Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1052 Super v Wrecks
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Dustfinger tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Dustfinger misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dustfinger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Dustfinger manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Dustfinger feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Johnson sprawling to the canvas! Johnson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dustfinger finish him?!
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!
Dustfinger slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Dustfinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dustfinger.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Dustfinger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson slips a jab from Dustfinger.#T1#
Johnson tries to move into range but Dustfinger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson tries a low kick but Dustfinger avoids it.
Dustfinger scores with a body shot.
A big left from Dustfinger misses.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dustfinger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Dustfinger.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dustfinger.
Dustfinger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Dustfinger 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.
Dustfinger misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#KD2#
Dustfinger cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Johnson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dustfinger finish him?
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circling - Dustfinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dustfinger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Dustfinger.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger throws a one two combo.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dustfinger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Dustfinger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dustfinger cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Dustfinger connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson is breathing heavily.#T3#
Johnson moves forwards but Dustfinger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Dustfinger had a free shot at his head there.
Dustfinger batters Johnson with a massive right followed by a huge left! Johnson is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Dustfinger lands a final crushing right hand to drop Johnson to the mat with a gruesome thud! Dustfinger is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Henry Dustfinger!
Henry Dustfinger was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GAMMA#1042 Karim v Super
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
A big left from Salajudin Ii misses.
Salajudin Ii misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salajudin Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Salajudin Ii.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Salajudin Ii.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Salajudin Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson works Salajudin Ii's body with a nice hook.
Johnson takes a swing at Salajudin Ii's ribcage but misses.
Salajudin Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Salajudin Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Salajudin Ii.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Salajudin Ii checks a leg kick.
Salajudin Ii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Salajudin Ii goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Nice uppercut lands for Salajudin Ii. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Salajudin Ii's front leg but catches the back leg as Salajudin Ii tries to avoid it.
Salajudin Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Johnson takes a swing at Salajudin Ii's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Salajudin Ii's head but Salajudin Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Salajudin Ii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Salajudin Ii off balance momentarily.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salajudin Ii on 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!
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Salajudin Ii is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Salajudin Ii misses.
Salajudin Ii blocks a jab.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salajudin Ii manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Johnson staying out of range there.
Salajudin Ii misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Salajudin Ii throws a counter combo.
Salajudin Ii throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a body kick that stops Salajudin Ii in his tracks momentarily.
Salajudin Ii drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson misses the body punch
and Salajudin Ii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Salajudin Ii stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Salajudin Ii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Salajudin Ii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salajudin Ii lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Salajudin Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salajudin Ii blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salajudin Ii! But no joy.#TD2#
Salajudin Ii shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Salajudin Ii finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Salajudin Ii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Salajudin Ii misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Salajudin Ii has time to react.
Salajudin Ii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Salajudin Ii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salajudin Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Salajudin Ii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson thumps Salajudin Ii with a low kick.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salajudin Ii at a distance.
Salajudin Ii looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salajudin Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Karim Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Salajudin Ii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Salajudin Ii persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Salajudin Ii to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Johnson misses with an uppercut
letting Salajudin Ii counter with a right hand.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Salajudin Ii's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Salajudin Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salajudin Ii can do to turn this around?
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karim Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salajudin Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Salajudin Ii.
Johnson misses with a right hand
enabling Salajudin Ii to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson takes a swing at Salajudin Ii's ribcage but misses.
Salajudin Ii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Salajudin Ii misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Salajudin Ii on that attempt.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Salajudin Ii counter with a right hand.
Donk. Salajudin Ii catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Salajudin Ii misses.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salajudin Ii moves away.
Salajudin Ii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Salajudin Ii. Salajudin Ii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Salajudin Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salajudin Ii feints the counter takedown.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A swing and a miss from Salajudin Ii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Salajudin Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Salajudin Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Salajudin Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Salajudin Ii lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson swings for the body but Salajudin Ii moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Salajudin Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Salajudin Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Salajudin Ii off balance momentarily.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Salajudin Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
Salajudin Ii misses the jab.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salajudin Ii moves away.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Salajudin Ii loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Salajudin Ii shakes it off.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson cracks Salajudin Ii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Salajudin Ii checks it.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Salajudin Ii counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Johnson bucks up and tries to throw Salajudin Ii off but instead Salajudin Ii has got his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Salajudin Ii is looking for the choke from the back position but Johnson is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Johnson showing good submission defense here. #T3##SUB2#
Salajudin Ii is working for a rear naked choke. Johnson is not defending it well and Salajudin Ii has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Johnson refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Johnson's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Super Salajudin Ii!
Our winner, Super Salajudin Ii, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#1037 Bonney v River
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Zweihander down.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zweihander checks a low kick from Johnson.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson throws a hook but Zweihander avoids it easily.
Zweihander throws a quick counter head kick but Johnson was just out of range.
Zweihander misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zweihander thinking.
Zweihander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zweihander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zweihander swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Zweihander throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Zweihander swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Zweihander scores with a spinning back kick!
Johnson catches Zweihander with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Zweihander to counter with a crisp jab.
Zweihander connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Zweihander counters with a straight right hand.
Zweihander takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zweihander moves away.
A head kick misses from Zweihander. #T2#
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Zweihander counters with a crisp 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!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zweihander crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Johnson - the referee stops the clock and Zweihander gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Johnson. Zweihander manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Johnson 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 looks for the body kick but Zweihander saw that one coming.
Zweihander appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Zweihander counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson swings for the body but Zweihander moves out of range.
Zweihander throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zweihander is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zweihander avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Zweihander misses the target.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Zweihander checks it
and Zweihander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zweihander gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.#T3#
Johnson scores with a spinning back kick!
Johnson tries to land a body kick
and Zweihander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zweihander doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson misses with a hook #KD#
and Zweihander counters with a crisp right hand that drops Johnson! Zweihander lets Johnson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Zweihander tries to land a body kick
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Zweihander's shoulder, as Zweihander tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zweihander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.#T4#
Zweihander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zweihander with a hook.
Johnson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Zweihander to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson connects with a leg kick.
Zweihander looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
A nice side step and Johnson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zweihander gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson tries to clinch but Zweihander is having none of it.
Zweihander moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zweihander misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kurt Zweihander will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zweihander moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Zweihander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zweihander throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Zweihander really felt that one!
Zweihander throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zweihander swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zweihander if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Zweihander is just out of range.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Zweihander ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Zweihander misses the shot to the body.
Johnson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Zweihander is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#KD2#
Johnson cracks Zweihander with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zweihander looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Johnson finish him? #CUT2#It looks like Kurt Zweihander has been cut.
Zweihander lands a right hook to the body.
Zweihander ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Zweihander throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Karim Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zweihander checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zweihander is looking to counter punch.
Zweihander on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zweihander moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Zweihander throws a quick counter head kick but Johnson was just out of range.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Zweihander throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson lands with a nice body kick.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zweihander.
Zweihander throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Johnson takes one on the button.#T3#
A lazy body kick from Zweihander
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Zweihander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Zweihander's defenses.
Zweihander scores with a nice strike.
A shot to the liver by Zweihander. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson slips under a jab from Zweihander.
Zweihander is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zweihander. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson misses with a low kick. #T4#
Zweihander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Zweihander misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson thows a body kick. Zweihander tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zweihander moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Zweihander throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Zweihander throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Zweihander loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body kick from Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch
and Zweihander counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zweihander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
A little feinted left hand from Zweihander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zweihander cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Zweihander throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Zweihander misses.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Zweihander counter with a right hand.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zweihander checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson throws a hook but Zweihander avoids it easily.
Zweihander ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
A counter left hand to the body from Zweihander misses its target.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Zweihander's head but Zweihander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zweihander throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Zweihander clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zweihander missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson cracks Zweihander with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Zweihander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zweihander.
Johnson with a hook.
Zweihander works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zweihander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Zweihander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson moves out of range as Zweihander strikes.#T3#
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Zweihander counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zweihander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Zweihander has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zweihander will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zweihander throws a big shot that misses.
Zweihander lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#KD#
Zweihander lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Zweihander takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#Zweihander is rocked!#T4#
Zweihander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zweihander ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
An attempted straight right counter from Zweihander misses the target.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Zweihander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zweihander lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zweihander misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Johnson counters with a nice right hand that sends Zweihander toppling to the canvas! Zweihander scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Johnson finish him?!
Oh Zweihander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zweihander walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Zweihander limp body while Johnson jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GAMMA#1032 Karim v Beau
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Canada fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Canada is now in Johnson's guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Canada from controlling successfully.
Canada wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Canada landing some decent shots from guard.
Canada with a flurry of punches that miss.
Canada sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Canada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Canada with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice shot lands for Canada.
Canada lands a jab to the head.
Canada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Canada had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Canada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Canada ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Canada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Canada. #T2#
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Canada counters with a nice kick to the body.
Karim Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canada just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both fighters circling a little - Canada finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Canada.
Canada connects with a body shot.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Canada is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Canada connects with a jab.#KD2#
Canada bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Johnson! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Canada controls the pace.
Canada lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Canada connects with a couple of short punches.
Canada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Canada is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Canada scoring with some ground and pound.
Canada's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Canada trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Canada throwing strikes but missing.
Canada is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Canada lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson controlling the position.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Canada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canada. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Canada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Canada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Beau Canada dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Canada lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnson will feel that in the morning.
Canada's corner calls for a 1-2. Canada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Canada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnson throws a body punch but Canada moves out of range.
Canada throws a big shot that misses.
Canada slips under a jab from Johnson.
Canada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Canada thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnson if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Canada!
Canada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Canada. Canada maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canada lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Canada misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Canada tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Canada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Canada controls his hands.
Canada drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Karim Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beau Canada.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Canada!
Canada wants to clinch.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Canada.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Canada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canada misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Canada.
Canada lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canada throws a body kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a good low kick that Canada was not able to check.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Johnson slips under a jab from Canada.
Canada works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canada.
Beau Canada seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Canada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
and Canada counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Johnson! He's just covering up as Canada starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beau Canada! Beau Canada retains his super heavyweight title!
Beau Canada managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

Event: GAMMA#1029 Summa v Wilfred
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Johnson connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Bill Smif has been cut.#CL2#
Smif gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Smif can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smif's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Smif.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smif wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Smif misses with some punches.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smifs head.
Johnson tries to work over Smif's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Smif.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Smif.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Smif avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif lands a right hand.
Smif lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Smif tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Smif controls the action.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Smif is breathing heavily.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smif's elbow.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Smif controls his hands.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Smif is working Johnson over against the cage.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson. #T2#
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smif blocking some punches.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Smif's ribcage. Smif let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smif or not.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.#T3#
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson gets through Smif's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Smif blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Smif controls the action.
Smif blocking some punches.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Smif controls his hands.
Johnson works on Smif's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smif's elbow.
Smif misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smif seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Johnson can turn it around.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Smif struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson gets through Smif's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smif or not.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson is leaning against Smif and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Smif's head.
Johnson lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson works on Smif's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bill Smif's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Johnson lands with a hook. Smif tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smif.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smif thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smif takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Smif tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Johnson cracks Smif with a good jab.
Karim Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Smif misses the target.
Johnson jabs at Smif's body.
Nice body kick from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Smif is out of range.
Smif is looking to counter punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Smif counter with a right hand.
Smif throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Johnson lands a big right hand that sends Smif crashing to the mat! Johnson stays standing though and waves Smif back to his feet!#ROC2#Smif is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smif moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Smif wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Smif right on the button. Smif goes down! Johnson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Johnson gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
A less than humble Karim Johnson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GAMMA#1024 Karim v Tungsten
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Johnson motions for Kaafjord to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Tungsten Kaafjord has been cut.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Kaafjord makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses #TD2#
and Kaafjord counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kaafjord.

Johnson pushes Kaafjord off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Kaafjord counters with a leg kick.
Kaafjord avoids the body shot from Johnson. #T1#
Kaafjord misses the shot to the body.
Kaafjord moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaafjord.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Kaafjord is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kaafjord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson cracks Kaafjord with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaafjord is just out of range.#T2#
Kaafjord avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Kaafjord bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaafjord. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaafjord is defended easily by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Kaafjord counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Kaafjord's knee but Kaafjord avoids it well. #T3#
Kaafjord throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kaafjord just manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kaafjord counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaafjord.
A combination from Kaafjord does no damage.
Kaafjord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaafjord.#TD2#
Kaafjord looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Kaafjord drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kaafjord is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaafjord trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Kaafjord loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaafjord scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kaafjord is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Kaafjord is proving a slippery customer.
Kaafjord postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Kaafjord tries to pass.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaafjord on the ground.
Kaafjord works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
Kaafjord working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tungsten Kaafjord dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tungsten Kaafjord's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaafjord. #TD2#
Kaafjord scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kaafjord looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaafjord winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is looking to control Kaafjord's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Kaafjord scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaafjord trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Kaafjord sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kaafjord stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Kaafjord has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Kaafjord seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Kaafjord has control of the leg.
Kaafjord is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Still in half guard, Kaafjord seems content to control.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Kaafjord is controlling well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kaafjord working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Kaafjord in his half guard.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Kaafjord looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Kaafjord has control of the leg.
Kaafjord is taking a breather. Johnson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaafjord.
Kaafjord working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kaafjord trying to control the pace.
Kaafjord moves nicely into side control.
The referee asks Kaafjord politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kaafjord prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Johnson is not content to let Kaafjord control the position.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kaafjord working the ground and pound.
Kaafjord is putting a hurting on Johnson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Kaafjord wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Kaafjord throws an elbow but Johnson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Johnson on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kaafjord is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Tungsten Kaafjord has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaafjord working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Kaafjord wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Kaafjord tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kaafjord has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tungsten Kaafjord showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tungsten Kaafjord's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Kaafjord waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Kaafjord keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Kaafjord does it's job there.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Kaafjord blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Kaafjord counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Kaafjord clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karim Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Kaafjord throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaafjord appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Kaafjord sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaafjord slips a jab from Johnson.
A countering left hand to the body from Kaafjord misses.
Kaafjord misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Kaafjord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
Johnson throws a body punch but Kaafjord moves out of range.
Kaafjord blocks a jab.
Kaafjord avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson backing away here, and Kaafjord unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kaafjord looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Kaafjord avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Kaafjord appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Kaafjord.#T3#
Kaafjord slips under a jab from Johnson.
Kaafjord is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Kaafjord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaafjord slips under a jab.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kaafjord counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Kaafjord throws a counter combo.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson. #T4#
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Kaafjord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaafjord with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kaafjord throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Kaafjord, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Kaafjord's head back. #CUT#That has opened up Tungsten Kaafjord's cut even more.
Karim Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tungsten Kaafjord's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaafjord. That did some damage!
