PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jessy King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Johnson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Johnson
vs
King

192 cm
26
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

210 cm
20
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jessy King!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but King 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.
King 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 King off to one side.
Chris Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jessy King.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. King shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Jessy King has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but King 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.
King shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
King looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
King shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Johnson lands a big head kick that sends King tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves King back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson lands a big head kick that sends King tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves King back to his feet - he wants the finish!

King is rocked!
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson thows a body kick. King tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of King's head.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jessy King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
King takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnson wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson lands a head kick. King smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
King takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a head kick. King tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
King is trying desperately to land a takedown but Johnson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for King.
King 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 King off to one side.
Johnson throws a head kick that King semi-blocks.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jessy King'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.

King drives through with a takedown into guard.
King 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 King is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
King throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King chips away with some ground and pound.
King postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
King landing some decent shots from guard.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
King working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Johnson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
King scoring with punches to the head and body.
King throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in King's guard. Nice move by Johnson!
King wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand but King is controlling his posture from full guard.

King kicks Johnson off and gets to his feet.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for King on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Chris Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jessy King.
King tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a head kick that King semi-blocks.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.

Johnson gets caught napping as King dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson manages to retain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King throws a big elbow that misses.
King throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as King accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jessy King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jessy King's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
King has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from King.
Johnson leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chris Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jessy King.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from King is defended easily by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for King on that attempt.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
King blocks a head kick by Johnson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
Johnson throws a head kick that King semi-blocks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. King shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a spinning back kick!
King closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. King pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
No luck with that takedown attempt from King.
Horrible takedown by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
Johnson lands a front kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

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