PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Voodoo People as his entrance music. James Green is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Green
vs
Johnson

215 cm
33
260 lbs
18 - 18 - 0

202 cm
32
250 lbs
21 - 16 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire
Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, James Green!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Green moves into the clinch.

Green gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.
Green trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Johnson trying to hold on to Green's head to control him but Green postures up.
Green prevents Johnson from improving his position.

Green is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Green throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.

Green looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Green is looking for a kimura here.
Green throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Green thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Johnson trying to hold on to Green's head to control him but Green postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Green.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Green throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Green throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.

Green wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Green.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Green is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Green to get the leverage.
Johnson trying to control here.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.

Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson is pressing down on Green's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Green drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.
Johnson trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Green had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Green dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnson tries to clinch up.
Green misses with a straight right.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Green paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Green fails to land the takedown.
Green lands a jab.
Green has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Green tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Green manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Green sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green keeps the fight on the outside.
Green throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Green defends it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Green checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Green on that attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Green 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.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Green sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in but Green avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Green sprawls well. Green wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horrible takedown by Green or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thomas Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Johnson tries for a takedown but Green sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!
Green looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
I would not like to be Green right now.

Green defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Johnson's arms.
Johnson has the hooks in. Green is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.

Johnson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Green is keeping busy.
Green trying to control the action but Johnson just sinks the hooks in.

Johnson working for a choke but Green is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green is in bad spot here.
Johnson avoiding Green 's attempts to control his hands.
Thomas Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Johnson looking to break Green's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Green remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Johnson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Johnson looking for the RNC.

Green is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Johnson gets his way!
Will Johnson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Green fending off the submission attempt from Johnson.
Green tries to roll but Johnson sticks to his back.
Green holding on to Johnson's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Johnson gets his hands free as Green looks to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson doesn't have the hooks in and Green manages to turn into his guard.

Green drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.
Green is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Green wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Johnson really 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 stuffs the takedown attempt from Green. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Green pinned against the cage. Green gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Green keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Green sprawls well. Green wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
James Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Green leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Green swivels and escapes.
Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson moves forwards but Green connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Green closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Green gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Green drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Green 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.

Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Green throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Green in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Green postures up.

Green has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Green's guard.
Green keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Green escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Green landing shots from mount.
Johnson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.

Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Green had his way with Thomas Johnson in that round.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Green. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Green fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt

and Green counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
James Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Johnson.
Green misses with the ground and pound.
Green creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johnson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.

Green thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Green tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Green is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Green is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.

Green swings around for an armbar but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Green's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

Green escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Green wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Thomas Johnson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Green keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Green pinned against the cage. Green gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Green showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for James Green!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for James Green!

James Green wins by majority decision!
James Green retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited James Green thanked Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).