PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John JimmyJohn (ranked 5877 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Johnson (ranked 6144 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

JimmyJohn
vs
Johnson

178 cm
23
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
295 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John JimmyJohn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
A low kick from JimmyJohn misses

and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in JimmyJohn's guard.
JimmyJohn really is a fat lump.
JimmyJohn pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
JimmyJohn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
JimmyJohn working a defensive guard but Johnson manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a nice forearm strike.
Johnson trying to control the action but JimmyJohn is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
JimmyJohn prevents Johnson from improving position.
Johnson controlling from side mount.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Check out the look on Johnson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's two 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.
Johnson working away.
JimmyJohn tries to control but Johnson manages to take his back.
Johnson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
JimmyJohn just trying to survive but Johnson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Johnson looking for the RNC.
Johnson is not going to allow JimmyJohn to sit and survive in this position.
JimmyJohn is really stuck here.
Johnson cracks JimmyJohn with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing JimmyJohn from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has good solid back control here.
JimmyJohn rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
JimmyJohn won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but JimmyJohn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson is controlling the pace.

That's four 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.
JimmyJohn regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

JimmyJohn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent JimmyJohn getting side control.
JimmyJohn wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson trying to control here.
Johnson is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
JimmyJohn is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
JimmyJohn is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Johnson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
JimmyJohn prevents Johnson from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to hold on to JimmyJohn's head to control him but JimmyJohn postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
JimmyJohn throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.

JimmyJohn gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but JimmyJohn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

JimmyJohn throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson has his hands on JimmyJohn's head, controlling the position.
Johnson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and JimmyJohn dives into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to buck JimmyJohn off but JimmyJohn is having none of it.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - JimmyJohn scoring with strikes.
JimmyJohn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
JimmyJohn tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves into full guard.
JimmyJohn trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
JimmyJohn slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but JimmyJohn has control of the leg.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with JimmyJohn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
JimmyJohn tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Johnson.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
JimmyJohn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is trying to control the position but JimmyJohn postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John JimmyJohn dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with JimmyJohn but JimmyJohn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
JimmyJohn motions for Johnson to come forward. JimmyJohn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

JimmyJohn clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from JimmyJohn as Johnson shoots in.
John JimmyJohn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from JimmyJohn.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
JimmyJohn shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - JimmyJohn circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
JimmyJohn throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by JimmyJohn.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.

JimmyJohn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but JimmyJohn defends well and Johnson ends up having to push JimmyJohn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
JimmyJohn moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
JimmyJohn wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
JimmyJohn is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

JimmyJohn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but JimmyJohn is keeping the position.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
JimmyJohn is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.

Johnson drops back looking for a leg! JimmyJohn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and JimmyJohn manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into JimmyJohn's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now JimmyJohn is on top in guard.

JimmyJohn won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.

JimmyJohn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson is in close to JimmyJohn's body, working some short punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
John JimmyJohn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think JimmyJohn 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Jack Johnson!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Jack Johnson!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Jack Johnson!

Jack Johnson wins by unanimous decision!