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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Johnson (ranked 4420 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Blackbeard (ranked 23018 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jon Johnson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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300 lbs
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292 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Johnson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Blackbeard!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Blackbeard circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blackbeard.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blackbeard counters with a nice uppercut.
Blackbeard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson .
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Blackbeard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Johnson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson wants to clinch but Blackbeard slips to the side
and Blackbeard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blackbeard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson 's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blackbeard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackbeard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blackbeard stands and throws Johnson 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson trying to remain calm as Blackbeard controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackbeard decides to stand back up. Blackbeard steps back and let's Johnson get back to his feet.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Blackbeard counters with a nice uppercut.
Blackbeard has managed to clinch.
Blackbeard manages to pull guard.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Blackbeard.
Blackbeard keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Blackbeard wants to sweep but no luck.
Blackbeard is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Blackbeard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson 's guard. Nice move by Blackbeard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackbeard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blackbeard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson 's head.
Blackbeard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blackbeard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson , up you get!
Blackbeard keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Blackbeard should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Blackbeard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackbeard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blackbeard 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.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Blackbeard defends easily.
Blackbeard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson 's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blackbeard stalling.
Blackbeard seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Blackbeard is thwarting Johnson 's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackbeard slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Blackbeard 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.
Blackbeard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blackbeard taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Blackbeard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Johnson to his feet.
Blackbeard's coach down at Power Plant MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Blackbeard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blackbeard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Blackbeard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blackbeard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Johnson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blackbeard smiles and moves away.
Blackbeard gets a takedown into half guard.
Blackbeard content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control but Blackbeard passes into side control!
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Johnson being controlled for a moment.
Let's hope that Blackbeard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackbeard gets to mount! Johnson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Blackbeard controlling from the full mount.
Blackbeard looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnson defends it well.
The referee warns Johnson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Blackbeard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackbeard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Blackbeard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson wants to clinch
and Blackbeard counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson wants to clinch
so Blackbeard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blackbeard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Blackbeard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackbeard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson , up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackbeard stuffs the takedown.
Blackbeard moves into the clinch successfully.
Blackbeard lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Blackbeard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blackbeard stands up out of the half guard.
Blackbeard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Michal Blackbeard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blackbeard advances nicely into full mount.
Blackbeard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Blackbeard prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackbeard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blackbeard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Johnson wants to hold on but Blackbeard pushes him away.
Blackbeard looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Blackbeard controlling the pace for now.
More stalling from Blackbeard.
Blackbeard gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Blackbeard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson , pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackbeard stalling in the clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blackbeard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blackbeard's efforts to push away.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Blackbeard won't allow it.
Blackbeard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Blackbeard has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Johnson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blackbeard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackbeard pulls guard effortlessly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Blackbeard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blackbeard 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 25:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Blackbeard!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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