PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Natural Born Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Amos Moses - Jerry Reed. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnson
vs
Born Killer

187 cm
25
175 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

180 cm
24
175 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimbo Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Natural Born Killer!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Killer off to one side.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!

Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Killer sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnson prevents Killer from improving his position.

Killer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Killer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.

Johnson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Killer.
A left lands for Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson lands with a cross.

Killer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Killer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.

Killer 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.
Killer looks gassed!

Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Killer dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Killer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Killer fails with the takedown

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.

Killer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.

Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Killer defends the submission attempt.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Killer manages to get to full guard.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killer is keeping the position for now.
Johnson trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Killer working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Killer's guard.
Johnson passes Killer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson is taking a breather. Killer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jimbo Johnson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Johnson misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimbo Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Killer is out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Natural Born Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Killer is avoiding it.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Killer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Killer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Killer is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Killer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Johnson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Johnson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Killer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Killer circles away and keeps his distance.

Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Killer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Killer avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Killer in his tracks for a moment.
Killer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Killer shrugs off.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Killer avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Killer avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Killer blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Killer in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Killer is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Killer blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Killer wants a takedown but no success here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Killer blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Killer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jimbo Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Natural Born Killer.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Killer blocks the elbow strike.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Killer's defenses.

Killer drags the fight down to the ground.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson passes Killer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimbo Johnson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Jimbo Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Killer takes one to the chin there.
Johnson with a poor takedown

and Killer counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnson is not content to let Killer control the position.
Johnson tries to bench press Killer off him but Killer keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is pushing Killer's head away, looking to escape. Killer manages to hold on to the position though.
Killer working away.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Killer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Killer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Killer is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Killer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson pushes Killer off looking to stand but Killer dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson trying to control here.
Johnson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Killer is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Killer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Killer circles away.
Donk. Johnson catches Killer right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson misses with a hook. Killer ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Johnson misses.

Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Killer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jimbo Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer is in trouble now - Johnson has advanced to mount!
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Johnson fails to take his opponent's back.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Johnson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Nice shot by Killer.
Johnson wants to clinch

and Killer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Killer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Natural Born Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Johnson wriggles free and stands up.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Killer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jimbo Johnson.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimbo Johnson!