PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Canelo Jhonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy LaPlaguea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Jhonson
vs
LaPlaguea

180 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Canelo Jhonson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy LaPlaguea!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Jhonson.
LaPlaguea throws a body kick that misses.
Jhonson tries to clinch there but LaPlaguea circles away.
LaPlaguea connects with a body shot.
LaPlaguea throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
LaPlaguea wants to clinch.
LaPlaguea tries to clinch but Jhonson is having none of it.

Jhonson moves into the clinch.

Jhonson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LaPlaguea blocks a low kick nicely.
Jhonson doesn't manage to clinch there - LaPlaguea circles away.
Jhonson shoots in for a takedown but LaPlaguea shows good takedown defense.
Jhonson is breathing heavily.
Jhonson misses with a two punch combination.

LaPlaguea has Jhonson up against the cage in a clinch.

LaPlaguea breaks the clinch.
Jhonson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

LaPlaguea clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

LaPlaguea manages to break the clinch.
LaPlaguea wants to clinch up but Jhonson keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for LaPlaguea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jhonson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Canelo Jhonson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaPlaguea connects with a solid leg kick.
LaPlaguea darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
LaPlaguea throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jhonson.
Jhonson moves out of range of the body kick from LaPlaguea.
Jhonson shoots in for a takedown but LaPlaguea shows good takedown defense.
LaPlaguea wants to clinch.
Jhonson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jhonson is looking to clinch but LaPlaguea is avoiding it.

Jhonson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
LaPlaguea is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jhonson has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Jhonson stands up and beckons LaPlaguea to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for LaPlaguea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by LaPlaguea!
LaPlaguea misses with a leg kick.
Jhonson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jhonson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LaPlaguea throws a right and a left that Jhonson avoids nicely.

Jhonson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jhonson looking for a takedown.
Jhonson wants to break free but LaPlaguea has control.

LaPlaguea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
LaPlaguea fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jhonson closes this distance looking for a takedown but LaPlaguea circles away.
Horrible takedown by Jhonson or perhaps it was just good defense by LaPlaguea which made him look bad.

Jhonson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jhonson is looking to stand up but LaPlaguea isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaPlaguea postures up.

LaPlaguea stands up from Jhonson's guard - LaPlaguea perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jhonson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jhonson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and LaPlaguea finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
LaPlaguea fails with the takedown

so Jhonson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jhonson slips nicely into half guard.

Jhonson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, LaPlaguea has managed to free his arm - good work.
LaPlaguea gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jhonson throwing strikes but missing.

Jhonson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jhonson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaPlaguea finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jhonson tries to clinch but LaPlaguea is having none of it.
LaPlaguea avoids the head kick by Jhonson.
Jhonson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from LaPlaguea as Jhonson shoots in.
LaPlaguea tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jhonson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jhonson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaPlaguea looking to control.

Jhonson gets to his feet. LaPlaguea looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
LaPlaguea moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
LaPlaguea stuffs the takedown.

LaPlaguea clinches up with Jhonson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jhonson tries to break the clinch but LaPlaguea is controlling the position.
Jhonson is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaPlaguea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jhonson backwards.

Jhonson successfully pulls guard.

Jhonson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jhonson shoots in and drives through. LaPlaguea sprawls well.
Jhonson scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Canelo Jhonson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jhonson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Jhonson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with LaPlaguea, pushing him back against the cage.
Jhonson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. LaPlaguea avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
LaPlaguea looking to slow down the pace here.

Jhonson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LaPlaguea walks into a straight right hand from Jhonson.

LaPlaguea drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

LaPlaguea decides to stand back up. LaPlaguea steps back and let's Jhonson get back to his feet.
LaPlaguea swinging wilding here.
Jhonson is looking to clinch but LaPlaguea is avoiding it.

LaPlaguea moves into range and clinches up with Jhonson.

Jhonson breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jhonson.
Jhonson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Canelo Jhonson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

LaPlaguea has closed the distance and engaged Jhonson in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jhonson keeps control of LaPlaguea as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Jhonson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LaPlaguea shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jhonson as he jumps to the side.
LaPlaguea takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Andy LaPlaguea has been cut.
Jhonson clinches but LaPlaguea breaks the clinch
and LaPlaguea counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jhonson's knee momentarily.

Jhonson moves into the clinch.

Jhonson manages to pull guard.
Jhonson wants to stand up but LaPlaguea is controlling him.
LaPlaguea would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jhonson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jhonson keeping full guard, as LaPlaguea tries to pass.
LaPlaguea wanted to stand there but Jhonson had control of the position.

Jhonson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

LaPlaguea gets to his feet. Jhonson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jhonson dodges the punch combination from LaPlaguea.
Jhonson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jhonson shoots in and drives through. LaPlaguea sprawls well.
Jhonson doesn't manage to clinch there - LaPlaguea circles away.
Jhonson lands a right hook to the body.
A nice combination there by LaPlaguea.
Nice sprawl there from LaPlaguea as Jhonson shoots in.
LaPlaguea misses with a few strikes there.

