PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barrett Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Fireplug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Johnson
vs
Fireplug

177 cm
27
257 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
296 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Barrett Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joey Fireplug!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in but Fireplug avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
Fireplug is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Johnson wants to control but Fireplug is keeping him busy.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson working away.
Johnson staying calm.
Johnson trying to control the action but Fireplug is working from the bottom.
Fireplug is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a strike aimed at the side of Fireplug's head but Fireplug avoids it well.
Johnson in side control, throwing shots but Fireplug defends.
Fireplug is trying to improve his position.
Sloppy strikes there by Johnson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fireplug has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fireplug really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson lands an elbow.

It looks like Joey Fireplug has been cut.
Johnson working the body and head with strikes.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Johnson tries for a kimura but Fireplug is defending well.

Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson tries for a kimura but Fireplug is defending well.
Johnson working the head with strikes.
Fireplug tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.

Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fireplug has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fireplug keeps working.

Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fireplug has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson happy to just control the position for now.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fireplug keeps working.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson in side control lands a decent elbow.

That has opened up Joey Fireplug's cut even more.
Johnson trying to control the position but Fireplug is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barrett Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Fireplug's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fireplug is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Fireplug circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Fireplug jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fireplug throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Fireplug tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fireplug looking to control.

Fireplug working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Fireplug is looking for a triangle here but Johnson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fireplug keeps working.

Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fireplug has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Fireplug.
Johnson is trying to buck Fireplug off.
Fireplug wants to stand but Johnson has his arm trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Fireplug is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fireplug working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Barrett Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fireplug can't escape the position.
Johnson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fireplug's face.

The cut above Joey Fireplug's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joey Fireplug's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Barrett Johnson!
An out of breath Barrett Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.