PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Channell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Jab Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Channell
vs
Jab Johnson

191 cm
26
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
21
275 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Fast

CEC Nutrition Q160
Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========#

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith Channell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Jab Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab Johnson shoots in but Channell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Channell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Channell sprawls well. He's pushed Jab Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Channell can pounce on him.
Jab Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Channell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Channell scores with a sloppy right hand. Jab Johnson should have avoided that one.
Jab Johnson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Channell.
Good work by Jab Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Channell thumps Jab Johnson with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Channell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Channell misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jab Johnson.
Keith Channell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Jab Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Channell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Channell.
Channell misses with a takedown attempt - Jab Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Channell swats away the attempt to clinch by Jab Johnson.
Channell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jab Johnson as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jab Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Channell shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channell misses with a leg kick

and Jab Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Channell!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Channell is trying to escape the mount.

Jab Johnson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Channell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Channell is working to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jab Johnson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Channell has worked his arm free - good work by Channell!

Jab Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab Johnson is trying to move to mount but Channell reverses beautifully and ends up in Jab Johnson's guard.

Jab Johnson is working an open guard so Channell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jab Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Channell.
Channell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab Johnson staying out of range there.
Channell scores with a nice right hand.
Channell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab Johnson shoots in but Channell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jab Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Channell as Jab Johnson shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab Johnson looks to land a body kick but Channell moved away.
A big right from Channell misses.
Jab Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Channell misses with a kick to the body.
Jab Johnson tries to clinch up but Channell circles away and keeps his distance.
Channell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Channell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jab Johnson's sensitive parts.
Jab Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

It looks like Bob Jab Johnson has been cut.
Channell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Channell scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Jab Johnson.
Keith Channell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Jab Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab Johnson is breathing heavily.
Channell scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Channell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jab Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Bob Jab Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jab Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Channell avoids the head kick by Jab Johnson.
Channell's corner calls for a 1-2. Channell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Channell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Channell's corner calls for a 1-2. Channell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Channell tries to land a front kick but Jab Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Channell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Jab Johnson is rocked!
Channell leaves Jab Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jab Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Channell finish him?
Keith Channell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Jab Johnson.
Jab Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jab Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Channell tries to avoid it but Jab Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Channell to the ground. Channell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Channell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Channell tries to bum rush Jab Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Jab Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jab Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Channell throws out the jab.

Channell moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Jab Johnson goes down! Can Channell finish him!?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jab Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Channell from standing up.
Channell trying to control but Jab Johnson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.

Jab Johnson has his feet on Channell's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Channell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jab Johnson swivels and escapes.

Channell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Channell creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jab Johnson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jab Johnson regains half guard.
Jab Johnson is looking to escape.
Still in half guard, Channell seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jab Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jab Johnson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Channell escapes and throws Jab Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Channell trying to control the action but Jab Johnson is working from the bottom.

Channell decides to stand back up. Channell steps back and let's Jab Johnson get back to his feet.
Keith Channell is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.

Channell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab Johnson is trying to stand back up but Channell is controlling him
Channell wants to stand up but Jab Johnson is controlling the position.
Channell passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Channell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Jab Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Channell misses with an uppercut.
Jab Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Channell counters with an outside leg kick.
Jab Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab Johnson tries for a takedown but Channell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab Johnson shoots for a takedown but Channell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Keith Channell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Jab Johnson.
Channell connects with a right hand. Jab Johnson shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Channell as he connects with a hook.
Jab Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Channell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Channell tries to land a front kick but Jab Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Channell throws a nice outside leg kick.

Oh, that's a big right hand from Channell and Jab Johnson goes tumbling to the canvas! Channell follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Channell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jab Johnson defending well though.

Channell stands up out of the half guard.
Channell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jab Johnson. That did some damage!
Channell looks for a takedown but Jab Johnson sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Channell.
Channell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jab Johnson's calf.
Channell tries a head kick but it misses.
Channell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Keith Channell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Channell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jab Johnson!
Channell content just to control the position here.

Channell is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Channell just misses with a punch to the body.
Channell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Channell misses with a low kick as Jab Johnson jumps back.

Jab Johnson moves into the clinch.
Jab Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Channell blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Channell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Channell has a couple of punches blocked by Jab Johnson.

Jab Johnson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jab Johnson wants to pass the guard but Channell is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jab Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Channell is pressing down on Jab Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jab Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Channell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Channell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Channell tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Channell is keeping the position for now.
Channell is pulling down on Jab Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jab Johnson, at least for the moment.
Bob Jab Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Channell keeping moving, preventing Jab Johnson from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Channell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Channell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Channell, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Channell!
An out of breath Keith Channell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.