PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mhequii Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uni Olsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Johnson
vs
Olsson

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
132 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mhequii Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uni Olsson !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Olsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Olsson off to one side.
Olsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Johnson pushes Olsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Olsson is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mhequii Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uni Olsson .

Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Olsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Olsson .
Olsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Olsson 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Olsson gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Olsson manages to retain guard.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Olsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Mhequii Johnson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Olsson avoids nicely.
Olsson tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Olsson .
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Olsson can't get the takedown.
Olsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsson trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Olsson into the cage.
Olsson is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.

Johnson pulls Olsson into guard.
Johnson is pulling down on Olsson 's head. It's preventing any offense from Olsson , at least for the moment.
Olsson postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.

Olsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Olsson has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Olsson trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Johnson pushes Olsson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Olsson 's guard.
Olsson looks gassed!

Olsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Johnson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Olsson quickly recovers to half guard.
Johnson working Olsson over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mhequii Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Johnson stands and steps away. Olsson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olsson fails with a takedown attempt.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Johnson looking to finish Olsson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Olsson !
Johnson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Olsson hang on?
Olsson is breathing heavily.
Johnson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Olsson looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Johnson stands up from mount. Strange move.
Olsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Olsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Olsson 's guard.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsson wants to sweep but Johnson has passed to side control!
Johnson is working Olsson over with some ground and pound from side control.

Johnson stands up and beckons Olsson to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Johnson has Olsson up against the cage in a clinch.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Mhequii Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Olsson tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson passes to full mount!

Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but Olsson is having none of it.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson looking to secure an arm triangle but Olsson defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mhequii Johnson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.

Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Olsson to the mat! Olsson manages to get full guard.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Olsson .
Johnson is in close to Olsson 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Olsson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Olsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Johnson gets to his feet. Olsson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Olsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Olsson didn't expect that.
Olsson 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.
Olsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Johnson clinches.
Johnson tries to break free but Olsson pushes him back against the cage.

Johnson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olsson missing with punches from the bottom.
Olsson trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Olsson defending well.
Olsson tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnson moves nicely into side control.
Johnson takes a little break here. Olsson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Uni Olsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mhequii Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mhequii Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mhequii Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

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