widly with a right hand
and Johnston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawthorne.
Johnston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hawthorne throws out a loose jab but Johnston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawthorne just misses with a punch to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Johnston crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hawthorne - the referee stops the clock and Johnston gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hawthorne. Johnston manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hawthorne fakes the leg kick and cracks Johnston in the body.
Hawthorne throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawthorne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnston follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hawthorne.
Johnston staying out of range there.
Hawthorne ducks under a wild hook from Johnston.#T1#
Johnston throws a push kick but Hawthorne slaps the foot to one side.
Hawthorne seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnston lands a jab.
Hawthorne 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.
Hawthorne stuns Johnston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawthorne. Johnston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawthorne works Johnston's body with a nice hook.
Hawthorne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnston will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hawthorne misses with a kick to the body.
Johnston counters with a body kick.
Hawthorne misses with a few strikes there.
Hawthorne backing away here, and Johnston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Johnston.
Johnston throws a jab when Hawthorne was well out of range.
Hawthorne is looking to counter punch.
Hawthorne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hawthorne slips a jab from Johnston.
Johnston throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T2#
Hawthorne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnston's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnston tries to land a front kick but Hawthorne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawthorne's head backwards.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnston.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
Johnston throws a sloppy head kick
and Hawthorne counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hawthorne scores with a nice body kick.
Hawthorne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnston. Hawthorne does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick from Johnston misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Hawthorne there.
Johnston takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hawthorne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnston counters with a solid body kick.
Hawthorne scores with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cohen Hawthorne dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hawthorne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnston.
A slow jab from Hawthorne misses its intended target.
It seemed like Johnston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawthorne thows a body kick. Johnston tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johnston throws a jab when Hawthorne was well out of range.
Johnston lands a jab.
Johnston missing with a left hand there. Hawthorne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawthorne walks into a stiff left hand from Johnston.#CL#
Hawthorne gets a clinch.
Hawthorne lands a left hand.
Johnston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hawthorne.
Johnston with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnston throws a head punch that misses.
Johnston is trying to maintain a safe position but Hawthorne gets an underhook and turns Johnston into the ropes.
Hawthorne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hawthorne digs a right hand underneath Johnston's ribcage. Johnston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnston is breathing heavily.
Hawthorne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hawthorne lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawthorne is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A body shot lands from Hawthorne.
#T1#
Hawthorne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnston is trying to break free.
Hawthorne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Hawthorne.
A short right from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne is working Johnston over against the ropes.
Hawthorne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hawthorne is leaning against Johnston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnston backwards.
Hawthorne gets through Johnston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Hawthorne.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Hawthorne - that landed with a thud.
Hawthorne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawthorne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnston backwards.
Hawthorne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hawthorne lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawthorne lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawthorne cracks Johnston with a nice body shot.#T2#
Hawthorne works on Johnston's body with a couple of short punches.
Hawthorne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Hawthorne. #ROC#Johnston is rocked!
Hawthorne cracks Johnston with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Johnston goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Johnston wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Cohen Hawthorne!
After winning the bout, Cohen Hawthorne thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
VKT 9
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Johnston throws a lazy right hand but Eureka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eureka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnston blocks a jab.
Eureka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
John Johnston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eureka blocks the body kick.
Johnston throws a nice looking combination but Eureka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
John Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#KD#
Eureka connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Johnston onto his butt! Johnston bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eureka misses with a leg kick
and Johnston counters with a nice uppercut.
Eureka misses with a body kick.
Eureka moves away from the strike by Johnston.
Eureka cracks a nice hook into Johnston's ribs.
Eureka misses with a body kick.
Johnston wants to slow Eureka down by chopping away at his legs. #KD#
Eureka catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Johnston stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Johnston walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#T1#
Johnston misses with a kick to the body.
Eureka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnston.#CUT2#It looks like Skipper Eureka has been cut.
Eureka throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD#
and Eureka counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Johnston to the mat, face first! Eureka goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Johnston is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!#ROC#Johnston is rocked!
Johnston lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eureka lands with a shot to the body.
Johnston misses with a kick to the body.
Johnston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Johnston.
Eureka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnston circles away quickly and effectively.
