PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Odinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thor Odinson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Odinson
vs
Johnson

198 cm
25
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thor Odinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odinson tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Odinson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Odinson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Odinson is controlling him well.
Johnson is not content to let Odinson control the position.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Ground and pound from Odinson.
Johnson tries to kick Odinson off but Odinson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson is staying active underneath Odinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 is trying to stand back up but Odinson is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinson thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Odinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Odinson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Johnson looks gassed!
Odinson stops Johnson from standing up.
Odinson wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Odinson cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Odinson from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odinson stops Johnson from standing up.
Odinson throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Odinson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Odinson with a poor takedown

and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Odinson's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.

Odinson working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Odinson's brow.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Odinson trying to control the position.

Odinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Odinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Odinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.

Odinson looking for submissions off his back.
Odinson trying to control here.
Odinson gets full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Odinson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Johnson is now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnson in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Thor Odinson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Odinson dodges it nicely.
Odinson is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Odinson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.

Odinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Odinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Johnson advances to mount.
Johnson scoring with strikes but Odinson is staying in there.
Johnson looking to control but Odinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Odinson wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with shots to the head and body - Odinson looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Johnson.
Johnson working Odinson over with strikes here.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Odinson to control.
Johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Odinson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Odinson tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Johnson looking to finish Odinson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Odinson!
Johnson wants to control the pace but Odinson is squirming around nicely.
Johnson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Odinson hang on?
Johnson avoids the attempt from Odinson to control.
A nice elbow there by Johnson.
Odinson wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson lands a big elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson landing shots from mount.
Johnson with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odinson tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Odinson is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Odinson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Odinson wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson lands a heavy elbow.
Odinson is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Johnson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Odinson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Odinson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Odinson is controlling the position.

Johnson kicks Odinson off and gets to his feet.
Odinson has his takedown stuffed

and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Odinson's guard.
Johnson throws a strike but Odinson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Odinson prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Odinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Charles Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Odinson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Odinson moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Odinson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Odinson tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Odinson's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Odinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Odinson's legs - danger averted.

Odinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson passes Odinson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Odinson is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Odinson avoid being mounted?
Odinson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Odinson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odinson is trying to hold Johnson in close to prevent damage but Johnson has managed to pass into half guard.

Odinson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson working over Odinson with some ground and pound. Odinson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Odinson is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Odinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Odinson trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson controlling the pace.
Charles Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:29

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