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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Backland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson Jr defends it nicely.
Johnson Jr throws a series of punches but Backland moves out of range.
A punch combination from Backland misses.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Backland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Backland somewhat.
James Johnson Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson Jr takes a swing at Backland's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Backland. Beautiful body shot.
A combination from Johnson Jr does no damage.
As Johnson Jr backs off Backland throws a huge counter combo but Johnson Jr manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backland shoots in for a takedown but Johnson Jr shows good takedown defense.
Johnson Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
James Johnson Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Backland.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Backland.
Johnson Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Backland fails to land the takedown.
Backland darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson Jr gets double underhooks and turns Backland into the cage. #T1#
Backland shoots and misses
and Backland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Backland is defended easily by Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr throws a nice looking combination but Backland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Backland wants to clinch.
Johnson Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Backland is just out of range.
Johnson Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Backland manages to avoid it.
Backland tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Johnson Jr swinging wildly here.
Johnson Jr misses with the combination.
Johnson Jr loads up on a big right hand but Backland slips the punch.
Backland throws a counter combo.#T2#
A jab from Johnson Jr finds it's way through Backland's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Backland has been cut.
Backland dives in and grabs Johnson Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson Jr pushes down on Backland's head and hops out.
Johnson Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
James Johnson Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Backland.
Johnson Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Johnson Jr misses.
A left lands for Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Backland tries to clinch up.
Backland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Backland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Backland manages to avoid it.
Backland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson Jr is fending him off so far but Backland persists. Nope, Johnson Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Backland to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson Jr throws a right and a left that Backland avoids nicely.
Johnson Jr throws a nice looking combination but Backland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson Jr leaves Backland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson Jr works Backland's body with a nice hook.
Johnson Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Backland wants to clinch.#T4#
Backland throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Backland lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson Jr seems unphased.
Backland wants to clinch.
Johnson Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Backland tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Backland shoots in but no luck this time.
Backland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson Jr swivels and escapes.
Backland fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Johnson Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Backland's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Backland misses with a head kick.
Johnson Jr misses with an uppercut.
Johnson Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Backland.
Johnson Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Backland.
Backland misses with a low kick as Johnson Jr jumps back.
Backland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson Jr sprawls well. Johnson Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Backland gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson Jr misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backland shoots in but no luck this time.
James Johnson Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Backland.
Backland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson Jr.
Backland is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Backland gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Backland shoots in but no luck this time.
Backland takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Backland tries to clinch there but Johnson Jr circles away.
Johnson Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson Jr misses with a body shot.
Johnson Jr misses with a hook.
Backland throws a series of punches but Johnson Jr avoids them all with ease.
Backland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James Johnson Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Backland.
Backland is breathing heavily.
Backland shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Backland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Backland shoots in but Johnson Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Backland might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Johnson Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
Johnson Jr throws a shot from downtown. Backland moves away and avoids it.
Johnson Jr misses the shot to the body.
As Johnson Jr backs off Backland throws a huge counter combo but Johnson Jr manages to avoid it all.
Johnson Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Backland.
Backland with the counter takedown but Johnson Jr avoids it easily.
Backland walks into a left hand.
Johnson Jr lands a body shot.
Johnson Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Backland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson Jr defends well and Backland ends up having to push Johnson Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Backland.
Johnson Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Backland shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Backland keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Backland steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson Jr.
Backland darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson Jr gets double underhooks and turns Backland into the cage.
Johnson Jr throws a hook to the side of Backland's head but Backland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Backland looks to clinch
and Johnson Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Backland slips a straight right by Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Backland throws a counter combo.
Backland is looking to clinch.
Johnson Jr misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Backland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Backland misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Backland.
Backland thuds his right hand into Johnson Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Backland moves out of range as Johnson Jr strikes.
Johnson Jr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBackland.
Backland shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Backland blocks a jab.#T4#
Johnson Jr takes a swing at Backland's ribcage but misses.
Backland ducks under a wild hook from Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Backland ducks under a wild hook from Johnson Jr.
