PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Johnson Jr (ranked 25452 p4p, 4124 weight class) and Camden Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Johnson Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Johnson Jr
vs
Dean

195 cm
19
260
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
225
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Johnson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Camden Dean!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson Jr wants to clinch up but Dean keeps it at a distance.
Dean avoids the head kick by Johnson Jr.
Dean is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson Jr goes for a double leg but Dean avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dean continues to drive forward.

Dean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dean feints a jab promting Johnson Jr to slip. Dean then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Johnson Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dean works Johnson Jr's body with a nice hook.
Johnson Jr dodges the punch combination from Dean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson Jr clinches.
Johnson Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Dean.
Johnson Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dean has him pressed against the cage.
Dean slows down the pace here.

Dean breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Dean sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Johnson Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dean throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson Jr.
Camden Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dean throws a series of punches but Johnson Jr avoids them all with ease.
Dean throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Johnson Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dean will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson Jr up against the cage.

Dean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Dean shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Dean avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson Jr pulls Dean in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson Jr trying to control the position.
Johnson Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Dean is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dean connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson Jr is trying to hold Dean in close to prevent damage but Dean has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson Jr trying to control here.
Dean is keen to just control but Johnson Jr is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Dean.
Dean scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson Jr trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Johnson Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson Jr is breathing heavily.

Johnson Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dean decides to stand up.

Dean closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dean lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dean passes Johnson Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Camden Dean dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Johnson Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dean circles away.
Dean plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dean swings for the body but Johnson Jr moves out of range.
Dean lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dean.
Johnson Jr misses with the combination.
Dean misses with the combination.
Dean throws a series of strikes that have Johnson Jr backpedaling.

Dean darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean wants to stand up but Johnson Jr has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Johnson Jr is controlling Dean's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ground and pound from Dean.
Dean lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dean scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Johnson Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson Jr is looking to improve his position.
Dean really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Dean drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dean has Johnson Jr in his guard.

Dean is pulling down on Johnson Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson Jr, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Dean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Johnson Jr gets to his feet - Dean follows without any prompting.
Dean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson Jr slips under a jab.
Camden Dean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dean scores with a push kick.

Dean closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson Jr did well to prevent Dean getting side control.

Johnson Jr manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dean keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Dean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Johnson Jr has Dean up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson Jr being controlled against the cage.
Dean misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Camden Dean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Johnson Jr fails to land the takedown.
Dean leaves Johnson Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dean moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dean is fending him off so far but Johnson Jr persists. Nope, Dean circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Johnson Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dean wants it to stay on the feet.
Dean with the counter takedown but Johnson Jr avoids it easily.
Johnson Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dean gets a clinch.
Dean working Johnson Jr over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson Jr avoiding damage as Dean throws knees to the body.

Dean turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dean manages to end up in side control.
Dean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean grinds an elbow into Johnson Jr's temple.

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

Dean moves into range and clinches up with Johnson Jr.
Dean lands a nice elbow.

It looks like James Johnson Jr has been cut.
Dean missing with knees to the body.

Dean gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Johnson Jr keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
Camden Dean has got the better of the ground game so far.

Dean gets to his feet. Johnson Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean throws a right hand that Johnson Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson Jr also avoids with ease.

Dean looking to score a takedown here. Johnson Jr is defending well but Dean drives through and ends up in Johnson Jr's guard.
Dean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Dean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dean throws a right hand that Johnson Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson Jr also avoids with ease.
Johnson Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Dean.
Dean throws a nice looking combination but Johnson Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Dean looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Johnson Jr has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dean is on him like a limpet, forcing Johnson Jr back against the cage.
Dean throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dean throws a right and a left that Johnson Jr avoids nicely.
Dean misses the jab.
Johnson Jr tries to clinch but Dean is having none of it.
Johnson Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dean throws a right hand that Johnson Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson Jr also avoids with ease.
Johnson Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Johnson Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dean's waist but Dean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson Jr off to one side.
Johnson Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dean is fending him off so far but Johnson Jr persists. Nope, Dean circles away and we're back to standing.

Dean shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson Jr is trying to defend but Dean finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson Jr flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson Jr is controlling Dean's trapped leg to prevent Dean from advancing to side control.
Dean uses his free foot to push down on Johnson Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Johnson Jr.
You get the feeling that Johnson Jr really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Johnson Jr is bucking up trying to escape but Dean cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Johnson Jr tries to hold on but Dean pushes him away.

Dean looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson Jr is having none of it.
James Johnson Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Camden Dean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Camden Dean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dean has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Camden Dean!