PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between lee kiesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and kyle johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying johnson's choice of entrance music: Eminem - Lose Yourself . kyle johnson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

kiesel
vs
johnson

190 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Xotic Fruits
Synergy Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, lee kiesel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, kyle johnson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but kiesel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
johnson is thwarting kiesel's attempts to control the position.
johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for kiesel!
johnson prevents kiesel from getting the reversal.
johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
kiesel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
kiesel wants to hold on but johnson pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson is trying to control here but kiesel has managed to regain half guard.
kiesel wants to control but johnson is keeping busy.
kiesel manages to get to full guard.
johnson controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
kiesel is trying to keep johnson in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but kiesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
kiesel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kiesel controls johnson momentarily but johnson frees himself.
johnson preventing the sweep.
kiesel looking to control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
kiesel fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

johnson scores with a takedown into kiesel's guard.
johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
kiesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
johnson stopping the sweep attempt from kiesel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

kyle johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

kiesel tries to clinch there but johnson circles away.
kiesel doesn't manage to clinch there - johnson circles away.
kiesel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
kiesel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

kiesel gets caught flat footed, as johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
kiesel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
kiesel goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now johnson is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kiesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
kiesel tries to strike from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but kiesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but kiesel is retaining full guard.
johnson is breathing heavily.
johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
johnson preventing the sweep.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
kiesel lands a high kick!

It looks like kyle johnson has been cut.
kiesel digs a good body shot into johnson's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kiesel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
kiesel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
kiesel wants to pass the guard but johnson is defending well.

kiesel wants to work for an arm triangle but johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
johnson is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
johnson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
johnson is trying to control but can't.
johnson is pressing down on kiesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but kyle johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on kyle johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

johnson misses with a double jab
and kiesel counters with a nice body kick.
kiesel fails with the takedown

and johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. kiesel won't be happy with that.
johnson controls the position from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
johnson working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
kiesel can't do much from the bottom here.
kiesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
johnson working away.
kiesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
johnson misses with a low kick as kiesel jumps back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kiesel wants to clinch.
kiesel has his takedown stuffed

and johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in kiesel's guard now.
johnson is stalling in the full guard.
johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
kyle johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but kiesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

kyle johnson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on kyle johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

kiesel misses with a takedown attempt
and johnson counters with a big head kick but kiesel shrugs it off.
lee kiesel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
kiesel wants to clinch up but johnson keeps it at a distance.

johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. kiesel sprawls well initially but johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but kiesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
kiesel wants to improve his position but johnson is controlling well.
kiesel punching from the bottom.
kiesel tries to roll over but johnson keeps him under control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, johnson seems content to control.
kiesel trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but johnson manages to pass to mount!
kiesel tries to hold on but johnson postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
kiesel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
kiesel is squirming around, avoiding johnson's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kiesel is working to get back to half guard.
johnson tries to control but kiesel wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Despite being in the dominant position, kyle johnson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
kiesel fails with the takedown
and johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
kiesel falls off balance throwing a combination

and johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. kiesel won't be happy with that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
johnson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
kiesel struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

kyle johnson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on kyle johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

kiesel with a poor takedown

and johnson counters with a single leg into guard. kiesel didn't expect that.
kiesel is trying to control the position but johnson postures up.

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

kiesel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
johnson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
kiesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson wants to control from the top but kiesel keeps moving.
kiesel wants to improve his position but instead johnson has moved into half guard.
johnson is looking to take a break and control but kiesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
kiesel is looking for a sweep. johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
kiesel is looking to clinch.
johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and kiesel counters with a thumping low kick.
kiesel is looking to clinch but johnson is avoiding it.
lee kiesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. kiesel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
johnson taking a breather here.
kiesel is trying to control johnson's posture but johnson avoids it.
johnson slows the pace down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

And that's the end of the fight!
kyle johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... kyle johnson!
kyle johnson is the new lightweight champion!