PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Gotta a Felling. The crowd seem to be enjoying Johnson's choice of entrance music: never gonna stop me. Andre Johnson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with George Silva's chin.

Silva
vs
Johnson

180 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva regains half guard.
Silva is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Silva gets back to full guard.
Silva looking to control.

Silva pushes Johnson off and scrambles back to his feet.

Johnson clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva trying to strike off his back.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva from advancing to side control.
Silva tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Johnson.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Silva thows a big elbow that misses.

Johnson pushes Silva off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.

Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
I looks like Johnson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Silva, up you get!

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Johnson with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnson in particular looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silva wants to sweep but Johnson has passed to side control!
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson working away.
Johnson controls the position.
Silva stops Johnson from passing to mount.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva pushes Johnson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Johnson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Johnson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Silva turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Silva in the domination position with Johnson hanging on.
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Johnson tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Silva shoots and misses

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Johnson stalling.
Silva missing with punches from the bottom.

Johnson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.

Johnson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Silva throws a head kick that half lands.

Johnson shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andre Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Silva is now in half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Silva is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson punching from the bottom.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

We're going to have a standup here because George Silva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Johnson tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Andre Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it

and Johnson moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Johnson pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Johnson tries to kick Silva off in order to stand up. Silva Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30

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