PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyon Okiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balrog Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gary Clark Jr. - Bright Lights . The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Okiro
vs
Johnson

200 cm
44
219 lbs
41 - 28 - 0

192 cm
47
216 lbs
35 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyon Okiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Balrog Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Okiro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Okiro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okiro to score with a decent uppercut.
Okiro feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. Okiro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okiro.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Okiro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Okiro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okiro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Okiro misses.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Okiro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Okiro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Okiro stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okiro.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okiro throws a combination that misses
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.

Okiro has managed to clinch.
Okiro prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Okiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.

Okiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Okiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Okiro.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Okiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Okiro misses with a straight right.

Okiro instigates a clinch.

Okiro breaks from the clinch.
Okiro throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okiro throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.

Okiro darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okiro lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Okiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Okiro stalling against the cage.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Okiro.
A right handed body shot lands from Okiro.
The referee calls for Okiro to work.
Okiro tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okiro misses with the head strike.
Okiro misses with a punch to the body.

Okiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Okiro checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okiro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Okiro misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okiro misses with a wild combination.
Okiro misses with a looping right.

Okiro takes the fight into the clinch.
Okiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Okiro misses with some punches.
Okiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson tries a body shot but Okiro blocks it.
Okiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okiro's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okiro scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Okiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Okiro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Okiro stalling against the cage.
Okiro is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Okiro.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okiro working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Okiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Okiro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Okiro gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyon Okiro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Okiro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Okiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okiro throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Lyon Okiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Okiro rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Okiro just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
Okiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okiro lands a nice uppercut.
Okiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Okiro.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Okiro from breaking the clinch.
Okiro has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Okiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Okiro stalls.
Okiro misses with a punch to the body.
Okiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okiro working aggressively here.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okiro is struggling to control the position.
Lyon Okiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Okiro on the inside.
Okiro wants to stall.
Okiro blocks a body shot from Johnson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okiro.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okiro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnson tries a body shot but Okiro blocks it.
Okiro misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Okiro.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okiro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Okiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Okiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Okiro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Jab from Okiro.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fakes the leg kick and cracks Okiro in the body.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Okiro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Okiro jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Okiro tries to clinch up.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Okiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okiro backwards.
Okiro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okiro effectively controlling the action here.
Okiro throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okiro looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Okiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Okiro as he checks the leg kick.
Okiro is looking for a counter combo.
Okiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okiro backing away here, and Johnson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Okiro checks a low kick from Johnson.
Okiro missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Okiro.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Okiro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson works Okiro's body with a nice hook.
Okiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.

Okiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okiro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyon Okiro dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Okiro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Okiro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Okiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okiro lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Okiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lyon Okiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okiro looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Okiro moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Okiro with a jab.
Okiro lands a body shot.
Okiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Donk. Okiro catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Okiro cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Okiro throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Okiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okiro taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Okiro effectively controlling the action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Okiro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okiro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Okiro - that landed with a thud.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Okiro.
Okiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Okiro's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okiro.
A hook to the body from Okiro.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Okiro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Okiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Okiro.
Okiro tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okiro cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okiro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Okiro throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Lyon Okiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Okiro's corner calls for a 1-2. Okiro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Okiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okiro tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Okiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okiro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Okiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Okiro checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Okiro. Okiro maintains the clinch.
Okiro scores with a nice hook to the head.

Okiro breaks the clinch.
Okiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Okiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Okiro has managed to clinch.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Okiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Okiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson tries to work over Okiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okiro presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson tries to work over Okiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Okiro.
Okiro blocks an uppercut.
Okiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okiro lands a left hand.
Okiro lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Okiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Okiro had a free shot at his head there.
Okiro throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Johnson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson moves out of range as Okiro strikes.
Okiro thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Okiro tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Okiro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Okiro counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Balrog Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Okiro moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyon Okiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Okiro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyon Okiro!