PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Mityou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Johnson
vs
Mityou

170 cm
27
165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

175 cm
27
155 lbs
12 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sub Mityou !
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mityou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mityou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mityou .
Mityou misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mityou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Mityou , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mityou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.

Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Johnson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mityou some visible discomfort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with the ground and pound.
An elbow from Johnson crashes against the mat.
Mityou tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Johnson.
Johnson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Johnson scoring with punches and elbows.
Mityou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mityou gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson is thwarting Mityou 's attempts to control the position.
Mityou tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Mityou is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mityou tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Mityou .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mityou is defended easily by Johnson.
John Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Mityou .
Mityou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mityou wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Mityou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.

Mityou moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mityou .
Mityou prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Mityou tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Mityou 's ribcage. Mityou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mityou content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mityou prevents it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mityou drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mityou trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Mityou is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
I really don't envy Johnson right now.
Mityou just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mityou keeps control of the position as Johnson tries to break free.
Mityou throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Mityou thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Mityou avoiding Johnson 's attempts to control his hands.
Johnson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Mityou keeps control of the position as Johnson tries to break free.
Johnson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mityou .
Mityou biding his time, controlling Johnson.
Johnson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mityou breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
John Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson tries to hold on but Mityou postures up.
Mityou trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mityou looking to ground and pound but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Mityou trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson can't escape the position.
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 working hard here to advance position.
Mityou looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mityou controlling his opponent.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Mityou is having none of it.
Mityou sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Mityou looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mityou trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Mityou avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Johnson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Mityou isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mityou .
Johnson controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sub Mityou will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mityou tries to clinch up.
Mityou throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
John Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mityou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson leaves Mityou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Mityou fails with the takedown

and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mityou 's guard.

Mityou escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mityou is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Mityou has wrist control.
Mityou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mityou manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mityou fails with an attempt to clinch.

Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mityou 's half guard.
Mityou won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Mityou has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mityou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mityou .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mityou preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mityou wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Mityou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Johnson controls Mityou momentarily but Mityou frees himself.
Mityou is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson controls Mityou momentarily but Mityou frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mityou is standing up over Johnson. Johnson looks to escape but Mityou dives into side control.
Johnson stops Mityou from passing to mount.

Mityou tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is trying to control Mityou 's posture but Mityou avoids it.
Johnson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Johnson!
John Johnson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sydney BEAST Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.