PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joni Johnsso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and D Dub Deborde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Johnsso
vs
Dub Deborde

185 cm
22
216 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

190 cm
24
215 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joni Johnsso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, D Dub Deborde!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnsso bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Deborde regains half guard.
Johnsso is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Deborde!
Deborde tries to reverse the position but Johnsso maintains control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Deborde wants to hold on but Johnsso pushes him away.
Johnsso is trying to take his opponent's back.
Deborde is in all sorts of trouble here.
Deborde is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Johnsso has hold of Deborde's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Deborde manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Johnsso avoids the attempt from Deborde to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Johnsso goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Deborde is on top in guard.
Johnsso can't keep his opponent in guard - Deborde advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Deborde is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnsso sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnsso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Johnsso actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Deborde.

Deborde seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnsso taking some punishment here, with Deborde in his half guard.
Deborde lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Deborde takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Deborde there.
Deborde seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnsso regains full guard. Nicely done.
Deborde must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Johnsso looking for a guillotine here but Deborde defends easily.
Johnsso is breathing heavily.

Deborde drops back looking for a leg! Johnsso is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnsso manages to kick Deborde off! Deborde jumps back into Johnsso's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deborde working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnsso's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Deborde's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Johnsso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Deborde scoring with punches to the head and body.
Deborde connects with a couple of short punches.
Deborde thows a big elbow that misses.
Deborde postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Deborde is in close to Johnsso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnsso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deborde is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsso is working hard here to advance position.
Deborde scoring with punches to the head and body.
Deborde postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnsso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deborde is one step ahead there.
Deborde lands a couple of digs.
Deborde working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnsso's head.
Deborde postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Deborde working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Johnsso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deborde is aware though and is defending well.
Deborde wants to control from the top but Johnsso keeps moving.

Johnsso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deborde doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deborde manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Deborde makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deborde distracts Johnsso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Deborde is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Deborde keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnsso's head.

Deborde drops back looking for a leg! Johnsso is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnsso manages to kick Deborde off! Deborde jumps back into Johnsso's guard.
Deborde postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Deborde makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Deborde stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnsso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deborde sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnsso's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnsso taking some punishment here, with Deborde in his half guard.

Johnsso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deborde looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

D Dub Deborde dominated that round.
That's time! Johnsso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Deborde closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnsso to the mat! Johnsso manages to get full guard.
Deborde is working Johnsso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Johnsso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Deborde landing some decent shots from guard.
Deborde keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnsso's head.

Johnsso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Deborde trying to control but Johnsso is working from the bottom.
Deborde postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnsso can't keep his opponent in guard - Deborde advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Deborde prevents Johnsso from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deborde looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Deborde lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Deborde scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Deborde is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Deborde there.
Nice strikes from Deborde there.
Deborde prevents Johnsso from improving his position.
Deborde scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnsso taking some punishment here, with Deborde in his half guard.

Johnsso with the active half guard here but Deborde passes nicely into side control.
Deborde working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Deborde is looking to take a break and control but Johnsso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deborde is chipping away with strikes.
Johnsso is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnsso taking punishment in the form of punches.
Deborde scoring with punches from side control.
Deborde scores with punches from side control.
Deborde working the ground and pound.
Johnsso takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Johnsso tries to improve position but can't.
Deborde scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Check out the look on Deborde's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Johnsso tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deborde working the ground and pound.

Johnsso is rocked!
A big shot lands for Deborde! That's hurt Johnsso! Will he recover? Deborde fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). D Dub Deborde!