PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rage Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Mills
vs
Johnson

183 cm
23
178 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

UPC Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rage Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mills rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Mills pulls Johnson into guard.
Mills pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.

Mills has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Mills throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mills is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Mills.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Mills keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rage Johnson.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick from Mills lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Mills circles away.
Mills tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mills.
Mills fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mills.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.

Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mills is looking for a sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson works to advance to full mount. Mills defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mills manages to control the position for a moment.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mills can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johnson with a couple of short strikes.
Mills is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.
Johnson looking to finish with strikes here!
Mills wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mills is looking to escape.
Johnson is trying to control here but Mills has managed to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson throwing shots but Mills is blocking nicely.

Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Mills defends the submission attempt.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mills knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mills keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mills is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Mills bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mills slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson tests Mills's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mills misses with a head kick.
Johnson moves to clinch but Mills breaks away
letting Mills counter with a right hand.
Steve Mills is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mills.
Mills dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Mills's head and hops out.

Mills pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is working for takedown but Mills is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnson is breathing heavily.

Mills lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mills defends well.
Mills lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mills is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson is trying to hold Mills in close to prevent damage but Mills has managed to pass into half guard.
Mills performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mills drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Mills controlling the action here.
It looks like Mills is going to stand back up.
Mills winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Johnson wants to control but Mills is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Mills wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Mills is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Steve Mills.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Mills sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mills clinches up against the cage.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mills is defending well.
Steve Mills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rage Johnson.
Mills has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mills keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Mills breaks the clinch.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Mills is out of range.

Mills looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mills trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mills wants to stand but Johnson has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Mills dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mills looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Mills is controlling him well.
Mills tries to stand and escape but Johnson is controlling the position.
Mills has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Good control from Mills.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Johnson is trying to stand back up.
Mills is working the ground and pound. Can Johnson escape?
Johnson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Mills is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mills patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mills is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Johnson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mills gets his way!
Mills slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mills lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Mills.
Mills keeps control of the position easily here as Johnson tries to buck him off.
Mills tries to get the hooks in deep but Johnson pushed the leg off.
Mills has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Johnson.
Johnson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills is looking to control Johnson but Johnson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mills is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Johnson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

Johnson showing good submission defense here.
Johnson can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mills working for a choke but Johnson is defending well.
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!
Mills lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Mills.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Mills showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mills has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Mills!