PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jebba Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnson
vs
Daniels

190 cm
19
221 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jebba Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Daniels!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Daniels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Daniels.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Jay Daniels has been cut.
Daniels looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Daniels looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Daniels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Daniels has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Daniels.
Daniels tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Daniels is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Daniels is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Daniels defends it.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Daniels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels controlling the position well.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Daniels defending well.
Daniels has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Daniels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Daniels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson prevents Daniels from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Daniels defends it.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daniels is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.

Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Daniels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Daniels tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Daniels defends it.

Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daniels doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jebba Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Daniels's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Daniels lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Daniels shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Daniels 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.

Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson has picked Daniels up - he's going for a ride! Johnson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Daniels is trying to stand.

Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daniels is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson trying to advance position but Daniels counters by regaining guard.
Daniels keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daniels trying to control the position.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jebba Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daniels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.
Johnson trying to move into half guard but instead Daniels has managed to sweep!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.

Daniels gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Daniels lands with a shot to the body.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jay Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut there from Daniels.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Daniels does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daniels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Daniels moves out of range.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jebba Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Daniels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Daniels avoids nicely.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Daniels breaks the clinch.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Daniels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jebba Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jay Daniels's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Daniels swinging wildly here.
Daniels fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Daniels shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Daniels finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daniels is working away from the top position though.
Daniels wants to stand but Johnson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Daniels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Daniels is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daniels is working away from the top position though.
Daniels is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Johnson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Daniels is controlling well.
Daniels is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Jay Daniels has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Daniels throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Daniels.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.

Johnson scores with a takedown into Daniels's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daniels throws a couple of heel strikes.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Daniels, up you get!
Jebba Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sloppy strikes from Daniels. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daniels is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Daniels circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Daniels's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daniels counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Daniels misses.
Daniels throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daniels off to one side.

Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Daniels is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jebba Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jebba Johnson!
Jebba Johnson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, :: Happy Pills :: for their support in the buildup to the fight.