Eureka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Johnston.
Eureka is looking to counter punch.
Eureka connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Nice shot by Eureka.
Johnston with a nice calf kick.
Johnston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Eureka swings widly with a right hand
and Johnston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eureka thinking.
Johnston moves out of range as Eureka throws a body kick.
Eureka throws a hook to the side of Johnston's head but Johnston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eureka moves away.
Johnston throws a jab but it's blocked by Eureka.
Eureka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Johnston.#KD2#
Johnston looks low and kicks high, catching Eureka 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!
Eureka misses with an uppercut
and Johnston takes the opportunity to counter with a picture perfect head kick, knocking Eureka to the floor! He looks like he's going to get up 4,5,6,7,8... hurry up! 9, 10... he didn't make it! He's just getting back to his feet now but it's too late - this one is all over! Johnston is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). John Johnston! |
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Event:
VKT 6
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Johnston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Theriault throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnston.
Johnston lands the left hand.
Theriault throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnston checks a low kick from Theriault.
Theriault throws out a powerful jab.
Theriault thumps Johnston with a low kick.
Johnston has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Theriault throws a looping overhand right but Johnston ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Johnston, right into the meat of the thigh.
Theriault misses with a hook. Johnston ducked under it nicely.
Johnston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnston scores with a head kick. Theriault tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've been informed that Theriault has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
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!
Good shot there by Johnston.
Jean Yves Theriault seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnston thuds his shin into the meat of Theriault's side.
Theriault looks for the body kick but Johnston saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Theriault.
Theriault throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnston is looking to counter with head kicks.
Theriault throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Theriault thows a left - swing and a miss!
Theriault tests Johnston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnston throws a head kick that Theriault semi-blocks.
Theriault looks to land a body kick but Johnston moved away.
Johnston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnston moves away from the strike by Theriault.
Johnston is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Theriault.
Theriault scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#KD2#
Theriault catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Johnston stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Johnston walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#ROC2#Johnston is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theriault lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Theriault pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD2#
Johnston walks into a big right hand from Theriault and goes down! The referee sends Theriault to a neutral corner as Johnston gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Theriault throws a hook but Johnston avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Theriault.
Theriault thows a leg kick but Johnston checks it
and Johnston counters with a stiff right hand.
Theriault connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2##KD2#
Johnston ducks into a a hook from Theriault and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
Oh Johnston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnston throws a body punch but Theriault moves out of range.
Theriault attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnston seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnston avoids a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnston. Theriault shrugs it off though.
Theriault throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Theriault lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Theriault to score with a decent uppercut.
Theriault throws a hook but Johnston blocks it.
Johnston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Theriault scores with a body shot.
#KD2#
Theriault lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Johnston goes down! The ref sends Theriault to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Johnston 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!
Theriault walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Theriault looks to throw the jab but Johnston is out of range.
Johnston throws a quick counter kick to the body but Theriault avoids it.
Theriault tries to bum rush Johnston with a series of wild strikes but Johnston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Theriault lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnston will feel that in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Yves Theriault will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Johnston misses with a body kick.
John Johnston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A thudding body kick lands there by Theriault!
Theriault throws a quick inside leg kick.
Theriault throws a lazy right hand but Johnston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnston quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Johnston throws a head kick that misses.
Theriault throws a jab when Johnston was well out of range.
Johnston half committed to a counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnston blocks the leg kick.
Theriault lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Theriault lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Theriault scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD2#
Theriault scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Johnston to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Theriault away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Johnston 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?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Theriault engages and cracks Johnston with a massive lead left hook - Johnston tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Theriault is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean Yves Theriault!
A victorious Jean Yves Theriault thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
VKT 4
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Johnston misses with an uppercut. Fezzik saw that one coming.#CL#
Fezzik closes the distance and clinches.
Johnston working hard to break the clinch.
Fezzik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnston is trying to break free.
Johnston with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fezzik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnston is trying to break free.
Johnston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnston tries a knee to the head but Fezzik blocks it.
Johnston looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fezzik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fezzik using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fezzik holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Fezzik is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnston gets an underhook and turns Fezzik into the ropes.
