PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Bomlech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bomlech
vs
Johnson

175 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wesley Bomlech!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Bomlech manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Bomlech shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bomlech showed some decent athleticism there.
Bomlech is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.

Bomlech is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson wants to control but Bomlech is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Bomlech stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomlech wants to stand up but Johnson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to get back to full guard here but Bomlech has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bomlech trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bomlech's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bomlech pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control here.
Bomlech throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bomlech pulls his head out easily.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is looking to get back to full guard here but Bomlech has managed to pass to side control instead.
Johnson struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bomlech is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bomlech gets to mount! Johnson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bomlech trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bomlech is breathing heavily.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bomlech is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Bomlech seems content to control.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bomlech is looking to stall here but Johnson recovers full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bomlech gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dan Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Johnson shoots and misses

and Bomlech moves into the clinch.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bomlech gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Bomlech decides to pull guard.
Bomlech looking to control.

Bomlech 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 postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bomlech is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Johnson is looking for a triangle but Bomlech pushes his legs off easily.
Bomlech knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.

Johnson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bomlech has picked Johnson up and slammed him! Johnson can't keep hold of the triangle and Bomlech manages to pass to side control!
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson is letting Bomlech control him for a moment.
Johnson struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson is trying to control Bomlech's posture but Bomlech avoids it.
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
Bomlech content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Bomlech defends easily.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.

Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bomlech has passed into half guard!
Johnson wants to control but Bomlech is keeping busy.
Johnson wants to sweep but Bomlech has passed to side control!
Johnson regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bomlech seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson wants to control but Bomlech is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Bomlech takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Wesley Bomlech has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Johnson.

Bomlech gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Bomlech has control of the leg.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bomlech seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bomlech tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Bomlech is keeping busy.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson trying to control but Bomlech postures up.
Bomlech wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson gets back to full guard.

Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bomlech defends it easily.
Dan Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Bomlech defends easily.

Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Bomlech defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomlech wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.

Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bomlech is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bomlech controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wesley Bomlech has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Bomlech defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Johnson!
Dan Johnson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.