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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Lawrence scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson shoots in but Lawrence avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lawrence is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.#CL2#
Lawrence closes the distance and clinches.
Lawrence lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD2#
Lawrence gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lawrence lands a nice short elbow.
Lawrence landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Lawrence is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Lawrence 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.
Nice strikes from Lawrence there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawrence is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lawrence scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lawrence has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Lawrence controlling the pace.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lawrence slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Lawrence looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Lawrence wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Lawrence lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lawrence not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lawrence is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nice strikes from Lawrence there.
Lawrence lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lawrence in particular looking to stall.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Lawrence working Johnson over with strikes.
Lawrence 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. #SUB2#
Lawrence is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Lawrence is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lawrence takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lawrence lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lawrence is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Lawrence.
Lawrence winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lawrence takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lawrence is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Lawrence is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lawrence lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Lawrence dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Lawrence counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lawrence counters with a left to the body.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Lawrence sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lawrence defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Lawrence into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lawrence lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lawrence. #TD2#
Lawrence turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lawrence manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawrence creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Johnson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lawrence controlling the position from side mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T1#
Lawrence works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lawrence connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
Johnson trying to remain calm as Lawrence controls from the top position.
Lawrence cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lawrence works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A lull in the action here as Lawrence stalls from top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lawrence working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Lawrence scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Lawrence scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Lawrence working the ground and pound.
Lawrence controls the position.
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lawrence connects with a decent elbow.
John Lawrence has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lawrence working the ground and pound from side control.
Lawrence working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence controlling from the full mount.
Lawrence lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Johnson hang on?#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Lawrence controlling his opponent. #T3#
Lawrence unloading with bombs!
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Lawrence! Johnson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Lawrence!
John Lawrence made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Mason stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Mason is looking to counter punch.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Mason's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jason Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnson.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
John Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mason's waist but Mason gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Mason lands with a nice body punch.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mason as he avoids it easily.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mason defends it nicely.
Mason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mason circles away.#T1#
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Mason. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mason as he jumps to the side.
Mason closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Mason saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mason tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mason is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Mason tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries to control but Mason wriggling away.
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson wants to take Mason's back but he can't do it this time. #T3#
Johnson avoids the attempt from Mason to control.
Johnson tries to control but Mason wriggling away.
Mason working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson trying to control but Mason is having none of it.
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Mason to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mason is looking to escape.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Mason dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Mason saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.#CL#
Mason gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mason smiles and moves away.
Jason Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnson.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mason pinned against the cage. Mason gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Mason sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Mason shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Mason sprawls well.
Mason half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Johnson tries for a takedown but Mason circles away easily
and Mason counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Mason tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mason manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mason fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mason is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Mason circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Mason stuffs the takedown.
Mason lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Mason tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Mason desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Johnson is thwarting Mason's attempts to control the position.
Johnson is keen to just control but Mason is a slippery customer.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Mason is defending the position.
Johnson passes to full mount! #T3#
Mason has given up his back here.
Good control from Johnson.
Mason can't escape the position.
Johnson trying to control momentarily.
Mason trying to get back to his feet but Johnson is in full control for now. #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.
Mason wants to control his opponent's hands but Johnson gets his hands free.
Mason can't escape the position.
Johnson gets his hands free as Mason looks to control.
Well, with Johnson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mason is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Mason staying busy and making it hard for Johnson to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason just trying to survive but Johnson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mason swivels and escapes.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Mason only half commits.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mason sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Jason Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnson.
Mason slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mason rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Mason gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mason as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson digs a good hook to Mason's body.
#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mason to the mat! Mason manages to get full guard.
Mason is looking to stand back up but Johnson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mason.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##REVR#
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Mason is working away.
Mason is looking to escape.
Mason wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mason!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Mason is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Johnson looking to control but Mason is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mason is working to get back to half guard.
John Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson mounts Mason! Really nice guard pass there!
Johnson wants to control the pace but Mason is squirming around nicely.
Johnson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson trying to control but Mason is having none of it.
Mason wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Johnson.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Johnson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson takes a swing at Da Rocha's ribcage but misses.
Da Rocha looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Da Rocha lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Da Rocha misses the jab.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Da Rocha is quick to defend against it.
Nice sprawl there from Da Rocha as Johnson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Rocha was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Da Rocha counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Da Rocha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Rocha manages to avoid it.
John Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Da Rocha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson fails with the takedown.#T1#
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Da Rocha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Da Rocha has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Da Rocha.
Johnson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Johnson throws a body punch but Da Rocha moves out of range.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Da Rocha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Da Rocha avoids it really well and circles away.#T2##TD#
Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Da Rocha manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson is standing up over Da Rocha. Da Rocha looks to escape but Johnson dives into side control.
#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Rocha is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to control the position but Da Rocha is working away.
Da Rocha looking for a sweep but Johnson has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T3#
Da Rocha is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Da Rocha is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson tries to control but Da Rocha wriggling away.
Johnson is really struggling to control Da Rocha but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Da Rocha is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Da Rocha is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Da Rocha can't escape the position.
