PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taurean Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen put me in the game by lil wayne as his entrance music. Rudy Harrington could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Taurean Johnson's chin.

Harrington
vs
Johnson

225 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

159 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rudy Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taurean Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.

Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.

Johnson gets to his feet. Harrington looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Harrington stuffs the takedown.
Johnson moves forwards but Harrington connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harrington closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Harrington throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Harrington uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Harrington fails to land with a series of punches.

Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.

Harrington is rocked!
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Oh Harrington is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Johnson decides to stand and escape the position.
Harrington seems to have got his legs back now.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Rudy Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taurean Johnson.
Johnson looks gassed!
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Harrington, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Harrington against the cage but Harrington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Harrington tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harrington goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Harrington scores with a punch to the head.
Harrington throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.
Harrington swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Harrington scores with a three punch combo!
Harrington throws a one two combo.
Harrington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harrington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rudy Harrington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harrington lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Harrington lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Harrington connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Harrington lands with a right hand.
Johnson scores with a one two! Harrington had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Harrington scores with a jab to the body.
Harrington catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Harrington moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Harrington lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Harrington lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Harrington throws a one two combo.

Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.

Johnson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Harrington to get to his feet.
Harrington lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
Rudy Harrington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrington scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Harrington.
Harrington with a nice cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harrington defends it nicely.
Harrington is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice jab there from Harrington.
Nice body punch from Harrington.
A shot to de liver by Harrington. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harrington circles away.
A shot to de liver by Harrington. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Harrington looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harrington's waist but Harrington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Harrington lands a nice shot to the body.
Harrington goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harrington defends it nicely.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Harrington shows good takedown defense.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harrington.
Harrington scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnson thumps Harrington with a low kick.
Harrington swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson advances position into side control!
Johnson tries to advance to mount but Harrington denies him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Johnson decides to stand back up. Johnson steps back and let's Harrington get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taurean Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Harrington.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harrington tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harrington to the ground. Harrington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harrington lands a nice shot to the body.
Harrington paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harrington lands a with a good body shot.
Harrington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harrington lands a two punch combo.
Harrington changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harrington scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Harrington scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Harrington scores with a jab to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson dives in and grabs Harrington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harrington pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Rudy Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taurean Johnson.
Harrington scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harrington is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harrington scores with a three punch combo!
Harrington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harrington cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harrington avoids it really well and circles away.
Harrington throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Harrington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Johnson decides to stand up.
Harrington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harrington changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson dives in and grabs Harrington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harrington pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Harrington is working the combinations to good effect here.
Harrington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Johnson stands up and waves to Harrington to follow him.
Harrington goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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 decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harrington.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harrington's waist but Harrington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Harrington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson is nestled in close to Harrington, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Harrington kicks Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Harrington sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harrington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Harrington scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Harrington throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Harrington looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Harrington throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Harrington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harrington throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Harrington with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Harrington. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Harrington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Harrington scores with a four punch combination!
Left hook, right uppercut from Harrington.

Harrington gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harrington avoids it really well and circles away.
A left and a right from Harrington both land. Nice combination.
Harrington scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harrington is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taurean Johnson 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!

Harrington stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.

Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Harrington avoids a series of strikes thrown by Johnson.
Johnson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Johnson looking to finish with strikes here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poor strikes thrown by Johnson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Harrington avoids a series of strikes thrown by Johnson.
Harrington holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Johnson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Johnson looking to land elbow strikes but Harrington uses the position to regain half guard.

Harrington kicks Johnson off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Harrington sprawls well.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harrington.
Harrington lands a with a good body shot.
Harrington misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Harrington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harrington dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Harrington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A left and a right from Harrington both land. Nice combination.
Johnson shoots in but Harrington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rudy Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taurean Johnson.
Harrington moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A lazy left from Harrington finds it's target.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harrington.
Johnson swinging wilding here.
Harrington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Harrington did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Harrington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Harrington blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson works his way into full mount!
Johnson wants to control the pace but Harrington is squirming around nicely.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Johnson.
Taurean Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harrington is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Johnson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson throws a wild left hand from mount and Harrington manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Johnson wants to advance to full mount but Harrington doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Harrington keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taurean Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taurean Johnson!