PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Slim Goodbody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Goodbody
vs
Johnson

178 cm
19
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
20
140 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

5th Round
NATURAL BEAST

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Slim Goodbody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bob Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Goodbody tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goodbody manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Goodbody's guard.

Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goodbody tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goodbody is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodbody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Goodbody is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Goodbody has an active guard here but Johnson has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodbody trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Goodbody on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Goodbody tries to get out of the position.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson uses his free foot to push down on Goodbody's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Goodbody.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Johnson looking to control but Goodbody is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goodbody is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goodbody squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Johnson looking to control but Goodbody is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goodbody is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Goodbody is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Goodbody to control.
Goodbody really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson controlling his opponent.

Despite being in the dominant position, Bob Johnson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Goodbody sprawls well.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Goodbody.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Goodbody tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goodbody manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slim Goodbody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Johnson.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Goodbody sprawls well.
Goodbody cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.

Goodbody closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goodbody stalling.

Goodbody breaks from the clinch.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Goodbody sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Goodbody feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Goodbody changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson looks gassed!
Goodbody trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodbody would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Goodbody wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodbody wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Goodbody trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

Goodbody drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Goodbody off! Goodbody jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Goodbody trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Goodbody pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
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 Slim Goodbody will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnson fails with the takedown
and Goodbody counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Goodbody counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Goodbody thows a body shot but no joy.

Goodbody gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goodbody wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Goodbody 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.
Johnson won't allow Goodbody to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodbody is keeping the position for now.

Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodbody is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!
Goodbody is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson looking to control but Goodbody is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson won't let Goodbody get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Johnson trying to control but Goodbody is having none of it.

Johnson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Goodbody is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodbody is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Johnson controlling from mount.
Goodbody is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Goodbody is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Goodbody is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodbody is controlling an arm, preventing Johnson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Johnson tries to control but Goodbody wriggling away.
Goodbody tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Goodbody is trying to escape the mount but Johnson keeps good control and instead manages to take Goodbody's back.
Goodbody trying to get back to his feet but Johnson is in full control for now.
Goodbody trying to control the hands but Johnson won't let him.
Johnson has the hooks in. Goodbody is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Johnson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Goodbody has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Goodbody.
Johnson trying to control.
Johnson controls the position.
Goodbody tries to roll but Johnson sticks to his back.
Good control from Johnson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodbody controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Goodbody counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Goodbody uses from the top position.

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

Goodbody shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Goodbody wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Johnson pulls Goodbody in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goodbody's guard.
Johnson trying to control but Goodbody is working from the bottom.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Goodbody kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Despite being in the dominant position, Bob Johnson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.

Goodbody kicks Johnson off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Goodbody counters with an inside leg kick.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Goodbody.

Goodbody tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goodbody trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goodbody into the cage.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Goodbody gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Slim Goodbody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Johnson.
Goodbody tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Goodbody keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goodbody misses with a knee to the head.
Goodbody blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson jumps guard but Goodbody stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goodbody scores a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodbody pressing his opponent against the cage.
Goodbody throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Goodbody missing with knees to the body.

Johnson jumps guard.
Johnson has control of Goodbody's left arm, preventing Goodbody from doing any damage.

Goodbody gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Goodbody stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.

Johnson rushes Goodbody and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Goodbody lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Goodbody misses with a knee strike.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Goodbody walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goodbody as he jumps to the side.
Goodbody wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodbody tries to clinch up

and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Goodbody had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Johnson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Goodbody Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Johnson's back instead.
Johnson tries to roll but Goodbody sticks to his back.
Johnson covering up well and avoiding damage.

Goodbody has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Goodbody doesn't have the hooks in and Johnson manages to turn into his guard.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodbody gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Goodbody is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Goodbody looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Goodbody is having none of it.
Goodbody pushes Johnson off but Johnson dives into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bob Johnson.
I think Johnson 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bob Johnson!