PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Dolensir (ranked 7732 p4p, 480 weight class) and Mike Johnson (ranked 4732 p4p, 380 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Dolensir
vs
Johnson

190 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Dolensir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dolensir sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Dolensir lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Dolensir counters with a lovely shot to the body.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Dolensir enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dolensir manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dolensir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dolensir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dolensir is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolensir throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Dolensir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson cracks Dolensir with a solid left hand.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dolensir looking for a sweep. Not yet Dolensir, not yet.
Johnson stands up over Dolensir, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson distracts Dolensir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dolensir's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Dolensir's brow.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.

Dolensir is rocked!
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Oh Dolensir is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dolensir is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dolensir has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Dolensir's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Johnson!
A determined Mike Johnson didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!