PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christoper Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brody Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brody Johnson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bowman
vs
Johnson

175 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

190 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christoper Bowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brody Johnson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Johnson drives through with a takedown into Bowman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bowman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Brody Johnson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bowman blocks a head kick by Johnson.

Bowman moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
Bowman has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.

Bowman clinches up against the cage.

Johnson has hold of one of Bowman's legs. Bowman is fighting the takedown attempt but Johnson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Johnson stands and steps away. Bowman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowman is looking to improve his position.

Bowman actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is trying to control. Bowman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

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

Bowman has managed to clinch.

Johnson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bowman regains guard immediately.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brody Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bowman is defended easily by Johnson.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bowman circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson throws a head kick but Bowman moves out of range.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Johnson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bowman quickly recovers to half guard.
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson is looking to advance position but Bowman won't allow it.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson stands up out of the half guard.
Johnson is looking to clinch.

Bowman closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Bowman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.

Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson wants to control from the top but Bowman keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnson tries to clinch there but Bowman circles away.

Bowman rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Bowman tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.

Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Bowman throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson pulls Bowman in close to his closed guard and prevents Bowman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Bowman is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bowman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnson has escaped and now he's on top!

Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Bowman tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Bowman back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Bowman is rocked!

It looks like Christoper Bowman has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Johnson has Bowman up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Bowman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Johnson has Bowman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Johnson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bowman tumbling to the mat - Johnson dives into Bowman's guard.

Johnson stands and steps away. Bowman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Johnson is breathing heavily.

Johnson clinches.

Johnson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bowman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Johnson is riding his opponent, not letting Bowman buck him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman seems to have got his legs back now.

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

Bowman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Bowman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bowman digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A frustrated look appears on Bowman's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Bowman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bowman is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Johnson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bowman controls his leg.
Bowman is looking to improve his position.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson is thwarting Bowman's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Christoper Bowman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Johnson clinches up with Bowman and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Bowman blocks with his arms.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Christoper Bowman's cut.
That's time! Bowman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brody Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bowman tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
It looks like Johnson is going to stand back up.
Johnson works his way into side control.
Johnson working away.
Johnson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bowman's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson decides to stand back up. Johnson steps back and let's Bowman get back to his feet.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson misses with a head kick.

Bowman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bowman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Bowman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Bowman moves into the clinch.
Bowman wants to break the clinch but can't.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Bowman avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Bowman moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bowman clinches with his opponent.
Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Bowman gets an underhook and turns Johnson into the cage.

Johnson tightens his grip and picks Bowman up, before dumping him to the ground. Bowman manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowman controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson postures up in Bowman's guard and throws a big left but Bowman blocks it.
Bowman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Christoper Bowman just wasn't active enough.

Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman is looking for a sweep.

Johnson stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Bowman darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.

Bowman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bowman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Christoper Bowman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Bowman gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Bowman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Bowman gets a clinch.

Johnson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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!
Johnson wants to stand but Bowman is controlling his arm.
Bowman regains half guard.
Brody Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is trying to control. Bowman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brody 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

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