PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dionis Chadburn (ranked 4532 p4p, 4057 weight class) and Junior Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chadburn comes to the cage accompanied by Kandy & PURGE - Pause. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chadburn
vs
Johnson

177 cm
20
162
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
23
165
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dionis Chadburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Junior Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dionis Chadburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chadburn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chadburn.
Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chadburn throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Chadburn scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Junior Johnson has been cut.
Chadburn throws a lazy head kick

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Johnson throwing shots but Chadburn is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Chadburn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chadburn defends it well.
Chadburn is looking to escape.

Johnson is looking for a kimura here.

Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chadburn's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson passes to side control.
Johnson trying to control the position but Chadburn is working away.

Johnson stands up and beckons Chadburn to his feet.
Chadburn misses with a double jab

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Chadburn fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up in Chadburn's guard and throws a big left but Chadburn blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chadburn is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Johnson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Chadburn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chadburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Chadburn.
Chadburn tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Chadburn avoids it easily.
Chadburn thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Chadburn misses the jab.
Chadburn throws a head kick that misses

so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chadburn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Junior Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Junior Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice uppercut lands for Chadburn. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Chadburn misses with a body shot.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Chadburn avoids it easily.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chadburn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chadburn scores with a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chadburn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Chadburn fights it but they end up in guard.
Chadburn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnson is continuing to stall.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Johnson stands up from Chadburn's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chadburn digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Dionis Chadburn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Chadburn misses.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chadburn is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chadburn lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chadburn defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chadburn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Dionis Chadburn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chadburn lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from Chadburn does no damage.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chadburn throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Chadburn.
Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chadburn throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chadburn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Chadburn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chadburn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chadburn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chadburn's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dionis Chadburn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Junior Johnson's cut.
That's time! Chadburn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Chadburn lands a nice shot to the body.
Dionis Chadburn is winning the standup battle so far.
Chadburn lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Chadburn falls off balance throwing a combination

and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chadburn's guard.
Chadburn is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chadburn is keeping the position for now.
Chadburn wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chadburn is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Johnson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Chadburn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson keeps control of Chadburn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chadburn misses with an elbow strike.

Chadburn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Chadburn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chadburn.
Chadburn lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Chadburn looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson avoids the body shot from Chadburn.
Chadburn lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Chadburn lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
Chadburn scores with a hook.
Chadburn throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chadburn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but Chadburn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chadburn gets off balance looking for a body kick

so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chadburn wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chadburn wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chadburn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Chadburn scores with a four punch combination!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dionis Chadburn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chadburn 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dionis Chadburn!
Post fight, Dionis Chadburn stared into the camera and said 'I'm so glad to win. I am very proud'.