PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Saber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Hold Us. Bradley Johnson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Johnson
vs
Saber

175 cm
34
160 lbs
16 - 13 - 2

187 cm
44
177 lbs
31 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 16 - 13 - 2, fighting out of London, Bradley Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Cameron Saber!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Saber misses.
Saber throws a left and a right that both miss

and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Saber is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saber is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Johnson gets to mount! Saber was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Saber tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Saber keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Saber looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Johnson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Saber trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saber can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saber trying to control but not successfully.
Johnson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Saber doesn't escape.
Saber wants to get back to his feet.
Saber rolls, trying to escape but Johnson keeps control of the position.
Johnson is riding his opponent, not letting Saber buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson is not going to allow Saber to sit and survive in this position.
Johnson controls the action.
Saber tries to roll but Johnson sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Saber looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Saber avoids it well and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saber sprawls and moves away.
Saber misses with a looping left.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saber sprawls and moves away.
Saber misses with a head kick.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saber. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Saber.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saber takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saber throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Saber avoids it well and moves away.
Saber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saber sprawls and moves away.
Saber misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Saber misses.
Cameron Saber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saber throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saber throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Saber misses with a straight left.
Saber throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Saber avoids it well and moves away.
Saber punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Saber misses with a looping right.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cameron Saber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saber.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Saber!
Saber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saber lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saber looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saber misses the jab.
Johnson slips a straight right by Saber.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Saber.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Saber avoids it well and moves away.
Saber misses with a body shot.
Saber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saber throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saber sprawls and moves away.
Saber throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saber can pounce on him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saber looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saber throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saber sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Saber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Saber throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Saber.
Saber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saber sprawls and moves away.
Saber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Saber is quick to defend against it.
Saber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Saber throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saber throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Saber is quick to defend against it.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saber misses the shot to the body.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saber misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Saber misses with a wild body shot.
Saber takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Saber throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Saber is quick to defend against it.
Cameron Saber seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saber tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Saber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Saber.
Saber throws a big shot that misses.
Saber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Saber is quick to defend against it.
Saber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saber throws out the jab.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Saber is quick to defend against it.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Saber.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Saber throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saber.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saber sprawls and moves away.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Saber.
Saber throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Saber misses with a body punch

and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saber's guard.

Saber is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Saber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saber avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Saber.
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!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Saber lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Saber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Saber manages to break the clinch.
Saber misses the jab.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saber scores with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saber thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Saber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron Saber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saber 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Saber!
Cameron Saber gave a mention to 95% Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).