PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barrett Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lizandro Ibarra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Johnson
vs
Ibarra

177 cm
32
218 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

190 cm
27
220 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barrett Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lizandro Ibarra!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Ibarra moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Ibarra misses with a head kick.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ibarra throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ibarra.
Ibarra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ibarra wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson feints a jab promting Ibarra to slip. Johnson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ibarra slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ibarra tries a head kick but it misses.

Ibarra lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Ibarra takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Barrett Johnson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibarra throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Ibarra misses with a head kick.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.

Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ibarra looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ibarra tries to improve position but can't.
Ibarra takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ibarra takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ibarra is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is chipping away with strikes.
Ibarra is looking for a sweep.
Ibarra tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Johnson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ibarra is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson tries to control but Ibarra wriggling away.
Johnson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ibarra takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ibarra bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ibarra tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Johnson working for a triangle but Ibarra defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is working an open guard so Ibarra takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Ibarra scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Ibarra misses with a knee to the head.

Ibarra breaks from the clinch.
Ibarra shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Johnson drives through with a takedown into Ibarra's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.

Ibarra 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 cracks Ibarra with a nice body shot.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ibarra prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barrett Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibarra misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibarra scores a nice knee to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Ibarra landing knees to the head.

Barrett Johnson's cut is getting worse.

Ibarra breaks from the clinch.
Ibarra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ibarra's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ibarra scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ibarra at a distance.
Johnson cracks Ibarra with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Ibarra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ibarra tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ibarra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Ibarra lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Ibarra takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibarra throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Barrett Johnson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lizandro Ibarra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Ibarra has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ibarra misses with a knee strike.
Ibarra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibarra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Ibarra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ibarra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Ibarra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Ibarra.

Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Ibarra's guard.
Ibarra wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ibarra is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Ibarra is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ibarra 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.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lizandro Ibarra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barrett Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ibarra scores with a head kick.
Ibarra misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson shoots in but Ibarra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ibarra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Ibarra has managed to clinch.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibarra.

Ibarra breaks from the clinch.
Ibarra lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ibarra is working to avoid the ground and pound but Johnson connects with a decent elbow.
Ibarra manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.

Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ibarra has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Ibarra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ibarra wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Ibarra's temple.
Ibarra pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson is keen to just control but Ibarra is a slippery customer.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ibarra is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.

Ibarra manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Johnson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibarra tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.

Ibarra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.

Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barrett Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ibarra is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ibarra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Ibarra's hands, connecting with Ibarra's forehead.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Ibarra dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ibarra!
Johnson landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibarra is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson looking to finish Ibarra with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ibarra!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount and Ibarra is in trouble!
Ibarra really wants to buck Johnson off and get back to his feet.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.
Ibarra tries to buck Johnson off but he can't manage it.
Ibarra is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a couple of good shots and Ibarra has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ibarra is trying to get back to his feet but Johnson has full control of the position and if anything, Ibarra has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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 connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ibarra to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibarra tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Johnson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ibarra sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ibarra knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ibarra is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
Johnson throwing shots but Ibarra is blocking nicely.

Ibarra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ibarra wants to get back to his feet.
Ibarra is looking to improve his position.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barrett Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barrett Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Johnson shoots in and drives through. Ibarra sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Ibarra tries to clinch up.
Ibarra throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ibarra misses with a head kick.
Ibarra misses with a wild body shot.

Ibarra gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Ibarra has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Ibarra looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into half guard.
Ibarra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ibarra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ibarra is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Johnson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Johnson landing shots from mount.
Johnson raining down hammerfists from mount.
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 lands a big elbow.

Ibarra is rocked!
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ibarra in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ibarra is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson cracks Ibarra with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barrett Johnson!
A victorious Barrett Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.