Kaafjord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Kaafjord looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaafjord uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Despite the aggression on Kaafjord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kaafjord takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson takes a swing at Kaafjord's ribcage but misses.
Kaafjord flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson with the inside leg kick.
Kaafjord takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Kaafjord wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Kaafjord's head.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kaafjord makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Kaafjord tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Kaafjord looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kaafjord fails with the takedown.#T3#
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Kaafjord moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kaafjord misses.
Kaafjord misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Kaafjord appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Kaafjord counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karim Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaafjord looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Kaafjord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Kaafjord with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Kaafjord comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Kaafjord avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Kaafjord avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kaafjord swinging wildly here.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaafjord fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Karim Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tungsten Kaafjord's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Kaafjord misses the shot to the body.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaafjord.
Kaafjord dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaafjord cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kaafjord counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson swings for the body but Kaafjord moves out of range.
Kaafjord connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson misses with a hook #TD2#
and Kaafjord counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that. #T1#
Kaafjord scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kaafjord loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Kaafjord from controlling successfully.
Kaafjord works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Kaafjord throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaafjord working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kaafjord trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaafjord chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Kaafjord in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaafjord content to stall in guard here.
Kaafjord with a nice head shot there.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaafjord missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Kaafjord from controlling successfully.
Kaafjord pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Kaafjord is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kaafjord is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kaafjord trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Kaafjord trying to control from Johnson's half guard. Johnson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kaafjord trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson controls Kaafjord momentarily but Kaafjord frees himself.
Kaafjord trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kaafjord slips a straight right by Johnson.
It seemed like Kaafjord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaafjord misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kaafjord thinking.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Kaafjord's leg but Kaafjord calmly moves out of range.
Kaafjord doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Kaafjord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaafjord is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson scores with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tungsten Kaafjord comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kaafjord 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48

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

Event: GAMMA#1020 Hawk v Karim
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Fleximario seems unphased.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fleximario.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Fleximario.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.#CUT2#It looks like Hawk Fleximario has been cut.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fleximario looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Fleximario misses #CL2#
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Fleximario manages to break the clinch.
Fleximario gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson cracks Fleximario with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson 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 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fleximario.
Fleximario lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Fleximario connects with a body shot.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Fleximario.
Fleximario cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fleximario throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Fleximario swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fleximario scores with a nice right hand.
Fleximario misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Fleximario throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fleximario counters with a nice body kick.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Fleximario feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fleximario lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fleximario tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
Fleximario thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fleximario throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Fleximario throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fleximario misses with a low kick.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fleximario on the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fleximario sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fleximario keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fleximario. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fleximario misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Fleximario.#T4#
Fleximario wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fleximario scores with a shoulder strike.
Fleximario looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Johnson.
Fleximario scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleximario goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fleximario lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fleximario tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Fleximario struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Fleximario blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Fleximario lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Fleximario.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fleximario can't break the clinch.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Fleximario.
Fleximario misses with some punches.
Fleximario misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fleximario takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Fleximario's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Karim Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hawk Fleximario's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fleximario misses with an uppercut.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fleximario avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Fleximario was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karim Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fleximario counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fleximario moves away.
Fleximario is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fleximario is just out of range.
Fleximario moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson.#T1#
Fleximario tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fleximario.
Fleximario tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Fleximario throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Fleximario throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Fleximario throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fleximario was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Fleximario throws a quick counter kick to the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fleximario moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fleximario throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson looks to throw a body kick
and Fleximario cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson misses the body punch
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.#T3#
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Fleximario should have avoided that one.
Fleximario connects with the punch.
Fleximario has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fleximario swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Fleximario counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Fleximario sees coming a mile off.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Fleximario steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Fleximario fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.#T4#
Fleximario cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Fleximario misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleximario chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Fleximario counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Fleximario's front leg but catches the back leg as Fleximario tries to avoid it.
Fleximario thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fleximario tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Fleximario ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hawk Fleximario will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Fleximario uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Fleximario saw that one coming.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fleximario checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fleximario counters with a thumping low kick.
Fleximario misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleximario looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Johnson scores with a jab.
A jab from Johnson misses. #T1#
Fleximario waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Fleximario misses with an uppercut.
Jab by Fleximario.
Fleximario moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fleximario blocks the body kick.
Fleximario appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a right hand
enabling Fleximario to counter with a crisp jab.
Fleximario tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fleximario.
Fleximario throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Fleximario throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
A clash of legs there as Fleximario blocks the low kick.
Fleximario misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Fleximario steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnson. That one must have hurt.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
enabling Fleximario to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleximario throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fleximario pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Fleximario with a jab.
Johnson moves out of range as Fleximario strikes.
Fleximario fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson throws a hook but Fleximario blocks it.
Fleximario tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson jabs Fleximario to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fleximario throws a big shot that misses.
Fleximario throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Johnson moves out of range as Fleximario strikes.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Fleximario's legs.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Fleximario checks it.
Fleximario swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Fleximario.
Fleximario misses with a right hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleximario scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fleximario pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Hawk Fleximario did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Fleximario walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Fleximario's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fleximario checks it well.
Fleximario lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fleximario attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleximario throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fleximario. Fleximario obviously looking to wear him down.
Fleximario scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Johnson stuns Fleximario with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson cracks Fleximario with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson throws a push kick but Fleximario slaps the foot to one side.
As Johnson looks to move away, Fleximario throws a big counter combo but Johnson just gets out of the way.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fleximario 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 darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fleximario.
Good work by Fleximario as he checks the leg kick.
Fleximario thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fleximario throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnson. Fleximario shrugs it off though. #T2#
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Fleximario misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fleximario's knee momentarily.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fleximario throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fleximario connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleximario dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Fleximario moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Fleximario on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fleximario throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Johnson moves out of range as Fleximario strikes.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Fleximario gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fleximario takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fleximario throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fleximario misses with an uppercut.
Johnson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Fleximario throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Fleximario checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fleximario misses with an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Fleximario counters with a head kick. That will keep Johnson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fleximario will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fleximario blocks it well.
Fleximario throws out a powerful jab.
A low kick from Fleximario misses
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fleximario throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleximario is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Johnson works Fleximario's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Johnson pushes Fleximario up against the cage in a clinch.
Fleximario tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Fleximario misses with the head strike.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Fleximario softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Fleximario breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleximario scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Fleximario takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Fleximario sees coming a mile off.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Fleximario
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Fleximario chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson throws a low kick but Fleximario moves out of range easily.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fleximario moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fleximario will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Fleximario.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fleximario.
Fleximario feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fleximario connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Fleximario takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fleximario is just out of range.#T3#
Fleximario moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Johnson connects with a leg kick.
Johnson cracks Fleximario with a good jab.
Fleximario fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Fleximario checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fleximario counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee. #T4#
Fleximario doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Fleximario counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Fleximario saw that one coming.
Fleximario throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fleximario throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Fleximario moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Fleximario misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Fleximario scores with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karim Johnson.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson is the new super heavyweight champion!
Karim Johnson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GAMMA#1015 Sitsongrit v Grimm
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Riker's ribs.
Riker shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Riker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riker scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Riker's head.
Riker throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Riker cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Riker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Riker does no damage.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Riker walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Riker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karim Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riker looks winded!
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Riker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Riker tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Riker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T2#
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riker was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Riker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.#KD#
Johnson cracks Riker with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Johnson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Riker to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like William Riker has been cut.
Johnson cracks Riker with an open hand slap.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Riker tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Riker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab, jab by Riker - just one landing. #T3#
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Riker is just out of range.
Karim Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riker tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riker doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Riker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Riker saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Riker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Riker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Riker shakes it off.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson cracks Riker on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Riker falls backwards against the cage. Johnson follows up with more strikes that drop Riker to his knees. Johnson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Riker! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
In his post fight interview, Karim Johnson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#1012 Orlando v Tucker
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Rua misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Wanderlei Rua has been cut.
Rua 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.
Rua throws a big shot that misses.
Rua cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rua thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rua missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Rua throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rua was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.#T1#
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rua counters with an outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Rua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rua throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Wanderlei Rua's cut even more.
Rua misses with a looping right.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Rua's front leg but catches the back leg as Rua tries to avoid it.
Rua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body
and Rua counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Rua throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Nice body kick from Johnson.#T2#
Rua throws a big shot that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnson. Rua shrugs it off though.
Rua looks winded!
Rua misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Johnson - that will leave a mark!
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Rua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnson keeps Rua at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Rua moved out of range nicely.
Rua darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Rua.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rua counters with a stiff right hand.
Rua just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#KD#
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Rua tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Rua back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Rua misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD#
Johnson drops Rua with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rua looks back up at him and smiles so Johnson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#Wanderlei Rua's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wanderlei Rua's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#1009 Sullivan v Tucker
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Fleximario misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Fleximario counters with a nice body shot.
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Fleximario's head but Fleximario sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A clash of legs there as Fleximario blocks the low kick.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Fleximario counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson 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 dips to his left and cracks Fleximario with an uppercut!#T1#
Johnson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fleximario takes a step back to recover.
Fleximario lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fleximario manages to avoid it.
Fleximario throws a counter high kick but Johnson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fleximario lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Fleximario rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Fleximario misses with a looping right.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
enabling Fleximario to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Johnson misses. #T2#
Fleximario waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson checks a low kick from Fleximario.
Johnson tries a low kick but Fleximario avoids it.
Fleximario feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Fleximario's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Fleximario.
Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fleximario.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fleximario stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleximario takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fleximario walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Johnson catches Fleximario with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Johnson avoids the body shot from Fleximario.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson clobbers Fleximario with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Fleximario counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Fleximario as he connects with a hook.
Johnson throws a jab when Fleximario was well out of range.
Fleximario throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Fleximario fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fleximario misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleximario misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fleximario to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Fleximario ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fleximario with a body shot.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Fleximario misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fleximario counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hawk Fleximario dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Fleximario.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Fleximario connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hawk Fleximario is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fleximario avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleximario misses with a body shot.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Fleximario's head but Fleximario sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fleximario throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well. #T1#
Fleximario uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Fleximario swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson moves out of range as Fleximario throws a body kick.
Fleximario misses with a left hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson throws a body punch but Fleximario moves out of range.
A low kick from Fleximario is predictable there
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fleximario connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson is trying to counter with his kicks.
A head kick from Fleximario lands but Johnson takes it in his stride. #T2#
Johnson blocks a head kick by Fleximario.
Fleximario moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Fleximario sees coming a mile off.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson jabs Fleximario to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson tries to move into range but Fleximario moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fleximario uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Fleximario counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson connects with a jab.#T3#
Fleximario tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fleximario cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fleximario checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fleximario is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Fleximario changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fleximario misses the shot to the body.
Fleximario moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Fleximario counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fleximario looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Fleximario saw that one coming.
Fleximario throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson lands with a hook. Fleximario tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fleximario looks to throw a body kick
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Fleximario is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Fleximario scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fleximario is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fleximario.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hawk Fleximario dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson lands with a straight right. Fleximario didn't see that one coming.
Fleximario keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson scores with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Fleximario. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson digs a good hook to Fleximario's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson connects with a leg kick.
Fleximario misses with a body punch
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Fleximario moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Fleximario avoids it.
Fleximario throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
A big right from Fleximario misses.
Fleximario lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnson will feel that in the morning.
Nice cross by Fleximario.
Fleximario throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Fleximario connects with a jab.
Johnson scores with a jab. Fleximario acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Fleximario bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Karim Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fleximario, as that shot connected.
Fleximario feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleximario lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Fleximario throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fleximario scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Fleximario. #T3#
Fleximario misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fleximario waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fleximario misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fleximario was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fleximario listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Fleximario throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Fleximario steps away.
Fleximario takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fleximario throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Fleximario 's knee.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Fleximario sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fleximario is looking to counter punch.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Fleximario counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fleximario throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fleximario takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hawk Fleximario is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body kick there by Johnson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karim Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fleximario has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hawk Fleximario!
Our winner, Hawk Fleximario, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#1007 Karim v Riker
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Riker takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Riker.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Riker pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riker is on top in guard. #REVB#
Riker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson pulls Riker in to control the position.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Riker is proving a slippery customer.
Riker lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Riker is controlling him.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Riker wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #T1#
Johnson looking to control.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Riker postures up.
Riker trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Riker chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Riker controlling him for the moment.
Riker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Riker works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Riker postures up.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Riker drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Riker off! Riker jumps back into Johnson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Riker from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riker wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Riker takes the fight into the clinch. #T3##TD2#
Riker pulls guard successfully.
Riker being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Riker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Riker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riker on the ground.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Riker has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Johnson is looking to defend but Riker has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Johnson! Riker pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Johnson taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). William Riker!
William Riker is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath William Riker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1004 Lohmus v Kollaa
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Johnson looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
McGuire replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Johnson blocks it well.
Kevin McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
Johnson avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Johnson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGuire - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Johnson avoids the body shot from McGuire. #CL2#
McGuire rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGuire just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow.
Johnson tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
A short uppercut from McGuire. #TD2#
McGuire gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Johnson regains guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment.
McGuire is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGuire throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGuire won't allow Johnson to sweep him here. #T2#
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but McGuire is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson pulls McGuire in close to prevent any damage.
McGuire sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
letting Johnson counter with a right hand. #CL2#
McGuire instigates a clinch.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Johnson blocks it well.
Johnson keeps McGuire at a distance using the push kick.
McGuire looks winded!#T4#
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Johnson cracks McGuire with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McGuire looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Johnson finish him? #CUT#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Karim Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Donk. McGuire catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and McGuire settles back down.
Johnson half committed to a counter leg kick.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGuire takes one on the button.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but McGuire seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson steps in with a hook that catches McGuire right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Johnson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! McGuire looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson retains his super heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Karim Johnson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#1001 Karim v Herbert
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Kreischer misses with a hook.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreischer misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kreischer lands with an overhand left.
Kreischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Kreischer throws a one two combo.
Kreischer avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Kreischer 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.
Kreischer blocks a leg kick.
Kreischer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kreischer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreischer lands with a good body shot.
Kreischer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kreischer connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.
Kreischer wants to clinch
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kreischer throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kreischer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Kreischer misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kreischer.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kreischer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Kreischer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Kreischer throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands with a nice body kick.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Kreischer avoids it.
Kreischer lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Kreischer avoids it.
Kreischer swinging wildly here.
Kreischer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Kreischer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Kreischer misses the body punch
and Kreischer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Johnson.
