PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toru Ohta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ohta has chosen Technopolis as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Johnson
vs
Ohta

175 cm
22
147 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

167 cm
28
144 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

1337 ANZAC

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthony Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toru Ohta!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ohta.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ohta lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Ohta has managed to clinch.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Ohta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Ohta.
Ohta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ohta blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Ohta blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Ohta misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Ohta.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohta can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Ohta 's eye.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ohta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ohta misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ohta throws a head kick that misses

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Ohta blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Ohta misses with a punch on the inside.
Ohta avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ohta.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ohta working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Ohta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Ohta in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ohta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Ohta lands with a left to the head.
Ohta blocks an elbow strike.
Ohta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Ohta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ohta content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Ohta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toru Ohta.
Ohta trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ohta into the cage.
Ohta throws a head punch that misses.
Ohta blocks the elbow strike.
Ohta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ohta taking a breather.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Ohta.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ohta's brow.
Ohta avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Ohta is trying to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Ohta blocks the elbow strike.
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ohta blocks the elbow strike.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Ohta swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ohta's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohta blocks the elbow strike.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Ohta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ohta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ohta misses with a punch on the inside.
Ohta stalling the fight.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ohta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Ohta.
Ohta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ohta.
Ohta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Ohta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ohta missing with knees to the body.
Anthony Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Ohta avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Johnson keeps control of Ohta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Ohta shrugs off.
Ohta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ohta blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ohta.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ohta blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ohta's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
Ohta misses with a body punch.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Ohta trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ohta into the cage.
Ohta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ohta blocks the elbow strike.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Ohta tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Johnson keeps control of Ohta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ohta dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Ohta misses with a body punch.
Ohta taking a breather.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Ohta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Ohta lands a left hand.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Ohta blocks an elbow strike.
Ohta blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Ohta shrugs off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ohta tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ohta takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Ohta dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Ohta takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Ohta misses with the head strike.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Ohta shrugs off.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Ohta 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohta blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Ohta shrugs off.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Ohta 's eye.

Ohta is rocked!
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Ohta blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ohta's brow.
Ohta blocks the elbow strike.
Ohta blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Ohta tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Ohta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ohta taking a breather.
Ohta blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Ohta blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Ohta tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Ohta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ohta tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Ohta takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Ohta.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Ohta tries to tie him up.
Ohta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ohta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ohta backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ohta takes an elbow to the temple.
Ohta trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Ohta throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ohta lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Ohta.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Ohta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ohta lands a right hook to the body.
Ohta throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.

Ohta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ohta avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Ohta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ohta tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Ohta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ohta tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Ohta throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ohta taking a breather.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Ohta can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ohta's brow.
Ohta blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ohta avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Ohta tries to tie him up.
Ohta blocks an elbow strike.
Ohta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ohta's brow.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Ohta avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Ohta can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ohta's brow.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ohta's defenses.
Ohta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Ohta avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohta stalling the fight.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ohta's brow.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ohta's defenses.
Ohta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Ohta shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohta blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Ohta dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ohta.
Ohta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ohta has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ohta's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ohta struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Ohta has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Ohta in his tracks for a moment.
Ohta is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ohta misses with some punches.
Ohta seems to have recovered his senses.
Ohta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ohta's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnson.
Ohta avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Ohta is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ohta has his back to the cage.
Ohta misses with a body punch.
Ohta takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ohta.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Ohta.
Ohta blocks an elbow strike.
Ohta using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ohta taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Anthony Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Ohta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toru Ohta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Ohta finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Ohta is looking to score with low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ohta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Toru Ohta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'