PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen The Town by Macklemore as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Little
vs
Johnson

189 cm
26
272 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

192 cm
29
285 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omar Little!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Little manages to avoid it.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Little.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Little throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Little throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Little throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson lands a jab to Little's midsection.

Little shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Little is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson is positioning himself well to prevent Little advancing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Little stalling.
Johnson tries to kick Little off but Little keeps his base steady and stays in half 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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson throws a body punch but Little moves out of range.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Little swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Little swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Little is looking to clinch.
Little fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little is looking to clinch.
Little throws a shot to the body.
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 scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jordan Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Little.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Little.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson works over Little's head and body with a nice combination.
Little slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Little fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson looks gassed!
Johnson lands a jab-cross combination.

Little shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Little not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johnson holds on and takes a little breather.
Little wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Little trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Little is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jordan Johnson.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Little.
Little throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Little counters with a nice body shot.
Little fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Little. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Little tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Little misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Omar Little seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Little closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Little pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Little. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Little sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Little is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Little moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Little is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
Little working Johnson over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jordan Johnson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Little doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Jordan Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Little fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson takes a swing at Little's ribcage but misses.
Little shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Little keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Little looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Little's head back.
Little takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Little. Little circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Little tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson sizes up Little with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Little.
Johnson punishes Little's body with a nice straight punch.
Little uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Little does a little dance to reset his feet.
Little tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Little moved out of range nicely.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Little takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson digs a good hook to Little's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Little walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson cracks Little with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Little.
Little misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Little scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson jabs Little to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Little.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Little ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Little is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
Little looks to land a strike but Johnson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Little. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson pulls Little in close to his closed guard and prevents Little from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Little trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Little trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Little.
Little missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Little wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Little trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Little trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Little is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Little.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Little is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Little drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Little moves away.
Little lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Little.
Nice defenses there by Little.

Little has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Little dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Little's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Little avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Little swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Little doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Little scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Little swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Little swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Little looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Little.
Little swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Little jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Little shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Little lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson lunges at Little with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Little's hand.
Little looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson throws a right hand that Little ducks under and follows up with a left that Little also avoids with ease.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson throws a right hand that Little ducks under and follows up with a left that Little also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Little shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Little's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Little. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Little's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Little changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Little manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson throws a jab when Little was well out of range.
Little misses with an uppercut.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Little's shoulder, as Little tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson tries to bum rush Little with a series of wild strikes but Little uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Little looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
Little comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Little tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Omar Little has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little thows a body shot but no joy.
Little shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Little swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.

Little darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Little moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Little looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Little's head but Little sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Little missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson feints a jab promting Little to slip. Johnson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Little slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jordan Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Little waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Little doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Little takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson cracks Little with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Little takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Little. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Omar Little.
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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Johnson!
Jordan Johnson is the new heavyweight champion!