PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamarcus Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chase has chosen Break as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Johnson
vs
Chase

187 cm
24
210 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

190 cm
27
220 lbs
10 - 7 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamarcus Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Chase!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands an overhand right.

It looks like Johnny Chase has been cut.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chase.
Johnny Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chase tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chase is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chase walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chase takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Chase looks gassed!
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chase's waist but Chase gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
Chase is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Chase takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.

Chase feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Chase changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Chase has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chase's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chase 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 postures up and lands a big shot to Chase's brow.
Chase is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson is fighting to break Chase's control of his arms but Chase is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chase preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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 postures up in Chase's guard and throws a big left but Chase blocks it.
Chase keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chase keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson won't allow Chase to sweep him here.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chase is keeping the position for now.
Johnson postures up in Chase's guard and throws a big left but Chase blocks it.

Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Chase keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chase tries to clinch up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chase.
Chase tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Chase tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Chase tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jamarcus Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Chase.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Chase takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Chase avoids nicely.
Chase takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson throws a combination. Chase tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Chase takes one to the chin there.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chase has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Chase's head.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnson tests Chase's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnson!
Johnson lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Chase's ribs.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That has opened up Johnny Chase's cut even more.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Chase backpedaling.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

The cut above Johnny Chase's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chase has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Chase's head back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chase takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chase takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamarcus Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Chase's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Johnson with a hook.
Jamarcus Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Chase has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Chase's head.
Chase tries to clinch up.
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chase to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chase stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnson looking to control.
Chase is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chase is one step ahead there.
Chase advances position into side control!
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
Chase wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chase trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Chase is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chase 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.
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.

Chase is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chase to get the leverage.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Johnson trying to control but Chase postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is controlling Chase's trapped leg to prevent Chase from advancing to side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chase trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chase can do to turn this around?
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johnson looking to control.
Chase wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jamarcus Johnson.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chase on the side of the head.
Johnson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chase doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson jabs at Chase's body.
Chase takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chase takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chase has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chase takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamarcus Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Chase's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chase avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Chase moves away and avoids it.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Chase bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chase takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chase shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jamarcus Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chase circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chase takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chase circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Chase takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson tries to bum rush Chase with a series of wild strikes but Chase uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chase doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson scores with a jab. Chase acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chase has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chase ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Chase takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Chase's body. Chase takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chase looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chase takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Chase forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson cracks Chase with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Chase's ribcage. Chase let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Chase shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnny Chase has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Chase takes a shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chase as Johnson tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Chase controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chase fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chases head.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Chase tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Chase backwards.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chase gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamarcus Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chase wants a takedown but no success here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Chase backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chase misses with a knee to the head.
Chase missing with knees to the body.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson stalling in the clinch but Chase improves position.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Chase wants a takedown but no success here.
Chase goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.
Johnson looking to stall.
Maybe Johnson would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chase avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Chase breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson lunges at Chase with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chase's hand.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Chase's ribs.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chase is looking to clinch.
Chase tries a head kick but it misses.
Chase moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chase tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Jamarcus Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Chase should have avoided that one.
Chase on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chase takes one to the chin there.
Chase takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Chase's head back.

Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chase did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnson blocks the strikes from Chase.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamarcus Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

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