Kreischer misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Kreischer cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kreischer throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kreischer swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kreischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreischer.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Kreischer sees coming a mile off.
Kreischer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Kreischer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
A big left from Kreischer misses.
Kreischer digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Kreischer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kreischer throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson misses with a hook. Kreischer ducked under it nicely.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kreischer loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Kreischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreischer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Johnson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kreischer.
A swing and a miss from Kreischer.
Kreischer throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Karim Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Herbert Kreischer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Johnson throws a push kick but Kreischer slaps the foot to one side.
Kreischer misses with a double jab.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kreischer on the side of the head.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kreischer throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.
Johnson looks to throw a body kick
and Kreischer counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Kreischer.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kreischer throws a big shot that misses.
Kreischer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kreischer is breathing heavily.#T1#
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kreischer.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kreischer misses with a body punch
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Kreischer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kreischer checks it well.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kreischer.
Kreischer tries to clinch up
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Kreischer tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Kreischer back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#That has opened up Herbert Kreischer's cut even more.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kreischer.
Kreischer misses with a right hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kreischer throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Kreischer is rocked!
Johnson cracks Kreischer with a left hook right on the temple and Kreischer goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Johnson lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Kreischer is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson retains his super heavyweight title!
A less than humble Karim Johnson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Herbert Kreischer had this to say: 'When I was 22 I got involved with the Russian mafia. This is how it happened...'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 254
Date: May 19, 2023

#R1#
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Anderson swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Noah Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Anderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anderson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Johnson avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
We've been informed that Johnson 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.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson lands with a nice body kick.
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson lands a front kick.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.#T2##KD#
Anderson cracks Johnson with a big right hand and Johnson goes down!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anderson postures up.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Anderson won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson is still trying to improve position.
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anderson thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Anderson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderson is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Anderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a good low kick that Anderson was not able to check.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Anderson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson slips under a jab from Anderson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Anderson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Anderson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Anderson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnson will feel that in the morning.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Anderson misses.
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 moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.#T1##KD#
Anderson sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Johnson to the ground! Anderson dives into full mount looking to finish!
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Johnson wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Johnson is trying to stand up.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson is trying to stand.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Anderson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Johnson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Anderson takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson. #T1#
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Noah Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
Anderson stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson keeps Anderson at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#Noah Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anderson throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Anderson 's knee.
A jab from Anderson misses. #T4#
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Anderson throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Noah Anderson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Anderson swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Anderson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Anderson keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Johnson throws a lazy body kick #KD#
and Anderson counters with a right hand that sends Johnson tumbling to the canvas! Can Anderson finish him? He dives into Johnson's guard looking to do just that!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Noah Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Johnson is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#KD#
Anderson bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Johnson! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Johnson is pulling down on Anderson's head to control his posture.
Anderson postures up.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Anderson continues to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Anderson had his way with Karim Johnson in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
A jab from Johnson misses.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Anderson misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Anderson's head back.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
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 is looking to score with low kicks.
Anderson moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Anderson.
Karim Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson slips under a jab.
And Johnson responds with a good body kick, but Anderson manages to step out the way in time.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Anderson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson works the jab nicely.#T3#
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anderson cracks Johnson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Johnson falls backwards against the cage. Anderson follows up with more strikes that drop Johnson to his knees. Anderson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Johnson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Anderson!
An out of breath Noah Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#995 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Lovanov connects with a jab.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Lovanov 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.
Lovanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Lovanov throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Lovanov saw that one coming.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lovanov.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Lovanov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Johnson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lovanov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lovanov working aggressively here.
Lovanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Lovanov pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Lovanov.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lovanov controls his hands.
Lovanov has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Lovanov has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lovanov or not.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lovanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Lovanov looks winded!#BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick. #KD#
Johnson lands a big uppercut and Lovanov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lovanov looks OK. Johnson waves Lovanov back to his feet!#ROC#Lovanov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Zahbit Lovanov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Lovanov's head, knocking him out cold! Johnson is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Karim Johnson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: WVT 87: Andrei v Karim
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Johnson wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Good shot there by Johnson.#CUT2#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kersikov 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 misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kersikov under the eye.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.#T1#
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick #KD#
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Johnson! Kersikov lets Johnson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kersikov misses with the body kick
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Kersikov lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Kersikov misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kersikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well. #T3#
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kersikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
And Kersikov counters with a quick kick to the body but Johnson blocks it.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Karim Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kersikov on the side of the head.#T4#
Kersikov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Kersikov blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andrei Kersikov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov looks to throw a body kick
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Kersikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crunch! Johnson slams his shin into Kersikov's torso.#T1#
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kersikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Johnson backs away, Kersikov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Johnson.
Kersikov scores with a nice body kick.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Johnson misses #KD#
and Kersikov counters with a nice right hand that sends Johnson toppling to the canvas! Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kersikov finish him?!
Kersikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Johnson digs a good hook to Kersikov's body.
Kersikov cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Kersikov sees coming a mile off.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.#T4#
Johnson connects with a leg kick.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Karim Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov counters with a solid body kick.
Kersikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Johnson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Kersikov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kersikov misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Kersikov 's knee.
Kersikov digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Kersikov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kersikov connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Johnson checks the leg kick.#T2#
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson scores with a jab. Kersikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andrei Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Kersikov sets himself, and Johnson steps forward looking for the clinch! Kersikov avoids it this time.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson jabs Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
A punch combination from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Kersikov moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
You can see that Johnson has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Kersikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Johnson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kersikov tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson connects with a body shot.#T4#
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Kersikov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Kersikov clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
As Kersikov backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Kersikov manages to avoid it all.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kersikov throws a front kick that sends Johnson stumbling back into the cage.
Kersikov swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.#T2#
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kersikov cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kersikov swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming. #KD#
Kersikov cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kersikov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Johnson to stand back up!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Kersikov sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?#KD#
Kersikov lands a big uppercut and Johnson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Johnson looks OK. Kersikov waves Johnson back to his feet!
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Kersikov lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Johnson up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Kersikov from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Johnson's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrei Kersikov!
Our winner, Andrei Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#989 Karim v Beau
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Canada. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick there by Johnson.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Canada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Canada manages to avoid it.
Canada throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Canada.
Canada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Canada throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Canada finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Johnson pushes Canada off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canada throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.#CL2#
Canada pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Canada drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Canada backwards.
Canada lands with a left to the head.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Canada.
Canada has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Canada controls his hands.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Canada wants a takedown.
Karim Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beau Canada.
Canada stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Canada has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Canada throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Canada scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canada throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Canada throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Canada looks winded!
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Canada on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've been informed that Canada 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.
Canada misses with an uppercut.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Canada's head backwards.
Canada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Canada to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson retains his super heavyweight title!
Karim Johnson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#985 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Lovanov lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Lovanov had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Lovanov lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Lovanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Lovanov misses with a double jab.
Lovanov misses with a looping left.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lovanov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Johnson takes a swing at Lovanov's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Lovanov misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovanov lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Lovanov wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range. #T1#
A punch combination from Lovanov misses.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovanov misses with a right hand
and Lovanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lovanov scores with a shot to the body.
Lovanov throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Lovanov lands with a nice body punch.
Lovanov misses with an uppercut.
Lovanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lovanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Lovanov counter with a right hand. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Lovanov.#KD2#
Lovanov drops Johnson with a left and a right! Oh, Johnson is hurt - Lovanov dives into side control looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson parries the strikes from Lovanov easily there. Lovanov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Johnson to escape.
Lovanov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Johnson tries to buck Lovanov off but Lovanov is having none of it.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Lovanov scoring with strikes.
Lovanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lovanov scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Lovanov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Lovanov working the head and body with strikes.
Lovanov working the ground and pound.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lovanov on the ground.
Lovanov looks up at the clock and then as Johnson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lovanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lovanov throwing strikes but Johnson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Lovanov.
Lovanov can't do much from the bottom here.
Lovanov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johnson is thwarting Lovanov's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Lovanov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lovanov.
Lovanov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Lovanov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Lovanov!#REVB#
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Lovanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lovanov throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Lovanov is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovanov. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lovanov misses with an uppercut.
Lovanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lovanov staying out of range there.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Lovanov.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Lovanov moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lovanov.
Johnson throws a lazy body kick
enabling Lovanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karim Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lovanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Lovanov misses with a hook.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Lovanov.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovanov.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lovanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Lovanov misses.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Lovanov. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lovanov misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Lovanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Lovanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lovanov thinking.
Lovanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lovanov looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
A jab from Lovanov misses.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovanov.
Lovanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Lovanov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson is looking to wear down Lovanov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#KD#
Johnson lands a big right hand that sends Lovanov crashing to the mat! Johnson stays standing though and waves Lovanov back to his feet!
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!
Jab by Lovanov.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Lovanov is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands with a hook. Lovanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Lovanov glances at the clock... BAM! Johnson nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Lovanov crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Lovanov is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson retains his super heavyweight title!
Karim Johnson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#979 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Lovanov.
Lovanov 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 throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Lovanov misses with a low kick.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lovanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lovanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a body shot. #T1#
Lovanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Lovanov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
A jab from Lovanov misses.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Lovanov. Lovanov maintains the clinch.
Lovanov blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lovanov looks winded!
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Lovanov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Lovanov backwards.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lovanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lovanov.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Lovanov's head.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson cracks Lovanov with a nice body shot.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson tries a body shot but Lovanov blocks it.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lovanov takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Lovanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lovanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Lovanov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Lovanov.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lovanov at a distance. #KD#
Johnson lands a big uppercut and Lovanov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lovanov looks OK. Johnson waves Lovanov back to his feet!#ROC#Lovanov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Zahbit Lovanov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Lovanov out cold! What a finish! Johnson is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson retains his super heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Karim Johnson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SYN 940 Maluga vs. Johnson III
Date: Nov 30, 2022

#R1#
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maluga delivers a nice body kick.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson throws a leg kick
letting Maluga counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Johnson throws a hook but Maluga avoids it easily.
Johnson slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maluga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Johnson throws a jab when Maluga was well out of range.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Maluga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maluga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Maluga throws a leg kick
letting Johnson counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Maluga, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maluga misses with a looping left.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maluga blocks a leg kick.
Maluga looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maluga scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've been informed that Johnson 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.
Maluga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Johnson throws the left hand but Maluga avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maluga throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maluga lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnson takes a step back to recover.
Johnson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johnson looks winded!
Maluga throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Maluga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Maluga settles back down.
Johnson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Maluga counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Maluga lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Maluga takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Maluga thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson digs a good hook to Maluga's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maluga scores with a shot to the body.
Maluga slips a straight right by Johnson.
It looked like Maluga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maluga keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick. #T4##KD#
Maluga cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maluga has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Johnson to stand back up!
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maluga lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maluga scores with a nice body kick.
Johnson walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Johnson limp body while Maluga jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
Kilo Maluga decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GAMMA#973 Karim v Barboza
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Barboza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Barboza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barboza slips under a jab.
Barboza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barboza tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barboza.
Johnson wants to slow Barboza down by chopping away at his legs.
Barboza throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza misses with an uppercut.
Barboza throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Barboza throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barboza 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 misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barboza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barboza throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Barboza moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Barboza is out of range.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Barboza throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Barboza only half commits.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barboza throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Johnson digs a good hook to Barboza's body.
Barboza is breathing heavily.
Barboza wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Barboza off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Johnson cracks Barboza with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Johnson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Barboza to stand back up!
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson. #T3##KD2#
Johnson drops Barboza with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Barboza looks back up at him and smiles so Johnson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Johnson is stalking Barboza. Barboza circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Johnson, and it's lights out! Barboza really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Karim Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#970 Karim v Hero
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Shima fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shima scores with a body shot.
Shima lands a head shot.
Johnson jabs Shima right on the nose. Shima blinks but takes it well.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shima.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Shima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shima appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shima swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Shima clinches with his opponent.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Shima misses with some punches.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Shima controls his hands.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shima or not.
Shima looks winded!
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shima or not.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shima.
Shima tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shima has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shima can turn it around.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Johnson.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson pushes Shima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shima avoids it.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson blocking some punches. #T3#
Johnson tries a body shot but Shima blocks it.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
Johnson cracks Shima with a nice body shot.
Shima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima takes a shot to the head.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shima looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shima.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shima's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shima or not.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
Johnson drops Shima onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shima is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Shima is rocked!
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shima is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson pushes Shima against the cage. Johnson is working some dirty boxing. Johnson pushes off with a quick right hook! Shima goes down! Shima tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Johnson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
A very excited looking Karim Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#966 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovanov. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice combination there by Lovanov.
Lovanov dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Lovanov to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovanov.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lovanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lovanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson misses with a body kick. #T1#
Lovanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Lovanov 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.
Lovanov scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Lovanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Lovanov's shoulder, as Lovanov tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Lovanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lovanov misses with a hook
and Lovanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lovanov on the side of the head.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lovanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Lovanov counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Lovanov on that attempt.
Lovanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson lunges at Lovanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lovanov's hand.
Lovanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Karim Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lovanov misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Lovanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lovanov cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Lovanov blocks a jab.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Lovanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lovanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lovanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Lovanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws the left hand but Lovanov avoids the punch easily.#T4#
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Lovanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Lovanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lovanov misses with a looping right.
Lovanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Lovanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Lovanov throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Johnson counters with a crisp one two that drops Lovanov! Johnson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lovanov to his feet! Lovanov is in big trouble!
Lovanov scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Lovanov shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lovanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Lovanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lovanov swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lovanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from Lovanov misses.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Lovanov is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson slips a jab from Lovanov.
Lovanov misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovanov. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Lovanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lovanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Lovanov.
A slow jab from Lovanov misses its intended target. #KD2#
Johnson ducks straight into an uppercut from Lovanov and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Johnson manages to regain guard straight away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lovanov postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lovanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Lovanov throwing strikes but missing.
Lovanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lovanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lovanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson controlling the position.
Lovanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Lovanov stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.#T3#
Lovanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lovanov controls the pace.
Lovanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lovanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Lovanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lovanov postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Lovanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Lovanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Lovanov keeps moving. #T4#
Lovanov managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lovanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. #REVB#
Johnson seems keen to control Lovanov's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovanov with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Johnson moves out of range as Lovanov strikes.
Lovanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lovanov.
It looked like Johnson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lovanov.
Lovanov throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovanov.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lovanov misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Lovanov's shoulder, as Lovanov tries to avoid the shot.
Lovanov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Lovanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lovanov stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lovanov.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lovanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lovanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lovanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lovanov swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range. #T2#
Lovanov slips under a jab.
A big left from Lovanov misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovanov. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson stuns Lovanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lovanov slips under a jab.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lovanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Johnson slips under a jab from Lovanov.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lovanov misses the body punch
and Lovanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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.
