PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dave Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TwoBrooks OneLove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TwoBrooks OneLove has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dave Johnson's chin.

Johnson
vs
OneLove

175 cm
19
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

176 cm
19
151 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, TwoBrooks OneLove!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OneLove lands with a cross.
OneLove looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
OneLove throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
OneLove looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. OneLove tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OneLove manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
OneLove fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and OneLove counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OneLove looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson is in close to OneLove's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to OneLove's brow.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OneLove is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
OneLove has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson postures up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. TwoBrooks OneLove hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
OneLove fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OneLove throws out the jab.
Johnson tries for a takedown but OneLove sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so OneLove counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
OneLove must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson pulls OneLove in close to prevent any damage.
OneLove throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing OneLove from controlling successfully.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johnson holds on and takes a little breather.
OneLove keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
OneLove wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson shoots in but OneLove avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson fails with the takedown

and OneLove counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson pulls OneLove in close to his closed guard and prevents OneLove from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OneLove accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
OneLove wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson has his hands on OneLove's head, controlling the position.
OneLove throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OneLove working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OneLove is trying to keep Johnson in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
OneLove avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
OneLove avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
OneLove utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OneLove trying to control the position.
OneLove avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson misses with a takedown attempt

and OneLove counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing OneLove from controlling successfully.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson thows a huge punch but OneLove dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
OneLove trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
OneLove holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
OneLove is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
TwoBrooks OneLove has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson throwing shots but OneLove is blocking nicely.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed OneLove's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working OneLove over with strikes.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson working over OneLove with some ground and pound. OneLove looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson throwing shots but OneLove is blocking nicely.
OneLove trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed OneLove's head.
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 OneLove's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OneLove trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
OneLove is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but OneLove defends it.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
OneLove is looking to improve his position.
OneLove is concentrating on defense, preventing Johnson from advancing position.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson moves nicely into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OneLove sneaks back into half guard.
OneLove blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed OneLove's head.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson thows a huge punch but OneLove dodges it nicely.
OneLove wants to get back to full guard.
OneLove trying to control here.
OneLove keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Johnson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
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.
OneLove holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Johnson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
OneLove is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnson raining down shots from the mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
OneLove is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

OneLove is rocked!
Johnson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
OneLove is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson connects with a bit shot that sees OneLove covering up! More strikes from Johnson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Johnson is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Johnson!