PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Johnson (ranked 3393 p4p, 2588 weight class) and Pit Canthropus Jr (ranked 393 p4p, 313 weight class). Canthropus Jr has chosen Austin Powers - Daddy Wasn't There as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Johnson
vs
Canthropus Jr

181 cm
24
170
8 - 6 - 0

175 cm
30
165
12 - 11 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Pit Canthropus Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canthropus Jr tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Canthropus Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Johnson is landing a low percentage of strikes.

Johnson clinches up with Canthropus Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canthropus Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Canthropus Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Canthropus Jr blocking some punches.
Canthropus Jr misses with the head strike.
Canthropus Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Canthropus Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canthropus Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Canthropus Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Canthropus Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Canthropus Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Canthropus Jr misses with some punches.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Canthropus Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Canthropus Jr misses the jab.
Canthropus Jr connects with a body shot.
Canthropus Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Canthropus Jr on the side of the head.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Canthropus Jr misses the jab.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Canthropus Jr's head back.
Canthropus Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson slips a jab from Canthropus Jr.

Canthropus Jr clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Canthropus Jr.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Canthropus Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.

Johnson pulls guard.

Canthropus Jr stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Canthropus Jr instigates a clinch.
Canthropus Jr lands a right hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Canthropus Jr's brow.
Canthropus Jr tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Canthropus Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canthropus Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Canthropus Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Canthropus Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canthropus Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canthropus Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Still in the clinch, Canthropus Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Canthropus Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Canthropus Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Canthropus Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Canthropus Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Canthropus Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Nice body punch from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.

Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Canthropus Jr uses from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Canthropus Jr stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him.
Canthropus Jr lands the left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Canthropus Jr.

Canthropus Jr feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Johnson sprawling to the canvas! Johnson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Canthropus Jr finish him?!

Johnson is rocked!
Canthropus Jr walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Johnson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Canthropus Jr swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Johnson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pit Canthropus Jr!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pit Canthropus Jr thanked Kato for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).