PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ashot Agopyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Chocolate Rain- Tay Zonday. Ashot Agopyan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Agopyan
vs
Johnson

180 cm
24
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

169 cm
23
171 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ashot Agopyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ted Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Agopyan does no damage.
Agopyan lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Agopyan stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Agopyan.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Agopyan is out of range.
Ashot Agopyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agopyan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Agopyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Agopyan's body.

Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Agopyan did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Agopyan is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agopyan wants to stand back up but Johnson manages to pass into side control.
Agopyan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson working the ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson looks up at the clock and then as Agopyan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Johnson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Johnson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Johnson lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson working the head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Agopyan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Agopyan tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Agopyan is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Johnson breaks from Agopyan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Agopyan is trying desperately to improve position.
Agopyan is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but Agopyan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Johnson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Agopyan's face.
Agopyan working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agopyan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Agopyan tries to get out of the position.
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.
Agopyan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Agopyan is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Johnson.
Johnson breaks from Agopyan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson prevents Agopyan from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agopyan is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Agopyan trying desperately to get to his feet.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount and Agopyan is in trouble!
Johnson dominating with strikes here.
Agopyan is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Johnson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Agopyan wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agopyan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson lands a big shot there that rocks Agopyan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Johnson.
Agopyan regains half guard.
Agopyan is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Agopyan wants to get back to full guard but Johnson has mounted him!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Agopyan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Agopyan misses with a jab to the body

and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Agopyan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Agopyan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Johnson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Agopyan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Johnson lands some shots froms side control.
Agopyan is trying to buck Johnson off.
Ted Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson cracks Agopyan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Agopyan to see if he's OK.
Agopyan tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Agopyan is taking damage to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is punishing Agopyan with strikes - can he finish him?!
Agopyan is trying to get back to his feet but Johnson has full control of the position and if anything, Agopyan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
You can see the frustration on Agopyan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Can Agopyan hold on?! Johnson is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Agopyan holding both Johnson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Agopyan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Johnson passes to full mount!
Agopyan is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but Agopyan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Agopyan trying desperately to get to his feet.
Agopyan regains half guard.
Johnson moves nicely into side control.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
Johnson cracks Agopyan with a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agopyan tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Agopyan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Agopyan tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
Johnson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Johnson landing a few strikes.
Agopyan wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson cracks Agopyan with a big elbow.
Agopyan is trying to work for a sweep but Johnson has mounted him!
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's four 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.
Agopyan is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Johnson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Johnson lands a heavy elbow.
Agopyan is trying to stand.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.
Agopyan working to try and regain half guard.
Agopyan taking shots to the head.
Johnson unloading with bombs!
Johnson landing shots from mount.
Agopyan is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ted 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! This is the final round!

Agopyan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Agopyan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Agopyan stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Agopyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Agopyan lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson leaves Agopyan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Agopyan missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Agopyan lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Ashot Agopyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.

Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Agopyan's half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Agopyan has a hand on Johnson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Johnson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Agopyan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Agopyan is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Agopyan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Agopyan is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him

Agopyan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson working Agopyan over with strikes.
Agopyan tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Agopyan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Agopyan's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agopyan wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Agopyan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Agopyan is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson is working Agopyan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson cracks Agopyan with a solid left hand.
Agopyan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.

Agopyan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Agopyan is striking but Johnson is not phased and passes to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agopyan is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
Agopyan wants to get back to full guard but Johnson has mounted him!
Agopyan is looking to get to half guard.
Ashot Agopyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Johnson prevents Agopyan from getting the reversal.
Agopyan's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Johnson!