PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, never scared. Chris Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brown
vs
Johnson

200 cm
19
235 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

209 cm
22
234 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Attliction

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Johnson not doing much here.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
Brown just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Brown is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into Brown. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brown's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying is best to control the position here.

Brown kicks Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brown can't get the takedown.
The referee calls for Johnson to work.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.

Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Johnson looks gassed!
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown content to stall in guard here.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Brown gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brown fails with the takedown

and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Brown!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson controlling from mount.
Johnson wants to take Brown's back but he can't do it this time.

Johnson looking to secure an arm triangle but Brown defends it well.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Johnson lands a big shot there that rocks Brown but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Johnson with shots to the head and body - Brown looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Johnson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but Brown is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Johnson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Johnson looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brown looks a forlorn figure.
Johnson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brown hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.

Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Brown manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Brown is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Johnson is controlling him well.
Brown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johnson throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Brown pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Brown trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Johnson wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson is breathing heavily.

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

Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.

Brown breaks from the clinch.
Johnson fails with the takedown

and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson trying to control but Brown postures up.
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 keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Brown is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Brown is controlling him well.

That's two 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.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brown kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brown tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
Brown shoots and misses

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson stops Brown from getting back to his feet.
Johnson wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brown is controlling Johnson's trapped leg to prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt

and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Brown moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.

Brown stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Brown has his takedown stuffed

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brown won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown holding on.
Brown is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnson asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Johnson stands up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
Brown wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brown smiles and moves away.
Chris Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a head kick.
Johnson misses with a takedown

and Brown counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Chris Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Johnson.
Johnson really wants to buck Brown off and get back to his feet.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.

Brown stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brown moves into full guard.
Brown keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brown is proving hard to escape from.

Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brown wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Brown had control of the position.
Brown is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown to the mat! Brown manages to get full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Brown wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.

Brown somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown shoots and misses

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.

Johnson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Brown to get to his feet.

Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Chris Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Brown won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Brown is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Johnson trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Brown tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Brown fights it but they end up in guard.

Johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.

Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brown sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brown is looking to get back to is feet but Johnson passes into side control.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

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