PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between CJ Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jupiter Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with 2pac & Dr.Dre - California Love blaring out of the sound system. Jones has chosen Brownstone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnson
vs
Jones

170 cm
26
144 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

167 cm
21
148 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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5th Round Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, CJ Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jupiter Jones!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Johnson slips under a jab from Jones.
Johnson throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.

Jones forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Johnson tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Johnson motions for Jones to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones blocks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
A solid body kick from Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones scores with a jab.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jones misses the jab.
Johnson keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Jupiter Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Johnson takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones checks a leg kick.

Jones closes the distance and clinches.

Johnson successfully pulls guard.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Johnson is looking to get back to full guard here but Jones has managed to pass to side control instead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
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 CJ Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Johnson staying out of range there.
CJ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jupiter Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
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.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson scores with a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Jones takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson motions for Jones to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab from Jones.

Johnson is rocked!
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.

Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones moves into full guard.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
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!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jupiter Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson wants to break free but Jones has control.
A short left from Jones.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johnson slows down the pace here.
Johnson is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
Jones presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones stalling against the cage.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Jones lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Donk. Jones catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson misses with a body shot.

Jones lands a left and a right that send Johnson crashing to the mat, dazed. Jones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson counters with a thumping low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson motions for Jones to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.

Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jupiter Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jupiter Jones!
Jupiter Jones took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Ba Lil I, you were my toughest opponent to date. Thank you for the fight. I knew the clinch would be important to my win. Ok, who's the next chump?'.