PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Acheese Patel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Patel
vs
johnson

193 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Acheese Patel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank johnson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Patel is fending him off so far but johnson persists. Nope, Patel circles away and we're back to standing.
Patel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Patel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Patel tries to clinch there but johnson circles away.
Patel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Patel is looking to clinch.
johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

johnson has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
johnson dodges an elbow strike from Patel.
Patel tries to pull guard but johnson won't allow it.
Patel prevents johnson from breaking the clinch.
Patel tries to land a knee to the head but johnson blocks with his arms.
johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Patel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Patel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Patel looking to throw knees to the head but johnson is blocking nicely.
Patel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patel tries a knee to the head but johnson blocks it.
johnson fails to pull guard.
Acheese Patel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank johnson.
Patel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Patel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
johnson has Patel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Patel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Patel misses with a knee to the head.
Patel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Patel.
Patel misses with a knee to the head.
Patel is breathing heavily.
johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

johnson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Patel regains guard immediately.
Patel controls johnson momentarily but johnson frees himself.
johnson working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
johnson content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Patel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Patel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

Despite being in the dominant position, Hank johnson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Patel tries for a takedown but johnson circles away easily
and johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Patel.
Patel looks to clinch

and johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
johnson controls the position.

johnson stands up and we're back to a striking position.

johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Patel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Patel working for a triangle but johnson defends it easily.

Patel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. johnson stacks Patel on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by johnson!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
johnson cracks Patel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Patel tries to avoid it but johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Patel to the ground. Patel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
johnson circles away from the clinch attempt

and johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Patel is looking to regain half guard here but johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Patel wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Patel is trying to escape the position but johnson is controlling the position.
Patel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Patel is just riding it out for now. johnson eventually gives up the hold.
johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patel is trying to get back to full guard.

Patel actively working from the bottom here.
johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Patel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but johnson pulls his head out easily.
Hank johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
johnson is controlling the pace.

johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Patel looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

johnson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
johnson wants to control but Patel is keeping him busy.
johnson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Patel.

Patel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Patel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson lands a couple of elbows.

Patel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Patel controls johnson momentarily but johnson frees himself.

Patel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because johnson has passed into half guard!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Patel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Patel tries to roll over but johnson keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Patel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Patel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Patel is looking to control johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Patel avoid being mounted?
johnson is taking a breather. Patel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Patel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Patel can't do much from the bottom here.
Patel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Patel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Patel is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Patel has escaped the position, nice work there.

johnson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Patel to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patel closes the distance looking to clinch

and johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
johnson trying to control from half guard but Patel is working away.
Patel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. johnson is working away from the top position though.
Patel gets full guard.

johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
johnson distracts Patel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Patel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.

Patel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. johnson defends it easily.
johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Patel has his foot on johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson content to stall in guard here.
johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Patel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Patel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and johnson defends well.
Patel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as johnson controls the pace.

Patel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Acheese Patel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
johnson stays in close to Patel's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
johnson trying to control but Patel is working from the bottom.

Patel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Patel trying to keep a closed guard but johnson is proving a slippery customer.
johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hank johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Patel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hank johnson.
Well johnson 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank johnson!