PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Derrick King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rihanna Pour It Up. Johnson has chosen Blood Brothers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Nate Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

King
vs
Johnson

169 cm
20
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side.

Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
King creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
King has Johnson pushed against the cage.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
King misses with some punches.
King taking a breather.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as King tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
King lands a right hand.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Johnson can't get the takedown.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
King appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from King misses.

King darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.

Johnson lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Johnson won't allow King to get back to his feet.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

King uses the cage to get back to his feet.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson tries to clinch but King is having none of it.

King clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Derrick King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Johnson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. King gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King prevents the takedown attempt.
King is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
King lands a right hand.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
King drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
King gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Johnson looks winded!
King with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
King blocks the elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

King manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
King wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.

King uses the cage to get back to his feet.

King moves into the clinch.
Johnson is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. King is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
King stalls.
Johnson is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King misses with some punches.
King is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns King into the cage.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by King after a bit of a struggle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, King throws an elbow but misses.

King pulls guard effortlessly.

King scrambles and gets back to his feet.

King moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick King dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

King looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.

King clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
King is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
King is stalling here.
King content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson wants a takedown.
King stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
King stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
King is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Derrick King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Johnson.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson has King pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. King manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
King slowing the pace effectively.
King tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Derrick King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but King shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but King pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
King lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Derrick King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by King!

King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
King taking a breather.
Johnson is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but King pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

King has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson tries for a takedown but King manages to get underhooks.
King lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
King gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
King pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
King pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but King gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for King.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. King gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from King.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
King looking to stall.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from King.

King pulls guard.

King is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Johnson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
King is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now King has his back to the cage.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns King into the cage.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
King wants to stall.
King manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
King lands a right hand.
King looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but King pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from King as Johnson shoots in.
King throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

King takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick King dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from King.
Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but King leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
King blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
King is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag King down to the mat. King avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
King works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.

Johnson tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.

Johnson breaks the clinch.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson prevents a body shot from King.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Derrick King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Johnson.
A shot in the inside from King.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but King pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
King scores with a jab to the jaw.

King clinches with his opponent.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but King manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
King taking a breather.
King with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocking some punches.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
King is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
King wants to stall.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King looking to stall.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but King pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

King moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as King takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. King is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A cross from King lands.

King moves into the clinch.
King stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from King.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. King is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King lands a damaging elbow.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but King is defending well.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Nate Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

King pulls guard effortlessly.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Derrick King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

King manages to escape and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick King!
Derrick King seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.