PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Idi Amin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amin's entrance music is Dangerous by Michael Jackson. A fine choice. Johnson has chosen Voodoo People as his entrance music. Thomas Johnson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Amin
vs
Johnson

220 cm
37
285 lbs
26 - 12 - 0

202 cm
48
250 lbs
38 - 35 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Idi Amin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 35 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Amin keeps the fight on the outside.

Amin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Amin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Amin moves out of range easily.
Idi Amin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amin swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Amin avoids it easily.
Amin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Amin moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Amin.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Amin.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Amin has him pressed against the cage.
Idi Amin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Amin lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.

It looks like Thomas Johnson has been cut.
Amin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Amin walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!

Amin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Amin has Johnson pushed against the cage.
Amin lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Amin won't allow it.

Amin has Johnson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Amin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Johnson tumbling to the mat - Amin dives into Johnson's guard.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Amin from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pulls Amin in close to prevent any damage.
Amin wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
Amin content to stall in guard here.
Amin wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Amin prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Johnson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amin is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
Amin prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson tries to clinch up.

Amin looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Amin drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
Amin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Amin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amin checks a low kick from Johnson.
Amin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Amin rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Amin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Amin.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Amin is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Amin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Amin is struggling to control the position.
Amin blocks an elbow strike.
Amin controlling the action here for a moment.

Amin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Idi Amin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas 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.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amin closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Amin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Amin.

Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Amin's guard.
Amin keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson prevents Amin from getting back to his feet.

Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Amin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Amin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Amin!

Johnson wants to control but Amin postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to bench press Amin off him but Amin keeps the position.

Amin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Amin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Amin is in Johnson's guard.
Amin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?

Amin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get!
Amin scores with a nice head shot.

That has opened up Thomas Johnson's cut even more.

Amin rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson is trying to drag Amin to the mat but Amin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Idi Amin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Johnson.
Johnson jumps guard but Amin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Amin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Amin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Amin clinches with his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Amin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Amin for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Amin is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Amin down to the mat. Amin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Amin misses with a head kick.
Amin throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Amin feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Amin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Johnson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Amin stalling the fight.
Amin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Amin keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Amin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Amin smiles and moves away.
Amin misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Amin clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Amin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Amin sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Amin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Johnson is continuing to stall.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Amin's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Idi Amin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Amin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Johnson sprawling to the canvas! Johnson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Amin finish him?!

Amin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Johnson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Amin's guard.

Amin pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.

Amin instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Amin stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Amin lands a shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Amin.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Amin manages to break the clinch.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Amin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Amin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Amin stands up from half guard.

Amin shoots in for a takedown and gets it, with a heavy slam. That will score well with the judges.

Johnson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Amin stands up from Johnson's guard - Amin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Amin finish him?
Amin throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Amin misses with the combination.
Idi Amin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Amin forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Amin scores with a hook to the body.
Amin stalling.
Amin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Amin gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Johnson stalling in the clinch but Amin improves position.
Amin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Amin walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Idi Amin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amin grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Johnson takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Amin cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Idi Amin!
Idi Amin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.