PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yukii Ogata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ogata has chosen Eminem - Not Afraid as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Johnson
vs
Ogata

186 cm
29
205 lbs
4 - 10 - 1

185 cm
29
205 lbs
6 - 12 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, David Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yukii Ogata!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ogata is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Ogata has one foot on Johnson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ogata holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ogata 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!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ogata avoiding Johnson 's attempts to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ogata controlling the positon.
Ogata's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but not successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ogata controls the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Yukii Ogata wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ogata throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.

Ogata gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Ogata is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Ogata is keeping the position.

Ogata is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Johnson manages to pull guard.

Ogata decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Ogata's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Ogata has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Johnson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Johnson has picked Ogata up - he's going for a ride! Johnson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ogata has his hands clasped together around Johnson's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ogata is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Ogata has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ogata is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Ogata's brow.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.

Yukii Ogata has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ogata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Ogata dodges it nicely.

Ogata pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.

Johnson scores with a takedown into Ogata's guard.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ogata manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Johnson wants the takedown. Ogata is fighting it off but Johnson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ogata's guard against the cage.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ogata managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ogata has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Johnson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Ogata keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ogata is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ogata trying to control here.
Ogata taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ogata keeping control of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ogata manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ogata holds on and takes a little breather.
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 David Johnson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ogata tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Ogata's guard.
Ogata controlling Johnson's posture.

Ogata has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Johnson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ogata throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.

Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ogata to the mat! Ogata manages to get full guard.
Ogata seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ogata keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.

Ogata manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ogata swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ogata was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ogata is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ogata is retaining full guard.

Ogata is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Johnson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Johnson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ogata regains guard immediately.
Ogata has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
Ogata wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
David Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ogata is controlling Johnson's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Yukii Ogata.
Ogata moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Ogata looks to clinch
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ogata throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Ogata's guard.
Ogata is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ogata managing to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Yukii Ogata was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ogata.

Ogata rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Ogata stalling.
Ogata trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ogata into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ogata clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Johnson missing with strikes.
Ogata looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Johnson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Ogata trying to control the hands but Johnson won't let him.
Ogata has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Ogata turns into Johnson and is now in his guard.

Ogata decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ogata throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ogata napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ogata wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Ogata regains half guard.
Ogata trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Ogata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ogata is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ogata avoid being mounted?
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ogata knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ogata is positioning himself well to prevent Johnson advancing to mount.
Ogata is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ogata avoid being mounted?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Yukii Ogata was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Johnson drives through with a takedown into Ogata's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Ogata has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Johnson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Ogata has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Johnson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Ogata is looking to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Ogata keeping control of the position.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Ogata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ogata manages to get to full guard.
Ogata is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Yukii Ogata has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Ogata's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogata controlling Johnson's posture.
Ogata keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Ogata seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Yukii Ogata wasn't active enough on the ground.

Ogata gets a clinch.
Ogata content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ogata tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Johnson has picked Ogata up - he's going for a ride! Johnson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ogata works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ogata controlling Johnson's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ogata has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.

Yukii Ogata has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Ogata closes the distance and clinches.

Johnson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ogata regains guard.

Ogata wriggles free and stands up.

Johnson clinches with his opponent.

Johnson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Johnson manages to end up in side control.

Ogata bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ogata takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ogata has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.

Johnson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ogata seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Ogata kicks Johnson off and gets to his feet.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Ogata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yukii Ogata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Ogata moves into the clinch successfully.

Johnson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ogata clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Ogata manages to reverse the position and now he's in Johnson's guard. Nice work there by Ogata.

Ogata stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Ogata does no damage.
Ogata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ogata is looking to clinch.
Johnson slips under a jab from Ogata.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Ogata does no damage.

Ogata gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ogata is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ogata prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Johnson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Johnson manages to end up in side control.
Ogata gets back to half guard.
Ogata is controlling Johnson's trapped leg to prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to David Johnson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Johnson!