PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Subject One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dwayne Johnson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Johnson
vs
One

196 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwayne Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Subject One!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from One. That one must have hurt.
One pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

One darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
One scoring with strikes to the body and head.

It looks like Dwayne Johnson has been cut.

One is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One working the head and body with strikes.

One is working for a submission of some sort.
One throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
One missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson pushes One off looking to stand but One dives back in and keeps control.
One has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

One is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
One prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. One connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.

One is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for One to get the leverage.

One is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
One is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Johnson reverses the position - he's now on top in One's guard.
One trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
One is controlling Johnson's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson won't allow One to sweep him here.
Johnson wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for One on the ground.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
One pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
One throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
One looks gassed!

One changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

One working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
One creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johnson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but One wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The strikes coming from One are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
One prevents Johnson from standing back up.
One not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
One throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
One thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
One throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.

One is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
One not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

One seems to be looking for submissions.
One prevents Johnson from standing back up.
One throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
One throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but One is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
One working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Subject One dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

One stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.

One shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. One showed some decent athleticism there.
Ground and pound from One.
One thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
One is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is trying is best to control the position here.
One scoring with strikes to the body and head.

One is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
One missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
One thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.

One is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand.

One is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
One lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

One is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson tries to kick One off but One keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from One.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

One is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but One is controlling him well.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from One.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but One is controlling him well.
One sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.

One wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from One there.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.

One drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick One off! One jumps back into Johnson's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst One is controlling him.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
One chips away with some ground and pound.
One throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
One works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

One drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick One off! One jumps back into Johnson's guard.
One distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Subject One showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

One displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
One wants to clinch.
One tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

One shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but One finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
One takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
One working the head and body with strikes.
One takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
One missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from One there.
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!
One slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Subject One has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but One is controlling him well.
One takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

One is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. One eventually gives up the hold.

One is looking for a kimura here.

One is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
One missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
One is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
One thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.

One seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
One thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
One sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
One landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

One wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
One looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

One seems to be looking for submissions.
One looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
One sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.

One seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
One works his way into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

One working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
One working the strikes but Johnson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
One takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ground and pound from One.
One thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dwayne Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Subject One comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well One 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Subject One!