PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hilo Revenge (ranked 4116 p4p, 5513 weight class) and Cracky Johnson (ranked 379 p4p, 268 weight class). Johnson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. D'evils - JAY-Z kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hilo Revenge has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Revenge
vs
Johnson

225 cm
26
145
3 - 2 - 0

184 cm
23
132
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hilo Revenge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cracky Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revenge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Revenge throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Revenge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Revenge throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Revenge connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson tries to move into range but Revenge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Revenge throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Revenge.
Revenge lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Revenge moves out of range.
Revenge connects with a high kick.
Revenge throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Revenge lands with a slapping head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Revenge connects with a high kick.
Revenge thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Revenge lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Revenge wants to get back to his feet.

Johnson stands up out of the half guard.
Cracky Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Revenge throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks.
Revenge throws a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Revenge buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Revenge.
A slapping leg kick lands for Revenge.
Revenge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Revenge scores with a head kick.
Revenge keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Revenge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Revenge lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick from Revenge lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Revenge shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Johnson eats them both and turns towards Revenge to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Revenge circles away.
Revenge throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revenge plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Revenge lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Revenge fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Revenge throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.
Revenge is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Revenge throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Revenge connects with a high kick.
Revenge lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Revenge lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Revenge connects with a high kick.
Revenge lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revenge closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Revenge lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Revenge can pounce on him.
Revenge throws a head kick that half lands.
Revenge throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Revenge.
A slapping body kick lands there for Revenge.
Revenge lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Crunch! Revenge slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Revenge scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hilo Revenge dominated that round.
That's time! Revenge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Revenge scores with a head kick.
Revenge plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Revenge throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Revenge.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
That kick from Revenge tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.

Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Revenge's guard.
Revenge is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Revenge trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Revenge gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Revenge connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Revenge landing knees to the head.
Revenge wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Revenge has him pressed against the cage.

Revenge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hilo Revenge is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson shoots in but Revenge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Revenge seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Revenge lands a high kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revenge throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hilo Revenge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Revenge lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Revenge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Revenge does no damage.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Revenge.
Revenge throws a nice head kick!
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Revenge explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Revenge lands with a thumping leg kick.
Revenge thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revenge with the inside leg kick.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Revenge lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Revenge scores with a head kick.
Revenge throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Revenge lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hilo Revenge dominated that second round.
That's time! Revenge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Revenge throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Revenge counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Revenge connects with a high kick.
Revenge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hilo Revenge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Revenge.
Revenge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revenge lands a high kick!
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick from Revenge lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Revenge is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Revenge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Revenge throws a head kick that half lands.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Revenge lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Revenge jumps back.
Revenge scores with a leg kick.
Revenge lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Revenge lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Revenge lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Revenge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Revenge scores with a kick to the midsection.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Revenge can pounce on him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Revenge throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.
Revenge plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Revenge scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Revenge lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Revenge lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnson will feel that in the morning.
Revenge lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Revenge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Revenge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Revenge is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Revenge lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnson will feel that in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Revenge.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Revenge throws a head kick that half lands.
Good leg kick by Revenge.
Revenge fakes the leg kick and cracks Johnson in the body.
Revenge looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Revenge goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Revenge lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnson will feel that in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revenge jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Revenge connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Revenge.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Revenge.
Revenge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Revenge scores with a leg kick.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Revenge. Revenge obviously looking to wear him down.
Revenge lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Revenge lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cracky Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hilo Revenge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Revenge misses with the combination.
Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Revenge.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hilo Revenge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Revenge, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:25
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hilo Revenge!
In defeat, Cracky Johnson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Even the best fall down sometimes, whats important is that we all get back up.'.