Lovanov shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lovanov misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lovanov manages to avoid it.
Lovanov throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lovanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Johnson.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lovanov counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #TD2#
Lovanov drives through with a takedown into Johnson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
Johnson is trying to keep Lovanov in close.
Lovanov throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Lovanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Lovanov won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Lovanov passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot lands for Lovanov.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lovanov.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Lovanov's head but Lovanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovanov.
Lovanov throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lovanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Lovanov misses with a low kick.
Johnson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lovanov.
Lovanov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lovanov swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Lovanov misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Lovanov digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson misses with a body shot
enabling Lovanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Lovanov's head back.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lovanov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Lovanov throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Lovanov slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws a body punch but Lovanov moves out of range.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lovanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Lovanov misses with a low kick.
Johnson with a nice cross.#T3#
Lovanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Lovanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Lovanov misses with an uppercut.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lovanov will feel that in the morning.
Lovanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Lovanov lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Lovanov does no damage.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lovanov.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Lovanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Johnson tries to sprawl but Lovanov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lovanov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Lovanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson trying to hold on to Lovanov's head to control him but Lovanov postures up.
Lovanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
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!#R5#
Lovanov throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Lovanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lovanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Lovanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Lovanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Lovanov with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lovanov throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Lovanov misses. #T1#
Lovanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lovanov throws a counter combo.
Lovanov misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lovanov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lovanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Lovanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Lovanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Lovanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Lovanov lands with a shot to the body.
Lovanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lovanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karim Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lovanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lovanov misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lovanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lovanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lovanov throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Lovanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Lovanov slips the punch.
Lovanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Lovanov ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson throws a hook but Lovanov blocks it.
Lovanov throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Lovanov's shoulder, as Lovanov tries to avoid the shot.
Lovanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lovanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.#T4#
A slow jab from Lovanov misses its intended target.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a body punch but Lovanov moves out of range.
Lovanov looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Lovanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lovanov cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Lovanov misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lovanov misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson thinks about countering with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Karim Johnson.
Well Lovanov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Zahbit Lovanov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#963 Karim v Billy
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Donk. Brown catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Brown lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Brown counters with a leg kick.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Brown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Johnson.
Johnson misses the jab.
Brown throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
A solid body kick from Brown.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson slips under a jab from Brown.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Brown.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Johnson.#T2#
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Brown checks it
and Brown counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses
and Brown counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Brown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson looks to throw a body kick
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karim Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brown has time to react.
Johnson throws a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Brown counters with a nice right hand that sends Johnson toppling to the canvas! Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Brown finish him?!
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Billy Bob Brown has been cut.
Johnson checks a low kick from Brown.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Brown throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks.
Nice jab there from Brown.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown lands a jab to the nose.
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brown in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Johnson thumps Brown with a low kick.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Brown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot. #KD#
Johnson drops Brown with a beautiful combination! Brown stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Johnson is looking for the KO!#ROC#Brown is rocked!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown is holding his hands too far apart here. Johnson throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Brown is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GAMMA#960 Karim v Yago
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Nascimento misses with a looping right.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Nascimento.
A little jabbing left from Nascimento on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nascimento thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Jab by Johnson.
Nascimento displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Yago Nascimento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Johnson.#CUT#It looks like Yago Nascimento has been cut.
Nascimento displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nascimento takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nascimento checks a low kick from Johnson.
Nascimento scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nascimento lands with a good body shot.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Nascimento to counter with a crisp jab.
Nascimento throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nascimento goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nascimento fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Nascimento works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nascimento fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nascimento misses with a body shot.
Johnson defending well as Nascimento loads up on a big left hand.
Nascimento uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Nascimento throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nascimento throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nascimento throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nascimento uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson. #T3#
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Nascimento.
Johnson tried to counter with a leg kick but Nascimento avoided it.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nascimento throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nascimento lands with a shot to the body.
Nascimento blocks a leg kick.
Nascimento doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nascimento takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nascimento checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nascimento doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nascimento throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a nice kick to the body. #T4#
Nascimento misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nascimento throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nascimento misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Nascimento sees coming a mile off.
Nascimento keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nascimento was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Nascimento lands a nice looking body shot.
Nascimento throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nascimento lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yago Nascimento will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yago Nascimento's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nascimento is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson with a hook.
Nascimento misses with a wild body shot.
Nascimento ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Nascimento works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nascimento throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Nascimento's knee but Nascimento avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Yago Nascimento seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nascimento throws a body shot but no joy.
Nascimento throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Nascimento only half commits. #T1#
Johnson takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Nascimento.
Nascimento misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Nascimento is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nascimento lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Nascimento throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nascimento throws a right hand that misses
and Nascimento takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nascimento throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nascimento lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
A head kick by Nascimento misses
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Nascimento is breathing heavily.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nascimento looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Nascimento against the cage. #T3#
Nascimento misses with some punches.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Nascimento uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nascimento blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nascimento lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson tries to work over Nascimento's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Nascimento's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Nascimento controls the action.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Nascimento controls the action.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Nascimento avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Nascimento.
Nascimento throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nascimento.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tries to work over Nascimento's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Nascimento's head.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Nascimento as the two fighters clinch.
Nascimento works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nascimento avoids it.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nascimento tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Nascimento.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Nascimento.
Johnson digs a right hand into Nascimento's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nascimento's gas tank.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yago Nascimento's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson jabs Nascimento to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Nascimento drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Johnson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Nascimento's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson retains his super heavyweight title!
Karim Johnson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GAMMA#958 Karim v Bento
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
A head kick by Barboza misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson scores with a spinning back kick!
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barboza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barboza misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Johnson takes a swing at Barboza's ribcage but misses.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Barboza blocks the low kick.
Barboza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barboza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Barboza counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Barboza flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
Barboza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barboza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick from Barboza misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Barboza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson tests Barboza's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Johnson.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#KD#
Johnson drops Barboza with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Barboza looks back up at him and smiles so Johnson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Barboza is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barboza leaves his chin hanging out and Johnson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Barboza crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson retains his super heavyweight title!
Karim Johnson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GAMMA#954 Karim v LaTroy
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Karim Johnson digs a good body shot into LaTroy Johnson's ribs.
LaTroy Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
A swing and a miss from Karim Johnson.
Karim Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
LaTroy Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Karim Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LaTroy Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karim Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Karim Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karim Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD#
Karim Johnson cracks LaTroy Johnson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! LaTroy Johnson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Karim Johnson finish him?
LaTroy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaTroy Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
LaTroy Johnson misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Karim Johnson counters with a nice right hand that sends LaTroy Johnson toppling to the canvas! LaTroy Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Karim Johnson finish him?!#ROC#LaTroy Johnson is rocked!
LaTroy Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
LaTroy Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Karim Johnson finish him?
That kick from Karim Johnson tenderised LaTroy Johnson's leg. LaTroy Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
LaTroy Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Karim Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from LaTroy Johnson! But no joy.
Karim Johnson lands a jab to the head.
LaTroy Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
LaTroy Johnson misses with a kick to the body
and Karim Johnson counters with a good low kick that LaTroy Johnson was not able to check.
Karim Johnson throws a hook to the side of LaTroy Johnson's head but LaTroy Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from LaTroy Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
LaTroy Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
LaTroy Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Karim Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karim Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LaTroy Johnson misses with a body punch
and Karim Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Karim Johnson.
Karim Johnson takes a swing at LaTroy Johnson's ribcage but misses. #T2##KD#
Karim Johnson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends LaTroy Johnson sprawling to the canvas! LaTroy Johnson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Karim Johnson finish him?!
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!
LaTroy Johnson looks to land a right hand but Karim Johnson moved out of range.
LaTroy Johnson throws a jab when Karim Johnson was well out of range.
LaTroy Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karim Johnson.
LaTroy Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
LaTroy Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karim Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from LaTroy Johnson.
LaTroy Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
LaTroy Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karim Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
LaTroy Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Karim Johnson.
Karim Johnson moves forwards but LaTroy Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
LaTroy Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.#T3#
Karim Johnson slips under a jab.
Karim Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LaTroy Johnson.
LaTroy Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karim Johnson.
LaTroy Johnson connects with a jab.
Karim Johnson misses with a straight left.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from LaTroy Johnson - that will leave a mark!
Karim Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Karim Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but LaTroy Johnson is just out of range.
A big left from Karim Johnson misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from LaTroy Johnson! But no joy.
LaTroy Johnson misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Karim Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
LaTroy Johnson cracks Karim Johnson with an open hand slap.
Karim Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks LaTroy Johnson off balance momentarily.
Karim Johnson tries to clinch but LaTroy Johnson moves away
and LaTroy Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karim Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
LaTroy Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karim Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
LaTroy Johnson misses with a looping left.
LaTroy Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karim Johnson manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karim Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Karim Johnson connects with a high kick.
LaTroy Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karim Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
LaTroy Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karim Johnson.
Karim Johnson throws a leg kick but LaTroy Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karim Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
LaTroy Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karim Johnson throws a body kick that misses
and LaTroy Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Karim Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karim Johnson slips a jab from LaTroy Johnson.
Karim Johnson is looking to chop away at LaTroy Johnson's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaTroy Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
LaTroy Johnson throws a jab when Karim Johnson was well out of range.
LaTroy Johnson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but LaTroy Johnson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Karim Johnson has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. LaTroy Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karim Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LaTroy Johnson.
LaTroy Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
LaTroy Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karim Johnson moves away.
Donk. Karim Johnson catches LaTroy Johnson right on the button with a cross.
LaTroy Johnson throws a hook but Karim Johnson blocks it.
LaTroy Johnson misses with a body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from LaTroy Johnson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice defenses there by Karim Johnson.
Karim Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karim Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Karim Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by LaTroy Johnson.
Some bone on bone action there as LaTroy Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from LaTroy Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2##KD#
Karim Johnson lands a big uppercut and LaTroy Johnson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but LaTroy Johnson looks OK. Karim Johnson waves LaTroy Johnson back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from LaTroy Johnson. Karim Johnson shrugs it off though.
Karim Johnson avoids the body shot from LaTroy Johnson.
Karim Johnson throwing a counter right hand but LaTroy Johnson manages to avoid it.
Karim Johnson swings for the body but LaTroy Johnson moves out of range.
LaTroy Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karim Johnson looks to land a left hand but LaTroy Johnson moved out of range nicely.
LaTroy Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karim Johnson misses with a straight left.
LaTroy Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karim Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LaTroy Johnson can do to turn this around?
LaTroy Johnson checks the leg kick.
Karim Johnson moves out of range as LaTroy Johnson strikes.#T3#
LaTroy Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Karim Johnson is just out of range.
Karim Johnson moves away from the strike by LaTroy Johnson.
Karim Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Karim Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaTroy Johnson manages to avoid it.
Crunch! LaTroy Johnson slams his shin into Karim Johnson's torso.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karim Johnson defending well as LaTroy Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Karim Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
LaTroy Johnson throws a hook to the side of Karim Johnson's head but Karim Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karim Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from LaTroy Johnson.
Karim Johnson misses with a looping left.
LaTroy Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karim Johnson.
Karim Johnson tries to move into range but LaTroy Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karim Johnson misses with a hook
letting LaTroy Johnson counter with a right hand. #T4#
Karim Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
LaTroy Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
LaTroy Johnson fakes the leg kick and cracks Karim Johnson in the body.
LaTroy Johnson misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaTroy Johnson throws a hook to the side of Karim Johnson's head but Karim Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LaTroy Johnson slips under a jab.
LaTroy Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
LaTroy Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karim Johnson tries to land a front kick but LaTroy Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karim Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Karim Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LaTroy Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3##KD2#
A big head kick from LaTroy Johnson and Karim Johnson is sent sprawling to the canvas!
LaTroy Johnson is fighting to break Karim Johnson's control of his arms but Karim Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaTroy Johnson preventing the sweep.
Karim Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LaTroy Johnson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##ES2#
LaTroy Johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaTroy Johnson tries a knee to the head but Karim Johnson blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by LaTroy Johnson.
Karim Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LaTroy Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Karim Johnson blocks with his arms.
LaTroy Johnson prevents a body shot from Karim Johnson.
Karim Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Karim Johnson lands an uppercut.
LaTroy Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karim Johnson backwards.
Karim Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as LaTroy Johnson controls his hands.
Karim Johnson is working LaTroy Johnson over against the cage.
LaTroy Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karim Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Karim Johnson.
A short uppercut from Karim Johnson.
Nice body punch from Karim Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Karim Johnson cracks LaTroy Johnson with a nice body shot.
Karim Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karim Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A hook to the body from Karim Johnson.
Karim Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Karim Johnson gets through LaTroy Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Karim Johnson.
Karim Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karim Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karim Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karim Johnson dips a shoulder and cracks LaTroy Johnson with a mighty uppercut! LaTroy Johnson falls back against the cage and Karim Johnson unloads with a barrage of strikes! LaTroy Johnson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Karim Johnson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GAMMA#951 Karim v Hiro
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Manowaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manowaru throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manowaru scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Manowaru lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manowaru throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manowaru looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hiro Manowaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Manowaru has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a right hand.
A short right from Manowaru.
Manowaru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manowaru blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manowaru lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manowaru lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Manowaru looks winded!
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manowarus head.
Good body shot from Johnson. #BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Manowaru misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Manowaru is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like Hiro Manowaru has been cut.#CL#
Johnson forces Manowaru back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Manowaru tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manowaru swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Manowaru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manowaru's elbow.
Johnson lands a left hand. #BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL2#
Manowaru closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manowaru digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manowaru.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Manowaru's ribcage. Manowaru let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Johnson! Manowaru is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson retains his super heavyweight title!
Karim Johnson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GAMMA#948 Karim v Clark
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
A shot to the body from Clark misses #KD#
and Johnson counters with a crisp one two that drops Clark! Johnson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Clark to his feet! Clark is in big trouble!
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Clark counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Johnson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Clark moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Clark jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clark moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick. #T1#
Johnson throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Clark tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnson.
Clark is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Clark's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Clark is just out of range.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Clark sees coming a mile off.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Clark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Clark misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clark misses with a looping right.
Johnson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Clark takes a step back to recover.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Clark with an uppercut!
Johnson misses with the body kick
and Clark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Donk. Clark catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Clark slips under a jab from Johnson.
Clark throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clark.
Clark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson clobbers Clark with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clark throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Clark's legs.
Clark throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Clark 's knee.
Clark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clark throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #KD#
Johnson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Clark sprawling to the canvas! Clark rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Johnson finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Joe Clark has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Johnson staying out of range there.
Clark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clark throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clark thinking.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clark looks winded!
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clark's hands.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clark walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Clark's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Clark looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Clark misses
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Clark throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.#KD#
Johnson sends Clark crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Johnson is motioning to the referee to let Clark up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Johnson moves out of range as Clark strikes.
