PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Taurean Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duane Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne - American Star . Taurean Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Duane Washington's chin.

Johnson
vs
Washington

159 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

171 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taurean Johnson!
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, Duane Washington!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Washington but Washington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Washington as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taurean Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Washington scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Washington as he jumps to the side.
Washington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Washington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Washington throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.

Washington pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Taurean Johnson has been cut.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Washington pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Washington lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Washington lands a knee to the head.

Johnson is rocked!
Washington landing knees to the head.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Washington landing knees to the body.
Washington gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Washington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Washington gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Washington creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Washington is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Washington.
Washington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnson tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Washington lands an elbow inside.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Washington pulls his leg out and moves away.
Washington fails to land with a series of punches.
Washington throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Washington.
Duane Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Washington clinches.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Washington pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Washington takes the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Washington.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington scores with a knee to the head.
Washington working Johnson over with knees to the body.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Washington prevents it.
Washington unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Washington connects with a knee to the head.
Washington lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Washington connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Washington lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Washington unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Washington unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Washington scores with a knee to the head.
Washington lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Washington connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Washington with a knee to the head.
Washington lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Washington is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Washington is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Washington scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Washington creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Washington landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Washington unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Washington connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Washington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Washington lands an elbow inside.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Washington pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Washington creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Washington creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Washington lands an elbow inside.
Washington gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Washington lands a knee to the head.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Washington pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Washington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taurean Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.

Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Washington to the mat! Washington manages to get full guard.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Washington is keeping the position for now.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duane Washington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taurean Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Washington lands an overhand right.
Washington moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Washington.
Washington tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Washington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Washington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Washington circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taurean Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Washington swinging wilding here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Washington.

Washington has managed to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Washington manages to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Washington.
Washington working Johnson over with knees to the body.
Washington lands a damaging elbow.
Washington utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Washington.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Washington stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Washington working Johnson over with knees to the body.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Washington prevents it.
Knees to the body from Washington.
Washington lands a knee to the body.
Washington lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Washington gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Washington.
Washington lands a knee to the body.
Washington landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Washington landing knees to the body.
Washington gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Washington scores a nice knee to the body.
Johnson is trying to drag Washington to the mat but Washington just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Washington scores with a knee to the head.
Washington lands an elbow inside.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Washington manages to get underhooks.
Washington landing knees to the head.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Washington connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Johnson tries to circle away but Washington has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Washington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Washington fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Washington moves into the clinch.
Washington unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is working for takedown but Washington is calmly controlling the position for now.
Duane Washington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Washington landing knees to the head.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Washington prevents it.
Washington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Washington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Washington lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson is working for takedown but Washington is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Washington obliges.
Washington working Johnson over with knees to the body.
Washington lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Washington connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Washington manages to get underhooks.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Washington pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Washington unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Washington lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Washington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Washington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Washington lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Washington with a knee to the head.
Washington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Washington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Washington using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Washington lands an elbow inside.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Washington comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Washington with a knee to the head.
Washington is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Washington down to the mat. Washington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Washington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Washington tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duane Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Taurean Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Washington tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Washington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Washington wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Washington kicks Johnson off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taurean Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Washington tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Washington to the ground. Washington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Washington has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson tries to circle away but Washington has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Washington prevents it.
Johnson is trying to drag Washington to the mat but Washington just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Washington lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Washington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Washington connects with a knee to the head.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Washington comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Washington with a knee to the head.
Washington comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Washington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Washington.
Washington landing knees to the body.
Washington creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Washington gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Washington fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Washington clinches with his opponent.
Washington landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Washington fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Washington tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Washington wants to clinch.

Washington moves into the clinch.
Washington prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Washington.
Washington utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Washington landing knees to the body.
Washington lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Washington fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Taurean Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four 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.

Washington gets a clinch.
Washington lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Washington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Washington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Washington.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Washington fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Duane Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Washington lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Washington tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Washington, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Washington against the cage but Washington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Washington throws a right and a left that both miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Duane Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Washington winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duane Washington!