Johnston trying to stall but Fezzik improves his position.
A knee to the head by Fezzik.
#CUT#It looks like John Johnston has been cut.#T1#
Fezzik misses with a knee to the head.
Johnston is trying to maintain a safe position but Fezzik gets an underhook and turns Johnston into the ropes.
Johnston tries to throw a body punch but Fezzik avoids it by throwing Johnston back against the ropes.
Johnston letting Fezzik take a breather here.
Fezzik throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnston blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fezzik's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Fezzik as the two fighters clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnston throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fezzik blocks it with crossed arms.
Fezzik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnston looks winded!
Fezzik tries to land a knee to the head but Johnston blocks with his arms.
Fezzik lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnston backwards.
Fezzik gets through Johnston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnston trying to land knees to the body.
Johnston struggles to land a body shot inside as Fezzik controls his hands.
Fezzik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Fezzik tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnston avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Fezzik utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fezzik lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've been informed that Johnston has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fezzik content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#KD#
Fezzik drops Johnston on his ass with a big knee up the middle! Johnston bounces straight back to his feet before the referee can even start a count. We'll have to wait a moment to see if that actually hurt him or not, as he takes the standing 8 count.#CL#
Fezzik moves into the clinch.
Fezzik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnston.
Knees to the body from Fezzik.
#KD#
Fezzik drops Johnston on his ass with a big knee up the middle! Johnston bounces straight back to his feet before the referee can even start a count. We'll have to wait a moment to see if that actually hurt him or not, as he takes the standing 8 count.#ROC#Johnston is rocked!#CL#
Johnston tries to keep at a distance but Fezzik has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fezzik landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fezzik gets through Johnston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fezzik controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnston looking to throw knees to the head but Fezzik is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hassan Fezzik takes that one as he scored multiple knockdowns. John Johnston was lucky to get out of the first round.
The cut man is working on John Johnston's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Johnston misses with an uppercut.
John Johnston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Fezzik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fezzik misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Fezzik lands a nice knee to the body.
Fezzik lands with a light punch inside.
Fezzik tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fezzik misses with a knee strike.
Johnston tries to stall but Fezzik uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knees to the body from Fezzik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fezzik stalling the fight.
Johnston tries to break free but Fezzik pushes him back against the ropes.
Fezzik lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Fezzik. #KD#
Fezzik drops Johnston on his ass with a big knee up the middle! Johnston bounces straight back to his feet before the referee can even start a count. We'll have to wait a moment to see if that actually hurt him or not, as he takes the standing 8 count.
Johnston is still on wobbly legs! Can Fezzik finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Fezzik darts in and clinches Johnston up against the ropes.
Johnston seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnston is breathing heavily.#T1#
Fezzik landing knees to the body.
Fezzik jerks Johnston to the side and lands a massive knee to the head that knocks him out cold! Johnston's lifeless body is proped up only by the ropes. Fezzik steps back, hand raised, as the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Hassan Fezzik! |
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Event:
VKT HWGP - 5th Place - 1st RD
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryker tries to clinch there but Johnston circles away.
Ryker wants to clinch.
Ryker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnston.
Ryker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ryker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ryker moves in looking to clinch but Johnston pushes him off.
Johnston swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ryker tries to clinch but Johnston moves out of range.
Johnston scores with a shot to the body.
Johnston lands with a hook. Ryker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ryker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ryker tries to clinch up but Johnston circles away and keeps his distance.
Ryker tries to clinch
and Johnston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnston keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Johnston scores with a nice body kick.
Johnston cracks Ryker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Johnston scores with a head kick. Ryker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC#Ryker is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Johnston throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Ryker is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the ropes! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Johnston! |
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Event:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 5 A
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnston!
Nice body kick there by Billingsly.
Johnston ducks under a wild hook from Billingsly.#CL#
Billingsly instigates a clinch.
Billingsly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Billingsly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnston tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
I was talking to Billingsly's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Billingsly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnstons head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnston is trying to break the clinch but Billingsly is controlling him.
Billingsly lands a hook to the side of the 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!
Billingsly can't find room to land a body shot as Johnston controls the action.
Billingsly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Billingsly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Billingsly tries to break free but Johnston pushes him back against the ropes.
