PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Shellac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Beat It. Jacques Shellac has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Johnson
vs
Shellac

170 cm
24
155 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

178 cm
22
167 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Shellac!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shellac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shellac tries to clinch up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shellac lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Corey Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shellac throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shellac sprawls well. Shellac wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Shellac takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shellac.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Shellac knows he should have avoided that one.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.
Johnson punching from mount but Shellac doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Shellac is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shellac avoids a series of strikes thrown by Johnson.
Shellac holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Johnson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Johnson goes for an armbar but Shellac turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shellac.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to keep Shellac in close.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shellac passes into side control.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shellac wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shellac stands up.

Johnson scores with a takedown into Shellac's guard.
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.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shellac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shellac tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson trying to control but Shellac is working from the bottom.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Shellac really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shellac takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shellac throws and low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Shellac tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson takes a swing at Shellac's ribcage but misses.
Johnson cracks Shellac with an open hand slap.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shellac's head backwards.
Johnson misses with a hook. Shellac ducked under it nicely.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson punishes Shellac's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.

Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shellac swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shellac takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shellac dodges the ground and pound from Johnson.
Shellac dodges the ground and pound from Johnson.
Shellac is not content to let Johnson control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shellac prevents Johnson from improving position.
Johnson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Johnson tries to advance position but instead Shellac slips a leg back in to half guard.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shellac's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shellac!
Johnson punching from mount but Shellac doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Shellac is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Johnson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shellac has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shellac holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Johnson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Shellac that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but Shellac is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shellac is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson scoring with strikes but Shellac is staying in there.
Johnson with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Shellac looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shellac tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson stalks Shellac and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shellac's face. Shellac staggers backwards, shaken.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Shellac takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shellac sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shellac keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shellac defending well though.
Shellac avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Shellac wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Shellac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Shellac defends it.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Shellac with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shellac tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson checks a low kick from Shellac.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shellac is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Shellac circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shellac manages to avoid it.
Shellac throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Shellac doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Jacques Shellac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Shellac has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shellac looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shellac defends it nicely.
Shellac tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Shellac seems unphased.

Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shellac wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Shellac dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Shellac is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shellac avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson throwing shots but Shellac is blocking nicely.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Johnson clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Shellac.
Shellac has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Shellac's head.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Shellac avoids it well.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson dives in and grabs Shellac's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shellac pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Shellac does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Shellac sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shellac tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Shellac walks into a left hand.
Shellac misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Shellac throws a head kick that misses.

That's two 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.
Shellac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shellac is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shellac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.

Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Shellac has wrist control.
Johnson advances position into side control!
Johnson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shellac is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Johnson has hold of Shellac's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Shellac seems comfortable defending it but Johnson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Shellac is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Shellac is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Johnson couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Corey Johnson!
Corey Johnson retains his lightweight title!