PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ezra Johns (ranked 7818 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ambassa Eboudou Ngalani (ranked 6053 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Johns
vs
Eboudou Ngalani

219 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezra Johns!
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, Ambassa Eboudou Ngalani!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Johns uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Johns gets caught napping as Ngalani dives in and scores a takedown. Johns manages to retain guard.
Ngalani won't allow Johns to sweep him here.
Johns is controlling Ngalani's posture.
Ngalani is looking to advance position but Johns has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns is landing with some decent strikes but Ngalani is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Johns with shots to the head and body - Ngalani looks very uncomfortable down there.
Johns scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Johns raining down shots from the mount!
Johns lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ngalani hang on?
Johns will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johns looking to finish with strikes here!
Johns with shots to the head and body - Ngalani looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ngalani blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johns landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ngalani tries to hold on but Johns pushes him away.
Ngalani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johns looking to finish with strikes here!
Johns is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Johns working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Johns breaks from Ngalani's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ngalani tries to hold on but Johns postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ngalani is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johns working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Johns thowing shots but they're missing.
Johns landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ngalani wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Johns.
Ngalani keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Johns working for a guillotine from mount but Ngalani is in no mood to give up.
Johns really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Johns throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ngalani tries to lock up and control but Johns gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johns cracks Ngalani with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ngalani squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Johns dominating with strikes here.
Johns scoring with strikes but Ngalani is staying in there.
Johns punishing his opponent with strikes.
Johns working the ground and pound effectively.
Ngalani is squirming around, avoiding Johns's attempts to control the action.
Johns connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Johns looking to ground and pound but Ngalani is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ngalani can't escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ngalani is in a horrible position here. Johns smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ngalani taking shots to the head.
Ngalani wants to control but Johns is having none of it.
Johns looking to finish with strikes here!

Johns wants to finish this one by submission but Ngalani is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Johns.
Johns misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ngalani is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ngalani is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johns is landing with some decent strikes but Ngalani 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.

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

Ngalani gets a takedown into half guard.
Johns makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johns.
Johns controls Ngalani momentarily but Ngalani frees himself.
Johns looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ngalani's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johns with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngalani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Johns decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ngalani.
Johns sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Johns is looking to control Ngalani's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johns avoid being mounted?
Ngalani looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johns controlling the position for now.
Johns makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johns.
Ngalani must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ngalani stopping the sweep attempt from Johns.
Johns working a defensive guard here.
Johns controlling Ngalani's posture.
Johns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Johns postures up in Ngalani's guard and throws a big left but Ngalani blocks it.
Ngalani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johns postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns throws a big elbow that misses.
Ngalani working a defensive guard here.
Johns with a nice head shot there.
Johns throws a big elbow that misses.
Johns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ngalani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johns 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.
Ngalani trying to control the position.
Johns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ngalani can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ngalani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johns.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ngalani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ngalani is breathing heavily.
Johns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ngalani.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Johns manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ngalani scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ngalani has taken the fight to the clinch.

Ngalani has picked Johns up - he's going for a ride! Ngalani dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ngalani trying to control the action but Johns is working from the bottom.
Johns gets full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johns holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezra Johns dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Johns pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Johns tries to sprawl but Ngalani drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Johns pushes Ngalani off and gets back to his feet.

Ngalani drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Johns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johns is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johns looking to control.
Ngalani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngalani stopping the sweep attempt from Johns.
Johns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ngalani's guard.

Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johns postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johns's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johns stands up over Ngalani, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ngalani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johns.
Johns throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Johns stands up and waves to Ngalani to follow him.
Johns blocks a head kick by Ngalani.

Ngalani closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johns did well to prevent Ngalani getting side control.

Johns kicks off Ngalani and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ngalani closes the distance and pushes Johns back into the cage.
Ngalani stops a takedown attempt from Johns.

Ngalani has clasped his hands together around Johns's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Johns throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Ngalani shoots in and gets a takedown into Johns's guard.
Johns controlling the position.
Ngalani wants to control from the top but Johns keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johns is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns throwing strikes but missing.
Johns postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ngalani wants to sweep here but Johns controlling him for the moment.
Johns with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johns is looking to work some ground and pound but Ngalani has wrist control.
Johns stands up over Ngalani, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johns working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johns landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johns's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Johns stands up and waves to Ngalani to follow him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ngalani - that will leave a mark!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ngalani.
Johns manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ambassa Eboudou Ngalani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ezra Johns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johns thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ngalani's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezra Johns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johns, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezra Johns!