PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Heartbeat as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Clinton
vs
Johnson

185 cm
18
137 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

171 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Franklin Clinton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chad Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clinton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Clinton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Clinton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson fails with the takedown

and Clinton counters with a left hand that sends Johnson to the canvas!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clinton is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Clinton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Clinton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Clinton.
Clinton is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.

Clinton wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Johnson actively working from the bottom here.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clinton pulls his head out easily.

Clinton seems to be looking for submissions.

Clinton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clinton 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.

Clinton seems to be looking for submissions.

Clinton is working for a submission of some sort.

Johnson with the active half guard here but Clinton passes nicely into side control.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clinton is looking for submissions but instead, Johnson has regained full guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Clinton from controlling successfully.
Clinton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clinton trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Clinton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Johnson is looking for a triangle but Clinton pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clinton is aware though and is defending well.
Clinton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clinton throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clinton defends it easily.
Clinton passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Clinton is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clinton pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franklin Clinton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Johnson works over Clinton's head and body with a nice combination.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Clinton eats them both and turns towards Johnson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clinton sprawls well. Clinton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Franklin Clinton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clinton paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franklin Clinton is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Clinton counters with a left and a right that hurts Johnson! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Clinton jumps into full mount!
Johnson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clinton throwing strikes but Johnson recovers to half guard. A much better position.

Clinton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Clinton is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clinton to get the leverage.
Clinton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clinton prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Clinton wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.

Clinton seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clinton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Clinton is looking for a kimura here.

Clinton is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson trying to hold on to Clinton's head to control him but Clinton postures up.

Clinton is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Clinton passes to full mount!
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Clinton tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.

Clinton looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Clinton has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Clinton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johnson is surviving well by controlling Clinton's body position as best he can.

Clinton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Johnson wants to hold on but Clinton pushes him away.

Clinton jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Johnson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Johnson and Clinton has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franklin Clinton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Johnson goes for a double leg but Clinton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clinton continues to drive forward.

Clinton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Clinton dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johnson shoots and misses

and Clinton counters with a right hand that sends Johnson tumbling to the canvas! Can Clinton finish him? He dives into Johnson's guard looking to do just that!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clinton stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Clinton trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Clinton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Clinton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clinton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.

Clinton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Clinton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Clinton but great work by Johnson.
Clinton is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Franklin Clinton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Clinton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clinton sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinton wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Clinton here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clinton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Clinton working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Clinton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clinton manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clinton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Johnson turns into him and now he's in Clinton's guard.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clinton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson trying to control but Clinton is working from the bottom.
Clinton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.

Clinton drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Clinton off! Clinton jumps back into Johnson's guard.

Johnson has his foot on Clinton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clinton works his way back into a safe position though.
Chad Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson has his foot on Clinton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clinton works his way back into a safe position though.
Clinton passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Clinton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.

Clinton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Franklin Clinton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson wants to control but Clinton is keeping busy.
Clinton trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Clinton is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin Clinton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clinton 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklin Clinton!
The defeated Chad Johnson had this to say: 'I come back stronger.'.