PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Horner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyndon Johnson (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.

Horner
vs
Johnson

190 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

213 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Horner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyndon Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Horner trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Horner controlling him for the moment.
Johnson is pulling down on Horner's head. It's preventing any offense from Horner, at least for the moment.
Horner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Horner wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to sweep but instead, Horner has passed into half guard.
Johnson missing with punches from the bottom.
Horner really is a fat lump.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Horner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Horner throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Horner looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Horner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Horner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Horner can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Horner trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson is nestled in close to Horner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Horner trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Horner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Horner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Horner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson looks gassed!
Johnson won't allow Horner to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horner trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Horner tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lyndon Johnson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Horner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.

Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson is nestled in close to Horner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. Horner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Horner keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Horner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Horner throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson stops Horner from standing up.
Horner throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Horner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Horner is keeping the position.
Johnson postures up in Horner's guard and throws a big left but Horner blocks it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horner doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Horner didn't expect that.
Horner is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Horner keeps moving.
Horner is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stays in close to Horner's body and controls the position.
Johnson advances position into side control!
Johnson cracks Horner with a big right hand but Horner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.

Horner is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson crunches a massive hammerfist down on Horner - he's out! Johnson Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lyndon Johnson!