PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Jonhson (ranked 6635 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khamid Osman Durnagoz (ranked 3544 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jonhson
vs
Osman Durnagoz

178 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
156 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 New York, Brandon Jonhson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khamid Osman Durnagoz!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durnagoz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Durnagoz unleashes a big counter combination but Jonhson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Durnagoz doesn't manage to clinch there - Jonhson circles away.
Jonhson shoots for a double leg takedown but Durnagoz sprawls well. He's pushed Jonhson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Durnagoz stuffs the takedown attempt from Jonhson. Jonhson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Jonhson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Durnagoz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jonhson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durnagoz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jonhson throws a shot from downtown. Durnagoz moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durnagoz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jonhson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jonhson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jonhson goes for a double leg but Durnagoz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Durnagoz continues to drive forward.
Jonhson throws a hook to the side of Durnagoz's head but Durnagoz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jonhson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDurnagoz.
Jonhson shoots for a takedown but Durnagoz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Durnagoz tries to clinch but Jonhson is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonhson shoots in for a takedown but Durnagoz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Durnagoz fails with the takedown.
Jonhson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Durnagoz shoots in for a takedown but Jonhson shows good takedown defense.
Durnagoz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durnagoz shoots for a double leg takedown but Jonhson sprawls well. He's pushed Durnagoz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Jonhson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Durnagoz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Jonhson breaks from the clinch.
Jonhson connects with a leg kick. Durnagoz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Durnagoz gets tackled into the cage by Jonhson. Jonhson maintains the clinch.

Jonhson manages to break the clinch.
Durnagoz throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson tries to clinch but Durnagoz is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on Durnagoz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Jonhson closes the distance and clinches.

Jonhson manages to break the clinch.
Jonhson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Durnagoz defends well and Jonhson ends up having to push Durnagoz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jonhson tries to clinch up but Durnagoz circles away and keeps his distance.

Jonhson clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durnagoz is trying to pull guard but Jonhson has him pressed against the cage.
Durnagoz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Jonhson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Durnagoz is trying to keep an underhook but Jonhson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jonhson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jonhson thows a huge punch but Durnagoz dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durnagoz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jonhson.
Jonhson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Durnagoz defending well though.
Jonhson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Still in half guard, Jonhson seems content to control.
Jonhson wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Durnagoz doesn't manage to clinch there - Jonhson circles away.
Durnagoz tries to clinch up but Jonhson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jonhson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Durnagoz sprawls well. Durnagoz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jonhson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jonhson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durnagoz swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jonhson shoots in but Durnagoz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jonhson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durnagoz can pounce on him.
Jonhson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jonhson tries to bum rush Durnagoz with a series of wild strikes but Durnagoz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durnagoz avoids the head kick by Jonhson.
Durnagoz shoots in looking for a takedown but Jonhson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Durnagoz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Durnagoz shoots in for a double leg but Jonhson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Durnagoz looks to move away, Jonhson throws a big counter combo but Durnagoz just gets out of the way.
Jonhson dives in and grabs Durnagoz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Durnagoz pushes down on Jonhson's head and hops out.
Jonhson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Durnagoz swivels and escapes.
Jonhson is breathing heavily.

Jonhson has managed to clinch.
Jonhson fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Jonhson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jonhson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Durnagoz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jonhson somewhat.
Jonhson shoots in and drives through. Durnagoz sprawls well.
Jonhson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durnagoz can do to turn this around?
Jonhson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Jonhson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durnagoz darts in looking for a takedown but Jonhson gets double underhooks and turns Durnagoz into the cage.
Jonhson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jonhson or perhaps it was just good defense by Durnagoz, which made it look bad.
Brandon Jonhson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jonhson throws a hook to the side of Durnagoz's head but Durnagoz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonhson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durnagoz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jonhson shoots in for a takedown but Durnagoz shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jonhson throws a sloppy head kick and Durnagoz moves out of range easily.
Durnagoz throws a big counter head kick but Jonhson avoids it with no problem.
Durnagoz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jonhson avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durnagoz dives in and grabs Jonhson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jonhson pushes down on Durnagoz's head and hops out.
Durnagoz scores with a hook to the body. Jonhson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jonhson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Durnagoz.
Durnagoz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jonhson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jonhson.
Jonhson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durnagoz as he avoids it easily.
Durnagoz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durnagoz has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jonhson is defended easily by Durnagoz.
Durnagoz throws a combination. Jonhson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jonhson fails to land the takedown.
Jonhson closes the distance and clinches up with Durnagoz, looking for a takedown. Jonhson pushes Durnagoz against the cage but Durnagoz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Durnagoz shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jonhson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Durnagoz blocks the low kick.

Jonhson closes the distance and pushes Durnagoz back into the cage.

Durnagoz jumps guard.
Jonhson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jonhson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Durnagoz is trying to control the position but Jonhson postures up.
Jonhson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jonhson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson tries to free his leg and advance position but Durnagoz is retaining full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jonhson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jonhson or perhaps it was just good defense by Durnagoz, which made it look bad.
Durnagoz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jonhson is fending him off so far but Durnagoz persists. Nope, Jonhson circles away and we're back to standing.
Durnagoz shoots in for a takedown but Jonhson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jonhson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jonhson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jonhson shoots for a double leg takedown but Durnagoz sprawls well. He's pushed Jonhson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jonhson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Durnagoz tries to avoid it but Jonhson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Durnagoz to the ground. Durnagoz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jonhson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durnagoz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durnagoz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jonhson but Jonhson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khamid Osman Durnagoz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jonhson tries to bum rush Durnagoz with a series of wild strikes but Durnagoz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durnagoz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jonhson.
Durnagoz unleashes a big counter combination but Jonhson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Durnagoz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jonhson is looking to clinch.

Jonhson moves into range and clinches up with Durnagoz.
Jonhson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jonhson prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Durnagoz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durnagoz moves in looking to clinch but Jonhson pushes him off.
Durnagoz slaps away a takedown attempt from Jonhson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Jonhson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonhson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Durnagoz tries to avoid it but Jonhson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Durnagoz to the ground. Durnagoz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jonhson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Durnagoz defends well and Jonhson ends up having to push Durnagoz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jonhson shoots and misses
and Durnagoz counters with a right hand to the body.
Durnagoz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jonhson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice body kick from Durnagoz.
Durnagoz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jonhson's waist but Jonhson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Durnagoz off to one side.
Durnagoz shoots for a takedown but Jonhson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jonhson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Durnagoz moves in looking to clinch but Jonhson pushes him off.
Jonhson is looking for a counter combo.
Jonhson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durnagoz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jonhson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Durnagoz.

Durnagoz drives through and clinches with Jonhson against the cage.
Jonhson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Durnagoz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Durnagoz pulls guard effortlessly.
Jonhson trying to control the position from guard on top but Durnagoz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jonhson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jonhson wanted to stand there but Durnagoz had control of the position.
Durnagoz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson tries to stand but Durnagoz is controlling from the bottom.
Jonhson controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jonhson goes for a double leg but Durnagoz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Durnagoz continues to drive forward.
Jonhson avoids the head kick by Durnagoz.

That's four 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.
Jonhson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jonhson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jonhson. Durnagoz shrugs it off though.
Jonhson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Durnagoz counters with a thumping low kick.
Jonhson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Durnagoz's waist but Durnagoz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jonhson off to one side.
Durnagoz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Durnagoz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jonhson swivels and escapes.
Jonhson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jonhson fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khamid Osman Durnagoz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Durnagoz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khamid Osman Durnagoz!