Backland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson Jr is fending him off so far but Backland persists. Nope, Johnson Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Backland slips a straight right by Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Backland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Backland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson Jr tries to avoid it but Backland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson Jr to the ground. Johnson Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson Jr throws a right hand that Backland ducks under and follows up with a left that Backland also avoids with ease.
Backland takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Backland takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Johnson Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Backland'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#
The fight stays on the outside here - Backland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson Jr misses with a hook.
Backland is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Backland fails with a takedown attempt.
Backland fails with the takedown.
Backland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson Jr throws out the jab.
Backland fails with a takedown attempt.
James Johnson Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Backland.
Backland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Backland slips under a jab from Johnson Jr.
Backland is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Backland shoots in and drives through. Johnson Jr sprawls well.
Backland staying out of range there.
Backland is looking to clinch but Johnson Jr is avoiding it.
Johnson Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Backland backs up against the cage.
Johnson Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Backland can do to turn this around?
Johnson Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Backland shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Backland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson Jr throws a series of punches but Backland moves out of range.
Backland wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson Jr pushes him away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson Jr. Backland does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Johnson Jr misses.
Backland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Backland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr throws a body punch but Backland moves out of range.
Backland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson Jr but Johnson Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Backland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson Jr defends well and Backland ends up having to push Johnson Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Backland on the side of the head.
Backland is trying desperately to land a takedown but Johnson Jr is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Backland.
Johnson Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Backland wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson Jr pushes him away.
Johnson Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Backland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson Jr swinging wildly here.
Johnson Jr misses with a looping right.
Backland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson Jr pinned against the cage. Johnson Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Johnson Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Backland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
A combination from Johnson Jr does no damage.
Johnson Jr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBackland.
Backland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson Jr throws out a loose jab but Backland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Backland fails with the takedown.
No joy there for Johnson Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson Jr throws a combination that misses
and Backland counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson Jr backing up. Johnson Jr nods at Backland to acknowledge the strikes.
Backland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Backland shoots for a takedown but Johnson Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Backland.
Johnson Jr misses with a double jab.
#T4#
Backland blocks a jab.
Backland throws a counter combo.
Backland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson Jr defends well and Backland ends up having to push Johnson Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Backland tries to clinch up.
Johnson Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Backland.
Johnson Jr leaves Backland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson Jr checks the leg kick.
Johnson Jr misses with a hook. Backland ducked under it nicely.
Johnson Jr looks to land a combination but Backland avoids it well.
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!
Backland tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Backland darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson Jr gets double underhooks and turns Backland into the cage.
Bobby Backland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Johnson Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Backland is looking to clinch but Johnson Jr is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Johnson Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson Jr 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Johnson Jr! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Flare closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson Jr, looking for a takedown. Flare pushes Johnson Jr against the cage but Johnson Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson Jr tests Flare's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flare shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson Jr pinned against the cage. Johnson Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flare slips a jab and a cross from Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr stuffs the takedown.
James Johnson Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rion Flare.
A big right from Johnson Jr misses.
Flare moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flare.
Flare misses with a takedown
letting Johnson Jr counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson Jr.
Flare shoots for a takedown but Johnson Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Flare gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flare dives in and grabs Johnson Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson Jr pushes down on Flare's head and hops out.
Flare looks winded!
Flare showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson Jr.
#T1#
Johnson Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Flare eats them both and turns towards Johnson Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Johnson Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body punch from Johnson Jr.
Flare walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Flare takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC#Flare is rocked!
Johnson Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Flare is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson Jr finish him?
Johnson Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson Jr throws a monster overhand right that drops Flare! Johnson Jr follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Johnson Jr! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Johnson Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Albertson tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Albertson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Albertson. #TD2#
Johnson Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Albertson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson Jr trying to control the position here.
Albertson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albertson scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Johnson Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Albertson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson Jr is trying to keep Albertson in close.
#T1#
Albertson trying to control but Johnson Jr is working from the bottom.
Johnson Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Albertson is one step ahead there.
Albertson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson Jr wants to sweep here but Albertson controlling him for the moment.
Albertson postures up.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Albertson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Albertson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson Jr leaves Albertson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
No luck for Johnson Jr with that takedown attempt.
John Albertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albertson shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Albertson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Johnson Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Albertson gets double underhooks and turns Johnson Jr into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Johnson Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Johnson Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Johnson Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Albertson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson Jr as Albertson shoots in.
Johnson Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Albertson swivels and escapes.
Albertson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Johnson Jr is breathing heavily.
Albertson throws a right hand that Johnson Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson Jr also avoids with ease.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson Jr enables Albertson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Albertson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson Jr's head.
Albertson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson Jr keeping moving, preventing Albertson from controlling successfully.
Albertson wanted to stand there but Johnson Jr had control of the position. #T4#
Albertson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Johnson Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Albertson wants to get up but he can't break Johnson Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Johnson Jr trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Albertson tries to stand but Johnson Jr is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Albertson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Albertson tries to stand but Johnson Jr is controlling from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Albertson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Albertson shoots for a takedown but Johnson Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Albertson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Albertson showed some decent athleticism there.
Johnson Jr wants to improve his position but Albertson is controlling well.
John Albertson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Albertson sits in half guard.
Albertson working over Johnson Jr with some ground and pound. Johnson Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson Jr moves into full guard.
Johnson Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Albertson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Albertson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Albertson stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson Jr.
Albertson wants to get up but he can't break Johnson Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Johnson Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson Jr, not yet.
Albertson stays in close to Johnson Jr's body and controls the position.
Johnson Jr will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Albertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Albertson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2#
Albertson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Johnson Jr tries to reverse the position but Albertson maintains control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Albertson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Johnson Jr working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Albertson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB2#
Albertson has control of Johnson Jr's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johnson Jr regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Albertson is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Johnson Jr throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #SUB2#
Albertson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Johnson Jr's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Johnson Jr is bucking up trying to escape but Albertson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Johnson Jr is in a horrible position here. Albertson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Albertson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Johnson Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Albertson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Albertson winds up and cracks Johnson Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Albertson wants to pass to mount but Johnson Jr is defending the position.
Albertson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Albertson 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##TD2#
Albertson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson Jr shoots and misses #CL2#
and Albertson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Albertson. #TD#
Johnson Jr successfully pulls guard.
Albertson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Albertson wants to stand but Johnson Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Albertson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1##SU2#
Johnson Jr is working an open guard so Albertson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Johnson Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Albertson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Albertson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Albertson somewhat.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Albertson.
Albertson lands an elbow. #T2#
Albertson controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Johnson Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Albertson stands up and beckons Johnson Jr to his feet. #TD2#
Johnson Jr gets caught napping as Albertson dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson Jr manages to retain guard.
Albertson wanted to stand there but Johnson Jr had control of the position.
Albertson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Albertson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albertson connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Johnson Jr has momentary wrist control but Albertson slips an elbow through the middle.
Albertson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Albertson stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson Jr.
Albertson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Albertson with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Johnson Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Albertson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson Jr's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson Jr being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Albertson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson Jr's guard.
John Albertson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Albertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Albertson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Albertson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Albertson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Albertson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Albertson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Johnson Jr wants to clinch up but Dean keeps it at a distance.
Dean avoids the head kick by Johnson Jr.
Dean is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson Jr goes for a double leg but Dean avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dean continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Dean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dean feints a jab promting Johnson Jr to slip. Dean then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Johnson Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dean works Johnson Jr's body with a nice hook.
Johnson Jr dodges the punch combination from Dean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Johnson Jr clinches.
Johnson Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Dean.
Johnson Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dean has him pressed against the cage.
Dean slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Dean breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Johnson Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Dean sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Johnson Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dean throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson Jr.
Camden Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dean throws a series of punches but Johnson Jr avoids them all with ease.
Dean throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Johnson Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dean will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson Jr up against the cage.#BC2#
Dean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Dean shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Dean avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson Jr pulls Dean in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Johnson Jr trying to control the position.
Johnson Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Dean is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dean connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson Jr is trying to hold Dean in close to prevent damage but Dean has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Johnson Jr trying to control here.
Dean is keen to just control but Johnson Jr is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Dean.
