PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Broncko Dentalplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jibber Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Dentalplan
vs
Johnson

181 cm
25
176 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

186 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Broncko Dentalplan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jibber Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dentalplan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Dentalplan has managed to clinch.
Dentalplan blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson just leaning against Dentalplan, taking a breather.
Dentalplan scores with a hook to the body.
Dentalplan is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dentalplan down to the mat. Dentalplan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Dentalplan.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Johnson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Dentalplan moves into the clinch.
Dentalplan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dentalplan.
Dentalplan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Dentalplan closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Dentalplan has him pressed against the cage.
Dentalplan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Dentalplan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dentalplan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson prevents Dentalplan from breaking the clinch.

Dentalplan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dentalplan manages to end up in side control.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Johnson gets full guard.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Dentalplan isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Dentalplan postures up.
Johnson is controlling Dentalplan's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dentalplan holds on and takes a little breather.
Dentalplan keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dentalplan pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson postures up in Dentalplan's guard and throws a big left but Dentalplan blocks it.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Dentalplan blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson throws a leg kick
letting Dentalplan counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Dentalplan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dentalplan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Broncko Dentalplan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jibber Johnson.
Johnson looks gassed!

Dentalplan decides to pull guard.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dentalplan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dentalplan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Broncko Dentalplan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Johnson tries to clinch but Dentalplan moves away
and Dentalplan counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Dentalplan to acknowledge the strikes.

Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dentalplan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Dentalplan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dentalplan regains half guard there - taking advantage of Johnson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dentalplan is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson goes for an armbar but Dentalplan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dentalplan.
Dentalplan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dentalplan trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Dentalplan controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson controls Dentalplan momentarily but Dentalplan frees himself.
Dentalplan is standing up over Johnson. Johnson looks to escape but Dentalplan dives into side control.
Johnson is trying to escape the position but Dentalplan is controlling the position.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.

Dentalplan stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dentalplan. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Dentalplan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Dentalplan fails with the takedown.
Dentalplan fails with the takedown.
Johnson tries to clinch but Dentalplan moves away
and Dentalplan counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dentalplan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses

and Dentalplan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dentalplan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is wriggling around but Dentalplan manages to pass to half guard.
Johnson is looking to get back to full guard here but Dentalplan has managed to pass to side control instead.
Dentalplan is staying tight to Johnson's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Dentalplan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Broncko Dentalplan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Johnson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dentalplan quickly recovers to half guard.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Dentalplan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dentalplan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dentalplan keeps working.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dentalplan to regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dentalplan is keeping the position for now.
Dentalplan is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson trying to control but Dentalplan is working from the bottom.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Dentalplan keeps moving.
Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dentalplan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing shots but Dentalplan is blocking nicely.
Johnson is trying to control. Dentalplan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Dentalplan won't allow it.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Dentalplan dodges it nicely.

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.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jibber Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dentalplan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson is keen to just control but Dentalplan is a slippery customer.
Johnson throws a strike but Dentalplan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dentalplan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Broncko Dentalplan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dentalplan keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jibber Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dentalplan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Broncko Dentalplan!