PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raheem Oukunokquo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oukunokquo comes to the cage accompanied by Buffalo Soldier-Bob Marely. Oukunokquo has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Oukunokquo
vs
Johnson

199 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

196 cm
22
273 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Likes ground

Green Spirit Supplements

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raheem Oukunokquo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Johnson trying to control the position but Oukunokquo is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oukunokquo manages to get back to half guard.
Oukunokquo is looking to improve his position.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
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.
Johnson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Oukunokquo is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Johnson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Johnson landing punches.
Oukunokquo regains half guard.
Johnson controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oukunokquo tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Oukunokquo is breathing heavily.
Oukunokquo is working hard here to advance position.
Oukunokquo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oukunokquo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oukunokquo can't escape the position.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Johnson lands a heavy elbow.
Johnson tries to control but Oukunokquo wriggling away.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oukunokquo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four 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.
A nice elbow there by Johnson.
Johnson with a couple of short strikes.
Oukunokquo is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oukunokquo is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Oukunokquo is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson won't allow Oukunokquo to sweep him here.
Oukunokquo being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rock Johnson.
Oukunokquo doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.

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!
Oukunokquo is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Oukunokquo?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson with shots to the head and body - Oukunokquo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Johnson scoring with strikes but Oukunokquo is staying in there.
Oukunokquo is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.
Johnson lands with some strikes.
Oukunokquo can't escape the position.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Oukunokquo is squirming around nicely.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oukunokquo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oukunokquo is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rock Johnson.
Oukunokquo tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.

Johnson scores with a takedown into Oukunokquo's guard.
Johnson trying to control but Oukunokquo is working from the bottom.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Oukunokquo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.

Oukunokquo looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oukunokquo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Oukunokquo is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing.
Johnson stands up over Oukunokquo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Oukunokquo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Oukunokquo tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oukunokquo moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Rock Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.

Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Oukunokquo is looking for a sweep.
Johnson working the ground and pound from side control.
Johnson tries to score with some ground and pound. Oukunokquo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Oukunokquo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Oukunokquo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oukunokquo sneaks back into half guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Oukunokquo defending well.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Oukunokquo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Johnson.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Oukunokquo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raheem Oukunokquo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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 landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.

Oukunokquo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oukunokquo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson passes Oukunokquo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the pace.
Oukunokquo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Oukunokquo keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four 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 avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson stands up over Oukunokquo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Oukunokquo keeps moving.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30

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