PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carter Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter comes to the cage accompanied by THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT. Johnson has chosen Halo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Carter Potter has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Carter Potter seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Potter
vs
Johnson

196 cm
32
265 lbs
22 - 12 - 0

190 cm
27
269 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carter Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwayne Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson takes one on the button.

It looks like Dwayne Johnson has been cut.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Potter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Potter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson staying out of range there.
Potter lands a jab to the head.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Potter ducks down to avoid it.
Potter misses with a body shot.
Potter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Potter avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Potter with a nice cross.
Potter lands a jab to the nose.
Potter scores with a body shot.

Johnson clinches up with Potter and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Potter manages to get underhooks.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Potter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Potter can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Potter as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Potter prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Carter Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Johnson.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Potter pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Potter.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potter.
Potter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Potter.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson is trying to drag Potter to the mat but Potter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Potter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Johnson.

It looks like Carter Potter has been cut.
Potter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good body shot from Potter.
A nice left hand lands by Potter.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Potter lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Potter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson tries to work over Potter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Potter prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson avoiding damage as Potter throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Potter.
Potter blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Potter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Potter is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Potter has his back to the cage.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Potter.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.

Potter is fighting off a takedown attempt but Johnson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Potter to the mat. Potter regains guard as soon as the fighters hit 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 Carter Potter will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potter.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Potter moves away and avoids it.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Potter is out of range.
Potter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potter scores with a decent looking hook.
Potter tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Potter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Potter throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Potter scores with a nice body kick.
Potter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Potter moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson throws a body punch but Potter moves out of range.
Good shot there by Potter.
Potter missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Potter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carter Potter is winning the standup battle so far.
Potter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
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 takes a swing at Potter's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Potter as Johnson shoots in.
Carter Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Johnson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Potter.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson takes a swing at Potter's ribcage but misses.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potter.
Potter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Potter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Potter misses with a double jab.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Potter is just out of range.
Potter lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Potter rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Potter misses.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter lands the left hand.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Potter misses the shot to the body.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Potter staying out of range there.
Potter jabs at Johnson's body.
Carter Potter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Potter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Potter looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Potter off the cage and back into range.
Potter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Potter tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Potter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson throws a hook but Potter blocks it.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Potter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potter scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potter. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Potter in his tracks.
Potter connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slow jab from Potter misses its intended target.
Potter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Potter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab lands there for Potter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carter Potter dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Potter throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Potter throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Potter manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Potter with a nice cross.
Potter misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Potter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Potter throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Potter. That one must have hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Potter misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Potter slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson slips a jab from Potter.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Potter cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Potter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Potter.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Potter moved out of range.
Carter Potter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson takes a swing at Potter's ribcage but misses.
Potter swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Potter throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Potter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Potter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potter moves away.
Potter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Potter throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Potter throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potter was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potter just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Potter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carter Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Johnson.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Potter slips the punch.
Dwayne Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Potter throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Potter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big right from Potter misses.
Potter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Potter with a jab.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Potter.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Potter lands with a good body shot.
Donk. Potter catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Potter.
Potter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Potter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Potter sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson misses with a combination
and Potter counters with a nice body shot.
Potter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carter Potter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Potter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Potter!