PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Johnson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Johnson
vs
Jackson

189 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
24
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
Johnson punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson looks gassed!
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jackson has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johnson throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Johnson swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a leg kick.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Anthony Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Jackson shoots in.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Johnson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jackson.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Johnson throws a one two combo.

It looks like Steve Jackson has been cut.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anthony Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
Johnson lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Jackson.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Johnson throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
A left lands for Johnson.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Jackson's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Johnson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into rage.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson misses the jab.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Johnson.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.

Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Johnson wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.

Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Steve Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Jackson.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.

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.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson blocks a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Steve Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anthony Johnson.
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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26

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