Clark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clark can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clark throws a lazy body kick
and Johnson counters with a good, hard body kick but Clark shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Clark is breathing heavily.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Clark is out of range. #T1#
Clark on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily.
Johnson cracks Clark with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson is looking to slow Clark down with leg kicks.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson moves out of range as Clark strikes.
Johnson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Clark is just out of range.
No joy there for Clark, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Johnson cracks Clark with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Clark cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clark swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Clark.
Clark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Clark has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Clark walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Clark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Clark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab. #T3#
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Clark should have avoided that one.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Clark's leg. Clark is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karim Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Clark throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Joe Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Clark might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Johnson has got the better of the exchanges.
Clark misses with a wild combination.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Clark now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clark throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clark misses the jab.#T4#
Clark lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Clark.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Johnson cracks Clark with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Clark looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Johnson finish him? #ROC#Clark is rocked!
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Clark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Clark seems to have recovered his senses.
Clark scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Clark.
Johnson moves out of range as Clark strikes.
Clark takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Clark's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Clark throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Clark misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Clark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD#
Johnson drops Clark with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Clark looks back up at him and smiles so Johnson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
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!
Clark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body kick there by Johnson.
Clark takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Clark has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Johnson.#T1#
Johnson throws a monster overhand right that drops Clark! Johnson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson retains his super heavyweight title!
Karim Johnson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Joe Clark had this to say: 'I Will be back even better!!!! '.

Event: SYN Supernova XII
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Maluga throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson throws a push kick but Maluga slaps the foot to one side.
Maluga throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maluga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maluga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Maluga drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maluga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson swings for the body but Maluga moves out of range.
Maluga follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Maluga thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maluga misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Maluga misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Maluga sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson lands with a cross. #CUT#That has opened up Kilo Maluga's cut even more.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Maluga saw that one coming.
Maluga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Johnson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maluga - the referee stops the clock and Johnson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maluga. Johnson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maluga avoids the body shot from Johnson.
A clash of legs there as Maluga blocks the low kick.
Maluga misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Maluga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Maluga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maluga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Maluga should have avoided that one.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Maluga moves his leg out of the way.
Maluga only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Maluga checks it
and Maluga counters with a good, hard body kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Maluga looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maluga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maluga finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.#T4#
Maluga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maluga circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Johnson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Maluga follows Johnson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga is the new heavyweight champion!
Kilo Maluga bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Super Heavyweight QF
Date: Apr 07, 2022

#R1#
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Fuentes.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Fuentes lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Fuentes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Fuentes throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Fuentes throws a body shot but no joy.
Fuentes wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson throws the left hand but Fuentes avoids the punch easily.
Fuentes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuentes throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Pedro Fuentes has been cut.
Fuentes lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Johnson stuns Fuentes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1##KD2#
Fuentes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Johnson sprawling to the canvas! Johnson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fuentes finish him?!
Johnson with a hook.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick. #KD2#
Fuentes lands a big uppercut and Johnson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Johnson looks OK. Fuentes waves Johnson back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson throws a body punch but Fuentes moves out of range.
Fuentes connects with a solid leg kick.
Fuentes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fuentes lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuentes manages to avoid it.#T2#
A jab from Fuentes misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Fuentes slips the punch.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Fuentes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fuentes moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Fuentes misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Johnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fuentes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fuentes misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fuentes throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Pedro Fuentes's cut even more.#T3#
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Fuentes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuentes moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Fuentes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Fuentes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Fuentes's ribs.
Fuentes thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fuentes lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuentes misses the target.
Fuentes throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuentes.
A little jabbing left from Fuentes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fuentes throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson throws a body punch but Fuentes moves out of range.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fuentes! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Fuentes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuentes defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Fuentes tries a quick counter leg kick but Johnson is wise to it.
Fuentes misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Fuentes counters with a body kick that stops Johnson in his tracks momentarily.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fuentes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Fuentes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Fuentes feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Fuentes swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Pedro Fuentes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuentes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Pedro Fuentes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Fuentes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Fuentes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fuentes throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Fuentes.
Fuentes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fuentes looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.#T1#
A big right from Fuentes misses.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Fuentes slips the punch.
Johnson defending well as Fuentes loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fuentes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fuentes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fuentes in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Fuentes should have avoided that one.
Fuentes throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Johnson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fuentes.#T2#
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Fuentes sees coming a mile off.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#The cut above Pedro Fuentes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Fuentes blocks the leg kick.
Fuentes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Fuentes's legs.
Fuentes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuentes moves away.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Fuentes saw that one coming.
Fuentes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fuentes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuentes walks into a left hand. #T3#
Johnson staying out of range there.
Fuentes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Fuentes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Fuentes misses.
Fuentes steps in with a hook that catches Johnson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Fuentes follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Johnson looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Fuentes!
Pedro Fuentes thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 885 Clash Of Champions
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Maluga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Maluga.
Maluga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maluga throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maluga counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Johnson misses with a hook.#CL#
Maluga pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maluga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maluga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maluga 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 scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Maluga fails to land.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Maluga misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Maluga is breathing heavily.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Maluga.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maluga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson tries a body shot but Maluga blocks it.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Maluga.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Johnson. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maluga.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Maluga's ribcage. Maluga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maluga seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Johnson can turn it around.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson tries a body shot but Maluga blocks it.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maluga or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maluga prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Johnson on the inside. #CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maluga.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Maluga controls the action.
Maluga swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson gets through Maluga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Maluga prevents a body shot from Johnson.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Johnson works on Maluga's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson cracks Maluga with a nice body shot.
Johnson is leaning against Maluga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Johnson. #ROC2#Maluga is rocked!
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Maluga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Maluga's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Maluga drops to his knees and Johnson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Karim Johnson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Kilo Maluga stepped up to the mic, saying 'My name is Kilo. Born to bleed.'.

Event: GAMMA#934 Karim v Babinski
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Babinski takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Babinski throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Babinski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Babinski 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.
Babinski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Babinski swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Babinski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Babinski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Babinski misses with a body kick. #T1#
Babinski scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Johnson lands a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Babinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Babinski misses with a hook
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Babinski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
A left and a right from Babinski both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Babinski.
A short right from Babinski on the inside.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babinski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babinski's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babinski blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson blocking some punches.
A short right from Babinski.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Babinski misses with a body punch.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Johnson tries to work over Babinski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babinski blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babinski's elbow.
Babinski dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson tries a body shot but Babinski blocks it.
Babinski working aggressively here.
Babinski prevents a body shot from Johnson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Babinski.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Babinski avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Babinski lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Babinski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Babinski as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Babinski prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Babinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babinski working aggressively here.
Babinski works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babinski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babinski.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Babinski tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Babinski back against the cage.
A short right from Babinski on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babinski.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babinski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Babinski can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson. #BC2#
Babinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Johnson is looking to slow Babinski down with leg kicks.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Babinski in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babinski throws out the jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnson.
Babinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Babinski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Babinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Babinski.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babinski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson slips a jab from Babinski.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Karim Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Babinski takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Babinski. #T1#
Babinski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Babinski tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Babinski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Babinski throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson tries to clinch but Babinski moves out of range.
Babinski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Babinski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Johnson throws a hook but Babinski blocks it.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Babinski can do to turn this around?
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babinski.
Babinski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babinski misses with an uppercut.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Babinski misses with a series of wild punches.
Babinski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Babinski takes one on the button.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson jabs Babinski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Babinski throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson is looking to slow Babinski down with leg kicks.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Babinski is breathing heavily.#T4#
Johnson jabs Babinski right on the nose. Babinski blinks but takes it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Babinski's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babinski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Babinski throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a body punch but Babinski moves out of range.
Babinski misses with a looping right.
Babinski misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Johnson catches Babinski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Babinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
A combination from Babinski does no damage.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babinski misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a huge left! Babinski is in big trouble! He's backing up but Johnson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Babinski from any more damage. A dominating finish by Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
Our winner, Karim Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#932 Karim v Joe
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clark takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Clark misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Clark throws a leg kick that misses.
Joe Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Clark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clark throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson stuns Clark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Clark lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson misses with a hook. Clark ducked under it nicely.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Clark takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Clark throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Clark avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson jabs Clark right on the nose. Clark blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Clark's defenses.
Clark throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Johnson counters with a quick kick to the body but Clark blocks it.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Clark with an uppercut!
A slapping body kick lands there for Clark.
Clark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clark throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
It looks like Johnson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clark on the side of the head.
Clark throws a lazy body kick
and Johnson counters with a body kick.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Clark. #T3#
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Clark.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Clark.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Clark moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Johnson throws a hook but Clark avoids it easily.
Clark misses with the combination.
Clark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a solid body kick.
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson is looking to counter with a body kick.#T4#
Clark takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clark checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Clark releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Clark scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clark swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Clark.
Johnson throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range.
Clark swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clark on the side of the head.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clark.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
Clark throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Clark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Clark throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Clark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Clark moved away.
Clark lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clark throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Clark throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
A punch lands to the side of Clark 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clark.
It appears Johnson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Clark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clark throws out the jab.
Clark throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Clark slips a jab from Johnson.
Clark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Clark misses with an uppercut
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Clark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson feints and then cracks Clark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clark down.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Clark lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clark digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Karim Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a solid body kick.
Clark misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson defending well as Clark loads up on a big left hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Clark might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Johnson has got the better of the exchanges.
Clark throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Clark off balance momentarily.
Clark has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Johnson.
Clark takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Clark is breathing heavily.
Clark throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clark can do to turn this around?
That kick from Johnson tenderised Clark's leg. Clark is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Clark throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Clark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clark tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Clark bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Clark throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Clark only half commits.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clark avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Clark throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson. #T4#
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Clark.
Clark swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clark stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Johnson. #KD#
Johnson cracks Clark with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Johnson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Clark to stand back up!#ROC#Clark is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Joe Clark has been cut.
Clark takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Clark steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnson. That one must have hurt.
Johnson throws an uppercut from hell that sends Clark clean off his feet! He's out cold! Johnson stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson retains his super heavyweight title!
Karim Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Joe Clark was interviewed post fight and said 'I Will be back even better!!!! '.

Event: GAMMA#929 Karim v Leonardo
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Da Vincible lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Karim Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Vincible misses with a few strikes there.
Da Vincible fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson thows a body kick. Da Vincible tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Leonardo Da Vincible has been cut.
Da Vincible feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Da Vincible's body.
Da Vincible throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Vincible takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Da Vincible counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Da Vincible moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Da Vincible blocks the low kick.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Da Vincible connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Da Vincible counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Da Vincible scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Da Vincible lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Good work by Da Vincible as he checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Da Vincible misses.
Da Vincible fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Vincible misses with a kick to the body
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Da Vincible gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Vincible counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Da Vincible cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Vincible lands a jab.#T3#
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Da Vincible. Beautiful body shot.
Da Vincible moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Da Vincible throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson lands a jab to Da Vincible's midsection.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Da Vincible throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Da Vincible slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body
and Da Vincible counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Da Vincible takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
A little jabbing left from Da Vincible on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Da Vincible.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Vincible is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Da Vincible misses.
Da Vincible takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Da Vincible sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leonardo Da Vincible will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Vincible's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Da Vincible takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Da Vincible lands a two punch combo.
A swing and a miss from Da Vincible.
And Johnson counters with a quick kick to the body but Da Vincible blocks it.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Da Vincible throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Da Vincible misses.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Vincible takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Da Vincible misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Da Vincible on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Da Vincible has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Da Vincible misses with a left hand
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Da Vincible swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Da Vincible off the cage and back into range.
Da Vincible misses with a few strikes there.
Leonardo Da Vincible seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Da Vincible misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Vincible swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Vincible swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Da Vincible avoids it.
Da Vincible on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Da Vincible in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Da Vincible on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body
and Da Vincible counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Da Vincible to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Da Vincible.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Da Vincible.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Da Vincible manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Da Vincible down.
Da Vincible throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Da Vincible displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
A solid body kick from Johnson.
Da Vincible is breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson catches Da Vincible with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Da Vincible's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Da Vincible scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Vincible misses with a body punch #KD#
and Johnson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Da Vincible! Johnson lets Da Vincible back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Da Vincible is rocked!
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Da Vincible connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Vincible's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Da Vincible switches off momentarily and Johnson cracks him with a monster right hand! Da Vincible topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Johnson dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Karim Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#924 Vincible v Karim
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Da Vincible misses with a straight right.
Da Vincible walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Da Vincible throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson throws a low kick but Da Vincible avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Vincible misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Da Vincible throws a front kick that sends Johnson stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Da Vincible counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Da Vincible attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Da Vincible cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Da Vincible.
A nice inside leg kick there by Da Vincible. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Vincible closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Da Vincible scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Da Vincible takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Vincible.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Da Vincible misses the target.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Vincible counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Da Vincible moved away.
A big left from Johnson misses.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Leonardo Da Vincible has been cut.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Da Vincible takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Johnson digs a good hook to Da Vincible's body.
Da Vincible walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.#T3#
Da Vincible bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Da Vincible takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Da Vincible pushes him away.
Some wild striking there from Da Vincible.
Da Vincible misses with a straight right.
Da Vincible jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Da Vincible throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson misses with a body shot. #T4#
Da Vincible fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Da Vincible throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Da Vincible.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.
Da Vincible lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Da Vincible.#CUT#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Da Vincible does no damage.
Da Vincible shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson throws a hook but Da Vincible avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Leonardo Da Vincible will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Da Vincible jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Da Vincible misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Da Vincible misses with the combination.
Johnson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Da Vincible lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Vincible throws a nice inside leg kick.
Da Vincible misses with a body shot. #T1#
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Da Vincible looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Da Vincible appears to be looking for a big counter.
Da Vincible has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Da Vincible checks the leg kick nicely there.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Da Vincible's leg. Da Vincible is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Da Vincible.
Johnson swings for the body but Da Vincible moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Da Vincible down.
Da Vincible is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leonardo Da Vincible is winning the standup battle so far.
Da Vincible connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Da Vincible.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Da Vincible misses with a body punch.
Da Vincible wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Da Vincible wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson gets through Da Vincible's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Da Vincible backwards.
Da Vincible takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Da Vincible is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson. #T3#
Johnson tries to work over Da Vincible's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson digs a right hand into Da Vincible's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Da Vincible's gas tank.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Da Vincible being controlled against the cage.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson tries a body shot but Da Vincible blocks it.
Da Vincible is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Da Vincible fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
I was talking to Da Vincible's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Da Vincible lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson has Da Vincible pressed against the cage, preventing Da Vincible from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Da Vincible can't break the clinch.
