PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo People. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnson
vs
Williamson

202 cm
52
250 lbs
44 - 44 - 1

190 cm
20
240 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 44 - 44 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williamson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Johnson clinches.

Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Williamson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
My spies in Kung Fu Fighting Club ($299 entry fee) inform me that Williamson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Williamson cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Williamson slips an elbow through the middle.

Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williamson defends it easily.
Williamson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Williamson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Williamson postures up.
Williamson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Williamson throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is controlling Williamson's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Williamson lands a couple of digs.
Williamson works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williamson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williamson wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Williamson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Williamson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Williamson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williamson 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.
Williamson wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williamson swivels and escapes.
Williamson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Williamson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Williamson persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Williamson.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williamson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williamson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Johnson works Williamson's body with a nice hook.
Carl Williamson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williamson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a head kick.

Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Williamson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Williamson is looking to stand back up but Johnson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Williamson.

Williamson is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Williamson dodges it nicely.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Williamson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williamson can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Williamson defending well.
Johnson throwing shots but Williamson is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Williamson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Carl Williamson has been cut.
Williamson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Williamson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson throwing strikes but missing.
Williamson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williamson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thomas Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Williamson cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Williamson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Williamson postures up.
Williamson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williamson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Williamson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Williamson is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Williamson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Williamson is proving a slippery customer.
Williamson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson looking to control.
Williamson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to keep Williamson in close.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Williamson dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Thomas Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Williamson.

Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williamson wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williamson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Williamson's brow.

Williamson manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Williamson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williamson lands in his opponent's guard.
Williamson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Williamson wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Williamson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williamson working the ground and pound from side control.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Williamson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson wants to control but Williamson is keeping busy.
Williamson winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Williamson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carl Williamson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williamson feints the counter takedown.
Williamson stuffs the takedown.

Williamson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Johnson throws Williamson to one side and escapes!
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Williamson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williamson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williamson somewhat.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Williamson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

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

Johnson has one foot on Williamson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Williamson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Williamson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Williamson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Williamson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson throwing strikes but Johnson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williamson is pushing Johnson's head away, looking to escape. Johnson manages to hold on to the position though.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Williamson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Johnson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Williamson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Johnson's guard! Nice work there by Williamson!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has Williamson pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnson controls Williamson momentarily but Williamson frees himself.
Williamson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williamson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williamson prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Williamson stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Williamson connects with a couple of short punches.
Williamson wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Williamson content to stall in guard here.
Williamson landing with the ground and pound.
Williamson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Williamson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Williamson controlling him for the moment.
Williamson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Williamson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Williamson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Williamson shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Williamson closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Williamson pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thomas Johnson.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Johnson!
A very excited looking Thomas Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.