Dean scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson Jr trying to control here.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Johnson Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson Jr is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Johnson Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Dean decides to stand up. #TD2#
Dean closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dean lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dean passes Johnson Jr'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.
Camden Dean 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 Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dean circles away.
Dean plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dean swings for the body but Johnson Jr moves out of range.
Dean lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dean.
Johnson Jr misses with the combination.
Dean misses with the combination.
Dean throws a series of strikes that have Johnson Jr backpedaling.
#TD2#
Dean darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Dean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dean. #T1#
Dean wants to stand up but Johnson Jr has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Johnson Jr is controlling Dean's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ground and pound from Dean.
Dean lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dean scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Johnson Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson Jr is looking to improve his position.
Dean really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Dean drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dean has Johnson Jr in his guard.#REVR#
Dean is pulling down on Johnson Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson Jr, at least for the moment.#T3#
Johnson Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Dean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Johnson Jr gets to his feet - Dean follows without any prompting.
Dean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson Jr slips under a jab.
Camden Dean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dean scores with a push kick.#TD2#
Dean closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson Jr did well to prevent Dean getting side control.
Johnson Jr manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dean keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Dean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Johnson Jr has Dean up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson Jr being controlled against the cage.
Dean misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Camden Dean 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#
Johnson Jr fails to land the takedown.
Dean leaves Johnson Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dean moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dean is fending him off so far but Johnson Jr persists. Nope, Dean circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Johnson Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dean wants it to stay on the feet.
Dean with the counter takedown but Johnson Jr avoids it easily.
Johnson Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dean gets a clinch.
Dean working Johnson Jr over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson Jr avoiding damage as Dean throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Dean turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dean manages to end up in side control.
Dean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Dean grinds an elbow into Johnson Jr's temple. #SU2#
Dean stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Dean moves into range and clinches up with Johnson Jr.
Dean lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like James Johnson Jr has been cut.
Dean missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Dean gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Johnson Jr keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
Camden Dean has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Dean gets to his feet. Johnson Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
Dean throws a right hand that Johnson Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson Jr also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Dean looking to score a takedown here. Johnson Jr is defending well but Dean drives through and ends up in Johnson Jr's guard.
Dean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Dean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dean throws a right hand that Johnson Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson Jr also avoids with ease.
Johnson Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Dean.
Dean throws a nice looking combination but Johnson Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Dean looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson Jr has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dean is on him like a limpet, forcing Johnson Jr back against the cage.
Dean throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T3##BC2#
Dean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dean throws a right and a left that Johnson Jr avoids nicely.
Dean misses the jab.
Johnson Jr tries to clinch but Dean is having none of it.
Johnson Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dean throws a right hand that Johnson Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson Jr also avoids with ease.
Johnson Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Johnson Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dean's waist but Dean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson Jr off to one side.
Johnson Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dean is fending him off so far but Johnson Jr persists. Nope, Dean circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Dean shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson Jr is trying to defend but Dean finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson Jr flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T4#
Johnson Jr is controlling Dean's trapped leg to prevent Dean from advancing to side control.
Dean uses his free foot to push down on Johnson Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Johnson Jr.
You get the feeling that Johnson Jr really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Johnson Jr is bucking up trying to escape but Dean cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Johnson Jr tries to hold on but Dean pushes him away. #SUB2#
Dean looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson Jr is having none of it.
James Johnson Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Camden Dean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camden Dean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dean 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Camden Dean! |
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Event:
FCL - 12
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Johnson Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Agito looking to stall.
Johnson Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Agito throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson Jr wants to break free but Agito has control.
A short right from Agito on the inside. #TD2#
Johnson Jr tightens his grip and picks Agito up, before dumping him to the ground. Agito manages to land in guard.
Johnson Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Agito is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Johnson Jr stands up from Agito's guard - Johnson Jr perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Johnson Jr gets a clinch. #T1#
Johnson Jr blocks a body shot from Agito. #TD2#
Johnson Jr manages to pull guard.
Agito stays in close to Johnson Jr's body and controls the position.
