PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Jonhson (ranked 4549 p4p, 4560 weight class) and Jin Bin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jonhson
vs
Bin

170 cm
25
195
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
193
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Jonhson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jin Bin!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jonhson.
Jake Jonhson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jonhson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bin is out of range and Jonhson settles back down.
It seemed like Bin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jonhson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bin pinned against the cage. Bin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jonhson.

It looks like Jin Bin has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Bin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jonhson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bin but Bin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jonhson is defended easily by Bin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Jonhson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jonhson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bin.
Bin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Jonhson moves into the clinch.
Jonhson lands a shot to the body.

Jonhson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jonhson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bin won't allow Jonhson to get back to his feet.
Bin is fighting to break Jonhson's control of his arms but Jonhson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bin wants to control from the top but Jonhson keeps moving.
Jonhson trying to keep a closed guard but Bin is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bin 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonhson wants to sweep here but Bin controlling him for the moment.
Jonhson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bin's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jonhson drops back looking for a leg! Bin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bin manages to kick Jonhson off! Jonhson jumps back into Bin's guard.
Bin is trying to hold Jonhson in close to prevent damage but Jonhson has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin is trying to stand up here but Jonhson is controlling him well.

Jonhson decides to stand up.
Jonhson walks into a left hand.
Jonhson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jonhson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bin.

Bin tries to keep at a distance but Jonhson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bin wants to get back to striking at distance but Jonhson won't allow it.
Bin has had enough of the clinch but Jonhson keeps him there for the moment.
Bin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jonhson.
Jonhson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bin's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jonhson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bin's efforts to push away.
Bin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jonhson has him pressed against the cage.
Bin wants to break free but Jonhson has control.
Bin is trying to push Jonhson away but Jonhson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Jonhson jumps into guard, dragging Bin to the mat.
Bin wants to stand but Jonhson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jonhson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bin is staying active underneath Jonhson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Jonhson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jin Bin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bin stuffs the takedown.
Jonhson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jonhson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bin scores with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jonhson is defended easily by Bin.
It seemed like Bin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Jonhson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bin lands with an uppercut that bounces Jonhson off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonhson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bin defends well and Jonhson ends up having to push Bin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bin has had enough of the clinch but Jonhson keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonhson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bin's efforts to push away.

Jonhson manages to break the clinch.
Bin misses with a hook
and Jonhson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jonhson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jake Jonhson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jonhson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jonhson dives in and grabs Bin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bin pushes down on Jonhson's head and hops out.
Bin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bin scores with a jab to the body.
Jonhson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A clash of legs there as Bin blocks the low kick.
Nice jab there from Bin.

Jonhson rushes Bin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bin wants to break free but Jonhson has control.
Jonhson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bin's efforts to push away.
Jonhson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jonhson has Bin pressed against the cage, preventing Bin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bin has had enough of the clinch but Jonhson keeps him there for the moment.
Jonhson scores with a shot to the side of Bin's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jonhson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bin is trying to force a seperation but Jonhson has the dominant position.

Jonhson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bin uses from the top position.
Bin content to stall in guard here.

Jonhson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bin tries to keep at a distance but Jonhson has taken the fight into the clinch.

Jonhson manages to pull guard.
Jonhson pulls Bin in to control the position.
Jonhson keeping full guard, as Bin tries to pass.
Bin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jonhson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jonhson is trying to control the position but Bin postures up.
Bin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jonhson is keeping the position for now.
Jonhson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bin manages to get himself to full guard.

We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bin looking to control but Jonhson passes into half guard.
Bin is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin is looking to improve his position.
Jake Jonhson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Jonhson seems to be working for a kimura but Bin defends the submission attempt.
Jonhson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jonhson prevents Bin from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jonhson prevents Bin from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Jonhson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jin Bin's cut.
That's time! Jonhson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jonhson clinches up against the cage.
Jonhson has Bin pressed against the cage, preventing Bin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jonhson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bin can't break the clinch.
Jonhson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bin tries to break free but Jonhson pushes him back against the cage.
Jonhson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bin pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Jonhson pulls Bin into guard.
Jonhson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jonhson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bin has managed to get both his arms back between Jonhson's legs - danger averted.
Bin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Jonhson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bin is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin tries to free his leg and advance position but Jonhson is retaining full guard.
Jonhson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bin can do to turn this around?

Jonhson has his feet on Bin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Jonhson closes the distance and clinches.
Bin can't break the clinch.
Bin gets underhooks to prevent Jonhson's takedown attempt.

Jonhson breaks from the clinch.
Jonhson moves out of range as Bin strikes.
Jonhson slips a jab from Bin.
Jonhson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Jonhson takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jin Bin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bin wants to break free but Jonhson has control.
Bin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jonhson keeps control of Bin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jonhson keeps control of Bin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jonhson misses with a knee to the head.
Bin working hard to break the clinch.
Jonhson has Bin pressed against the cage, preventing Bin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jonhson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Jonhson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jonhson drags the fight down to the ground.
Jonhson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bin throwing strikes but missing.
Jonhson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jonhson is trying to control the position but Bin postures up.
Jonhson keeping moving, preventing Bin from controlling successfully.

Jonhson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jonhson throws a head kick but Bin moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big right from Bin misses.
Bin fails to land with a series of punches.
Bin slaps away a takedown attempt from Jonhson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jonhson shoots in but Bin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bin avoids the head kick by Jonhson.
Jonhson throws a head kick that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bin lands a jab.
Bin misses the shot to the body.
Jake Jonhson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jonhson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Jonhson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jonhson, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Jonhson!