PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeorge Johanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iii comes to the cage accompanied by IRON MAIDEN : Alexander the Great . Johanson has chosen Ain't No Grave- Johnny Cash as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Iii
vs
Johanson

180 cm
30
185 lbs
19 - 14 - 0

185 cm
29
180 lbs
21 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeorge Johanson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iii lands a jab to Johanson's midsection.
Johanson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Iii.
Iii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johanson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iii misses with a body shot.
Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johanson.
Iii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Iii blocks a head kick by Johanson.
Iii scores with a nice strike.
Johanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Iii misses with a straight right.
Johanson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iii moves out of range as Johanson throws a body kick.
Johanson misses with a hook. Iii ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Johanson.
Johanson throws a low kick but Iii avoids it.
Johanson tries to land a front kick but Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Iii.
Nice body punch from Johanson.
Johanson slips a jab and a cross from Iii.
Iii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Iii swinging wildly here.

Iii moves into the clinch successfully.
Iii misses with some punches.
Johanson lands a left hand.
Johanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johanson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Johanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Johanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Johanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Johanson.
Johanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johanson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johanson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johanson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Iii throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johanson.
Iii tries to work over Johanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johanson keeps control of Iii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Iii lands a nice uppercut.
Johanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iii working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Johanson.
Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johanson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Johanson fails to land.
Johanson blocks an uppercut.
Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johanson backwards.
A short left from Iii.
Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Johanson lands a hook that snaps the head of Iii backwards.
Johanson throws a head punch that misses.
Iii misses with some punches.
Johanson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johanson wants a takedown.
Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Johanson to work.
Johanson misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johanson blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johanson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Iii after a bit of a struggle.
Alexander Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeorge Johanson.
Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Johanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Johanson.
Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johanson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Iii lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Iii fails to land.
Johanson trying to control the position but instead, Iii has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johanson into the cage.
Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johanson looking to stall.
Johanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Iii dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Iii misses the jab.
Johanson throws a jab when Iii was well out of range.
Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Alexander Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johanson to score with a decent uppercut.

Iii moves into the clinch.
Johanson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Johanson blocking some punches.
Johanson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Iiis head.
Johanson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johanson backwards.
Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Iii prevents a body shot from Johanson.
Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Johanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iii is trying to break the clinch but Johanson has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Iii.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johanson wants a takedown but no success here.
Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johanson looking to stall.
Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Iii working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Iii fails to land.
Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johanson.
Iii tries to work over Johanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Iii misses with the head strike.
Johanson throws a punch but it's blocked by Iii.
Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Iii tries to throw a body punch but Johanson avoids it by throwing Iii back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johanson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johanson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johanson is trying to maintain a safe position but Iii gets an underhook and turns Johanson into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Johanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johanson swings wildly with an uppercut but Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Iii as Johanson tries to tie him up.
Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iii lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Iii as Johanson tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johanson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johanson.
Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johanson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Iii lands a right hand.
Johanson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Iii or not.
Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johanson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Johanson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Iii working aggressively here.
Iii blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Iii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Iii is trying to push Johanson away but Johanson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johanson.
Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Johanson.
Johanson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johanson stalling.
Johanson has Iii pressed against the cage, preventing Iii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Johanson scores with a shot to the side of Iii's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johanson.
Johanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iii tries to throw a body punch but Johanson avoids it by throwing Iii back against the cage.
Iii working aggressively here.
Alexander Iii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johanson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Iii.
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!
Iii tries to work over Johanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Johanson.
Johanson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johanson backwards.
Johanson lands a left hand.
Johanson misses with some punches.
Johanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johanson scores with a shot to the side of Iii's head.
Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johanson.
Iii is working Johanson over against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Johanson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johanson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Alexander Iii will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Johanson needs to keep his hands up - Iii had a free shot at his head there.
A slow jab from Iii misses its intended target.
Johanson throws a jab when Iii was well out of range.
Iii looks to land a right hand but Johanson moved out of range.
A slow jab from Iii misses its intended target.

Johanson closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Iii.
Johanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johanson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Iii backwards.
Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Iii fails to land.
Johanson lands a right hand.
Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Johanson controls his hands.
Johanson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Iii backwards.
Johanson is trying to maintain a safe position but Iii gets an underhook and turns Johanson into the cage.
Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johanson backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iii misses with some punches.
Johanson is stalling here.

Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Iii misses with a body shot.
Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Iii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Iii throws out a powerful jab.
Iii throws a hook but Johanson blocks it.
Johanson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Iii has time to react.
Iii loads up on a big right hand but Johanson slips the punch.
Johanson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johanson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johanson scores with a push kick.
Jeorge Johanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iii.
Johanson takes one to the side of the head.
Iii takes one to the side of the head.
Johanson tries to bum rush Iii with a series of wild strikes but Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iii throws a body punch but Johanson moves out of range.
Johanson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johanson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johanson.
Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johanson throws a wild body kick that Iii sees coming a mile off.
Iii lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alexander Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Johanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johanson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Iii moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johanson has time to react.
Iii throws a right hand that Johanson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johanson also avoids with ease.
Iii scores with a punch to the head.
Iii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Iii loads up on a big right hand but Johanson slips the punch.
Johanson misses with an uppercut. Iii saw that one coming.
Johanson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Iii lands a jab to the nose.
Iii scores with the left hand. Johanson knows he should have avoided that one.
Iii connects with a jab.
Iii avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Iii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A left lands for Iii.
Johanson dodges the punch combination from Iii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Iii.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iii cracks Johanson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johanson circles away quickly and effectively.
Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Iii moves out of range as Johanson throws a body kick.
Iii misses with a straight right.

Iii moves into the clinch.
Iii working aggressively here.
Johanson just leaning against Iii, taking a breather.
Johanson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johanson swings wildly with an uppercut but Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johanson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Iii prevents it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexander Iii.
Well Iii 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Iii!
Alexander Iii really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.