Johnson trying to control but Da Rocha is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Rocha looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
As Johnson backs off Da Rocha throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Da Rocha. Da Rocha obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Da Rocha. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Nice sprawl there from Da Rocha as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Da Rocha as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Da Rocha circles away.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Da Rocha connects with a single shot there.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Da Rocha counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Da Rocha swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Da Rocha. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Da Rocha displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Da Rocha just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Da Rocha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Da Rocha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson is looking to wear down Da Rocha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Da Rocha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Rocha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Da Rocha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Da Rocha misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Da Rocha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Rocha lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Da Rocha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Da Rocha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Da Rocha swivels and escapes.#T2#
Jab by Da Rocha.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Da Rocha but Da Rocha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Rocha lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Da Rocha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick from Da Rocha lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Da Rocha leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Da Rocha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Rocha lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Da Rocha tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Da Rocha to the ground. Da Rocha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Da Rocha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Da Rocha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Da Rocha but Da Rocha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Da Rocha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Da Rocha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Da Rocha with a jab.#TD#
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Da Rocha manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but Da Rocha stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Da Rocha is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Johnson can't fight it off and eventually Da Rocha manages to take the fight to the floor. Johnson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Da Rocha's guard. #REVR##T4#
Johnson passes Da Rocha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Da Rocha is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Johnson jumps into side control!
Da Rocha tries to control but Johnson manages to take his back.
Johnson is hanging on to Da Rocha's back as he tries to escape.
Da Rocha trying to control but not successfully.
Da Rocha looking very determined here, making life difficult for Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Da Rocha, which made it look bad.
Da Rocha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Da Rocha wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Da Rocha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Rocha throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Da Rocha.
Nice cross by Da Rocha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Da Rocha sprawls well. Da Rocha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Rocha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Da Rocha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Da Rocha throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Da Rocha tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Da Rocha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Da Rocha avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Rocha moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Da Rocha. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Da Rocha.#T2#
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Da Rocha counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Da Rocha lands.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Da Rocha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Rocha leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Johnson backs off Da Rocha throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Da Rocha scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Da Rocha's waist but Da Rocha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Rocha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Da Rocha cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Johnson swings for the body but Da Rocha moves out of range.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Da Rocha sprawls well.
Da Rocha lands a two punch combo.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Rocha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Jab by Da Rocha.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Da Rocha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Da Rocha throws out a powerful jab.
Da Rocha stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Da Rocha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Da Rocha throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Da Rocha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Da Rocha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Da Rocha avoids it really well and circles away.
Da Rocha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
John Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Da Rocha winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiago Gomes Da Rocha!
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Castro connects with a jab.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castro is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Castro circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Castro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fidelity Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnson.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT#It looks like John Johnson has been cut.
Johnson shoots in but Castro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice shot by Castro.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Castro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Castro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Castro clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Castro slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Castro manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Castro closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Castro tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Castro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Castro has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but Castro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Castro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Castro holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Castro breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Castro clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Castro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Castro works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson jumps guard but Castro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Castro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Castro cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Castro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Castro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Castro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Castro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Castro breaks from the clinch.
#T2##CL#
Castro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Castro uses from the top position. #SU#
Castro stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Castro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Castro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Castro finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head. #CL#
Castro closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but Castro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Johnson jumps guard but Castro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Castro lands a nice shot to the body.
Castro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Castro lands a nice elbow.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Castro smiles and moves away.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Castro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Castro's waist but Castro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Castro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up John Johnson's cut even more.
Nice shot lands for Castro.
Castro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Castro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Castro connects with an inside leg kick.
Castro lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Castro thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Castro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Castro continues to drive forward.
Castro half committed to a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Castro.
Johnson looks winded!#T4##CL#
Castro clinches up against the cage.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Castro smiles and moves away.
Castro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Castro.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Castro counters with a nice uppercut.
Castro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Castro to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidelity Castro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Castro throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castro as he jumps to the side.
A jab lands there for Castro.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Castro is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Castro does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Castro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Castro is working Johnson over against the cage.#BC#
Castro manages to break the clinch.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castro pinned against the cage. Castro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Castro throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro connects with a single shot there.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Fidelity Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnson.
Castro lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.#CUT#The cut above John Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
A cross from Castro lands.#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Nice body punch from Castro.
Castro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Castro scores with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Castro counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Castro finish him?
Castro throws an overhand right that drops Johnson like a sack of potatoes! Castro dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fidelity Castro! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Curry decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Curry is looking to stall here but Johnson recovers full guard.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Curry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Curry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Curry keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Curry is trying to hold Johnson in close to prevent damage but Johnson has managed to pass into half guard.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Curry is trying to control but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Johnson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson looking to control but Curry is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Curry is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson tries to control but Curry wriggling away.
Curry wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Johnson.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Curry has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Curry!
Johnson wants to control but Curry passes easily into half guard.
#T3#
Johnson keeping control of the position.
Johnson trying to hold on to Curry's head to control him but Curry postures up.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Curry wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Curry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Curry. #SUB#
Johnson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Curry is defending well. Johnson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Curry has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Johnson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Johnson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
McKinley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
McKinley pulls guard successfully.
McKinley keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from McKinley.
McKinley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
McKinley keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
McKinley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McKinley is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to control from the top but McKinley keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
McKinley thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
McKinley drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
#TD#
McKinley tightens his grip and picks Johnson up, before dumping him to the ground. Johnson manages to land in guard.
McKinley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
McKinley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McKinley is working hard here to advance position.
McKinley trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKinley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from. #T2##SUB2#
McKinley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McKinley wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.#SUB#
McKinley has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into McKinley's guard.#REVB##SUB#
McKinley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Johnson trying to control but McKinley is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McKinley is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
McKinley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but McKinley is retaining full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McKinley throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McKinley wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
McKinley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johnson trying to hold on to McKinley's head to control him but McKinley postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moose McKinley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McKinley tries a head kick but it misses.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but McKinley pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
McKinley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
McKinley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McKinley is aware though and is defending well.
McKinley wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.#T1#
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Johnson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but McKinley frees his head nicely. Oh but Johnson has switched to an armbar! McKinley is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). John Johnson! |
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