PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steven Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KiLLer Of GiantS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to KiLLer Of GiantS's chin.

Johnson
vs
Of GiantS

183 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, KiLLer Of GiantS!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GiantS looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
GiantS looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but GiantS persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
GiantS tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Johnson rushes GiantS and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

GiantS successfully pulls guard.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
GiantS is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

GiantS is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
GiantS not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! GiantS looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. GiantS looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from GiantS!

That's one minute gone in the round.
GiantS working away.
GiantS trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for GiantS on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
GiantS throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
GiantS tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
GiantS misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steven Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KiLLer Of GiantS.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from GiantS.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with GiantS, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes GiantS against the cage but GiantS circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.

Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

GiantS jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
GiantS lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
GiantS trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson tries to improve his position but instead GiantS has taken his back!
GiantS tries to keep control of the position but Johnson is staying busy.
Johnson covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
GiantS connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Johnson to escape the position.

GiantS is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
GiantS is looking to control Johnson but Johnson is wriggling around and keeping busy.

GiantS working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The referee is taking a good look at Johnson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from GiantS!
Will GiantS go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KiLLer Of GiantS dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by GiantS which made him look bad.
GiantS tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steven Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
GiantS shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

GiantS drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
GiantS prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
GiantS has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GiantS tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Steven Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KiLLer Of GiantS.

Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Johnson wants to control but GiantS passes easily into half guard.
GiantS wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GiantS seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
GiantS trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
GiantS missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson is staying active underneath GiantS, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

GiantS moves into the clinch.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
GiantS tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
GiantS tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson tries to break free but GiantS pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson tries to break free but GiantS pushes him back against the cage.
GiantS tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.

GiantS successfully pulls guard.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
GiantS lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding GiantS's attempts to control the action.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.

GiantS working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
GiantS trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson reaches up to try and control the position but GiantS seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Johnson rolls and tries to escape and now GiantS has his back!
GiantS struggling to keep hold of the position.
What can Johnson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KiLLer Of GiantS showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from GiantS.

GiantS scores a takedown into full mount!
Johnson tries to hold on but GiantS postures up.
GiantS pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
GiantS throws some wild stikes that Johnson manages to avoid easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
GiantS trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.

GiantS wants to finish this one by submission but Johnson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from GiantS.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GiantS throws some wild stikes that Johnson manages to avoid easily.
GiantS is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
GiantS putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
GiantS trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Despite being in the dominant position, KiLLer Of GiantS just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
GiantS tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. GiantS sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
GiantS shoots and misses

and Johnson moves into the clinch.
GiantS prevents a takedown attempt there.
GiantS jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. GiantS gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steven Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KiLLer Of GiantS.
GiantS looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but GiantS persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson wants to clinch up but GiantS keeps it at a distance.

GiantS clinches up against the cage.
GiantS fails to pull guard.
GiantS tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson has GiantS pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. GiantS manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

GiantS pulls guard.

GiantS throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GiantS working a defensive guard here.

GiantS working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Johnson is sitting in close to GiantS's body. GiantS has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Johnson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Johnson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by GiantS.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). KiLLer Of GiantS!