Johnston wants to stall.
Johnston is trying to maintain a safe position but Billingsly gets an underhook and turns Johnston into the ropes.#T1#
Billingsly can't find room to land a body shot as Johnston controls the action.
Billingsly lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnston looking to slow down the pace here.
Billingsly stalling against the ropes.
Billingsly scores with a shot to the side of Johnston's head.
A nice left hand lands by Billingsly.
Nice body punch from Billingsly - that landed with a thud.
Johnston looks winded!
Johnston wants to break free but Billingsly has control.
Billingsly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Billingsly pushes Johnston back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Billingsly.
Billingsly scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Billingsly manages to break the clinch.
Johnston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billingsly.
Johnston throws a counter combo.
Billingsly moves out of range of the strikes.
Billingsly lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Billingsly scores with a big left there. The judges will like 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!#CL#
Billingsly moves into the clinch.
Johnston blocking some punches.
Johnston is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnston misses with some punches.
Johnston prevents Billingsly from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Billingsly on the inside.
Billingsly pushes Johnston back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Billingsly tries a body shot but Johnston blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Billingsly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Billingsly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Billingsly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Billingsly pushes Johnston back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Billingsly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Billingsly 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##CL#
Billingsly clinches up against the ropes.
John Johnston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billingsly misses with a punch on the inside.
Billingsly lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnston is looking to control Billingsly's arms but Billingsly gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnston has his back to the ropes.
Billingsly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Billingsly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnston can do to turn this around?
Billingsly lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Billingsly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Billingsly clinches.
Billingsly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnstons head.
Johnston throws a knee to the head but misses.
Billingsly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Billingsly.
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 hook to the body from Billingsly.
Billingsly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Billingsly lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnston backwards.
Chad Billingsly has scored more points in the clinch so far.#KD#
Billingsly creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Johnston crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!#ROC#Johnston is rocked!
Johnston is breathing heavily.#CL#
Billingsly rushes Johnston and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Billingsly - that landed with a thud.
Billingsly digs a right hand into Johnston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnston's gas tank. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Billingsly.
Billingsly lands a nice uppercut.
Billingsly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Billingsly.
Billingsly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Billingsly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnston backwards.
Johnston is still on wobbly legs! Can Billingsly finish him?
Billingsly stalling in the clinch.
Johnston seems to have recovered his senses.
Billingsly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Billingsly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Billingsly is working Johnston over against the ropes.
Billingsly lands a right hand.
Billingsly lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billingsly scores with a shot to the side of Johnston's head. #KD#
Billingsly creates a bit of space and cracks Johnston with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Johnston is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!#KD#
Johnston walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Billingsly rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Johnston has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Johnston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Billingsly lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Billingsly closes the distance and pushes Johnston back into the ropes.#T2#
A short right from Billingsly.
Billingsly tries to work over Johnston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Billingsly lands with a right to the head. #KD#
Billingsly creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Johnston crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!#KD#
Billingsly scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Johnston beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#KD#
Billingsly cracks Johnston with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Johnston 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 Johnston is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Johnston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Billingsly throws out the jab.
Billingsly misses with a looping right.
Johnston throws a fast counter high kick but Billingsly manages to duck under it in time.
Billingsly closes the distance and catches Johnston with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Johnston is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Johnston is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Johnston is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Billingsly takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Chad Billingsly!
A very excited looking Chad Billingsly made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 4 A
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnston throws a wild body kick that Panda sees coming a mile off.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panda darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Panda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnston doesn't seem bothered though.
Panda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnston. That's going to slow Panda down.
Johnston throws a nice outside leg kick.
Panda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnston tries a head kick but it misses.
Panda fails to land with a series of punches.
Panda is looking to land body kicks.
Johnston throws a body punch but Panda moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda throws a looping overhand right but Johnston ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Panda there.#T1#
Panda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnston throws a quick counter head kick but Panda was just out of range.
Panda throws a lazy right hand but Johnston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnston lands a high kick!
Panda misses with a few strikes there.
Johnston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnston paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnston. Panda shrugs it off though.
