PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demetrious Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and All or Nothing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nothing comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Vegan Reich - The Way It Is kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! All or Nothing is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Johnson
vs
or Nothing

165 cm
19
135 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

175 cm
50
94 lbs
28 - 59 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Namunamu Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Demetrious Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 59 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, All or Nothing!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.

Nothing pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.

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

Nothing throws Johnson to one side and escapes!

Nothing is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nothing is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Johnson drives through with a takedown into Nothing's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Nothing has wrist control.
Nothing is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Nothing uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Nothing!

Nothing is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nothing seems to have recovered his senses.
Nothing passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Nothing keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nothing is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Nothing seems content to control.
Johnson tries to roll over but Nothing keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nothing stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nothing.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Nothing manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

Johnson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Nothing stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

All or Nothing dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nothing feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Nothing changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nothing controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nothing passes into half guard.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Nothing keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nothing has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Nothing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nothing stalling.
Johnson misses with some strikes from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nothing scores with a jab to the head.
Demetrious Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nothing misses with a few strikes there.
As Nothing looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Nothing just gets out of the way.
Demetrious Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Nothing is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Nothing moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nothing is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Nothing uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Nothing!

Nothing passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson trying to get back to full guard but Nothing takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nothing controlling from the full mount.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Nothing maintains control.
Nothing controlling from the full mount.
Johnson tries to hold on but Nothing pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Nothing has taken his back.
Johnson tries to roll but Nothing sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

All or Nothing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nothing thumps Johnson with a low kick.

Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson throws a strike but Nothing rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Johnson working a defensive guard but Nothing manages to pass into side control anyway.
Nothing is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Johnson's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Johnson being controlled for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson being controlled for a moment.
Johnson wants to control but Nothing postures up.
All or Nothing has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Nothing keeps moving and retains side control.
Nothing taking a breather here.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nothing is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nothing slows the pace down.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Nothing.

Nothing gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nothing 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 flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Nothing is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Demetrious Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
All or Nothing is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Nothing manages to pass to side control.
Johnson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

And that's the end of the fight!
All or Nothing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nothing has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... All or Nothing!