Post by The Sandmen on Sept 14, 2017 8:18:28 GMT -5
Anthony Johnson raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Royce Gracie is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Rumble and Royce move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Royce Gracie is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Anthony Johnson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce Gracie any adventage in the ground.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rumble
Royce is taking this opportunity to rest.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rumble
Royce is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anthony Johnson gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie is looking to pass Anthony Johnson's guard...
Anthony Johnson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Anthony Johnson
that forces Royce to try and defend better.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Anthony Johnson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rumble
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rumble leans and gets Royce Gracie's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Anthony Johnson tries to take advantage...
Royce is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Rumble is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks Anthony Johnson's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Anthony Johnson aggressively and repeatedly punches Royce.
Good job by Royce blocking and slipping the blows.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Johnson in his guard...
Anthony Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Anthony Johnson sits high on Royce Gracie's chest and pulls his leg underneath Royce's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Royce tries to roll out. He's too quick for Anthony Johnson and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Rumble and it cost him top position.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Johnson in his guard...
Anthony Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Rumble.
Royce Gracie's reflexes save him!
Royce is trying to counter now!
Some counter punches against Anthony Johnson
almost hit him as he moves away.
Several good body shots
land on Royce.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Rumble!
Nice move by Royce who clinches and pushes Rumble against the cage
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rumble struggles and launches a few punches to Royce's head
Those punches are hitting! Royce covers his head!
Royce doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anthony Johnson embrace and tries to move away...
Anthony Johnson pushes Royce forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce tries to take Anthony Johnson to the ground from the clinch...
Rumble shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Anthony Johnson tries to take advantage...
Rumble grab one of Royce Gracie's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Anthony Johnson throw Royce to the mat like a ragdoll
Rumble is standing while Royce is on the ground on his back
Rumble launches a kick to Royce's thigh
Royce checks that kick!
Rumble is standing while Royce is on the ground on his back
Rumble launches a kick to Royce's thigh
Royce checks that kick!
Rumble is standing while Royce is on the ground on his back
Anthony Johnson creates space and allows Royce Gracie to stand up.
Royce climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Anthony Johnson and Royce engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Crisp uppercut by Rumble followed by a hard jab
Royce Gracie stumbles back.
Royce is holding Anthony Johnson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Anthony Johnson manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson tries to turn into his oponent...
Rumble struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Royce Gracie tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Rumble scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Anthony Johnson steps forward and fires a high kick!
Royce blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rumble goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Rumble
Royce tries to open up Anthony Johnson's defense faking a few punches.
Anthony Johnson wraps his arms around Royce's arms and counters the punches.
Royce misses a step and Anthony Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rumble tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rumble
Rumble measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rumble
Royce Gracie throws a flurry of punches at Rumble...
Rumble is defending himself well. None of them connect.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Rumble, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Good front kick from Rumble!
Royce Gracie blocks
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Anthony Johnson tries a hook to the body
but Royce manages to dodge it
Rumble misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Royce Gracie who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rumble pushes Royce Gracie against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Royce's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Royce's Chin is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Rumble tries a knee to the midsection...
Ouch! That seems to have landed on Royce Gracie's groin! Was that unintentional?
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy allows Royce time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
As the fight continues it seems that Anthony Johnson is taking the best of the fight.
Rumble launches a hook to the body
Royce Gracie moves aside looking for a counter...
Brilliant combination from Anthony Johnson
that forces Royce to try and defend better.
Royce is holding Anthony Johnson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Anthony Johnson manages to switch to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson tries to close the guard.
Rumble put Royce Gracie in closed guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rumble
Royce is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rumble clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Anthony Johnson holds Royce Gracie and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rumble
Royce cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rumble can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Royce is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rumble
Royce Gracie tries to pass Anthony Johnson's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Anthony Johnson regains full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rumble
Royce use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Rumble measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anthony Johnson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rumble
Royce is moving on the ground...
Rumble tries to counter Royce's moves on the ground.
