PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kieth Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaco Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Johnson
vs
Almeida

217 cm
24
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kieth Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jaco Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Almeida tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Almeida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Almeida throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Almeida.
Jaco Almeida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almeida throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Almeida throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Almeida throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.

Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Almeida.

Johnson jumps guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Almeida looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Almeida from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jaco Almeida hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Johnson pushes Almeida up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Johnson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Almeida can't fight it off and eventually Johnson manages to take the fight to the floor. Almeida looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Almeida keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Almeida wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Kieth Johnson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Almeida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Almeida connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Almeida.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson checks a low kick from Almeida.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Almeida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A punch combination from Almeida misses.
Almeida throws a big shot that misses.
Almeida tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Almeida tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Almeida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Almeida misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Almeida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Almeida.
Almeida looks winded!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Almeida shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieth Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Almeida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Almeida tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Almeida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Almeida throws a leg kick that misses.
Jaco Almeida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Almeida.
Almeida throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Almeida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Almeida, right into the meat.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Almeida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jaco Almeida 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.

Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Almeida pushes Johnson off but Johnson dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida is looking for a sweep.
Who's going to make the next move?
Almeida is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Almeida tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is still trying to improve position.
Almeida trying to remain calm as Johnson controls from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Almeida keeps working.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kieth Johnson just wasn't active enough.
Almeida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Almeida looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Almeida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Almeida misses with a double jab

and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kieth Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Almeida is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Almeida is keeping the position.
Almeida is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.

Almeida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Almeida is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working Almeida over with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieth Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Almeida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Almeida swinging wildly here.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Almeida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Almeida. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Almeida. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.

Johnson gets a clinch.
Almeida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Almeida to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieth Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Almeida looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Jaco Almeida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Almeida throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.

Almeida manages to break the clinch.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Almeida.
Almeida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Almeida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Almeida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Almeida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Almeida moves out of range easily.
Almeida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Almeida misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Almeida misses with a double jab

so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kieth Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control. Almeida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

We're going to have a standup here because Kieth Johnson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Almeida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Almeida jumps back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Almeida throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Almeida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Almeida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kieth Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieth Johnson!