PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 3899 p4p, 4656 weight class) and Chad Johnson (ranked 467 p4p, 520 weight class). Johnson has chosen Can't be touched as his entrance music. Chad Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mir
vs
Johnson

190 cm
29
257
6 - 7 - 0

191 cm
20
245
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Fast

Nutritional Shaved Ice

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Mir tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mir tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Johnson's coach down at MONEY TEAM!!! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johnson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mir blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Chad Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mir is just out of range.
Johnson misses with an uppercut

and Mir counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Mir wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.

Mir seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mir looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mir looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson pushes Mir off looking to stand but Mir dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mir trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Mir looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Mir is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson tries to kick Mir off but Mir keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Mir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson tries to kick Mir off but Mir keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Mir is working for a submission of some sort.
Mir is breathing heavily.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Mir is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mir trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson tries to kick Mir off but Mir keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johnson throws a leg kick

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mir.
Mir stops Johnson from standing up.

Mir is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Mir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mir.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mir. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Mir slips an elbow through the middle.

Mir drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Mir off! Mir jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Mir is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Mir trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Mir tries to pass.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Mir changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Mir counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Johnson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mir has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Johnson is trying to push Mir away but Mir has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson tries to circle away but Mir has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Johnson.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Mir wants a takedown but no success here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chad Johnson will probably get the nod.
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.

Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Mir changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mir blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mir's head.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Mir avoids nicely.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Mir seems unphased.

It looks like Frank Mir has been cut.
Johnson throws a head kick but Mir moves out of range.
Mir avoids the head kick by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mir has time to react.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Mir counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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 utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Mir tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Mir prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.

Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mir off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Mir drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick

and Mir counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.

Mir goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mir's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!

Mir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.

Mir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Mir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mir looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Mir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mir tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Mir looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.

Mir looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Mir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Mir is out cold and this one is all over! Johnson climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chad Johnson!
Chad Johnson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.