PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucifer Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Forgeron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by The Devil's Own. The crowd seem to be enjoying Forgeron's choice of entrance music: Cant be Touched by Roy Jones Jr.. Cory Forgeron will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Johnson
vs
Forgeron

186 cm
20
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

179 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucifer Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cory Forgeron!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Forgeron.
Forgeron tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Forgeron closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Forgeron wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Forgeron is looking to clinch.
Forgeron is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Forgeron shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Forgeron must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Forgeron won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson pulls Forgeron in close to prevent any damage.

Johnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Forgeron. That one must have hurt.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Forgeron sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucifer Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Forgeron fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Forgeron persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Forgeron is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
Johnson pulls Forgeron in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Forgeron stands up from Johnson's guard - Forgeron perhaps looking for a knockout.

Forgeron clinches.
Forgeron prevents the takedown attempt.
Forgeron prevents a takedown attempt there.
Forgeron lands a nice shot to the body.
Forgeron drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The referee calls for Forgeron to work.
Forgeron trying to land knees to the body.
Forgeron misses with a knee strike.

Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
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 throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forgeron has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson looking to control.
Forgeron is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Forgeron postures up.
Forgeron would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Forgeron isn't so interested in that idea.
Forgeron tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Johnson rushes Forgeron and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Johnson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Forgeron clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Johnson lands strikes to the head.
Johnson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Forgeron is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Forgeron really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. 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 the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Forgeron's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cory Forgeron will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Forgeron closes the distance looking to clinch

and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Forgeron drags the fight down to the ground.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson advances to half guard.

Johnson stands up and beckons Forgeron to join him on the feet.
Forgeron fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Forgeron which made him look bad.
Forgeron is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Forgeron pinned against the cage. Forgeron gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucifer Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnson won't allow Forgeron to get back to his feet.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Forgeron blocks nicely.
Forgeron is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forgeron wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Forgeron keeps moving.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson is standing up over Forgeron. Forgeron looks to escape but Johnson dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forgeron bucks up and tries to throw Johnson off but instead Johnson has got his back!
Johnson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Johnson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Forgeron defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Forgeron is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Forgeron hold on?!
Johnson connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Forgeron to escape the position.
Johnson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Forgeron has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Johnson lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Forgeron has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Johnson connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Forgeron to escape the position.
Forgeron wants to get back to his feet.
Forgeron is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucifer Johnson dominated that second round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Forgeron throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Forgeron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Forgeron off to one side.

Johnson forces Forgeron back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Forgeron wants the takedown. Johnson is fighting it off but Forgeron persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Johnson's guard against the cage.
Forgeron is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
Forgeron wants to stand and escape but instead Johnson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Johnson stops Forgeron from standing up.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Forgeron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson stands up over Forgeron, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Forgeron wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.

Johnson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Johnson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Forgeron screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Johnson! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lucifer Johnson!