PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Johnson
vs
Winchester

178 cm
27
175 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

190 cm
26
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam Winchester!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Winchester misses the target.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Winchester defends it nicely.
Winchester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Winchester misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winchester misses with a looping left.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Winchester looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winchester.
Winchester misses with a looping left.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winchester.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.
Winchester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sam Winchester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winchester loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
A jab from Winchester misses.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winchester.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Winchester misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Winchester throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.

Johnson tries for a kimura but Winchester is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester is pushing Johnson's head away, looking to escape. Johnson manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winchester is trying to escape the position but Johnson is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Winchester defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Winchester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Winchester shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winchester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Winchester throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Winchester.
Johnson slips a jab from Winchester.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Winchester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Winchester manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Winchester, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Winchester against the ropes but Winchester circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Winchester misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Winchester avoids it really well and circles away.
Winchester throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Winchester was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Winchester dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Winchester swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Winchester didn't expect that.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winchester swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Winchester wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson trying to control but Winchester is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Winchester is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Winchester has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Winchester postures up.

Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson controls Winchester momentarily but Winchester frees himself.
Winchester really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Winchester would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is trying to keep Winchester in close.
Winchester trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

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