PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Johnson (ranked 6032 p4p, 5986 weight class) and Jeff Spicoli (ranked 600 p4p, 597 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Johnson
vs
Spicoli

183 cm
24
181
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
175
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Spicoli!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Spicoli shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Spicoli with that takedown attempt.
Spicoli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jason Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Spicoli.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Spicoli moves out of range easily.
Spicoli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spicoli gets slowly back to his feet.

Johnson clinches up with Spicoli and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spicoli shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spicoli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spicoli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson leaves Spicoli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spicoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Spicoli shoots in.
Johnson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Johnson rushes Spicoli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Spicoli lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spicoli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Spicoli's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Spicoli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Johnson has managed to clinch.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson lands with a nice body kick.
Spicoli misses with a few strikes there.
Spicoli shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spicoli looks winded!
Johnson leaves Spicoli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Johnson drives through and clinches with Spicoli against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Jason Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot by Johnson.

Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson stalling the fight.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Johnson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Johnson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Johnson forces Spicoli back against the cage and clinches.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spicoli's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spicoli shoots and misses

and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson stalls.

Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Spicoli with that takedown attempt.

Johnson darts in and clinches Spicoli up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Spicoli with a poor takedown

and Johnson moves into the clinch.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spicoli fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Johnson just leaning against Spicoli, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson has Spicoli pushed against the cage.
Jason Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Johnson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Spicoli is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jason Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Spicoli.
Spicoli is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spicoli can do to turn this around?
Johnson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.

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

Johnson rushes Spicoli and presses him up against the cage.
Spicoli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Johnson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Spicoli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spicoli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spicoli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spicoli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Jason Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Spicoli shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a swing at Spicoli's ribcage but misses.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.

Johnson clinches up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Johnson.

Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spicoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
And Johnson counters with a quick kick to the body but Spicoli blocks it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson avoiding damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spicoli's brow.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spicoli shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Spicoli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spicoli is breathing heavily.

Johnson drives through and clinches with Spicoli against the cage.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spicoli scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Spicoli avoids them all with ease.

Johnson has managed to clinch.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spicoli tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson with a jab.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Johnson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spicoli.
No luck for Spicoli with that takedown attempt.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spicoli.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Spicoli's body.
Spicoli dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Spicoli's head and hops out.
Jason Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Spicoli.

Johnson drives through and clinches with Spicoli against the cage.
Spicoli is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Spicoli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spicoli backwards.

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

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

Johnson breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson pushes Spicoli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
A short right from Johnson.

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

Johnson clinches up with Spicoli and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

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

Johnson has managed to clinch.
The referee calls for Johnson to work.
Jeff Spicoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Spicoli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spicoli.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson lands a right hand.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson thumps Spicoli with a low kick.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Spicoli avoids it well.
Spicoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jason Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Spicoli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Johnson pushes Spicoli up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Johnson breaks the clinch.
Spicoli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spicoli in his tracks.
No luck for Spicoli with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spicoli if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.

Johnson rushes Spicoli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spicoli tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.

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

Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jason Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A hook to the body from Johnson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Johnson!
Jason Johnson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.