PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kong Cavallier (ranked 4145 p4p, 24518 weight class) and Dwayne Johnson (ranked 493 p4p, 601 weight class). Cavallier comes to the cage accompanied by he Young Punx - Ready For The Fight. Dwayne Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Cavallier
vs
Johnson

190 cm
24
200
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
200
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kong Cavallier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwayne Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!

Cavallier has managed to clinch.
Cavallier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Cavallier throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Cavallier has Johnson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cavallier pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Johnson tumbling to the mat - Cavallier dives into Johnson's guard.

Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cavallier preventing the sweep.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Johnson looking for subs off his back but Cavallier has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavallier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to control but Cavallier is keeping busy.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Cavallier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cavallier will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cavallier slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Cavallier content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cavallier working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cavallier lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson 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.
Cavallier with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Cavallier postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Johnson to stand up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cavallier is defended easily by Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Cavallier attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.

Cavallier gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Cavallier wants the takedown. Johnson is fighting it off but Cavallier persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Johnson's guard against the cage.
Cavallier is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cavallier throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cavallier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavallier postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Cavallier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Cavallier wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Cavallier postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cavallier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cavallier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cavallier trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kong Cavallier dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Cavallier stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Cavallier seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cavallier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Cavallier rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cavallier misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cavallier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cavallier.
Cavallier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson swinging wildly here.

Cavallier clinches up against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Cavallier holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Kong Cavallier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cavallier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cavallier with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Dwayne Johnson has been cut.
Cavallier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cavallier landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cavallier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cavallier to keep the fight standing.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Cavallier with a knee to the head.
Johnson letting Cavallier take a breather here.
Cavallier crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Cavallier tightens his grip and picks Johnson up, before dumping him to the ground. Johnson manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavallier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cavallier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cavallier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Cavallier prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Cavallier controlling him for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cavallier connects with a high kick.

Cavallier drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Cavallier has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson is working for takedown but Cavallier is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Cavallier has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Cavallier has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cavallier lands an elbow inside.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Cavallier has double underhooks.
Cavallier using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cavallier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Cavallier has picked Johnson up - he's going for a ride! Cavallier dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavallier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cavallier working the head and body with strikes.
Cavallier working the head and body with strikes.
Cavallier working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cavallier working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Cavallier sits in half guard.
Johnson is trying to control but Cavallier passes into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kong Cavallier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Cavallier clinches up against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Cavallier holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Cavallier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Cavallier keeps him there for the moment.

Cavallier pulls Johnson into guard.
Cavallier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cavallier tries to get out of the position.
Cavallier is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Cavallier has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Cavallier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Cavallier!

Cavallier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Johnson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cavallier 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.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Cavallier has managed to clinch.

Cavallier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Cavallier with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cavallier lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cavallier lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cavallier is keeping busy.
Cavallier landing knees to the body.
Cavallier wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Cavallier turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Cavallier working the ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cavallier connects with a decent elbow.
Cavallier connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Cavallier wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.

Cavallier decides to stand up, so the ref orders Johnson to his feet.
Cavallier scores with a nice body kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cavallier closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Cavallier getting side control.

Cavallier stands up out of the half guard.

Cavallier feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Johnson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cavallier presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cavallier lands a damaging elbow.
Cavallier prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cavallier lands with a left to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cavallier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dwayne Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kong Cavallier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Cavallier gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kong Cavallier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cavallier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Kong Cavallier!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Kong Cavallier!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Kong Cavallier!

Kong Cavallier wins by unanimous decision!
Kong Cavallier was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.