Da Vincible working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Da Vincible or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson tries to work over Da Vincible's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Da Vincible blocks an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Da Vincible's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Da Vincible throws a lazy uppercut
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Da Vincible lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson tries to clinch but Da Vincible moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Johnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Da Vincible moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Vincible blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Da Vincible misses with a left hand
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Johnson misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Da Vincible misses its target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Vincible misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Vincible throws out the jab. #T1#
Da Vincible tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Da Vincible throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Da Vincible, as that shot connected.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Da Vincible sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Da Vincible stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Da Vincible in a clinch.
Da Vincible prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Da Vincible has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karim Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Vincible. #T2#
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Da Vincible's head.
Johnson digs a right hand into Da Vincible's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Da Vincible's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Da Vincible wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Da Vincible manages to break the clinch.
Da Vincible lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Vincible.
Johnson is trying to counter with his kicks.
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!
Da Vincible takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Da Vincible takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Da Vincible's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Da Vincible is rocked!
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Da Vincible looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Da Vincible is out of range.
Da Vincible throws a quick counter kick to the body but Johnson avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Da Vincible looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Da Vincible is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Da Vincible bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Johnson comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Da Vincible falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Da Vincible was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Karim Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#921 Leonardo v Khan
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Clark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Clark is looking to counter punch.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Clark.
Clark throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson counters with a body kick.
Clark scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Clark.#CUT#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Clark jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Clark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Joe Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clark misses the shot to the body.
Johnson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clark.
The fighters circling - Clark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clark throws a poor cross that misses
and Clark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clark misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #KD2#
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Clark tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Clark back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Joe Clark has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clark misses with a body punch
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Clark looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range. #T2##KD2#
Johnson sends Clark crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Johnson is motioning to the referee to let Clark up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
Johnson 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.
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Clark blocks a leg kick.
Clark displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Clark takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Clark throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Clark really felt that one!
Clark is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson thows a body kick. Clark tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clark moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Johnson misses with the body kick
letting Clark counter with a right hand.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Clark off the cage and back into range.#T3#
A left lands for Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Clark moved out of range.
Clark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clark misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Clark.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Danga de danga de dang - Clark scores with a four punch combination!
Clark takes one on the button.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson slips under a jab from Clark.
Clark missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Johnson tests Clark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clark misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot. #KD2#
Johnson cracks Clark with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Johnson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Clark to stand back up!#ROC2#Clark is rocked!
Clark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Johnson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Clark misses with a straight left. #KD2#
Johnson lands a big uppercut and Clark crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Clark looks OK. Johnson waves Clark back to his feet!
Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a body kick that stops Clark in his tracks momentarily.
Clark seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson jabs Clark to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Clark off balance momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!#KD2#
Johnson sends Clark crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Johnson is motioning to the referee to let Clark up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Clark leaves his chin hanging out and Johnson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Clark crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Joe Clark stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Will be back even better!!!! '.

Event: GAMMA#919 Damagon v Lohmus
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Kodjia throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Kodjia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kodjia connects with a high kick.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kodjia.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kodjia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Kodjia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson tries a body shot but Kodjia blocks it.
Kodjia lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Kodjia tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Kodjia wants to clinch.
Kodjia misses with a body punch
and Johnson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kodjia really felt that one!
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Kodjia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Johnson lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Franck Kodjia has been cut.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Kodjia just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kodjia. That did some damage!
Kodjia throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnson.
Kodjia looks winded!
Kodjia tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson lands a jab.
Kodjia throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kodjia throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Johnson lands a big uppercut and Kodjia crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kodjia looks OK. Johnson waves Kodjia back to his feet!#ROC#Kodjia is rocked!
Johnson connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Kodjia out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Karim Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#917 Trullo v Damagon
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Khan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khan lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Khan scores with a body shot.
Khan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Khan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Khan 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 is breathing heavily.
Khan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Khan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Khan.#CUT2#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Khan clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Khan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khan lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Khan as the two fighters clinch. #KD2#
Khan connects with a big uppercut there that sends Johnson tumbling to the ground! Khan follows him down into his guard. #ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Khan gets to his feet and stands over Johnson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Johnson felt that one! Khan unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Johnson from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genghis Khan!
After the fight, Genghis Khan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GAMMA#915 Karim v Leonardo
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Johnson misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Da Vincible was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson throws a push kick but Da Vincible slaps the foot to one side.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Da Vincible counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Vincible moves away.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Da Vincible.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Vincible uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson slips a straight right by Da Vincible.
A lazy body kick from Johnson
and Da Vincible finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1#
Da Vincible fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Da Vincible.
Johnson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Da Vincible misses with a looping right.
Johnson throws a body punch but Da Vincible moves out of range.
Johnson lands with a nice body kick.
Da Vincible blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Da Vincible lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2#
Da Vincible stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Da Vincible blocks the body kick.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Da Vincible.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Da Vincible avoids it.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Da Vincible moved out of range.
Da Vincible appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Johnson cracks Da Vincible with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Da Vincible keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Da Vincible cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Vincible swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Da Vincible takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Vincible misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Leonardo Da Vincible has been cut.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Da Vincible pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Da Vincible manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Da Vincible fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Da Vincible avoids them all with ease.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Da Vincible moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Vincible's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Da Vincible down.
Da Vincible connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Da Vincible counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Da Vincible throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Da Vincible keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Da Vincible throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Vincible checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Da Vincible is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Da Vincible with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Da Vincible might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Johnson has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Vincible is just out of range.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body
and Da Vincible counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Da Vincible saw that one coming.
Da Vincible throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Da Vincible misses.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Da Vincible takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Da Vincible on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnson sizes up Da Vincible with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Da Vincible's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Da Vincible scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Vincible throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Da Vincible's shoulder, as Da Vincible tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Da Vincible thinks about the counter body kick.#T3#
Da Vincible swinging wildly here.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Da Vincible plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Da Vincible fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Da Vincible checks it.
Da Vincible lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
A solid body kick from Da Vincible.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Da Vincible in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Da Vincible counters with a straight right hand.
Da Vincible lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Da Vincible lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Vincible throws a body kick that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Da Vincible had a free shot at his head there.
Da Vincible takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Vincible showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Vincible's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Da Vincible lands a body shot.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Da Vincible.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Da Vincible throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Da Vincible.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Vincible.
Some bone on bone action there as Da Vincible checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson jabs at Da Vincible's body.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Johnson throws a body punch but Da Vincible moves out of range.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Da Vincible takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Vincible.
Da Vincible throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Da Vincible 's knee.
Da Vincible swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Vincible throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Da Vincible counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Da Vincible cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Da Vincible counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Da Vincible tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Da Vincible throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Da Vincible misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson scores with a spinning back kick!
Da Vincible throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.#T3#
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Da Vincible is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Da Vincible.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Vincible.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Da Vincible moved away.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Da Vincible connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Da Vincible steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Da Vincible throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson with a nice calf kick.
Da Vincible tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Da Vincible.
Da Vincible's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Da Vincible misses with a hook
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson misses the jab.
Karim Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Da Vincible throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Leonardo Da Vincible just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Vincible's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Da Vincible counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Da Vincible counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Vincible.
Karim Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Da Vincible counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson jabs at Da Vincible's body.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a push kick but Da Vincible slaps the foot to one side.
Da Vincible feints a counter leg kick.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Johnson wants to slow Da Vincible down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Da Vincible.
Da Vincible throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Da Vincible avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson jabs Da Vincible right on the nose. Da Vincible blinks but takes it well.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Da Vincible. #T2#
Da Vincible moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Da Vincible avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from Da Vincible on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Da Vincible throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Da Vincible looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Da Vincible just gets out of the way.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses
and Da Vincible counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Da Vincible throws a big shot that misses.
Da Vincible misses with a body kick.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Da Vincible dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Da Vincible to counter with a crisp jab.
Da Vincible lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Vincible throws out the jab.
Da Vincible lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T4#
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Da Vincible on the side of the head.
Da Vincible lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Da Vincible uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Vincible raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Vincible lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Da Vincible.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Leonardo Da Vincible will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Vincible's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Johnson misses with a left hand
letting Da Vincible counter with a right hand.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Da Vincible walks into a left hand.
Da Vincible swinging wildly here.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Da Vincible misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Da Vincible throws a leg kick
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Da Vincible uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Vincible.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Da Vincible takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson tries to clinch
and Da Vincible counters with a solid body kick.
Da Vincible throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Da Vincible's sensitive parts.
Karim Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big right from Da Vincible misses.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Da Vincible with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Da Vincible on the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Da Vincible counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Da Vincible takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Da Vincible's body.
Da Vincible is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Da Vincible.
You can see that Da Vincible has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Da Vincible lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Da Vincible throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD#
Johnson cracks Da Vincible with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Johnson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Da Vincible to stand back up!#ROC#Da Vincible is rocked!
Da Vincible scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Da Vincible is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Da Vincible throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a body kick.
Da Vincible seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Da Vincible avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Da Vincible finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head. #CL#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Vincible, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson has Da Vincible pressed against the cage, preventing Da Vincible from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Da Vincible breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Vincible feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Da Vincible throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karim Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Da Vincible 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Vincible!
Leonardo Da Vincible is the new super heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Leonardo Da Vincible misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GAMMA#912 Hiro v Karim
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manowaru.
Johnson connects with a leg kick.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manowaru 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 walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
A head kick by Manowaru misses
and Manowaru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Manowaru was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manowaru misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Manowaru digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson misses with a straight left. #T1#
Manowaru thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Manowaru has knocked Johnson down with a huge combo! Manowaru steps away and waves a wobbly Johnson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manowaru quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#KD#
Manowaru drops Johnson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Johnson looks back up at him and smiles so Manowaru waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manowaru chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manowaru misses with a straight right.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Manowaru avoids it with no problem.
Johnson scores with a body shot. #CL#
Manowaru pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Manowaru avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manowaru.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Manowaru controls the action.
Manowaru scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Manowaru.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Manowaru.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Manowaru's head.
A shot in the inside from Manowaru.
Manowaru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manowaru lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Manowaru pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manowaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Manowaru scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manowaru ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson looks winded!#T3#
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manowaru closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Manowaru tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Manowaru misses the shot to the body.
Manowaru throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Manowaru looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Manowaru does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johnson throws a body punch but Manowaru moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Manowaru misses the target.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
It appears Manowaru was looking to counter with a kick there.
Manowaru misses with a hook to the body
and Manowaru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Manowaru dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Manowaru misses.
Manowaru has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manowaru.
A quick step to the side and Manowaru tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manowaru lands with a good body shot.
Manowaru connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Some bone on bone action there as Manowaru checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Manowaru throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Manowaru takes a step back to recover.
Johnson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manowaru on the side of the head.
Manowaru takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Manowaru is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Manowaru connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manowaru looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Manowaru has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Manowaru lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Manowaru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manowaru scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Manowaru gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manowaru throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manowaru working aggressively here.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Manowaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Manowaru controls the action.
Nice body punch from Manowaru.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Manowaru.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manowaru.
Manowaru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Manowaru.
Manowaru can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manowaru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Manowaru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manowaru misses with a body punch.
Johnson tries a body shot but Manowaru blocks it.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manowaru works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Manowaru struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Manowaru throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Manowaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Manowaru blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson lands a right hand.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manowaru.
Manowaru misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manowaru lands a body punch.
Manowaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manowaru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manowaru lands a shoulder strike.
Manowaru lands an uppercut.
Johnson tries a body shot but Manowaru blocks it.
Johnson cracks Manowaru with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manowaru's elbow.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Hiro Manowaru has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Manowaru misses with some punches.
Manowaru trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Manowaru into the cage.#BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manowaru.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manowaru.
Manowaru bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Manowaru works the jab nicely.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manowaru uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Manowaru dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Manowaru with a hook.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Manowaru counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson cracks Manowaru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson with the inside leg kick.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Manowaru's head back. #T1#
Manowaru tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Hiro Manowaru is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Manowaru is just out of range.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Manowaru throws a quick counter kick to the body but Johnson avoids it.
Manowaru lands a lovely overhand right.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Manowaru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Manowaru.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manowaru.
Manowaru slips under a jab from Johnson.#T2#
Manowaru connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Manowaru misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manowaru, as that shot connected.
Manowaru tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Manowaru wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Manowaru swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Manowaru goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manowaru tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Manowaru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Manowaru.
Manowaru misses with the body kick
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Manowaru off balance momentarily.
Manowaru looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Manowaru looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manowaru looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manowaru wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Manowaru.
Johnson tests Manowaru's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manowaru misses with a body punch
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Manowaru throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Johnson responds with a good body kick, but Manowaru manages to step out the way in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Karim Johnson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Johnson slips under a jab from Manowaru.
Manowaru is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manowaru.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Manowaru moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Manowaru tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manowaru on the side of the head.
Manowaru throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Manowaru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manowaru throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Manowaru's leg. Manowaru is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manowaru throws out the jab.
Johnson with the inside leg kick.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Manowaru.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Manowaru.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Manowaru crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Johnson - the referee stops the clock and Manowaru gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Johnson. Manowaru manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson lands a head shot.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manowaru counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid body kick from Johnson.
Manowaru misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a good, hard body kick but Manowaru shrugs it off.
Johnson lands with a hook. Manowaru tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Manowaru lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Manowaru closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Manowaru's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Manowaru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manowaru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manowaru misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manowaru.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manowaru scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Manowaru controls the action. #T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Manowaru tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Manowaru back against the cage.
Manowaru blocks a body shot from Johnson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manowaru.
Manowaru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Manowaru controls his hands.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Manowaru.
Manowaru tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Manowaru back against the cage.
Manowaru tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Manowaru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Manowaru controls the action.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Manowaru controls his hands. #BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manowaru is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Manowaru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson delivers a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick from Manowaru misses.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Manowaru throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Johnson catches Manowaru right on the button with a cross.
Manowaru on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Manowaru's knee but Manowaru avoids it well. #T1#
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manowaru was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manowaru under the eye.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Manowaru.
A bone on bone clash there as Manowaru blocks the leg kick.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Johnson
and Manowaru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manowaru misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Manowaru pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manowaru.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manowaru 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 bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Manowaru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Johnson.
Manowaru lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manowaru throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Manowaru checks a leg kick. #T3#
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Manowaru sees coming a mile off.
Johnson throws a hook but Manowaru blocks it.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
That kick from Manowaru tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Manowaru counters with a nice body kick.
Manowaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson. #T4#
Johnson moves out of range as Manowaru strikes.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Manowaru counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a hook. Manowaru ducked under it nicely.
Manowaru smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Manowaru throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Manowaru connects with a body shot.