Jhonson forces LaPlaguea back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jhonson is trying to break free.

Jhonson breaks the clinch.
Canelo Jhonson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by LaPlaguea.
Jhonson falls off balance throwing a combination
and LaPlaguea counters with a straight right hand.

Jhonson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

LaPlaguea pushes Jhonson off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jhonson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and LaPlaguea counters with a single leg into guard. Jhonson didn't expect that.

LaPlaguea gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jhonson falls off balance throwing a combination

and LaPlaguea counters with a shoot takedown. Jhonson fights it but they end up in guard.
LaPlaguea working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jhonson's head.

LaPlaguea stands up from Jhonson's guard - LaPlaguea perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

LaPlaguea shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jhonson's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jhonson is on top in guard.
Jhonson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jhonson stops LaPlaguea from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LaPlaguea is on top in guard.
Jhonson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as LaPlaguea controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jhonson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
LaPlaguea wants to get back to full guard.
Jhonson tries to stand and escape but LaPlaguea is controlling the position.
Jhonson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
LaPlaguea moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jhonson looking to pass the guard.

LaPlaguea is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jhonson is pressed up against the cage. LaPlaguea has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jhonson down to the mat. LaPlaguea avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jhonson misses with a takedown
and LaPlaguea counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
LaPlaguea dodges the punch combination from Jhonson.
LaPlaguea scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy LaPlaguea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andy LaPlaguea's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jhonson lands with a right hand.
Jhonson looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jhonson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jhonson is looking to clinch but LaPlaguea is avoiding it.
LaPlaguea is looking to land body kicks.

LaPlaguea closes the distance and clinches.
Jhonson tries to break the clinch but LaPlaguea is controlling the position.
LaPlaguea keeps control of Jhonson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jhonson wants to stall.
Jhonson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jhonson has had enough of the clinch but LaPlaguea keeps him there for the moment.
Jhonson misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

LaPlaguea successfully pulls guard.
Jhonson pushing down on LaPlaguea's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
LaPlaguea tries to kick Jhonson off but Jhonson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jhonson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jhonson is looking to take a break and control but LaPlaguea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jhonson passes the guard and advances to mount!

Jhonson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Jhonson scores with a three punch combo!
Jhonson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Andy LaPlaguea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LaPlaguea keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Jhonson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jhonson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and LaPlaguea counters with a nice double leg into guard.
LaPlaguea is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
LaPlaguea postures up.
LaPlaguea won't allow Jhonson to sweep him here.

LaPlaguea decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jhonson, up you get!
LaPlaguea throws a series of punches but Jhonson moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jhonson throws a right hand that LaPlaguea ducks under and follows up with a left that LaPlaguea also avoids with ease.
Jhonson scores with a three punch combo!
Jhonson lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jhonson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LaPlaguea pinned against the cage. LaPlaguea gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Canelo Jhonson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaPlaguea is looking to land body kicks.
LaPlaguea lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
LaPlaguea throws a right hand that Jhonson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jhonson also avoids with ease.

Jhonson gets a clinch.
LaPlaguea can't break the clinch.
Jhonson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jhonson prevents LaPlaguea from breaking the clinch.
LaPlaguea gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jhonson.
Jhonson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jhonson struggles to land a body shot inside as LaPlaguea controls his hands.
Jhonson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. LaPlaguea just stands there and leans against the cage.

Jhonson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. LaPlaguea can't fight it off and eventually Jhonson manages to take the fight to the floor. LaPlaguea looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
LaPlaguea is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jhonson won't allow LaPlaguea to sweep him here.
Jhonson throws a strike but LaPlaguea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

LaPlaguea decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
LaPlaguea tries for a takedown but Jhonson circles away easily

and Jhonson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Jhonson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LaPlaguea looking to land some kicks to the body here.

LaPlaguea takes the fight into the clinch.
Jhonson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LaPlaguea has him pressed against the cage.
Jhonson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. LaPlaguea just stands there and leans against the cage.

LaPlaguea breaks from the clinch.
Jhonson misses with a few strikes there.
LaPlaguea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jhonson.
LaPlaguea connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jhonson's hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jhonson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around LaPlaguea's waist but Jhonson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jhonson off to one side.
LaPlaguea looks to land a body kick but Jhonson moved away.
LaPlaguea throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
LaPlaguea stuffs the takedown attempt from Jhonson. Jhonson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jhonson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
LaPlaguea throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LaPlaguea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

LaPlaguea scores a takedown into full mount!
Jhonson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

LaPlaguea is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Jhonson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaPlaguea throws a right and a left that Jhonson avoids nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LaPlaguea.
Jhonson wants to clinch

and LaPlaguea counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy LaPlaguea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well LaPlaguea 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 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy LaPlaguea!