PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dewitt Mccall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Johnson (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.

Mccall
vs
Johnson

210 cm
20
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dewitt Mccall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson moves into the clinch.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mccall.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Mccall feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Mccall changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.
Mccall prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mccall throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mccall is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Johnson.
Mccall 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 wants to control but Mccall postures up.
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mccall's best efforts.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mccall.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mccall pulls his head out easily.
Mccall prevents Johnson from improving his position.

Mccall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Mccall eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson landing rabbit punches to the side of Mccall's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mccall is looking for a kimura here.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.

Mccall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Mccall seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Mccall seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Mccall gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Mccall.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mccall checks it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mccall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.

Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mccall on his heels. He'll look to pass Mccall's guard now, I'm sure.
Mccall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
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 Dewitt Mccall will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mccall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dewitt Mccall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mccall tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Mccall's guard.
Mccall wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Mccall is working hard here to advance position.
Mccall wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Johnson is now in half guard.
Mccall controlling the position well.
Mccall trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mccall's head.
Mccall tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson wants to stand but Mccall has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Mccall is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mccall trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dewitt Mccall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mccall tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mccall is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Mccall is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mccall is trying to get back to full guard.

Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mccall sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mccall keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccall wants to get back to full guard.
Mccall is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Mccall trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mccall keeps working.

Nick Johnson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Mccall is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Mccall's guard.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mccall is proving hard to escape from.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Mccall keeps moving.
Mccall striking off his back but it's not causing Johnson any problems.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nick Johnson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Mccall.

Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mccall is being controlled here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mccall can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Mccall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mccall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mccall is looking to clinch.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mccall is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Mccall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.

Johnson tries for a kimura but Mccall is defending well.
Mccall wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Mccall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Johnson moves into full mount! Mccall won't be happy about that!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Mccall from getting the reversal.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Mccall to control.
Johnson prevents Mccall from getting the reversal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson dominating with strikes here.
Mccall looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Johnson biding his time, controlling Mccall.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mccall tries to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson looking to break Mccall's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mccall remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Johnson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mccall tries to escape the position.
Mccall trying to control but not successfully.
Mccall prevents Johnson from getting a body triangle.
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!
Mccall is in bad spot here.
Johnson misses with punches from the back.
Mccall tries to escape but Johnson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Mccall 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 Johnson gets his way!
Johnson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeps control of the position as Mccall tries to break free.
Johnson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Johnson not allowing Mccall to control his hands.

Johnson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mccall has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mccall wants to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccall trying to control the hands but Johnson won't let him.

Mccall fending off the submission attempt from Johnson.
Mccall trying to control the action but Johnson just sinks the hooks in.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lull in the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

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