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 decent looking cross lands there for Manowaru.
Manowaru misses with a two punch combination.
And Johnson responds with a good body kick, but Manowaru manages to step out the way in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karim 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson is the new super heavyweight champion!
Karim Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C56: Johnson vs. McNasty
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
McNasty tries to clinch up.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but McNasty moves his leg out of the way.
McNasty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McNasty.
McNasty misses with a straight right.
McNasty lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
McNasty throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson. #CL2#
McNasty closes the distance and clinches.
McNasty tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
McNasty throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McNasty's elbow.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
McNasty misses with an elbow strike.
McNasty misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands a right hand.
McNasty blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson blocks a body shot from McNasty.
McNasty misses with a short punch on the inside.
McNasty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as McNasty controls the action.
McNasty prevents a body shot from Johnson.
A left hand lands to the body for McNasty.
McNasty scores with a hook to the body.
McNasty scores with a hook to the body.
McNasty has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McNasty can turn it around.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
McNasty is working Johnson over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McNasty.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
McNasty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson blocks a body shot from McNasty.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
McNasty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McNasty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
McNasty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNasty lands with a left to the head. #T2#
McNasty prevents a body shot from Johnson.
McNasty throws a head punch that misses.
McNasty pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McNasty lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
McNasty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
McNasty softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McNasty lands with a short shot to the head.
McNasty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McNasty lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson tries to work over McNasty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McNasty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as McNasty controls his hands.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McNasty blocking some punches.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McNasty lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but McNasty uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNasty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. #T3#
McNasty lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson prevents a body shot from McNasty.
McNasty misses with a hook to the ribs.
McNasty cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McNasty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McNasty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McNasty working aggressively here.
Johnson presses McNasty against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McNasty lands a body shot in the clinch.
McNasty has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
McNasty lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNasty lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.#T4#
McNasty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
McNasty tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McNasty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as McNasty controls the action.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McNasty pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McNasty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McNasty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McNasty backwards.
McNasty lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McNasty has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
McNasty can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McNasty's elbow.
Johnson misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McNasty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from McNasty.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by McNasty.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mister McNasty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McNasty. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McNasty is looking to score with low kicks.
McNasty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
McNasty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McNasty slips under a jab from Johnson.
McNasty tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
McNasty clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
McNasty closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNasty blocks a body shot from Johnson.
McNasty lands a body shot.
McNasty lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNasty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McNasty lands a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McNasty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McNasty creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNasty lands a body punch.
A short left from McNasty. #T1#
McNasty scores with a nice hook to the head.
McNasty lands a nice uppercut.
Mister McNasty seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McNasty blocking some punches.
Johnson is trying to stall.
McNasty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
McNasty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McNasty lands a nice elbow.
McNasty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Still in the clinch, McNasty scores with a nice short uppercut.
McNasty scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
McNasty swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from McNasty.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McNasty in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A right hook to the body lands for McNasty.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McNasty.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNasty lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for McNasty.
McNasty misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from McNasty.
McNasty working aggressively here.
McNasty misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from McNasty.
A short body shot lands from McNasty as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from McNasty.
McNasty throws a head punch that misses.
McNasty pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McNasty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
McNasty lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by McNasty.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McNasty pushes Johnson against the cage. McNasty is working some dirty boxing. McNasty pushes off with a quick right hook! Johnson goes down! Johnson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! McNasty moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mister McNasty!
Mister McNasty is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Mister McNasty rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: C52: Johnson vs. Gee II
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Gee misses with a body kick.
Gee moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
enabling Gee to counter with a crisp jab.
Gee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Gee's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gee lands with a kick to the ribs.
Johnson 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.
A low kick from Gee misses
and Johnson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Gee avoids it.
Gee looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Gee moves his leg out of the way.
Gee only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Gee.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Gee back into the cage.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Gee 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.
Gee blocking some punches.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gee tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Gee back against the cage.
Gee lands an elbow inside.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gee backwards.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gee is defending well for now.
Johnson stalling the fight.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson gets through Gee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson cracks Gee with a nice body shot.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gee looks winded!
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Gee avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Gee controls the action.
Gee misses with a body punch.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Gee avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Gee's head. #T2#
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gee's elbow.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Gee.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gee backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson prevents Gee from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson cracks Gee with a nice body shot.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gee backwards.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gee's elbow.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gee backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Gee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.#T3#
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
A shot in the inside from Johnson. #KD#
Johnson drops Gee onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gee is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Gee is rocked!
Johnson throws a big uppercut that drops Gee! More strikes from Johnson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gee lies dazed against the cage as Johnson celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Karim Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#900 Hiro v Karim
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Manowaru throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manowaru.
Manowaru has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.#CUT2#It looks like Hiro Manowaru has been cut.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manowaru at a distance.
Manowaru avoids the head kick by Johnson. #T1#
Manowaru bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manowaru moves away.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Manowaru avoids it with no problem.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Manowaru throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manowaru goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Manowaru lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Manowaru looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Manowaru takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manowaru misses with a body shot.
Manowaru tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manowaru blocks a jab.
Manowaru is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Manowaru checks it.
Johnson jabs Manowaru right on the nose. Manowaru blinks but takes it well.
Manowaru connects with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.#T3#
Manowaru cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson moves out of range as Manowaru strikes.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson connects with a leg kick.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Manowaru.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Manowaru's head back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Manowaru.
Manowaru with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Manowaru throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Manowaru checks a leg kick. #T4#
Johnson scores with a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Manowaru's head but Manowaru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Manowaru manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Manowaru tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
Manowaru lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Manowaru walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnson.
Manowaru is breathing heavily.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manowaru.
Manowaru throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manowaru works the jab nicely.
Manowaru throws a body kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson slips under a jab.#KD2#
Johnson sends Manowaru crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Johnson is motioning to the referee to let Manowaru up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Manowaru is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Johnson lands a big right hand that sends Manowaru crashing to the mat! Johnson stays standing though and waves Manowaru back to his feet!
Oh Manowaru is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manowaru's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Crack! Johnson connects with the perfect overhand right and Manowaru falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Johnson!
After winning the bout, Karim Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C41: Johnson vs. Fujimoto
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Johnson lands with a hook. Fujimoto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good leg kick by Johnson.
Fujimoto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson lands a jab to Fujimoto's midsection.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Fujimoto moved out of range nicely.
Johnson feints a jab promting Fujimoto to slip. Johnson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fujimoto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fujimoto counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fujimoto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Fujimoto avoids it.
Fujimoto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fujimoto.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fujimoto ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Fujimoto moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Fujimoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Karim Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Fujimoto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Fujimoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fujimoto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fujimoto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Fujimoto seems unphased.
Fujimoto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fujimoto scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fujimoto.
Fujimoto throws a counter combo.#T4#
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick by Fujimoto misses
and Fujimoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fujimoto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson is looking to slow Fujimoto down with leg kicks.
Fujimoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fujimoto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Johnson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fujimoto! Johnson lets Fujimoto back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fujimoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fujimoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fujimoto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujimoto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fujimoto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fujimoto moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
As Johnson backs off Fujimoto throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Fujimoto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Johnson has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Johnson lands a slapping body shot. #KD#
Johnson sends Fujimoto crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Johnson is motioning to the referee to let Fujimoto up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Fujimoto is rocked!
The fighters circling - Fujimoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fujimoto misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karim Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Fujimoto misses with a looping left.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujimoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Fujimoto misses with a body shot.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fujimoto has time to react.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fujimoto.
Johnson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fujimoto will feel that in the morning.
Fujimoto is breathing heavily.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fujimoto.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnson! #KD#
Johnson cracks Fujimoto with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Johnson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fujimoto to stand back up!
Fujimoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?#T3#
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fujimoto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fujimoto seems to have recovered his senses.
Fujimoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fujimoto unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#KD#
Johnson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fujimoto sprawling to the canvas! Fujimoto rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Johnson finish him?!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Johnson! Fujimoto is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Karim Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C35: Fujimoto vs. Gee
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Melondov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily. #CUT2#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Melondov connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson swings for the body but Melondov moves out of range.
Melondov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Melondov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Melondov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melondov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been informed that Melondov 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.
A cross from Melondov lands.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Melondov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Melondov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Melondov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Melondov misses with a hook.
Melondov scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Melondov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Melondov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Melondov just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson tries to move into range but Melondov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
A big right from Melondov misses.
Melondov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Melondov lands with a right hand.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses
and Melondov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melondov was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Melondov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Melondov missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Johnson slips a jab from Melondov.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson takes a swing at Melondov's ribcage but misses.
Melondov misses with an uppercut.
Melondov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
Melondov misses with an uppercut
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson defending well as Melondov loads up on a big left hand.
It appears Johnson was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Melondov controls the action.
Melondov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Melondov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Melondov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson tries to work over Melondov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Melondov breaks the clinch.
Johnson cracks Melondov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson lands with a cross.
Melondov misses with a looping right.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Melondov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson drops Melondov with a huge uppercut! Melondov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Johnson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Karim Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C25: Kuwabara vs. Lydon
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Alyoshin's leg but Alyoshin calmly moves out of range.
Alyoshin swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alyoshin loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alyoshin doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alyoshin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alyoshin walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Johnson throws a lazy body kick
and Alyoshin counters with a stiff right hand.
Alyoshin misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alyoshin's knee momentarily.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson throws a lazy body kick
and Alyoshin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson tries to land a body kick
and Alyoshin counters with a nice body kick.
Alyoshin defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand. #KD#
Alyoshin lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Alyoshin takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
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!
Alyoshin throws a right hand that misses
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Alyoshin swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson 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.
Alyoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Alyoshin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson connects with a jab.#T3#
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Alyoshin misses the target. #KD2#
Johnson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Alyoshin sprawling to the canvas! Alyoshin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Johnson finish him?! #CUT2#It looks like Grant Alyoshin has been cut.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson tries to land a body kick
and Alyoshin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alyoshin scores with a body shot.
Karim Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Alyoshin is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson. #T4#
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alyoshin counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Alyoshin blocks the low kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alyoshin counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alyoshin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson sizes up Alyoshin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alyoshin connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Alyoshin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Alyoshin throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Alyoshin does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alyoshin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good leg kick by Johnson.
A big right from Johnson misses. #T1#
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Alyoshin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alyoshin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
A big right from Alyoshin misses.
Alyoshin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body kick. #T2#
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alyoshin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Alyoshin's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alyoshin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson thumps Alyoshin with a low kick.
Alyoshin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alyoshin misses with a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Alyoshin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alyoshin misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Johnson! Alyoshin is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson is the new heavyweight champion!
Karim Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C18: Menshikov vs. Alyoshin
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Knock Out has been cut.
Out misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Out avoids it well.
Johnson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Out if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Out to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Out went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've been told by Out's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Out ducks down to avoid it.
Out throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Out misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut there from Out.#CUT#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Out's shoulder, as Out tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Out misses the target.
Karim Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Out moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Out misses the target.
Out keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Out.#T2#
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Out misses with a series of wild punches.
Out looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson 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 lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson catches Out with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson scores with a jab. Out acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Out fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
A shot to the body from Out misses
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Out lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Out.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Out misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Out throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Out misses.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Out misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a hook but Out blocks it.
Out throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnson with the inside leg kick.
Out misses with a straight right.
Johnson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Out uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Out throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson wants to slow Out down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Out sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Out might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Out scores with a body shot.
Out misses with a left hand
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Out momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Karim Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Out off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Out's knee but Out avoids it well.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Out.
Out throws a good cross that connects.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Out lands with a right hand. #T2#
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Out is just out of range.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Out throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD2#
Johnson drops Out with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Out looks back up at him and smiles so Johnson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Out just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Johnson is looking to slow Out down with leg kicks.
Out takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johnson scores with a push kick.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Out.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Out is looking to counter punch.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson with a nice calf kick.
Out throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson throws a jab when Out was well out of range.
Out misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws a body punch but Out moves out of range.
Out seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Out misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Johnson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Out moves away from the strike by Johnson.
It looked like Out wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Out cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Out counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Out crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Johnson - the referee stops the clock and Out gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Johnson. Out manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Out misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Out throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Johnson! Out is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Combate 15: Out vs. Raymaker 2
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Shimura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shimura is out of range.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Shimura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Shimura.
Shimura misses with a straight left.
As Shimura looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Shimura just gets out of the way.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shimura's head backwards.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Shimura tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson throws a hook but Shimura avoids it easily.#T1#
Shimura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson misses with a hook. Shimura ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
A low kick lands for Shimura.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Shimura moved away.
Shimura takes one on the button.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shimura flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Shimura slips under a jab.#T2#
Shimura misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson defending well as Shimura loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shimura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shimura is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shimura 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 throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Shimura to counter with a crisp jab.
Shimura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shimura throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Shimura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shimura on the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson slips a straight right by Shimura.
Shimura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shimura scrambles back to his feet.
Shimura with a hook.#KD#
Johnson drops Shimura with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shimura looks back up at him and smiles so Johnson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Shimura is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimura swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Johnson!
Our winner, Karim Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Combate 10: Scott vs. Shabazz
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Johnson blocks a head kick by Gee.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gee.
Johnson lands with a hook. Gee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Inspektor Gee has been cut.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Gee with a hook.
Gee scores with a jab.
Gee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gee swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
We've been told by Gee's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gee tries to land a body kick
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Gee 's knee.
Johnson 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.
Gee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
A little feinted left hand from Gee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Johnson tries a low kick but Gee avoids it.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Gee scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Johnson rushes Gee and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Gee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Gee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson digs a right hand into Gee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gee's gas tank.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Gee.
Gee 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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Gee struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gee backwards. #T2#
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gee backwards.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Gee.
Gee prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Gee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Gee.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Gee. #CUT#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Gee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gee is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gee backwards.
Gee taking a breather.
Johnson works on Gee's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gee's elbow.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gee backwards.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gee backwards.
Johnson presses Gee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gee's elbow.
Johnson pushes Gee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Gee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Gee is rocked!
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Gee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands a big right hand that drops Gee! The killer instinct kicks in and Johnson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
A very excited looking Karim Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Combate 7: Kazuma vs. Shabazz
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Alyoshin misses the shot to the body.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Alyoshin manages to avoid it.
Alyoshin moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alyoshin moves away.
Alyoshin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson misses with the body kick
and Alyoshin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Johnson duly obliges.
Alyoshin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson sets himself, and Alyoshin steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnson avoids it this time.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Alyoshin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Alyoshin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alyoshin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alyoshin under the eye.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alyoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson thumps Alyoshin with a low kick.
Alyoshin misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson lands with a hook. Alyoshin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alyoshin.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alyoshin. Alyoshin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alyoshin connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Alyoshin's head but Alyoshin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alyoshin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alyoshin just manages to avoid it.
