PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Demitrious Johnson (ranked 24799 p4p, 170 weight class) and Nicky Ryan (ranked 21589 p4p, 160 weight class). Demitrious Johnson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Johnson
vs
Ryan

178 cm
25
162 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

184 cm
31
144 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

Dangerous knees
Experienced

Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Demitrious Johnson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nicky Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Ryan wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Ryan misses.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Ryan avoids it well.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Ryan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryan throws a hook to the side of Johnson 's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Johnson .
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Ryan's defenses.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Ryan.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Ryan sees coming a mile off.
Ryan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ryan throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ryan misses with a straight left.
Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ryan wants to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch position.
Johnson throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Ryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson .
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ryan looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryan swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws a hook to the side of Johnson 's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely.
Johnson throws a low kick but Ryan avoids it.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryan.
Ryan misses with a low kick.
Ryan blocks the body kick.
Despite the aggression on Ryan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Ryan.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Ryan misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryan misses with an uppercut.
Demitrious Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan misses the jab.
As Ryan looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Ryan just gets out of the way.
Ryan takes a swing at Johnson 's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Ryan avoids it.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely.
Johnson slips under a jab from Ryan.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryan.
Ryan throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Ryan.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryan tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ryan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryan throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Ryan.
Ryan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Ryan sees coming a mile off.
Ryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Ryan moves out of range.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson slips a jab from Ryan.
Ryan defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson sets himself, and Ryan steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnson avoids it this time.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson sets himself, and Ryan steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnson avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nicky Ryan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Ryan blocks the body kick.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson slips under a jab from Ryan.
Ryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Ryan misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Ryan swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Ryan's leg but Ryan calmly moves out of range.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ryan misses the target.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson .
Ryan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Johnson slips under a jab from Ryan.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ryan throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Ryan throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryan misses with a straight right.
Ryan throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Ryan misses with a head kick.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson .
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Demitrious Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Ryan misses.
Ryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Ryan moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Ryan throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson .
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Ryan.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryan throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson sets himself, and Ryan steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnson avoids it this time.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nicky Ryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a low kick but Ryan moves out of range easily.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Ryan tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Ryan.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Johnson moves out of range as Ryan strikes.
Ryan throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Johnson .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson .
A jab lands there for Johnson .
Ryan throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Ryan avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan misses with an uppercut.
Johnson moves out of range as Ryan strikes.
Ryan tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryan checks a low kick from Johnson .
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ryan checks it well.
Ryan throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Ryan throws a hook to the side of Johnson 's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ryan.
Ryan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Ryan settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicky Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Ryan's leg but Ryan calmly moves out of range.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Ryan slips under a jab from Johnson .
Sloppy strikes from Johnson . Those never looked like landing.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryan misses the jab.
Johnson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big right from Ryan misses.
Johnson slips a straight right by Ryan.
Ryan throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson 's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Ryan moved away.
Ryan swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson .
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Ryan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Johnson .
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Ryan.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Ryan unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ryan throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Ryan moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Ryan moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ryan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryan misses with a body shot.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
No joy there for Johnson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan is looking to score with low kicks.
Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Ryan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
Ryan throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Ryan avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slips under a jab from Ryan.
Ryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryan is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Ryan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Ryan unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ryan misses with a leg kick.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ryan slips a jab and a cross from Johnson .
Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryan wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryan looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryan.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryan avoids the head kick by Johnson .
Ryan tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Ryan throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryan throws a hook to the side of Johnson 's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryan misses with a body shot.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Demitrious Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicky Ryan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Ryan misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicky Ryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ryan 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicky Ryan!