PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Calypso Damione Deathclaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Johnson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Damione Deathclaw
vs
Johnson

180 cm
19
182 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

184 cm
23
185 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Empire Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Calypso Damione Deathclaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damione Deathclaw fails with the takedown.

Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damione Deathclaw is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Damione Deathclaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Damione Deathclaw has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Damione Deathclaw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Damione Deathclaw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Damione Deathclaw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Damione Deathclaw actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Damione Deathclaw looking for submissions off his back.

Damione Deathclaw looking for submissions off his back.
Damione Deathclaw trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Damione Deathclaw tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson is pressing down on Damione Deathclaw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Damione Deathclaw is holding on for now.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Damione Deathclaw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Damione Deathclaw actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson winds up and cracks Damione Deathclaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Damione Deathclaw defending well though.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Damione Deathclaw's head.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Damione Deathclaw is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Damione Deathclaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Damione Deathclaw is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Damione Deathclaw's head.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damione Deathclaw gets full guard.

Damione Deathclaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.

Damione Deathclaw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Damione Deathclaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Damione Deathclaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Damione Deathclaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Damione Deathclaw is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Damione Deathclaw blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Damione Deathclaw looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Damione Deathclaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Damione Deathclaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Damione Deathclaw has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson is in close to Damione Deathclaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Damione Deathclaw trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Damione Deathclaw blocks nicely.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Damione Deathclaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Damione Deathclaw is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Damione Deathclaw is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson tries to kick Damione Deathclaw off but Damione Deathclaw keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Damione Deathclaw is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Damione Deathclaw not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Damione Deathclaw stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Damione Deathclaw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson is concentrating on defense, preventing Damione Deathclaw from advancing position.
Johnson is looking to escape.

Damione Deathclaw is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Damione Deathclaw seems to be looking for submissions.

Damione Deathclaw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Damione Deathclaw is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Damione Deathclaw looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Damione Deathclaw wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Damione Deathclaw fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chris Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson wants to control but Damione Deathclaw is having none of it.

Damione Deathclaw goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Johnson is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Damione Deathclaw is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.

Damione Deathclaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Damione Deathclaw has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Damione Deathclaw has wrist control.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Damione Deathclaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Damione Deathclaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Damione Deathclaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Damione Deathclaw is retaining full guard.
Johnson won't allow Damione Deathclaw to sweep him here.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Calypso Damione Deathclaw will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Damione Deathclaw throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Damione Deathclaw finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Damione Deathclaw forces his way into half guard.
Damione Deathclaw moves nicely into side control.

Damione Deathclaw swings around for an armbar but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Damione Deathclaw's guard.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Damione Deathclaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson is in close to Damione Deathclaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Damione Deathclaw working a defensive guard here.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Damione Deathclaw looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Damione Deathclaw has his feet on Johnson's thighs here. He's pushed Johnson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Johnson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Calypso Damione Deathclaw!