PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barrett Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Clegane
vs
Johnson

205 cm
23
290 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Untouchable Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gregor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Barrett Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Clegane was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clegane is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Clegane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Clegane keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson advances position into side control!
Clegane is pushing Johnson's head away, looking to escape. Johnson manages to hold on to the position though.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Clegane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane wants to get back to his feet but Johnson drags him back down.
Johnson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Clegane is avoiding damage well.
Clegane is not content to let Johnson control the position.

Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clegane has escaped the position, nice work there.

Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clegane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Clegane is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson advances to full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Clegane is having none of it.
BOOM! Johnson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Johnson lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Johnson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Johnson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Clegane is squirming around nicely.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Clegane squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clegane avoids a series of strikes thrown by Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barrett Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Clegane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Clegane misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clegane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clegane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

It looks like Barrett Johnson has been cut.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clegane.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Clegane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clegane defends it nicely.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clegane.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.

Clegane gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Clegane is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Clegane is working from the bottom.
Barrett Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clegane wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Clegane keeps moving.
Clegane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clegane tries to get out of the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.

Barrett Johnson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clegane as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Clegane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clegane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Clegane scores with a three punch combo!

That has opened up Barrett Johnson's cut even more.
Clegane swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.

Clegane gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Clegane manages to retain guard.
Johnson prevents Clegane from getting back to his feet.
Clegane can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clegane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clegane is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.

Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clegane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clegane is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Barrett Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Barrett Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Clegane scores with a decent looking hook.

Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Clegane is defending well.
Clegane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.

Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson is just content to waste time from the top position. Clegane takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson pushes down on Clegane's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Clegane is in trouble now - Johnson has advanced to mount!
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Johnson working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Clegane looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Johnson! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Barrett Johnson!