PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dave Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law has chosen K.C.S. as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Johnson
vs
Law

175 cm
25
150 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

179 cm
27
152 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marshall Law!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Law jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson moves out of range as Law strikes.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Law counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson thuds his shin into the meat of Law's side.
A head kick misses from Johnson.

Law clinches with his opponent.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Law lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Law scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Law scores with a nice hook to the head.
Law lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Law prevents it.
Our sources have told us that Johnson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Law manages to get underhooks.
Law tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Law tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Law.
A head punch on the inside from Law fails to land.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Law pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Law.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Johnson 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Law is on top in guard.

Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Law is continuing to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Law pushes Johnson off but Johnson dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Law told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Johnson cracks Law with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Johnson grinds an elbow into Law's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law stops Johnson from passing to mount.
The ground and pound from Johnson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Law is looking for a sweep.
Johnson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Johnson with the ground and pound but Law regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Law pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Law wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Johnson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson breaks from Law's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Johnson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Law is trying desperately to improve position.
You get the feeling that Law really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Law working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson throwing strikes but Law uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Law's head.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dave 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 lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Law's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Law throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Law fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Law misses with a straight right.

Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Law on his heels. He'll look to pass Law's guard now, I'm sure.
Law is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dave Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Law uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Law!

Law preventing the sweep.
Johnson controlling the position.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Law sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working a defensive guard but Law manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Johnson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Johnson wants to sweep but Law has passed to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Law wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson prevents Law from moving into mount.
Johnson tries to control but Law manages to take his back.
Johnson trying to control but not successfully.
Johnson is in bad spot here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson holding both Law 's hands and preventing any damage.
Law struggling to keep hold of the position.
Johnson is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Law's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Johnson trying to control the position but Law manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Law has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Johnson's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marshall Law will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Some bone on bone action there as Law checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Law throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson misses with the ground and pound.
Johnson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Law sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Johnson cracks Law with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Law taking a bit of punishment here - Johnson scoring with strikes.
Johnson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Law is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Law is avoiding damage well.
Law regains half guard, as Johnson was trying to land strikes.
Law moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Law wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Law must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Law controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson pulls Law in close to prevent any damage.
Law stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Law tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Law looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Law controlling him for the moment.
Law stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Law's waist but Law gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Law tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marshall Law is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Law throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Law misses with a body shot.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.

Law clinches.
Law tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Law back against the cage.
Law lands an uppercut.
Law misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Law gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Law shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Law lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Law working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Law scores with a shoulder strike.
Law misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Law fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Law.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Law changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Law works the jab nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Law lands a body shot.
Law throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Law misses with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall Law comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Law has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marshall Law!
Marshall Law took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brazil War House (Laundry 90%) for their support in the buildup to the fight.