PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederick Fausset (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Johnson
vs
Fausset

187 cm
23
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

170 cm
24
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Poweful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Predator Nutrition

Cagewars Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frederick Fausset!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a hook but Fausset avoids it easily.
Fausset dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fausset lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.

Fausset closes the distance and clinches.
Fausset trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Fausset keeps him there for the moment.
A bit of stalling here from Fausset.
Fausset is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Fausset stalling the fight.
Fausset stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Fausset jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Fausset gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fausset tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fausset.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Fausset counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fausset throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Fausset gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fausset is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson moves into full guard.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fausset trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Fausset isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fausset swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
A jab from Johnson misses.

Fausset scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Fausset is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Fausset eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fausset's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fausset's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fausset rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fausset landing small, sideways elbows.

Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson is breathing heavily.

Fausset actively working from the bottom here.

Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fausset defends it well.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fausset makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fausset.

Fausset is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Fausset is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Fausset won't let him.
Fausset throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Johnson preventing the sweep.

Fausset looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fausset manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Fausset wants to finish this one by submission but Johnson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fausset.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnson taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Fausset is working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson frees his head quite easily.
Fausset lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Fausset jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Johnson manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Fausset is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Fausset keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fausset 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 can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson is pushing Fausset's head away, looking to escape. Fausset manages to hold on to the position though.

Fausset is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fausset looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johnson is avoiding damage well.
Fausset scoring with punches and elbows.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Johnson is not content to let Fausset control the position.
Fausset scoring with punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fausset thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Fausset scoring with strikes.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fausset is controlling him well.

Fausset is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fausset has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Fausset tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fausset has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fausset is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.

Fausset working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Fausset tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson tries to escape but Fausset is in control.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.

Fausset tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fausset has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to escape but Fausset is in control.
Fausset passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Johnson!
Fausset with the ground and pound from mount.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Frederick Fausset has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fausset putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fausset punishing his opponent with strikes.

Fausset is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johnson is surviving well by controlling Fausset's body position as best he can.

Fausset has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fausset with a couple of short strikes.
Fausset has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Johnson's face.
Fausset has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.

Fausset looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
Fausset putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Fausset is landing with some decent strikes but Johnson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frederick Fausset 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!

Fausset throws a nice outside leg kick.

Fausset decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fausset not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Fausset is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Fausset is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fausset has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fausset is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Johnson pushes Fausset off looking to stand but Fausset dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson has hold of Fausset's hands but Fausset slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson walks into a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fausset. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Fausset feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Fausset changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fausset drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fausset jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fausset trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Fausset drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fausset jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Fausset drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fausset jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fausset stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fausset working the ground and pound from side control.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.

Fausset tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.

Fausset tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson tries to escape but Fausset is in control.
Fausset looks up at the clock and then as Johnson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fausset smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Johnson tries to buck Fausset off but Fausset is having none of it.

Fausset looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Fausset working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Fausset thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fausset thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Fausset is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fausset's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Fausset is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson tries to kick Fausset off but Fausset keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four 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.

Fausset seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.

Fausset is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fausset to get the leverage.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Fausset winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fausset missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fausset is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fausset pulls his head out easily.
James Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Fausset has control of the leg.
Frederick Fausset is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Fausset closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frederick Fausset comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fausset 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederick Fausset!