Rumble tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Anthony Johnson moves to better his position on the ground...
Anthony Johnson viciously slams hammer blows to Royce's face!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to escape from the full mount...
Royce struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anthony Johnson rolls Royce Gracie to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Rumble is in rear mount over Royce
Anthony Johnson throws his leg over Royce Gracie's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Anthony Johnson's rear naked choke attempt!
Royce Gracie frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Anthony Johnson and ends up on top!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rumble
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anthony Johnson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Royce is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anthony Johnson rolls Royce Gracie to his stomach and takes his back!
Rumble is in rear mount over Royce
Anthony Johnson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Royce's face!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Rumble is in rear mount over Royce
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Anthony Johnson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Royce uses his forearms to block the impact!
Rumble misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce has Rumble controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Anthony Johnson is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to show some ground skills
Royce Gracie put Rumble in half guard.
Anthony Johnson is in half guard over Royce
Royce tries an armbar from the bottom!
Anthony Johnson breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Anthony Johnson is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Anthony Johnson looks to pass to mount...
Rumble slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Royce Gracie.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brilliant combination from Anthony Johnson
that forces Royce to try and defend better.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Anthony Johnson.
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Round 3
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Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Royce's ribs.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble works on the ground with his fingers over Royce's face
Royce shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Rumble
Royce is in open guard over Rumble... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rumble rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Anthony Johnson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Anthony Johnson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Royce blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Royce Gracie's cheek! Royce stumbles and the falls to the mat!
That punishment by Anthony Johnson has left Royce staggered! Anthony Johnson should try push forward now and finish this!
Rumble is standing while Royce is on the ground on his back
Rumble moves backwards and gestures for Royce Gracie to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Royce Gracie is standing now.
Royce Gracie paws at Rumble.
Rumble answers with solid punches!
John McCarthy is asking Royce to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Royce.
Winner is Anthony Johnson by TKO (Punches) at 1:39 Round 3
Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 23/33 (70%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/8 (62%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/30 (33%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 411 s
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 456 s
Royce was awfully moody today.
Royce Gracie is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Rumble and Royce move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Royce Gracie is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Anthony Johnson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce Gracie any adventage in the ground.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rumble
Royce is taking this opportunity to rest.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rumble
Royce is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anthony Johnson gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie is looking to pass Anthony Johnson's guard...
Anthony Johnson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Anthony Johnson
that forces Royce to try and defend better.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Anthony Johnson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rumble
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rumble leans and gets Royce Gracie's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Anthony Johnson tries to take advantage...
Royce is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Rumble is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks Anthony Johnson's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Anthony Johnson aggressively and repeatedly punches Royce.
Good job by Royce blocking and slipping the blows.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Johnson in his guard...
Anthony Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Anthony Johnson sits high on Royce Gracie's chest and pulls his leg underneath Royce's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Royce tries to roll out. He's too quick for Anthony Johnson and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Rumble and it cost him top position.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Johnson in his guard...
Anthony Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Rumble.
Royce Gracie's reflexes save him!
Royce is trying to counter now!
Some counter punches against Anthony Johnson
almost hit him as he moves away.
Several good body shots
land on Royce.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Rumble!
Nice move by Royce who clinches and pushes Rumble against the cage
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rumble struggles and launches a few punches to Royce's head
Those punches are hitting! Royce covers his head!
Royce doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anthony Johnson embrace and tries to move away...
Anthony Johnson pushes Royce forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce tries to take Anthony Johnson to the ground from the clinch...
Rumble shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Anthony Johnson tries to take advantage...
Rumble grab one of Royce Gracie's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Anthony Johnson throw Royce to the mat like a ragdoll
Rumble is standing while Royce is on the ground on his back
Rumble launches a kick to Royce's thigh
Royce checks that kick!
Rumble is standing while Royce is on the ground on his back
Rumble launches a kick to Royce's thigh
Royce checks that kick!
Rumble is standing while Royce is on the ground on his back
Anthony Johnson creates space and allows Royce Gracie to stand up.
