PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mad Raefon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raefon comes to the cage accompanied by Riot - Three Days Grace. David Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Raefon
vs
Johnson

196 cm
29
283 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

186 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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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 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mad Raefon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, David Johnson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raefon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raefon.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Raefon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mad Raefon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Raefon should have avoided that one.
Raefon shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Raefon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Raefon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raefon is breathing heavily.
Raefon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Raefon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
Raefon misses with a takedown
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raefon.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raefon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Raefon fails with the takedown
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Nice cross by Johnson.
No luck for Raefon with that takedown attempt.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raefon at a distance.
Raefon tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Raefon shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Raefon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raefon slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Raefon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Raefon somewhat.
Mad Raefon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raefon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raefon tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Raefon slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Raefon shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Raefon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Raefon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raefon with a poor takedown
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Raefon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Raefon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Raefon. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
David Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raefon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Raefon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Raefon has a takedown stuffed.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Raefon shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Raefon pushes him off.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Raefon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Raefon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raefon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raefon shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Raefon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Raefon is defended easily by Johnson.
Raefon takes one on the button.
Raefon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
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!
Raefon fails with the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raefon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Raefon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Raefon shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Raefon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Raefon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mad Raefon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raefon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raefon shoots and misses
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
David Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Raefon circles away.
Mad Raefon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Raefon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Raefon dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Raefon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raefon with a poor takedown
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raefon circles away quickly and effectively.
Raefon fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Raefon shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson misses with a hook. Raefon ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raefon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raefon.
Johnson cracks Raefon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Raefon shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Raefon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Raefon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Raefon misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Raefon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Raefon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Raefon moves out of range.
Raefon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lunges at Raefon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raefon's hand.
Raefon shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Raefon shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Raefon shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Raefon shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson leaves Raefon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson tests Raefon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raefon misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Raefon misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Raefon with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raefon tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Raefon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Raefon fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raefon shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Raefon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raefon on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raefon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raefon fails with the takedown
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Raefon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Raefon gets slowly back to his feet.
Raefon misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mad Raefon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raefon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raefon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raefon walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Raefon fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raefon under the eye.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raefon shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Raefon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raefon shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Raefon with an uppercut!
Raefon shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson lands with a hook. Raefon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raefon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raefon walks into a left hand.
Johnson throws a combination. Raefon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Raefon shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Raefon.
Raefon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raefon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Raefon off to one side.
Mad Raefon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Raefon or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Raefon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson pushes Raefon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Raefon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Raefon landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raefon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
Raefon working the ground and pound from side control.

Raefon has an Americana. Johnson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Raefon is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Raefon hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mad Raefon!
An out of breath Mad Raefon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.