PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howie Feltersnatch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifford Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnston has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Feltersnatch
vs
Johnston

192 cm
18
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
19
300 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Howie Feltersnatch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clifford Johnston!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Feltersnatch tries to sprawl but Johnston drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Johnston looks gassed!
Feltersnatch pushes Johnston off looking to stand but Johnston dives back in and keeps control.
Feltersnatch holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Johnston has eaten all the pies!
Feltersnatch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnston won't allow Feltersnatch to get back to his feet.
Johnston postures up.
Johnston sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Feltersnatch's guard.
Feltersnatch scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Johnston manages to mount him!
Johnston has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Feltersnatch's face.
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!
Feltersnatch is looking to improve his position but Johnston isn't that keen on the idea.
Feltersnatch is just holding on here. Johnston manages to take his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnston tightening his grip on Feltersnatch, looking for the choke.

Johnston patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Johnston wants to control but Feltersnatch is keeping busy.
Johnston is not going to allow Feltersnatch to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Feltersnatch right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston tries to keep control of the position but Feltersnatch is staying busy.
Feltersnatch is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Johnston.

Feltersnatch fending off the submission attempt from Johnston.
Johnston gets his hands free as Feltersnatch looks to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feltersnatch is trapped and Johnston is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Feltersnatch controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Feltersnatch trying to control the action but Johnston just sinks the hooks in.
Good control from Johnston.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston connects with a big shot to the side of Feltersnatch's head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Johnston's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Johnston has good solid back control here.

Johnston is persistently looking for the submission but Feltersnatch is defending it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Johnston is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Feltersnatch is defending well though. Johnston let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifford Johnston dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Feltersnatch tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Feltersnatch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnston as he avoids it easily.
Johnston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Feltersnatch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Feltersnatch.
Howie Feltersnatch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Feltersnatch is looking to clinch.
Johnston swats away the attempt to clinch by Feltersnatch.
Feltersnatch scores with a head kick. Johnston tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Clifford Johnston has been cut.
Feltersnatch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Feltersnatch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnston paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Feltersnatch fails to land the takedown.
Feltersnatch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnston is fending him off so far but Feltersnatch persists. Nope, Johnston circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howie Feltersnatch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Feltersnatch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnston at a distance.
Feltersnatch shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnston tries to sprawl out of it but Feltersnatch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Feltersnatch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johnston shoots in for a takedown but Feltersnatch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Feltersnatch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Feltersnatch defends it nicely.
Feltersnatch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnston as he jumps to the side.
Feltersnatch shoots for a takedown but Johnston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Feltersnatch has a takedown stuffed.
Johnston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Feltersnatch throws a combination. Johnston tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston shoots in and drives through. Feltersnatch sprawls well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Feltersnatch!
Feltersnatch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnston as he avoids it easily.
Feltersnatch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Feltersnatch somewhat.

Johnston rushes Feltersnatch and presses him up against the cage.
Johnston is trying to pull guard but Feltersnatch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Feltersnatch wants to stall.
Johnston has Feltersnatch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Feltersnatch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feltersnatch wants a takedown.
Johnston tries a knee to the head but Feltersnatch blocks it.
Johnston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Feltersnatch tries to pull guard but Johnston won't allow it.
Feltersnatch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnston prevents Feltersnatch from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnston tries to score a body lock takedown but Feltersnatch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Feltersnatch wants to break free but Johnston has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howie Feltersnatch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clifford Johnston's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Feltersnatch lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnston backs up against the cage.
Feltersnatch digs a good hook to Johnston's body.
Feltersnatch shoots in and drives through. Johnston sprawls well.
Good shot there by Feltersnatch.
Feltersnatch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Feltersnatch tries to clinch there but Johnston circles away.
Feltersnatch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Feltersnatch fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Feltersnatch counter with a right hand.

Johnston clinches with his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Feltersnatch's efforts to push away.
Johnston can't find room to land a body shot as Feltersnatch controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Johnston - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Feltersnatch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Feltersnatch jumps guard but Johnston turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howie Feltersnatch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnston has Feltersnatch pressed against the cage.

Johnston pulls Feltersnatch into guard.
Feltersnatch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Johnston looking for a guillotine here but Feltersnatch defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feltersnatch throwing strikes from guard but Johnston blocks nicely.
Johnston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Feltersnatch manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnston passes into half guard.
Feltersnatch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnston on the ground.
Johnston wants to take a breather but Feltersnatch is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston wants to pass the guard but Feltersnatch is defending well.
Feltersnatch wants to improve his position but Johnston is controlling well.

Johnston stands up out of the half guard.
Feltersnatch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnston swivels and escapes.
Johnston shoots in for a double leg but Feltersnatch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnston.
Johnston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feltersnatch tries for a takedown but Johnston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnston tries for a takedown but Feltersnatch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Feltersnatch shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Feltersnatch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown by Feltersnatch or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnston which made him look bad.
Johnston has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Feltersnatch dives in and grabs Johnston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnston pushes down on Feltersnatch's head and hops out.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clifford Johnston.
I think Johnston has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Clifford Johnston!