PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riki Rousey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Johnson
vs
Rousey

184 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Riki Rousey!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rousey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Rousey's guard.
Johnson throws a strike but Rousey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnson pulls Rousey in close to prevent any damage.
Rousey wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson controls Rousey momentarily but Rousey frees himself.
Rousey trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rousey throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.

Rousey forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Rousey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rousey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rousey is trying to stall.
Rousey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Rousey with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Chris Johnson has been cut.
Rousey tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Rousey holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Rousey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rousey lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Johnson is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey lands a knee to the head.
Rousey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Rousey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.

Johnson pulls guard.
Johnson is trying to keep Rousey in close.

Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson working a defensive guard but Rousey manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Johnson tries to control but Rousey manages to take his back.
Rousey lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Johnson is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson trying to control but not successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riki Rousey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Johnson's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rousey tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.

Rousey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rousey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Rousey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rousey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rousey is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rousey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rousey as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rousey circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rousey is looking to clinch.
Rousey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson takes one on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rousey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rousey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rousey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chris Johnson.
Rousey stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rousey has managed to clinch.
Rousey misses with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Rousey.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rousey tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Rousey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Rousey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rousey is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rousey has his back to the cage.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson has Rousey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rousey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rousey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Rousey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Rousey sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Rousey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riki Rousey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rousey circles away.
Rousey is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Johnson defending well as Rousey loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Rousey moves into the clinch.
Rousey throws a knee to the head but misses.

Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson controlling the pace.
Rousey is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rousey keeps working.
Rousey tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson trying to control from Rousey's half guard. Rousey has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Rousey.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stays in close to Rousey's body and controls the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Chris Johnson just wasn't active enough.
Rousey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Rousey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rousey misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rousey as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Rousey sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rousey tries to clinch up.
Johnson slips a straight right by Rousey.

Rousey rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rousey tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rousey avoiding damage.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Rousey manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Rousey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rousey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rousey connects with a knee to the head.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rousey with a knee to the head.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rousey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rousey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rousey is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rousey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Chris Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riki Rousey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rousey fights it off and pushes away nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riki Rousey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rousey winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riki Rousey!