PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between White Halfoat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Johanssen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Johanssen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Halfoat
vs
Johanssen

185 cm
20
190 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
193 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Knock Out Artistry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, White Halfoat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Johanssen!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johanssen wants to clinch.
Halfoat takes a swing at Johanssen's ribcage but misses.
Halfoat missing with a left hand there. Johanssen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halfoat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

It looks like David Johanssen has been cut.
White Halfoat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johanssen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halfoat.
Halfoat misses with a wild body shot.
Halfoat misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Halfoat misses.
Halfoat connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johanssen's hands.

Johanssen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halfoat wants to get back to his feet.

Johanssen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johanssen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johanssen trying to control the position but Halfoat is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Johanssen swings around for an armbar but Halfoat sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Johanssen's guard.
Johanssen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Halfoat wants to stand but Johanssen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Johanssen working a defensive guard here.

Halfoat stands up and waves to Johanssen to follow him.
No joy there for Johanssen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

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.
Halfoat thows a left - swing and a miss!

Johanssen moves into the clinch successfully.
Johanssen has a couple of punches blocked by Halfoat.
Johanssen tries to pull guard but Halfoat won't allow it.
Johanssen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Halfoat is trying to break the clinch but Johanssen has him pressed against the cage.
Johanssen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johanssen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johanssen is trying to stall.
Johanssen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halfoat avoids it.
Johanssen prevents Halfoat from breaking the clinch.
Johanssen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Halfoat tries to break free but Johanssen pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Halfoat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johanssen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Halfoat can't break the clinch.
Halfoat tries to break the clinch but Johanssen is controlling the position.
Halfoat is trying to break free.
Halfoat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johanssen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halfoat is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Johanssen.
Johanssen misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Johanssen.
Halfoat has had enough of the clinch but Johanssen keeps him there for the moment.
Johanssen keeps control of Halfoat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johanssen has Halfoat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Halfoat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
White Halfoat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Johanssen.
Johanssen looks gassed!

Halfoat turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Halfoat manages to end up in side control.
Johanssen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halfoat tries to kick Johanssen off but Johanssen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Halfoat is not content to let Johanssen control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johanssen wants to pass the guard but Halfoat is defending well.
Halfoat is looking to escape.

Johanssen is working for a submission of some sort.
Halfoat pushes Johanssen off looking to stand but Johanssen dives back in and keeps control.

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.
Johanssen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Johanssen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Johanssen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Halfoat is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Halfoat and Johanssen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Halfoat wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

White Halfoat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Johanssen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Halfoat lands with a nice combination. Johanssen backs away looking to recover.
Johanssen slips under a jab from Halfoat.
Johanssen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halfoat throws out the jab.

Johanssen gets a takedown into half guard.
Halfoat is trying to stand back up but Johanssen is controlling him
Halfoat is in trouble now - Johanssen has advanced to mount!
Halfoat has given up his back. Will we see Johanssen going for some submissions?

Johanssen looking for the choke but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johanssen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Halfoat knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Halfoat for a finish.
Johanssen is breathing heavily.
Halfoat controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Johanssen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Johanssen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Halfoat showing good submission defense here.
Halfoat is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Johanssen is looking for the choke from the back position but Halfoat is controlling his hands well.
Johanssen missing with strikes from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johanssen is looking for the choke from the back position but Halfoat is controlling his hands well.
Halfoat controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Johanssen is looking for the choke from the back position but Halfoat is controlling his hands well.

Johanssen looking for the RNC.
Halfoat controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's four 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.
Johanssen is controlling the position but Halfoat somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Halfoat thows a body shot but no joy.
Halfoat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johanssen.
Halfoat throws a jab when Johanssen was well out of range.

Johanssen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Johanssen is trying to work for a kimura but Halfoat is defending well.
Johanssen stops Halfoat from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Johanssen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Johanssen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

A big right from Halfoat misses.
Halfoat on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Halfoat misses with an uppercut.
Halfoat misses with a looping right.
Halfoat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halfoat looks to score with a jab to the body but Johanssen is just out of range.
Johanssen throws a right hand that Halfoat ducks under and follows up with a left that Halfoat also avoids with ease.
Johanssen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Halfoat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johanssen cracks the inside of Halfoat's front leg.
Johanssen thumps Halfoat with a low kick.
Johanssen slips under a jab from Halfoat.

Johanssen scores a takedown into full mount!
Johanssen throwing strikes here but Halfoat is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Johanssen working for a guillotine from mount but Halfoat is in no mood to give up.

Johanssen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Halfoat turns into him and now he's in Johanssen's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johanssen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halfoat misses the jab.
White Halfoat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johanssen shoots in for a takedown but Halfoat shows good takedown defense.
Halfoat misses with a double jab

and Johanssen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Halfoat wants to stand and escape but Johanssen is having none of it.
Johanssen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Halfoat's head.

Halfoat has his feet on Johanssen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Johanssen slips a straight right by Halfoat.
Johanssen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halfoat.

Johanssen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johanssen working the head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johanssen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Halfoat is avoiding damage well.
Johanssen taking a break here but Halfoat is having none of it and regains half guard.
Johanssen wants to take a breather but Halfoat is having none of it.
Johanssen trying to mount his opponent but Halfoat defends it.

Johanssen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Halfoat kicks off Johanssen and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Halfoat lands with a nice body punch.
A punch combination from Johanssen misses.
Johanssen moves out of range of the strikes.
Halfoat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johanssen takes a swing at Halfoat's ribcage but misses.
Halfoat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johanssen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halfoat's corner calls for a 1-2. Halfoat obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johanssen thumps Halfoat with a low kick.
Halfoat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johanssen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halfoat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johanssen.
Halfoat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johanssen.
A jab from Halfoat misses.
Johanssen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Johanssen clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Johanssen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johanssen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Johanssen!