PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Steve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Steve's choice of entrance music: RENEGADE MASTER. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

johnson
vs
Steve

191 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Big Steve!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
johnson shoots in for a takedown but Steve shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
johnson fails with the takedown.
johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steve sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten johnson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
johnson throws a right hand that Steve ducks under and follows up with a left that Steve also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.

Steve shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
johnson blocking the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steve with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Steve has a good base and remains in mount.
johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Steve looking to finish with strikes here!
Steve thowing shots but they're missing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Steve looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Steve is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but johnson is surviving well by controlling Steve's body position as best he can.
johnson wants to hold on but Steve pushes him away.
Steve looking to control but johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Steve jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… johnson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by johnson and Steve has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Steve misses with the ground and pound.
johnson is trying to control Steve's posture but Steve avoids it.
johnson is not content to let Steve control the position.
Steve throws an elbow but johnson slips to the side and avoids it well.
johnson is trying to improve his position.

Steve looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson defending against the ground and pound.

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

and Steve counters with a nice double leg into side control. johnson won't be happy with that.
Steve in side control lands a decent elbow.
johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steve wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Steve is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steve is looking to take a break and control but johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Steve is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Steve looks gassed!
johnson gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Steve is trying to work for a kimura but johnson is defending well.
johnson is looking for a sweep. Steve is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Steve is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steve.
Steve is keen to just control but johnson is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Steve dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

johnson throws a head kick but Steve moves out of range.

Steve scores a takedown into full mount!
Steve can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as johnson is looking to escape.
johnson regains half guard.

johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steve has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steve is keen to just control but johnson is a slippery customer.
Steve controlling the pace.
johnson gets full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steve drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steve jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steve trying to control but johnson is working from the bottom.
Steve missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steve works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Steve is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steve is working away from the top position though.
Steve is trying to control. johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steve thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed johnson's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Steve is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steve stops johnson from getting back to his feet.
Steve trying to control the action but johnson is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Steve tries to clinch there but johnson circles away.

Steve darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Steve is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so johnson is just riding it out for now. Steve eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve prevents johnson from improving his position.
johnson won't allow Steve to pass to mount.

Steve is looking for a kimura here.
johnson is trying is best to control the position here.

johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steve pulls his head out easily.

Steve is looking for a kimura but johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steve to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Steve in particular looking to stall.
Steve looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steve seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steve tries to pass to full mount but johnson defends it.
johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steve.

Steve is working for a kimura but johnson is defending it quite comfortably.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Steve looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
johnson misses the jab.

Steve scores a takedown into full mount!
johnson tries to hold on but Steve postures up.
Steve connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Steve goes for an armbar but johnson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from johnson.
Big Steve has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steve looking to control.
Steve working a defensive guard but johnson passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Steve is trying to maintain the position but johnson is very close to passing his half guard.

Steve is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but johnson pulls his head out easily.
johnson prevents Steve from improving his position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Steve doesn't succeed with the takedown

so johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Steve looking for submissions from the bottom but instead johnson passes into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
johnson trying to control the action but Steve is working from the bottom.

johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steve is looking to regain half guard here but johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Steve is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

johnson has hold of Steve's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Steve tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - johnson cranks the arm and Steve screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Steve, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hank johnson!