PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gene Alejandro Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Johnston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Alejandro Mac
vs
Johnston

179 cm
24
175 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

173 cm
21
180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gene Alejandro Mac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Johnston!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnston gets a clinch.

Alejandro Mac has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Johnston regains guard immediately.
Alejandro Mac pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnston is keeping the position for now.
Alejandro Mac wants to control from the top but Johnston keeps moving.
Alejandro Mac is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alejandro Mac trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Johnston manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Alejandro Mac looking for a guillotine here but Johnston defends easily.
Alejandro Mac looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnston is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alejandro Mac has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Alejandro Mac throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alejandro Mac is trying to keep Johnston in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnston stopping the sweep attempt from Alejandro Mac.
Alejandro Mac bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnston's guard.
Alejandro Mac forces his way into half guard.
Alejandro Mac tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alejandro Mac is looking to take a break and control but Johnston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Alejandro Mac is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Johnston still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Johnston has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro Mac is trying to get back to half guard.

Johnston decides to stand back up. Johnston steps back and let's Alejandro Mac get back to his feet.
Alejandro Mac fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnston looks to land a combination but Alejandro Mac avoids it well.
Alejandro Mac has a takedown stuffed.
Johnston throws a right hand that Alejandro Mac ducks under and follows up with a left that Alejandro Mac also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnston stuffs the takedown attempt from Alejandro Mac. Alejandro Mac gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Alejandro Mac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnston leaves Alejandro Mac with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alejandro Mac fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnston avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnston misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alejandro Mac swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Johnston gets caught flat footed, as Alejandro Mac shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gene Alejandro Mac dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Johnston drops Alejandro Mac with a beautiful combination! Alejandro Mac stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Johnston is looking for the KO!

Alejandro Mac is rocked!

It looks like Gene Alejandro Mac has been cut.
No luck for Alejandro Mac with that takedown attempt.
Oh Alejandro Mac is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Johnston misses.
Alejandro Mac seems to have got his legs back now.
Alejandro Mac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnston's waist but Johnston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alejandro Mac off to one side.
Alejandro Mac takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alejandro Mac shoots in for a takedown but Johnston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Alejandro Mac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnston throws a right hand that Alejandro Mac ducks under and follows up with a left that Alejandro Mac also avoids with ease.

Johnston closes the distance and pushes Alejandro Mac back into the cage.
Johnston stops a takedown attempt from Alejandro Mac.
Johnston prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alejandro Mac looking for a takedown.
Johnston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnston can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alejandro Mac tries to pull guard but Johnston holds him up against the cage and eventually Alejandro Mac drops back down to his feet.
Johnston prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Johnston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnston is looking to clinch but Alejandro Mac is avoiding it.
Johnston misses with a series of wild punches.

Alejandro Mac feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Alejandro Mac trying to control but Johnston is working from the bottom.
Alejandro Mac wants to pass the guard but Johnston is keeping the position.

Alejandro Mac is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnston is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnston has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alejandro Mac is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnston is aware though and is defending well.
Johnston preventing the sweep.

Johnston decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alejandro Mac, up you get!
Some wild striking there from Johnston.
Alejandro Mac shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnston sprawls well. Johnston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alejandro Mac gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnston stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro Mac fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alejandro Mac shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnston sprawls well. He's pushed Alejandro Mac's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alejandro Mac fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnston misses with a double jab.
Gene Alejandro Mac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnston misses with a two punch combination.
Alejandro Mac fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnston avoids it really well and circles away.
Alejandro Mac swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnston.
Johnston tries to clinch up.

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.
Alejandro Mac fails with the takedown.
Johnston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnston tries to clinch but Alejandro Mac moves out of range.
Alejandro Mac tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alejandro Mac somewhat.
Johnston tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alejandro Mac looks for a takedown but Johnston sprawls well.
Alejandro Mac fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Johnston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gene Alejandro Mac's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nice takedown defense from Johnston. No joy for Alejandro Mac on that attempt.
Johnston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alejandro Mac gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnston leaves Alejandro Mac with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alejandro Mac shoots in for a takedown but Johnston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Alejandro Mac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alejandro Mac tries for a takedown but Johnston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alejandro Mac shoots in for a takedown but Johnston shows good takedown defense.

Johnston lands a left and a right that send Alejandro Mac crashing to the mat, dazed. Johnston thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Alejandro Mac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alejandro Mac has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnston finds it's way round the side to connect with Alejandro Mac's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Johnston lands a big right hand that sends Alejandro Mac crashing to the mat! Johnston stays standing though and waves Alejandro Mac back to his feet!

Gene Alejandro Mac's cut is getting worse.
Johnston misses with a few strikes there.
Johnston lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Alejandro Mac is looking to close the distance but Johnston sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Alejandro Mac crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Alejandro Mac is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Don Johnston!