PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Hedman Karlsson (ranked 1399 p4p, 1670 weight class) and CJ Johnson (ranked 208 p4p, 239 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hedman Karlsson
vs
Johnson

178 cm
41
173
28 - 17 - 2

183 cm
31
176
15 - 11 - 0

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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 28 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, CJ Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedman Karlsson with a nice cross.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Hedman Karlsson.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hedman Karlsson.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hedman Karlsson lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hedman Karlsson misses the target.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Hedman Karlsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson lands a jab to Hedman Karlsson's midsection.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Hedman Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Hedman Karlsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hedman Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Hedman Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hedman Karlsson. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson throws a body punch but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
Hedman Karlsson takes one on the button.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Hedman Karlsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Hedman Karlsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Hedman Karlsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hedman Karlsson's head.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Johnson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Hedman Karlsson's head but Hedman Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson swings for the body but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hedman Karlsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a looping right hand.
Hedman Karlsson throws a shot to the body.
Hedman Karlsson moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hedman Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Good exchange - Hedman Karlsson coming out on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hedman Karlsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hedman Karlsson takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Hedman Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hedman Karlsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hedman Karlsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hedman Karlsson looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Hedman Karlsson misses the target.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson walks into a jab.
Nice shot lands for Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Hedman Karlsson throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hedman Karlsson stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Hedman Karlsson's defenses.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a body shot.
Hedman Karlsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a nice head shot.
Hedman Karlsson moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Hedman Karlsson's defenses.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Hedman Karlsson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Hedman Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Hedman Karlsson as he connects with a hook.
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Hedman Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Hedman Karlsson slips the punch.
It looked like Hedman Karlsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Hedman Karlsson saw that one coming.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hedman Karlsson manages to avoid it.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hedman Karlsson to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Oliver Hedman Karlsson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Hedman Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
A jab from Hedman Karlsson does it's job there.
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hedman Karlsson punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Hedman Karlsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Hedman Karlsson.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Hedman Karlsson catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson tries to move into range but Hedman Karlsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Hedman Karlsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Hedman Karlsson jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Hedman Karlsson.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hedman Karlsson slips under a jab.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Hedman Karlsson lands a jab.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hedman Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hedman Karlsson defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hedman Karlsson's head backwards.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hedman Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson takes one on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hedman Karlsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hedman Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hedman Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hedman Karlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Hedman Karlsson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hedman Karlsson duly obliges.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Hedman Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hedman Karlsson.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hedman Karlsson is looking to counter punch.
Hedman Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hedman Karlsson takes one to the chin there.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Hedman Karlsson's ribs.
Hedman Karlsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hedman Karlsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hedman Karlsson with a nice cross.
Nice body punch from Hedman Karlsson.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Hedman Karlsson throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Hedman Karlsson throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Hedman Karlsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Hedman Karlsson misses its target.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Hedman Karlsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body punch from Hedman Karlsson.
Johnson moves out of range as Hedman Karlsson strikes.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Hedman Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Hedman Karlsson catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hedman Karlsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Hedman Karlsson settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson misses the jab.
Hedman Karlsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Johnson misses.
Jab by Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Oliver Hedman Karlsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to counter punch.
Hedman Karlsson lands a body shot.
Hedman Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Hedman Karlsson slips the punch.
Hedman Karlsson lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Hedman Karlsson tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hedman Karlsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Hedman Karlsson is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hedman Karlsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Hedman Karlsson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Hedman Karlsson stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson with a hook.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hedman Karlsson. Hedman Karlsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hedman Karlsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Hedman Karlsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Hedman Karlsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hedman Karlsson. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hedman Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
CJ Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Hedman Karlsson saw that one coming.
No joy there for Hedman Karlsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a few strikes there.
Hedman Karlsson avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Jab by Johnson.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Hedman Karlsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Hedman Karlsson's head but Hedman Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hedman Karlsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hedman Karlsson, as that shot connected.
Hedman Karlsson throws a combination that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Hedman Karlsson is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Oh Hedman Karlsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hedman Karlsson seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hedman Karlsson thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Hedman Karlsson only half commits.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Hedman Karlsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hedman Karlsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Hedman Karlsson clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hedman Karlsson walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Hedman Karlsson moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Hedman Karlsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hedman Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Hedman Karlsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Hedman Karlsson cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hedman Karlsson avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Hedman Karlsson throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
A jab from Hedman Karlsson does it's job there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hedman Karlsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson swings for the body but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
Hedman Karlsson avoids the body shot from Johnson.
It looked like Hedman Karlsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Hedman Karlsson counter with a right hand.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Hedman Karlsson slips a jab from Johnson.
Hedman Karlsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hedman Karlsson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the cage. Hedman Karlsson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hedman Karlsson slips a straight right by Johnson.
Hedman Karlsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Hedman Karlsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson cracks Hedman Karlsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hedman Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Hedman Karlsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Hedman Karlsson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Hedman Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hedman Karlsson 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
Oliver Hedman Karlsson very nearly forgot to thank UnderGround Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.