PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Johnson
vs
Ford

185 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Knockout power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Ford!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ford moves away.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot.
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Ford misses.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ford.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Ford ducks down to avoid it.
Ford lands a front kick.
Ford misses with a wild body shot.
Ford throws a front kick that sends Johnson stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Ford moved out of range.
Ford blocks a jab.
Ford delivers a nice body kick.
Johnson is breathing heavily.

Ford closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Ford tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson pressing his opponent against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Ford.
Ford pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford throws a head kick that half lands.

Ford clinches.
Ford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Ford tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.

Ford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ford throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ford throws a nice head kick!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ford. Johnson shrugs it off though.
Ford lands with a kick to the ribs.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ford.
Ford scores with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Ford defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Ford throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Ford delivers a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Ford.
Ford lands a front kick.
Nice body kick there by Ford.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ford misses.
Ford lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ford misses with a series of wild punches.
Ford slips under a jab.
Johnson misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Johnson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ford's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ford slips under a jab.
Ford connects with a high kick.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Ford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Ford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Ford.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
And Ford tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ford.
Ford feints the counter takedown.
Ford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Nice defenses there by Ford.
Ford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Ford's head but Ford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.

It looks like John Ford has been cut.
Ford moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Ford slips under a jab from Johnson.
Ford wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson pushes him away.
John Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ford's hands.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Ford.
Ford slips under a jab.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Ford.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Ford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ford is looking to clinch.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ford.
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Ford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ford slips under a jab from Johnson.
Ford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Ford throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Ford will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Ford's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ford avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ford lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Ford slips the punch.
John Ford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Some wild striking there from Ford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
Ford is breathing heavily.
Ford misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Ford slips the punch.
No joy there for Ford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Ford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John Ford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ford moves away.
Ford moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Ford lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ford lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ford thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnson if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
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 walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ford.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Ford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ford throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Ford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Ford ducks down to avoid it.
Ford tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ford defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ford lands a head kick!
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Ford feints the counter takedown.
Ford keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson throws the left hand but Ford avoids the punch easily.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson throws a hook but Ford avoids it easily.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ford.
Ford wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ford.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Ford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Ford scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson takes a swing at Ford's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ford looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ford thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnson if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ford.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Ford finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.

Ford closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Ford lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Ford landing knees to the head.
Johnson wants to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Ford missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Ford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Ford's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ford moves away.
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ford moves away.
Ford throws a front kick that sends Johnson stumbling back into the cage.
Ford throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ford. Johnson shrugs it off though.
Ford moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson jabs Ford right on the nose. Ford blinks but takes it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ford!

Ford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ford misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Ford.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Johnson wants to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford connects with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Ford gets an underhook and turns Johnson into the cage.
Ford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee calls for Johnson to work.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Ford tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Ford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Ford's head but Ford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ford avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Ford defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Ford lands with a nice body kick.
Ford keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford slips a straight right by Johnson.
Ford wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson pushes him away.
Ford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson digs a good hook to Ford's body.
Ford tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ford moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ford misses the jab.
Johnson drops Ford with a huge uppercut! Ford drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Johnson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Johnson!