Royce climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Anthony Johnson and Royce engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Crisp uppercut by Rumble followed by a hard jab
Royce Gracie stumbles back.
Royce is holding Anthony Johnson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Anthony Johnson manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson tries to turn into his oponent...
Rumble struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Royce Gracie tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Rumble scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Anthony Johnson steps forward and fires a high kick!
Royce blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rumble goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Rumble
Royce tries to open up Anthony Johnson's defense faking a few punches.
Anthony Johnson wraps his arms around Royce's arms and counters the punches.
Royce misses a step and Anthony Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rumble tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rumble
Rumble measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rumble
Royce Gracie throws a flurry of punches at Rumble...
Rumble is defending himself well. None of them connect.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Rumble, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Good front kick from Rumble!
Royce Gracie blocks
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Anthony Johnson tries a hook to the body
but Royce manages to dodge it
Rumble misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Royce Gracie who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rumble pushes Royce Gracie against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Royce's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Royce's Chin is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Rumble tries a knee to the midsection...
Ouch! That seems to have landed on Royce Gracie's groin! Was that unintentional?
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy allows Royce time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
As the fight continues it seems that Anthony Johnson is taking the best of the fight.
Rumble launches a hook to the body
Royce Gracie moves aside looking for a counter...
Brilliant combination from Anthony Johnson
that forces Royce to try and defend better.
Royce is holding Anthony Johnson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Anthony Johnson manages to switch to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson tries to close the guard.
Rumble put Royce Gracie in closed guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rumble
Royce is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rumble clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Anthony Johnson holds Royce Gracie and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rumble
Royce cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rumble can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Royce is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rumble
Royce Gracie tries to pass Anthony Johnson's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Anthony Johnson regains full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rumble
Royce use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Rumble measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anthony Johnson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rumble
Royce is moving on the ground...
Rumble tries to counter Royce's moves on the ground.
Rumble tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Anthony Johnson moves to better his position on the ground...
Anthony Johnson viciously slams hammer blows to Royce's face!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to escape from the full mount...
Royce struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anthony Johnson rolls Royce Gracie to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Rumble is in rear mount over Royce
Anthony Johnson throws his leg over Royce Gracie's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Anthony Johnson's rear naked choke attempt!
Royce Gracie frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Anthony Johnson and ends up on top!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rumble
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anthony Johnson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Royce is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anthony Johnson rolls Royce Gracie to his stomach and takes his back!
Rumble is in rear mount over Royce
Anthony Johnson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Royce's face!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Rumble is in rear mount over Royce
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Anthony Johnson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Royce uses his forearms to block the impact!
Rumble misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce has Rumble controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Anthony Johnson is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to show some ground skills
Royce Gracie put Rumble in half guard.
Anthony Johnson is in half guard over Royce
Royce tries an armbar from the bottom!
Anthony Johnson breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Anthony Johnson is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Anthony Johnson looks to pass to mount...
Rumble slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Royce Gracie.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brilliant combination from Anthony Johnson
that forces Royce to try and defend better.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Anthony Johnson.
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Round 3
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Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Royce's ribs.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble works on the ground with his fingers over Royce's face
Royce shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Rumble
Royce is in open guard over Rumble... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rumble rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Anthony Johnson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Anthony Johnson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Royce blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Royce Gracie's cheek! Royce stumbles and the falls to the mat!
That punishment by Anthony Johnson has left Royce staggered! Anthony Johnson should try push forward now and finish this!
Rumble is standing while Royce is on the ground on his back
Rumble moves backwards and gestures for Royce Gracie to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Royce Gracie is standing now.
Royce Gracie paws at Rumble.
Rumble answers with solid punches!
John McCarthy is asking Royce to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Royce.
Winner is Anthony Johnson by TKO (Punches) at 1:39 Round 3
Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 23/33 (70%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/8 (62%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/30 (33%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 411 s
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 456 s
Royce was awfully moody today.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!