PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quincy Zheng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Zheng
vs
Johnson

178 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quincy Zheng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Zheng.
Johnson wants to clinch but Zheng slips to the side

and Zheng decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Zheng in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zheng tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Our spies down at at White's ELITE Fitness Gym inform us that Johnson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zheng passes into half guard.
Johnson trying to hold on to Zheng's head to control him but Zheng postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zheng seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Zheng sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to control Zheng's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?

Zheng is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is not content to let Zheng control the position.
Johnson wants to control but Zheng is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.

Zheng is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Zheng is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson is looking to control Zheng's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zheng with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Zheng counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zheng.
Zheng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zheng tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Zheng wants to stand and escape but instead Johnson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Zheng has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Zheng is working from the bottom.
Zheng has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnson trying to control but Zheng is working from the bottom.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zheng is keeping the position for now.
Johnson trying to control but Zheng is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zheng is keeping the position for now.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zheng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quincy Zheng dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Johnson throws a series of punches but Zheng avoids them all with ease.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Zheng off the cage and back into range.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Zheng checks it

and Zheng counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zheng looking to pass the guard.
Zheng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson controls Zheng momentarily but Zheng frees himself.
Johnson pulls Zheng in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zheng postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zheng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zheng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zheng preventing the sweep.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zheng moves away from the strike by Johnson.

Zheng closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Zheng is controlling well.
Zheng wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Zheng lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zheng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Zheng postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zheng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zheng trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johnson controls Zheng momentarily but Zheng frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zheng takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice sprawl there from Zheng as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson stuns Zheng with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there

and Zheng counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zheng trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Zheng defends easily.
Zheng wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Zheng preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zheng slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zheng works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quincy Zheng dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Johnson with a hook.
Zheng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quincy Zheng is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut

and Zheng counters with a takedown into side control.
Zheng wants to control for a moment but Johnson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Zheng is controlling well.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zheng throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Zheng passes the guard and advances to mount!
Johnson wants to hold on but Zheng pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zheng working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zheng lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Quincy Zheng overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson tries to hold on but Zheng postures up.
Zheng content just to control the position here.
Zheng with the ground and pound from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Zheng lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Johnson hang on?
Johnson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zheng avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Zheng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?

Zheng with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Zheng tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Zheng.
Zheng keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson passes into half guard.
Zheng blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
George Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zheng is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zheng has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson trying to control but Zheng is working from the bottom.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zheng keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson wants to control but Zheng is keeping him busy.

Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zheng doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Quincy Zheng is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson is pressing down on Zheng's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zheng is holding on for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quincy Zheng showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zheng, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quincy Zheng!