PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Markson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Johnsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Markson
vs
Johnsson

175 cm
29
183 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

175 cm
34
178 lbs
22 - 10 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Markson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Johnsson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnsson slips a jab and a cross from Markson.
Johnsson shoots in for a takedown but Markson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnsson fails to land the takedown.
John Markson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Johnsson.
Johnsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Markson swinging wildly here.
Johnsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Markson tries to sprawl out of it but Johnsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Markson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
Johnsson misses with a double jab
and Markson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnsson's knee momentarily.
Johnsson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnsson lands a jab-cross combination.
Markson misses with a hook

and Johnsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markson.
Johnsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Markson breaks the clinch.
Markson scores with a shot to the body.
Markson stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnsson. Johnsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Markson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnsson.
Markson fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Markson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markson connects with a right hand. Johnsson shakes it off.
Markson cracks Johnsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Markson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnsson's sensitive parts.
Markson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnsson.
Markson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Markson.
Johnsson tries for a takedown but Markson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Markson scores with a hook to the body. Johnsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnsson looks gassed!

Johnsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Markson tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Johnsson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Markson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Johnsson's guard! Nice work there by Markson!

Johnsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Markson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnsson looking for subs off his back but Markson has passed one foot through into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Johnsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Markson prevents Johnsson from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Markson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Markson cracks the inside of Johnsson's front leg.
Markson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Markson cracks Johnsson with an open hand slap.
Johnsson looks for a takedown but Markson sprawls well.
Johnsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Markson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Markson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Markson cracks the inside of Johnsson's front leg.
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!
Markson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Markson tenderised Johnsson's leg. Johnsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Markson sprawls well. He's pushed Johnsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
John Markson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Johnsson.
Johnsson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markson dips to his left and cracks Johnsson with an uppercut!
Johnsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Markson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Markson lands with an overhand left.
Johnsson dives in and grabs Markson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Markson pushes down on Johnsson's head and hops out.
Markson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
John Markson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Markson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
John Markson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Markson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Markson lands a big head kick that sends Johnsson tumbling to the mat! Markson takes a step backwards and waves Johnsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Johnsson is rocked!

Markson sends Johnsson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Markson is motioning to the referee to let Johnsson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Johnsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Markson finish him?
Johnsson tries to get into range but Markson steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Johnsson! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Markson scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Markson!
During a confident post fight interview, John Markson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.