PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Browns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Browns
vs
Johnson

160 cm
23
137 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mitchell Browns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Browns is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson digs a good hook to Browns's body.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Browns fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitchell Browns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Browns backwards.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Johnson gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Browns backwards.
Browns stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Johnson lands a right hand.

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

Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Browns, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Browns is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Browns looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Browns is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.

It looks like Mitchell Browns has been cut.

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

Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Browns's takedown attempt.
Browns takes a shot to the head.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.

Johnson clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson is working Browns over against the cage.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson is working Browns over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson gets through Browns's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson leaning against his opponent.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Browns takes a shot to the head.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Browns backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Johnson has Browns up against the cage in a clinch.

Johnson breaks the clinch.

Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson cracks Browns with a nice body shot.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson gets through Browns's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Browns's ribcage. Browns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitchell Browns's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Johnson rushes Browns and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Browns shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
Browns wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Browns backwards.
Browns is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Browns into the cage.
Browns is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson avoiding damage.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.

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

Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson pushes Browns up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.

Johnson instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Johnson.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.

Johnson drives through and clinches with Browns against the cage.
Johnson presses Browns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson gets through Browns's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Johnson breaks the clinch.

Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Browns backwards.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Johnson rushes Browns and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson stalling the fight.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Johnson.
Browns can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitchell Browns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson is working Browns over against the cage.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Browns backwards.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.

Browns is rocked!
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Oh Browns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Browns, pushing him back against the cage.
Browns seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.

Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnson lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mitchell Browns's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Browns.
Jon Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Browns.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to 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!
Browns letting Johnson take a breather here.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Browns's ribcage. Browns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Browns wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Browns.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Browns has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Browns.
Mitchell Browns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Johnson clinches up with Browns and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Browns's head.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Browns backwards.
Johnson pushes Browns back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Browns tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitchell Browns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.

Johnson clinches.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Browns's head.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Johnson lands a big uppercut and Browns crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Browns looks OK. Johnson waves Browns back to his feet!

Johnson clinches.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Browns! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Johnson is unloading with more strikes now! Browns drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Johnson!