Johnson Jr keeping moving, preventing Agito from controlling successfully.
Johnson Jr controlling Agito's posture.
Agito throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson Jr, not yet.
Johnson Jr pulls Agito in close to prevent any damage.
Agito is pushing down on Johnson Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Agito has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Agito trying to pass the guard but Johnson Jr defending well.
Agito scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson Jr is trying to control but can't.
Agito trying to control the action but Johnson Jr is working from the bottom.
Johnson Jr tries to get to full guard but Agito has control of the leg.
Johnson Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
Agito trying to control from half guard but Johnson Jr is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3#
Johnson Jr won't allow Agito to pass to mount.
Agito thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson Jr throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Agito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson Jr trying to hold on to Agito's head to control him but Agito postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Agito tries to bum rush Johnson Jr with a series of wild strikes but Johnson Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Johnson Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Agito, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Johnson Jr wants the takedown. Agito is fighting it off but Johnson Jr persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Agito's guard against the cage.
Johnson Jr wants to get up but he can't break Agito's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Agito looking to control.
Agito 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.#T4#
Agito bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson Jr's guard. #REVR#
Johnson Jr wants to stand up but Agito is controlling him.
Agito is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson Jr has wrist control.
Agito wants to control from the top but Johnson Jr keeps moving.
Johnson Jr keeping full guard, as Agito tries to pass.
Johnson Jr is trying to hold Agito in close to prevent damage but Agito has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson Jr preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
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 Kanoh Agito will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Johnson Jr looking to score a takedown here. Agito is defending well but Johnson Jr drives through and ends up in Agito's guard.
Agito can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson Jr controls the pace.
James Johnson Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Agito wants to sweep here but Johnson Jr controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Agito throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Johnson Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Agito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson Jr is one step ahead there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agito trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson Jr is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Agito shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson Jr as he avoids it easily.
Johnson Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Agito counters with a left to the body.
James Johnson Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Johnson Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Agito's guard.
Agito wants to sweep here but Johnson Jr controlling him for the moment.
Agito keeping full guard, as Johnson Jr tries to pass.
Agito is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Agito thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson Jr is not content to let Agito control the position.
Johnson Jr manages to get to full guard.
Agito won't allow Johnson Jr to sweep him here.
Johnson Jr is breathing heavily.#T3#
Agito throwing strikes from guard but Johnson Jr blocks nicely.
Agito sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson Jr's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agito throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Agito sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson Jr defending well though.
Agito scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Agito throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Johnson Jr to regain full guard.
Agito is working Johnson Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Agito in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Agito slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Agito missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Agito is nestled in close to Johnson Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Agito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Agito thows a huge punch but Johnson Jr dodges it nicely.
Agito looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnson Jr trying to get back to full guard but Agito takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Agito thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Agito is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kanoh Agito dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Agito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson Jr circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Johnson Jr scores with a takedown into Agito's guard.
Johnson Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Agito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Agito working a defensive guard here.
Agito wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Agito throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson Jr uses it to pass to side control.
Agito has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Agito is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Agito looks to move to half guard but instead Johnson Jr has passed into mount! Damn!#T1#
Agito is looking to improve his position but Johnson Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Agito holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Johnson Jr tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Agito tries to hold on but Johnson Jr postures up.
Agito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson Jr controlling from the full mount.
Agito is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Agito wants to control but Johnson Jr is having none of it.#SUB2#
Johnson Jr looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Johnson Jr sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Agito is trying to escape the mount.
Agito is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T3#
Johnson Jr controlling his opponent.
Agito regains half guard.
Johnson Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Agito is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Johnson Jr jumps into side control!
Agito tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson Jr controlling the position.
Agito wants to control but Johnson Jr postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Agito manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johnson Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Agito throwing shots but Johnson Jr is blocking nicely.
Agito is keen to just control but Johnson Jr is a slippery customer.
Johnson Jr keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Johnson Jr trying to control but Agito postures up.
