PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerrold Joyner (ranked 25815 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Jonhson (ranked 6133 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Joyner
vs
Jonhson

178 cm
24
162 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

182 cm
22
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerrold Joyner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mohammed Jonhson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonhson wants to clinch up but Joyner keeps it at a distance.
Joyner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Joyner scores with a takedown into Jonhson's guard.
Joyner sitting in guard here, content to control.

Jonhson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jonhson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joyner is in close to Jonhson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Joyner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Joyner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joyner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joyner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Joyner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jonhson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joyner.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joyner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Joyner gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jonhson misses with a kick to the body

and Joyner counters with a single leg into guard. Jonhson didn't expect that.
Joyner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joyner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jonhson's guard.
Joyner controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joyner is looking to work some ground and pound but Jonhson has wrist control.

Joyner drops back looking for a leg! Jonhson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jonhson manages to kick Joyner off! Joyner jumps back into Jonhson's guard.
Joyner stays in close to Jonhson's body and controls the position.

Joyner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Joyner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joyner is looking for a counter combo.

Jonhson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jonhson showed some decent athleticism there.
Joyner throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jonhson stalling away here and it's allowed Joyner to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jonhson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joyner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jonhson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jonhson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joyner's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joyner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joyner managing to control the position.
Jonhson stands up over Joyner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jonhson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Joyner's guard.
Jonhson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerrold Joyner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

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

Joyner throws Jonhson to one side and escapes!
Mohammed Jonhson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jonhson tries to clinch up but Joyner circles away and keeps his distance.
Joyner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jerrold Joyner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jonhson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Joyner on his heels. He'll look to pass Joyner's guard now, I'm sure.
Joyner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joyner pulls Jonhson in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joyner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joyner controls Jonhson momentarily but Jonhson frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jonhson looking to sit in guard and control but Joyner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jonhson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jonhson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Joyner throws a big elbow that misses.
Jonhson looking to control.
Jonhson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joyner.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joyner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jonhson doesn't manage to clinch there - Joyner circles away.

Jonhson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Joyner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Jonhson swings around for an armbar but Joyner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jonhson's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson trying to keep a closed guard but Joyner is proving a slippery customer.
Joyner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joyner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jonhson wants to sweep here but Joyner controlling him for the moment.
Joyner works over Jonhson with some ground and pound from guard.
Joyner landing some decent shots from guard.
Joyner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Joyner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joyner works over Jonhson with some ground and pound from guard.
Joyner landing some decent shots from guard.
Joyner stopping the sweep attempt from Jonhson.
Joyner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Joyner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jonhson can do to turn this around?
Joyner throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jonhson thows a leg kick but Joyner checks it

and Joyner counters with a single leg into guard. Jonhson didn't expect that.
Joyner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Joyner stands and steps away. Jonhson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerrold Joyner dominated that second round.
That's time! Joyner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jonhson thumps Joyner with a low kick.

Jonhson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Joyner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jonhson working the ground and pound.

Joyner sneaks out the side door and pushes Jonhson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jonhson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joyner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joyner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Jonhson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Joyner tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Jonhson easily slips into full mount!
Joyner is desperately trying to improve his position but Jonhson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jonhson avoids the attempt from Joyner to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joyner regains half guard.
Jonhson is thwarting Joyner's attempts to control the position.
Joyner misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jonhson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joyner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Joyner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jonhson is working away from the top position though.
Jonhson trying to pass the guard but Joyner defending well.
Jonhson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jonhson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Joyner uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joyner swats away the attempt to clinch by Jonhson.
Jonhson misses with a double jab

and Joyner counters with a shoot takedown. Jonhson fights it but they end up in guard.
Jonhson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Joyner has gone for a leg lock! Jonhson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Joyner's guard.

Jonhson trying to control the position from guard on top but Joyner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joyner pulls Jonhson in to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson content to stall in guard here.
Jonhson wants to stand and escape but instead Joyner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Joyner throws an elbow that misses. Jonhson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Joyner's guard. Nice move by Jonhson!

Joyner scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mohammed Jonhson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jerrold Joyner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Joyner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jonhson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mohammed Jonhson.
I think Joyner 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerrold Joyner!