PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrius Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demetrius Johnson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Thompson
vs
Johnson

189 cm
22
295 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Thompson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demetrius Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson feints and as Thompson raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Thompson had control of the position.
Thompson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thompson lands a big elbow.
Thompson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thompson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson content just to control the position here.
Thompson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Johnson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson controlling the position easily from mount.
Thompson is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

It looks like Demetrius Johnson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thompson controlling from the full mount.
Johnson taking shots to the head.
Johnson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Thompson controlling the pace for now.
Thompson trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Johnson's face.

Thompson working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is in no mood to give up.
Thompson is landing with some decent strikes but Johnson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Thompson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Thompson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thompson controlling from the full mount.
Thompson lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Johnson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Thompson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Thompson. What's that going to do exactly?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Thompson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thompson wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thompson is trying to get back to full guard.
Thompson regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Thompson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thompson stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thompson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Thompson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dan Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Thompson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thompson lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.

Thompson swings around for an armbar but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thompson's guard.
Johnson tries to stand but Thompson is controlling from the bottom.
Thompson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Thompson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Thompson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.

Dan Thompson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Thompson 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.
Thompson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Thompson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Thompson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
Thompson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson lands a couple of elbows.
Thompson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thompson advances position into side control!
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Thompson taking a breather here.
Thompson grinds an elbow into Johnson's temple.
A lull in the action here as Thompson stalls from top position.
Thompson wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Johnson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Thompson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dan Thompson just wasn't active enough.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.

Johnson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Thompson regains guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Demetrius Johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Thompson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Thompson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Thompson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dan Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Thompson looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Thompson drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Thompson stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Thompson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thompson but great work by Johnson.
Thompson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thompson tries to get out of the position.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!
Johnson is in bad spot here.
Thompson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Thompson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Johnson moves into the clinch.

Thompson pulls guard.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Thompson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Johnson looking to control but Thompson passes into half guard.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Thompson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dan Thompson just wasn't active enough.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Thompson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Thompson had his way with Demetrius Johnson in that round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.

Thompson has clasped his hands together around Johnson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Thompson scoring with punches from side control.
Thompson moves into full mount!
Thompson controlling from the full mount.
Thompson trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Thompson controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Thompson wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Thompson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson controlling from the full mount.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dan Thompson.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.

Thompson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Thompson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson prevents Thompson from improving position.
An elbow from Thompson crashes against the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws an elbow but Johnson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Johnson trying to remain calm as Thompson controls from the top position.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson being controlled for a moment.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Thompson content to control rather than advance.

Dan Thompson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Thompson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Thompson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thompson, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Thompson!
Dan Thompson retains his super heavyweight title!