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Event:
QFC Tournament 1091 Round 2
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Gates shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson shoots in but Gates avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Gates shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gates manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Johnson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Gates has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnson after a bit of a struggle.
Gates is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Gates manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gates pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Gates preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gates preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Gates blocks nicely.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Gates blocks nicely. #T1#
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES2#
Gates pushes Johnson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Johnson misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Gates counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gates.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Gates.
Gates stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Gates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gates but Gates pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Gates clinches with his opponent.
Gates has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Gates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gates defends it nicely.
Jake Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A lazy left from Gates finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gates fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Gates shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gates is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Gates circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gates counters with a head kick. That will keep Johnson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gates dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gates misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Gates looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Gates just gets out of the way.
Johnson with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Gates counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gates will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.#T3#
Gates lands a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Gates breaks from the clinch.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Gates gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage. #TD2#
Gates pulls guard effortlessly.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Gates has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gates works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Gates looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gates working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gates will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#ES2#
Gates manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Gates breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Gates 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Gates, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Gates clinches.
Gates tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Gates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Gates's guard.
Gates preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Gates looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates working a defensive guard here.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gates has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gates has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gates is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Gates not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson is looking to get back to is feet but Gates passes into side control.
Johnson bucks up and tries to throw Gates off but instead Gates has got his back!
Gates controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Gates looking for the choke from the back.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. #T2#
Johnson covering up well under a series of strikes from Gates.
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Gates is in full control for now.
Gates controlling the position well here. Johnson rolled but Gates kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Johnson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gates's arms.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Gates throwing sloppy strikes.
Gates really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Gates trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Gates has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Gates has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Gates is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gates trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Gates has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gates controlling the position well here. Johnson rolled but Gates kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Gates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Gates rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gates.
#TD2#
Gates pulls Johnson into guard.
Gates working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Gates looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gates has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gates has wrist control.
Johnson throws a strike but Gates rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gates with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gates must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson wants to stand but Gates is controlling the position. #T1#
Gates is stalling in the full guard. #SU2#
Gates stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him. #TD#
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gates has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Johnson is on him like a limpet, forcing Gates back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Gates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Gates looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Gates gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gates sprawls well. Gates wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gates fails with the takedown.
Gates fails with a takedown attempt.
Jake Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Gates.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gates is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Gates circles away and we're back to standing.
Gates throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
No luck for Gates with that takedown attempt.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Gates bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Gates controls the position from side control.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gates is controlling him well.#SU2#
Gates decides to stand back up. Gates steps back and let's Johnson get back to his feet.
Johnson shoots and misses #CL2#
and Gates holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gates tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gates is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gates is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Gates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gates counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
A nice combination there by Gates.
#TD#
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Gates slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Gates uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Gates!#REVB#
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Gates passes into half guard.
Jake Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Will Gates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Gates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gates 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 Damien Edna scores the fight for Will Gates!
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Will Gates!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Will Gates!
Will Gates wins by unanimous decision!
Jake Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'next time he will feel the fangs'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1091 Round 1
Date: Mar 25, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Herbert on his heels. He'll look to pass Herbert's guard now, I'm sure.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Herbert wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Herbert trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Herbert wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Herbert dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herbert tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Herbert trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson working Herbert over with strikes.
Herbert blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Herbert's head. #T1#
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Herbert dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson winds up and cracks Herbert with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Herbert is breathing heavily.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Herbert keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Herbert keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Herbert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Herbert knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.#SUB#
Herbert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson 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.
Johnson winds up and cracks Herbert with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Herbert's head.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Herbert's hands, connecting with Herbert's forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Herbert's head.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Herbert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson working Herbert over with strikes.
Johnson 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.
Herbert tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T3#
Johnson throwing shots but Herbert is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herbert blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Herbert is trying to control but can't.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Herbert dodges it nicely.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Herbert dodges it nicely.
Johnson working Herbert over with strikes.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Herbert pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson 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.
Johnson 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.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Herbert is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson throwing shots but Herbert is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson throwing shots but Herbert is blocking nicely.
Herbert is trying to get back to full guard.
Herbert keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Herbert tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Herbert is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Herbert avoid being mounted?
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Herbert blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Herbert dodges it nicely.
Herbert is positioning himself well to prevent Johnson advancing to mount.
Herbert has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Herbert keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Herbert trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Herbert keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Herbert dodges it nicely.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Herbert defending well though.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Herbert defending well though.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Johnson working over Herbert with some ground and pound. Herbert looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Herbert with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Herbert's head. #T2#
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Herbert trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Herbert keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Herbert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Herbert blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Johnson thows a huge punch but Herbert dodges it nicely.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Herbert is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Herbert avoid being mounted?
Herbert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Jake Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Herbert is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Herbert avoid being mounted?
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Herbert's head.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Herbert with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson winds up and cracks Herbert with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Herbert trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Herbert is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson throwing shots but Herbert is blocking nicely.
Herbert wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Herbert defending well though.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Herbert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Herbert gets back to full guard.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Herbert's head.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Herbert has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson tries for a takedown but Herbert circles away easily#CL#
and Herbert counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herbert.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Herbert.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Herbert looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Herbert.
The referee is keeping an eye on Herbert - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herbert misses with a knee strike.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Herbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herbert is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herbert.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Herbert goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Herbert tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Herbert to the ground. Herbert escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Herbert dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Herbert jumps guard.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Herbert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Johnson is looking to stand up but Herbert isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Herbert passes into half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Herbert is controlling him
#T2##SUB#
Herbert is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Johnson is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Herbert lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rhys Herbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Johnson.
Herbert leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Herbert.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Herbert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.#CL#
Herbert clinches. #T4#
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Herbert.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Herbert tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Herbert is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Herbert.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Herbert.
Jake Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Herbert has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
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 Rhys Herbert.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Jake Johnson!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Jake Johnson!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Jake Johnson!
Jake Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
Jake 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. |
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