PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy DeVito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johns has chosen Welcome to the jungle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Junior Johns is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

DeVito
vs
Johns

168 cm
23
157 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

178 cm
29
160 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Syndicate Nutrition

BeastMode

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy DeVito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Johns!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johns looks to score with a jab to the body but DeVito is just out of range.
Johns throws a front kick aimed at DeVito's knee but DeVito avoids it well.
Johns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DeVito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johns's sensitive parts.
Johns is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab by Johns.
DeVito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Junior Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johns thows a body shot but no joy.
DeVito throws a hook to the side of Johns's head but Johns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
DeVito misses with a two punch combination.
Johns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeVito.
A good leg kick by DeVito.
DeVito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeVito looks to throw the jab but Johns is out of range.
Nice jab there from DeVito.
Johns misses with a looping right.
Johns misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVito checks a low kick from Johns.
DeVito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johns avoids the body shot from DeVito.
DeVito checks a low kick from Johns.
DeVito on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice sprawl there from DeVito as Johns shoots in.
DeVito checks a leg kick.
DeVito scores with a leg kick.
Johns throws a leg kick but DeVito checks it.
Johns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and DeVito is able to avoid easily.
DeVito lands a leg kick that knocks Johns off balance momentarily.
DeVito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johns has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johns there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johns misses with a wild body shot.
Johns throws a big shot that misses.
Johns throws a leg kick that is checked
and DeVito counters with a thumping low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns misses with a leg kick
letting DeVito counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeVito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A telegraphed right hand from DeVito misses the target.
Johns misses with a looping right.
Johns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeVito throws out the jab.
Johns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeVito cracks Johns with a right hand to the side of the head.
DeVito moves out of range of the leg kick from Johns.
Johns just misses with a punch to the body.
Johns motions for DeVito to come forward. Johns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Johns 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johns thows a leg kick but DeVito checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johns throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johns misses with a wild body shot.
DeVito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johns was well out of range. Poor timing from DeVito.
DeVito just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from DeVito.
DeVito lands a jab to the nose.
Johns throws a head kick but DeVito moves out of range.
Johns blocks a jab.
Johns throws a head kick that misses.
DeVito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johns.
DeVito throws the left hand but Johns avoids the punch easily.
DeVito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tommy DeVito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johns thows a body shot but no joy.
Johns motions for DeVito to come forward. Johns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeVito was well out of range. Poor timing from Johns.
Johns just misses with a punch to the body.
Johns throws a low kick but DeVito avoids it.
A solid body kick from DeVito.
Johns swings for the body but DeVito moves out of range.
Johns lands a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johns will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johns throws a solid leg kick but DeVito takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johns.
Johns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johns shoots in for a takedown but DeVito shows good takedown defense.
Tommy DeVito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Johns.
Johns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johns shoots for a double leg takedown but DeVito sprawls well. He's pushed Johns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
DeVito avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but DeVito checks it well.
DeVito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johns throws a front kick aimed at DeVito's knee but DeVito avoids it well.
Johns throws a right hand that DeVito ducks under and follows up with a left that DeVito also avoids with ease.
Johns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DeVito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeVito keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
DeVito uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
DeVito connects with a jab.
DeVito lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy DeVito dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Johns misses with a body shot.
A jab from DeVito misses.
Tommy DeVito is winning the standup battle so far.
Johns throws a leg kick
and DeVito makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johns fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeVito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johns throws a leg kick but DeVito sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johns throws a leg kick that is checked
and DeVito makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by DeVito.
The fighters circle momentarily. DeVito darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johns misses with an uppercut. DeVito saw that one coming.
Johns throws a low kick but DeVito avoids it.
Johns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Johns misses the target.
Johns looks to throw the jab but DeVito is out of range.
DeVito throws a leg kick which misses Johns's front leg but catches the back leg as Johns tries to avoid it.
Johns keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeVito misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns shoots in but no luck this time.
DeVito misses with a looping left.
Johns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeVito. DeVito obviously looking to wear him down.
Johns swings for the body but DeVito moves out of range.
DeVito staying out of range there.

Johns shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
DeVito is looking to improve his position.
Johns sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeVito defending well though.
DeVito is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Johns looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
DeVito trying to hold on to Johns's head to control him but Johns postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns is trying to control. DeVito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
DeVito keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johns is trying to control the action in half guard but DeVito is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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!
Johns throwing shots but DeVito is blocking nicely.
Johns thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johns is working away from the top position though.
Johns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeVito.
DeVito looks to land a combination but Johns avoids it well.
A lazy left from DeVito finds it's target.
Johns misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeVito. That's going to slow Johns down.
Johns throws a low kick, looking for DeVito's leg but DeVito calmly moves out of range.
DeVito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johns moves away.
Johns fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DeVito thuds his right hand into Johns's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
DeVito takes a swing at Johns's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johns throws out a leg kick but DeVito moves out of range and Johns only half commits.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeVito, right into the meat.
Johns throws a leg kick
and Johns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck for Johns with that takedown attempt.
Tommy DeVito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Johns.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeVito checks a leg kick.
Johns throws a front kick aimed at DeVito's knee but DeVito avoids it well.
Johns throws a body punch but DeVito moves out of range.
Johns throws a leg kick but DeVito moved away.

DeVito gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johns with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeVito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DeVito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johns.
DeVito looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Junior Johns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Johns shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
DeVito avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johns.
Johns throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johns thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeVito's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeVito is trying to get back to full guard.
DeVito is trying to maintain the position but Johns is very close to passing his half guard.
Johns throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johns is trying to control the action in half guard but DeVito is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
DeVito is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johns is looking to take a break and control but DeVito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeVito trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Johns tries to control but DeVito wriggling away.
Junior Johns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johns breaks from DeVito's wrist control and lands an elbow.
DeVito is in a horrible position here. Johns smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Johns looking to ground and pound but DeVito is blocking nicely.
DeVito is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVito is working hard here to advance position.
DeVito blocking the ground and pound.
Johns unloads with some shots from mount but DeVito bucks and avoids them well.
Johns prevents DeVito from getting the reversal.
DeVito wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Johns.
Johns is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeVito wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Johns.
Johns working DeVito over with strikes here.
Johns looking to finish DeVito with some ground and pound. This is bad for DeVito!
Johns punching from mount but DeVito doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Johns scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish DeVito?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns working the ground and pound effectively.
Johns trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johns has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of DeVito's face.
Johns landing shots from mount.
Johns looking to land elbow strikes but DeVito uses the position to regain half guard.

Johns is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DeVito is just riding it out for now. Johns eventually gives up the hold.
DeVito has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johns is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVito wants to improve his position but Johns is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Johns.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johns with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
DeVito avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johns.
DeVito regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Johns.
Johns preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeVito has momentary wrist control but Johns slips an elbow through the middle.
Johns throwing strikes from guard but DeVito blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Johns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johns 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Johns!
After the fight, Junior Johns was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.