Panda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnston can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Johnston tries to keep at a distance but Panda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnston landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johnston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Come on Panda - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
A hook to the body from Panda.
Johnston is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda effectively controlling the action here.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Johnston is looking to control Panda's arms but Panda gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnston has his back to the ropes.
Panda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Panda stalls.
Panda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnston backwards.
Panda slowing the pace effectively.
A right hook to the body lands for Panda.
Johnston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Panda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Panda is stalling here.
Johnston takes a shot to the head.
Panda lands a nice shot to the body.
Panda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KT Panda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Panda lands with a shot to the body.
John Johnston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panda misses with a body kick.
Panda avoids the head kick by Johnston.
Johnston lands a nice looking kick to the body. Panda takes a step back to recover.
Panda lands a body shot.
Panda misses the jab.
Panda has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Johnston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice cross by Panda.
Panda throws a right hand that misses
and Johnston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Panda. Beautiful body shot.
Johnston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panda.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panda lands a left hand.
#T1#
Johnston looking to throw knees to the head but Panda is blocking nicely.
Panda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
KT Panda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Panda lands with a short shot to the head.
Panda is struggling to control the position.
Panda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Panda lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panda.
Still in the clinch, Panda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Panda.
Panda slows down the pace here.
Panda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Panda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A bit of stalling here from Panda.
Johnston misses with a knee to the head.
Panda is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Panda lands with a light punch inside.
Panda lands a body punch.
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!
Panda is pushing Johnston up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Panda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnston backwards.
Panda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Panda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Panda taking a breather.
Panda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Panda holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Panda.
Panda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Panda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnston backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panda.
Panda lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KT Panda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Donk. Panda catches Johnston right on the button with a cross.
Johnston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Panda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnston counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Panda forces Johnston back against the ropes and clinches.
Panda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panda displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnston up against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Panda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panda is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Panda takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A short right from Panda on the inside.
Panda lands a nice uppercut.
Johnston looking to stall.
Panda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Panda has Johnston pushed against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Panda content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Panda's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Johnston tries to land knees in the clinch but Panda avoids the damage to the body.
Panda has Johnston pushed against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by KT Panda.
Panda misses with a body shot.
Panda swings for the body but Johnston moves out of range.
Johnston throws a solid leg kick but Panda takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnston.
Panda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Panda throws an overhand right that lands on Johnston's shoulder, as Johnston tries to avoid the shot.
Panda jabs at Johnston's body.
Johnston throws a hook but Panda blocks it.#T2#
Panda tries to land a body kick
and Johnston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnston blocks a jab.
Panda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnston at a distance.
Johnston misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Panda moves into the clinch.
Panda lands with a short shot to the head.
KT Panda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnston lands with a right 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!
Johnston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Panda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Panda takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Panda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panda lands a left hand.
Johnston misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
KT Panda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Panda 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KT Panda! |
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Event:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 2 A
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston throws an overhand right that lands on Hightower's shoulder, as Hightower tries to avoid the shot.
Hightower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnston.
As Johnston looks to move away, Hightower throws a big counter combo but Johnston just gets out of the way.
Hightower misses with a double jab
and Johnston counters with a nice body shot.
Johnston throws a sloppy body shot
and Hightower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnston swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hightower to counter with a crisp jab.
Hightower dodges the punch combination from Johnston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston lands a slapping body shot.
Johnston cracks Hightower with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Johnston misses with a body shot
#KD#
and Hightower counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Johnston goes down! Will Johnston beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!#CUT#It looks like John Johnston has been cut.#T1#
Hightower misses with a double jab.
Johnston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnston scores with a jab to the head.
Johnston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hightower on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnston lands a jab to Hightower's midsection.
Johnston loads up on a big right hand but Hightower slips the punch.
Johnston misses with a hook to the body
and Johnston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Johnston misses
letting Hightower counter with a right hand.
Hightower walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnston throws a looping overhand right but Hightower ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Hightower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Johnston scores with a body shot.
Johnston misses with a wild body shot.
Johnston misses with a straight left.
Johnston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hightower under the eye.
Hightower tests Johnston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hightower dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnston throws an off balance right hand
and Hightower counters with a right hand from hell and Johnston is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Hightower! |
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