Alyoshin sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Alyoshin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alyoshin scores with a body shot. #T3#
Johnson throws a hook but Alyoshin avoids it easily.
Alyoshin misses with a hook.
Alyoshin throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
enabling Alyoshin to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Alyoshin misses.
Alyoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alyoshin tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Alyoshin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Alyoshin saw that one coming. #T4#
Alyoshin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alyoshin slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Alyoshin feints a counter leg kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Alyoshin moved away.
Alyoshin swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alyoshin misses the jab.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Alyoshin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alyoshin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Karim Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Johnson connects with a leg kick.
Alyoshin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alyoshin blocks a leg kick.
Alyoshin throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alyoshin tries to clinch up.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Alyoshin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alyoshin tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a push kick but Alyoshin slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Alyoshin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson slips a straight right by Alyoshin.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Alyoshin avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Alyoshin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Alyoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alyoshin moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Alyoshin has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson tries to work over Alyoshin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Alyoshin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Alyoshin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alyoshin is breathing heavily.
Johnson presses Alyoshin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Alyoshin's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alyoshin missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alyoshin backwards.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Alyoshin controls the action.
Alyoshin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Alyoshin can turn it around.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Alyoshin.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson tries a body shot but Alyoshin blocks it. #T3#
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Alyoshin.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Alyoshin avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Alyoshin controls the action.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Karim Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alyoshin scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson is working Alyoshin over against the cage.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alyoshin can do to turn this around?
Johnson works on Alyoshin's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alyoshin is defending well for now.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Alyoshin controls his hands. #T4#
Alyoshin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alyoshin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Alyoshin avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Alyoshin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alyoshin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alyoshin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alyoshin backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Alyoshin prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Alyoshin.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alyoshin backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson swings for the body but Alyoshin moves out of range.
Alyoshin missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alyoshin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick. #KD#
Johnson cracks Alyoshin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Alyoshin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Johnson finish him? #ROC#Alyoshin is rocked!
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alyoshin throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karim Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alyoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.#T1#
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alyoshin misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alyoshin misses with a low kick.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Alyoshin slips the punch.
Alyoshin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice jab there from Alyoshin.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Alyoshin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Alyoshin is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Alyoshin misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Alyoshin manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Alyoshin throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
Johnson misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Alyoshin counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Alyoshin.
Alyoshin trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Alyoshin digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Alyoshin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Alyoshin as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Alyoshin on the inside.
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!
Alyoshin scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Alyoshin looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Alyoshin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alyoshin.#KD2#
Alyoshin drops Johnson with a big knee straight up the middle! Johnson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!#T3#
Alyoshin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Alyoshin.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Alyoshin feints a counter leg kick.
Grant Alyoshin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alyoshin tries a head kick but it misses.
Alyoshin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Alyoshin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alyoshin misses with a leg kick.
Johnson thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL2#
Alyoshin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Alyoshin.
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!
Alyoshin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Alyoshin controls his hands.
Alyoshin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alyoshin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alyoshin.
Alyoshin lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Alyoshin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Alyoshin controls his hands.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Alyoshin's head.
Alyoshin gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Alyoshin avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Alyoshin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Karim Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: I'm sweet enough
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galute looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Galute just manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson throws a hook but Galute avoids it easily.
Galute is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Leopold Galute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Galute feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Galute changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Galute is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galute throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galute is one step ahead there. #T1#
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Galute wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Galute has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Galute from controlling successfully.
Galute wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Galute sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Galute looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Galute throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Galute trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Galute looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Galute in his half guard.
Galute is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Galute is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Galute to get the leverage. #T3#
Johnson is controlling Galute's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Galute is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Galute seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Galute postures up.
Galute loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Galute postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Galute preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB2#
Galute is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Galute throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Galute from controlling successfully.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Galute on the ground.#SUB2#
Galute drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Galute jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU2#
Galute stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Galute takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leopold Galute dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A lazy left from Galute finds it's target.
Galute uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Galute tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Galute shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Galute counters with a straight right hand.
Galute has a takedown stuffed.
Galute doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Karim Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leopold Galute.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Galute has taken the fight to the clinch.
Galute tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Galute tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Galute backwards.
Galute prevents a body shot from Johnson.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Galute is breathing heavily.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Galute's ribcage. Galute let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Galute avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Galute tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galute.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galute can do to turn this around?
Johnson lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Johnson working aggressively here.
Galute blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karim Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galute gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a solid body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.#CUT#It looks like Leopold Galute has been cut.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #KD#
Johnson lands a big uppercut and Galute crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Galute looks OK. Johnson waves Galute back to his feet!
Johnson stuns Galute with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Galute is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.#T3#
Johnson cracks Galute with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Galute falls to his knees and Johnson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
After winning the bout, Karim Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: See what happens larry
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erikson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Erikson misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Erikson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Erikson swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Erikson lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Erikson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson 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 staying out of range there.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Erikson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Erikson drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Erikson.
Erikson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erikson blocking some punches.
Johnson misses with the head strike. #T1#
Erikson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Erikson stalling.
Erikson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erikson's elbow.
Johnson presses Erikson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson pushes Erikson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Erikson avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Erikson prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Erikson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Erikson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Erikson misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Erikson scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Erikson misses with the head strike.
Johnson digs a right hand into Erikson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Erikson's gas tank.
Erikson tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Erikson looks winded!
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Erikson's head.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Johnson tries a body shot but Erikson blocks it.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
Erikson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. #T3#
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Erikson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
Erikson has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Erikson feints a counter leg kick.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Erikson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Erikson throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Erikson is out of range.
Erikson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Erikson scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Erikson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnson. That one must have hurt.#T4#
Johnson throws a push kick but Erikson slaps the foot to one side.
Erikson misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Erikson throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson 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!
Erikson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jon Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erikson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Erikson is out of range.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Erikson.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Erikson is able to avoid easily.
Erikson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Erikson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Erikson misses with a low kick.
Erikson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Karim Johnson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Erikson.
No joy there for Erikson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Erikson throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
Erikson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Erikson lands a jab.
Erikson tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Erikson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erikson manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Erikson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Erikson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Erikson's sensitive parts.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Erikson.#T1#
Erikson throws a lazy uppercut
and Erikson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Jon Erikson has been cut.
Erikson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses
and Erikson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Erikson misses the target.
Erikson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Erikson is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Erikson.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Erikson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab by Erikson.
Good leg kick by Johnson.
Some bone on bone action there as Erikson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Erikson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.#T2#
The fighters circling - Erikson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick from Erikson lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson knocks out Erikson with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Johnson before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Johnson picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: say hallo to my littlle friend
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velasquez manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Velasquez 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.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Velasquez is out of range.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Velasquez is out of range.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Velasquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velasquez lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Velasquez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Velasquez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Velasquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Velasquez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Velasquez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Velasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Velasquez with a hook.
Velasquez lands a jab-cross combination.
Velasquez tries to clinch
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Velasquez's ribs.#TD2#
Velasquez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is positioning himself well to prevent Velasquez advancing to mount.
Johnson trying to hold on to Velasquez's head to control him but Velasquez postures up. #T2#
Johnson is controlling Velasquez's trapped leg to prevent Velasquez from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Velasquez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson tries to roll over but Velasquez keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Velasquez is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson is controlling Velasquez's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Velasquez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3#
Johnson wants to improve his position but Velasquez is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is doing well to control the position and prevent Velasquez from advancing to side control.
Johnson misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Velasquez is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson trying to get back to full guard but Velasquez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Velasquez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB2#
Velasquez working for a submission but Johnson is keeping him at bay.
Velasquez tries to push Johnson's head away but Johnson is holding on tight.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Velasquez looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stipe Velasquez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Velasquez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Velasquez lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Velasquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson pulls Velasquez in to control the position. #SUB2#
Velasquez has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Velasquez's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Velasquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Johnson controlling the position.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Velasquez slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Velasquez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Velasquez.
Johnson trying to hold on to Velasquez's head to control him but Velasquez postures up. #T2#
Velasquez prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Johnson is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Velasquez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Velasquez. #T3##SUB2#
Velasquez is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Velasquez to get the leverage.
Velasquez tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Johnson trying to control here.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Velasquez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Velasquez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Velasquez passes to full mount! #T4#
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Velasquez isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Velasquez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Johnson turns into him and now he's in Velasquez's guard. #SUB2#
Velasquez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stipe Velasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Velasquez misses with a wild combination.
Velasquez tries to clinch up.
Velasquez throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Velasquez walks into a left hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Johnson.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Velasquez is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Velasquez misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Velasquez's head.
Velasquez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Velasquez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Velasquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Velasquez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Johnson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Velasquez has time to react.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Velasquez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Velasquez falls backwards - clearly groggy! Johnson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
Our winner, Karim Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: smell of napalm in the morning
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson swings for the body but Gower moves out of range.
Gower drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Gower half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gower seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Sandy Gower has been cut.
Gower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gower half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson with the inside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Gower half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Gower half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gower's head backwards.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Gower drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Gower sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Gower's leg but Gower calmly moves out of range.
Gower feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Gower appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Gower is out of range. #T2#
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Gower slips a jab from Johnson.
Gower tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Gower checks a leg kick.
Gower tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Gower on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Karim Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Gower does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson throws a hook but Gower blocks it.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Gower's body.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Gower jumps back.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gower.#T4#
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#KD2#
Johnson cracks Gower with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gower looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Johnson finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gower sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gower feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gower was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Gower feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sandy Gower's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Gower blocks the leg kick.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Gower saw that one coming.
Gower attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Gower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab when Gower was well out of range.
Gower feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
A big left from Johnson misses. #T1#
Gower checks a low kick from Johnson.
Gower half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Karim Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Gower attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gower appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gower manages to avoid it.
Gower appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gower manages to avoid it.
Gower changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Gower tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Gower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Gower half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sandy Gower is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Gower tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Karim Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gower appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Gower drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson misses with a body shot. #T3#
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gower uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gower counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gower.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gower manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Johnson prevents Gower from getting back to his feet.
Gower keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sandy Gower's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gower uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Gower sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gower half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gower changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gower checks a leg kick. #T1#
Johnson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gower half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson cracks Gower with an open hand slap.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson catches Gower with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Johnson throws a low kick but Gower avoids it.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Gower saw that one coming.
Gower changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Gower seems unphased.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gower changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gower drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Gower slips the punch.
Gower half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gower uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Gower changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Gower ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Gower half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Gower saw that one coming.
Gower feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Gower's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gower moves out of range of the strikes.
Gower tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karim Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 25:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SP Proving Grounds 2
Date: Apr 15, 2020

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Forza.
Forza shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Forza fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karim Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richarlie Forza.
Forza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Forza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Forza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
As Forza tries to get set, Johnson tries to push him back and clinch up but Forza manages to avoid the attempt.
Forza fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Forza's guard.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Forza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson is taking a breather. Forza says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1##SUB#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forza tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.#SUB#
Forza is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Johnson uses his free foot to push down on Forza's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Forza. #SUB#
Johnson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Forza can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB#
Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Forza manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Johnson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Forza is trying to escape and Johnson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Forza is forced to tap! Nice work there by Johnson! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFC 411: Shamrock vs Balayan
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1##TD#
Torsten gets a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Torsten seems content to control.#SUB#
Torsten is working for a submission of some sort.
Torsten slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Torsten is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for subs from the bottom but Torsten mounts him!
Torsten controlling from mount.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Torsten. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Johnson tries to hold on but Torsten postures up.
Torsten sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Torsten has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Torsten is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Johnson is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baldur Torsten!
Baldur Torsten thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Mid Week Mashups
Date: Apr 17, 2019

#R1##TD#
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Inge Karsten manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Inge Karsten is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Inge Karsten is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Inge Karsten is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Inge Karsten won't let him. #T1##SUB2#
Inge Karsten looking to break Johnson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Inge Karsten will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Inge Karsten working for a choke but Johnson is defending well. #SUB2#
Johnson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Johnson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Inge Karsten's guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Inge Karsten keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Inge Karsten working a defensive guard here.
Inge Karsten is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Inge Karsten is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Inge Karsten avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Inge Karsten wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #T3#
Inge Karsten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Inge Karsten thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Inge Karsten pushes his legs off easily.
Inge Karsten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Inge Karsten postures up. #SUB2#
Inge Karsten thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Inge Karsten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Inge Karsten gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inge Karsten tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Inge Karsten passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Inge Karsten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Inge Karsten keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inge Karsten gets to mount! Johnson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB2#
Inge Karsten with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Inge Karsten wants to finish this one by submission but Johnson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Inge Karsten.
Johnson is controlling an arm, preventing Inge Karsten from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arne Inge Karsten dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Inge Karsten tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Inge Karsten manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Inge Karsten shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Inge Karsten drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Inge Karsten. #TD#
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Inge Karsten was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Inge Karsten wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Inge Karsten is retaining full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Inge Karsten is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Inge Karsten looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily. #T1##SUB2#
Inge Karsten working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Inge Karsten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arne Inge Karsten has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Inge Karsten gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Inge Karsten got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Inge Karsten has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Inge Karsten thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Inge Karsten can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Inge Karsten tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Inge Karsten drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Inge Karsten off! Inge Karsten jumps back into Johnson's guard. #SUB2#
Inge Karsten drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnson! #REVR##SUB#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Inge Karsten is defending well. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Inge Karsten knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Inge Karsten is defending well. #SUB#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Inge Karsten, who protects the arm well.
Inge Karsten is looking to reverse the position.
Inge Karsten keeps trying to improve his position.
Inge Karsten is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Inge Karsten working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Johnson right now. #T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Inge Karsten's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Inge Karsten is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Johnson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Johnson for a finish.
Johnson tries to roll but Inge Karsten sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Inge Karsten looking for the RNC.
Johnson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Inge Karsten's guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson advances to half guard. #SUB#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Inge Karsten trying to control but Johnson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Karim Johnson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Johnson gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Inge Karsten is defending well.
Inge Karsten is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Inge Karsten tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.#SUB#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Inge Karsten, who protects the arm well.
Inge Karsten manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is thwarting Inge Karsten's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Inge Karsten looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Inge Karsten trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Inge Karsten works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson advances position into side control!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Inge Karsten tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Inge Karsten knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Johnson trying to control the position but Inge Karsten is working away. #SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Inge Karsten is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Inge Karsten's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Inge Karsten has escaped the position, nice work there.
Inge Karsten is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Inge Karsten is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Inge Karsten looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Inge Karsten tightening his grip on Johnson, looking for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Johnson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inge Karsten gets his hands free as Johnson looks to control.
Johnson breaks Inge Karsten's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Karim Johnson.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Johnson!

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