PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Trippa (ranked 24225 p4p, 546 weight class) and Tyce Johnson (ranked 3167 p4p, 339 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Trippa
vs
Johnson

200 cm
20
259 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

193 cm
21
265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Trippa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyce Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson has Trippa up against the ropes in a clinch.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trippa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.

Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Johnson rushes Trippa and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Trippa lands an uppercut.
Johnson scores a nice knee to the body.

Trippa manages to break the clinch.

Johnson rushes Trippa and presses him up against the ropes.
Trippa is trying to stall.

Trippa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Trippa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Trippa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson presses Trippa against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Trippa breaks from the clinch.
Jack Trippa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Trippa pushes Johnson up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.

Trippa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Trippa tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Trippa tries to tie him up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.

Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trippa misses with an uppercut
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trippa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson misses with a double jab.

Johnson closes the distance and pushes Trippa back into the ropes.

Trippa manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Trippa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Trippa instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Trippa shrugs off.

It looks like Jack Trippa has been cut.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Trippa moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Trippa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson pushes Trippa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Trippa is breathing heavily.

Johnson breaks the clinch.
Trippa swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Trippa with a nice cross.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trippa.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.

Trippa tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trippa is trying to stall.

Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Trippa shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Trippa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trippa cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trippa with a poor takedown
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trippa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Trippa in a clinch.
Trippa tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the ropes and eventually Trippa drops back down to his feet.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.

Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trippa.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Trippa's ribcage. Trippa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trippa or not.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trippa blocks it with crossed arms.
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!
Johnson gets through Trippa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Johnson slows down the pace here.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Trippa taking a breather.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trippa looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.

Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trippa, pushing him back against the ropes.

Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Trippa gets tackled into the ropes by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Johnson breaks the clinch.

Johnson darts in and clinches Trippa up against the ropes.

Trippa manages to break the clinch.
Trippa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyce Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Trippa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Johnson moves into the clinch.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Trippa manages to break the clinch.

Johnson clinches up against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trippa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Johnson has Trippa up against the ropes in a clinch.

Trippa manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson clinches.
Trippa looking to stall.

Trippa breaks the clinch.

Trippa tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trippa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Johnson forces Trippa back against the ropes and clinches.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trippa backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Trippa jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Trippa trying to control the position.
Trippa keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Trippa is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson stands and steps away. Trippa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Johnson pushes Trippa up against the ropes in a clinch.

Trippa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Johnson has Trippa up against the ropes in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Trippa blocks with his arms.
Trippa misses with an elbow over the top.

Trippa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Trippa's head back.
Trippa catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Trippa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Trippa or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Johnson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Trippa.
Johnson cracks the inside of Trippa's front leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.

Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Trippa tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the ropes and eventually Trippa drops back down to his feet.

Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Trippa tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trippa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trippa avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the ropes.
Trippa is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Trippa. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Trippa breaks the clinch.

Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Trippa gets tackled into the ropes by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trippa backwards.

Trippa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tyce Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Johnson closes the distance and pushes Trippa back into the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson just leaning against Trippa, taking a breather.
Johnson leaning against his opponent.

Trippa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Trippa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.

Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

Trippa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyce Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Trippa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Johnson cracks Trippa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trippa avoids it.

Trippa manages to break the clinch.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trippa.

Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson slips under a jab.

Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Trippa avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trippas head.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.

Trippa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Trippa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trippa misses the jab.
Johnson throws a combination. Trippa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Johnson clinches up against the ropes.

Trippa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trippa tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Trippa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyce Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.

Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.

Trippa breaks from the clinch.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trippa.

Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Trippa tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.

Trippa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trippa fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Trippa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Trippa misses.
Johnson shapes to counter with a head kick.

Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Trippa breaks the clinch.

Johnson clinches up against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Trippa misses with a punch on the inside.

Trippa breaks the clinch.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Trippa on the side of the head.

Trippa tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.

Trippa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Johnson drives through and clinches with Trippa against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson is stalling here.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.

Trippa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trippa stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Trippa tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Trippa letting Johnson take a breather here.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trippa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Johnson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnson pushes Trippa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jack Trippa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trippa missing with knees to the body.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson taking a breather.
Johnson is working Trippa over against the ropes.
Johnson leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson landing knees to the body.
Johnson just leaning against Trippa, taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trippa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.

Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trippa backwards.
Trippa working aggressively here.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trippa or not.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trippa misses with a left hand

and Johnson counters with a crisp one two that drops Trippa! Johnson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Trippa to his feet! Trippa is in big trouble!

Trippa is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyce Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Tyce Johnson!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Tyce Johnson!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Tyce Johnson!

Tyce Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyce Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.