Kanoh Agito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson Jr is staying active underneath Agito, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson Jr keeping hold of Agito's head, controlling as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson Jr is looking for a sweep. Agito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Johnson Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Agito has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Johnson Jr! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Legend looks for a takedown but Johnson Jr sprawls well.
Legend is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson Jr tries for a takedown but Legend sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Legend takes one on the button.
Sigandi Legend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legend shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Legend's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Legend counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Johnson Jr instigates a clinch. #TD#
Johnson Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
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.
Johnson Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johnson Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Legend really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Legend throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Legend can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson Jr controls the pace.
Johnson Jr is pushing down on Legend's leg trying to pass to half guard. Legend is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Legend keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SU#
Johnson Jr decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Legend is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James Johnson Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sigandi Legend.
Legend looks winded!#CL#
Johnson Jr has Legend up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Legend pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson Jr shoots in for a takedown but Legend shows good takedown defense.
Johnson Jr with a poor takedown
enabling Legend to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Johnson Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Legend fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Legend sprawls and moves away.
Johnson Jr throws a jab when Legend was well out of range.
Johnson Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Legend's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson Jr under the eye.
Johnson Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Legend defends it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legend tries for a takedown but Johnson Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Johnson Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Legend looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Legend stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson Jr. Johnson Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson Jr wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Johnson Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Johnson Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Johnson Jr controls Legend momentarily but Legend frees himself.
Johnson Jr is controlling Legend's posture.#T4#
Johnson Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson Jr is looking to stand up but Legend isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Johnson Jr looking for a guillotine here but Legend defends easily.
Johnson Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legend is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Johnson Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Legend shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson Jr as he avoids it easily.
Legend cracks Johnson Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Legend slips a jab from Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr shoots and misses
and Legend counters with a stiff right hand.
James Johnson Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legend slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson Jr lands a jab to the head.
Legend misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson Jr 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 Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Legend sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Johnson Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Johnson Jr decides to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Legend manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Legend working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Johnson Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson Jr pushing down on Legend's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnson Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legend can do to turn this around?#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson Jr controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Johnson Jr is working for a guillotine from mount but Legend frees his head quite easily.
#T3#
Legend blocking the ground and pound.
Legend throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Johnson Jr landing strikes, looking to finish!
Johnson Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson Jr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Legend is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Johnson Jr unloads with some shots from mount but Legend bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB#
Johnson Jr looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson Jr controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Johnson Jr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Legend stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Legend wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Legend swivels and escapes.
Legend looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson Jr is fending him off so far but Legend persists. Nope, Johnson Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Legend throws out a counter right but Johnson Jr avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Johnson Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Legend sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Legend goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Legend fails to land with a series of punches.
Legend fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Johnson Jr pushes Legend up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend tries to break free but Johnson Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson Jr wants a takedown.
Johnson Jr wants to break free but Legend has control.
#T1##TD#
Johnson Jr manages to pull guard.
Johnson Jr controlling Legend's posture. #SUB#
Johnson Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Legend drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Legend jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Johnson Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Legend is aware though and is defending well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Legend won't allow Johnson Jr to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Legend connects with a jab.
Legend shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Legend's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Legend is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Legend looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson Jr is fending him off so far but Legend persists. Nope, Johnson Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Legend stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Legend wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson Jr. No joy for Legend on that attempt.
No luck for Johnson Jr with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Legend tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson Jr defends well and Legend ends up having to push Johnson Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Legend avoids the head kick by Johnson Jr.
Legend scores with a nice strike.
Johnson Jr throws the kick towards the body but Legend avoids it.
Johnson Jr shoots in for a double leg but Legend sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Johnson Jr clinches up against the cage.
Legend wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Legend blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Legend breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Legend but Legend pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson Jr stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Legend takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson Jr tries for a takedown but Legend circles away easily
and Legend counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Legend shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson Jr sprawls well. Johnson Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Legend gets slowly back to his feet.
Sigandi Legend seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Johnson Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Legend avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson Jr can't break the clinch.
Johnson Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sigandi Legend has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Johnson Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson Jr.
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 James Johnson Jr.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Johnson Jr! |
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