PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benji Cada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to . Cada has chosen Devil Went Down To Cadaville as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Johnson
vs
Cada

172 cm
27
144 lbs
22 - 2 - 0

165 cm
27
145 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

GMMA Fightware

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benji Cada!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cada controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson trying to control but Cada is working from the bottom.
Cada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson stays in close to Cada's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeremy Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Cada scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cada is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pulls Cada in close to prevent any damage.
Cada wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.

That's four 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 is looking to stand up but Cada isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Johnson pulls Cada in close to his closed guard and prevents Cada from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cada slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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 Jeremy Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cada.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Cada decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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 keeping full guard, as Cada tries to pass.
Cada must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson has Cada pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is controlling Cada's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeremy Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Cada counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Johnson is trying to reverse the position but instead Cada has taken his back - oops!

Johnson is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benji Cada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cada was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Cada keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is really struggling to control Cada but he's trying to hold on to the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jeremy Johnson just wasn't active enough.
Cada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.

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 connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cada doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cada with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.

Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Johnson clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Cada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cada defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cada looking to control.

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 showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Johnson stands and throws Cada's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Cada defending against the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cada's shoulder. That is not cool.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cada keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeremy Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Johnson had his way with Benji Cada in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cada tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cada to the ground. Cada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cada misses with a takedown

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Cada is retaining full guard.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Cada is retaining full guard.
Cada keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeremy Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Johnson fails with the takedown

and Cada counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Johnson kicks Cada off and gets to his feet.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Cada counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cada looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jeremy Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Benji Cada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benji Cada.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:47

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