PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between kenny johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

johnson
vs
Daniels

175 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
132 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, kenny johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daniels takes a kick to the side of the head.
johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Daniels blocks a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for johnson.
johnson lands a head kick. Daniels smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
johnson throws a nice looking combination but Daniels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
johnson throws a series of punches but Daniels avoids them all with ease.
johnson throws a series of punches but Daniels avoids them all with ease.
johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
johnson throws a hook but Daniels avoids it easily.
johnson misses with the combination.

Daniels has taken the fight to the clinch.
johnson gets underhooks to prevent Daniels's takedown attempt.
Daniels tries for a takedown but johnson manages to get underhooks.

johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Daniels takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Daniels should have avoided that one.
johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt.
kenny johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels.
Daniels has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson misses the shot to the body.
Daniels is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Daniels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from johnson.
johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Daniels shoots for a takedown but johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
johnson misses with a head kick.
johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daniels.
johnson throws a head kick that misses.
johnson throws a series of punches but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels wants to clinch.
johnson throws a head kick that misses.
johnson lunges at Daniels with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daniels's hand.
johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Daniels. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet.
kenny johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels moves forwards but johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Daniels looks gassed!
A jab lands there for johnson.
Daniels shoots in but no luck this time.
johnson tries to bum rush Daniels with a series of wild strikes but Daniels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daniels on the wrong end of a nice jab.
johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daniels on the side of the head.
Daniels is trying desperately to land a takedown but johnson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Daniels.
johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from johnson.
johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Daniels is on the wrong end of a nice combination from johnson.
johnson scores with a shot to the body.
johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
johnson stalks Daniels and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Daniels's face. Daniels staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Daniels with that takedown attempt.
johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
johnson is working the combinations to good effect here.
johnson throws a right and a left that Daniels avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson cracks a nice hook into Daniels's ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by johnson!
johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by johnson as he connects with a hook.
johnson throws out a powerful jab.
johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
johnson scores with a nice strike.
johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
johnson scores with a nice head shot.
johnson scores with a nice strike.
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 lands with a slapping head kick.
johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
johnson dips to his left and cracks Daniels with an uppercut!
johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Daniels's head.
Daniels takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch combination from Daniels misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
johnson throws a combination. Daniels tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
johnson misses with a combination

and Daniels counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in johnson's guard now.
Daniels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daniels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
johnson wants to stand but Daniels is controlling the position.
Daniels throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

kenny johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Daniels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with johnson but johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
kenny johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Daniels takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for johnson.
Good standup being displayed there by johnson as he connects with a hook.
Daniels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from johnson.
Daniels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but johnson swivels and escapes.
Daniels drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
johnson scores with a punch to the head.
johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A jab from johnson does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from johnson does no damage.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson scores with a shot to the body.
johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
johnson scores with the left hand. Daniels knows he should have avoided that one.
johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Daniels moves out of range easily.
Daniels walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
johnson misses with a double jab.
johnson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Daniels.
Daniels gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daniels stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daniels takes one to the side of the head.
johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut lands for johnson. That snapped Daniels's head back.
johnson misses with a two punch combination.
johnson lands with a nice combination. Daniels backs away looking to recover.
Daniels has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for johnson.
johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniels can do to turn this around?
johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from johnson.
Daniels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has johnson pinned against the cage. johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
kenny johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels.
johnson lands with a nice combination. Daniels backs away looking to recover.
Daniels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
kenny johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
johnson throws a head kick but Daniels moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from johnson.
johnson lands a jab to Daniels's midsection.
johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Daniels dodges the punch combination from johnson.
johnson looks to land a combination but Daniels avoids it well.
johnson throws a series of punches but Daniels avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels blocks a head kick by johnson.
Daniels looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt.
johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daniels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from johnson.
johnson looks to land a combination. Daniels sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
johnson throws a looping overhand right but Daniels ducks down to avoid it.
Daniels is on the wrong end of a nice combination from johnson.
johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice combination there by johnson.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says johnson as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
johnson lands a jab-cross combination.
johnson tries to bum rush Daniels with a series of wild strikes but Daniels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daniels blocks a head kick by johnson.
Daniels slips a jab and a cross from johnson.
johnson throws a series of punches but Daniels moves out of range.
johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Daniels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daniels changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. johnson tries to avoid it but Daniels manages to keep hold of a leg and drag johnson to the ground. johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daniels stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daniels walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daniels momentarily.
kenny johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A left and a right from johnson both land. Nice combination.
johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daniels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

kenny johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Daniels shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. johnson defends it nicely.
Daniels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from johnson.
A head kick misses from johnson.
A combination from johnson does no damage.
johnson swinging wildly here.
johnson lands an overhand right.
johnson looks to land a combination but Daniels avoids it well.
Daniels avoids the head kick by johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
johnson throws a head kick that misses.
johnson throws out a loose jab but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
johnson tries to bum rush Daniels with a series of wild strikes but Daniels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels slips a straight right by johnson.
johnson throws a jab when Daniels was well out of range.
johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Daniels's head.
Daniels changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. johnson tries to avoid it but Daniels manages to keep hold of a leg and drag johnson to the ground. johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
kenny johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels.
Daniels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? johnson is fending him off so far but Daniels persists. Nope, johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
johnson throws a head kick that misses.
johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
johnson throws a series of punches but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels blocks a head kick by johnson.
johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Daniels backs up against the cage.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Daniels looks for a takedown but johnson sprawls well.
johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
johnson lands a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Daniels tries to clinch but johnson is having none of it.
johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
johnson throws a right hand that Daniels ducks under and follows up with a left that Daniels also avoids with ease.
johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Daniels fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Daniels blocks a head kick by johnson.
johnson throws a series of strikes that have Daniels backpedaling.
johnson lands with an overhand left.
johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daniels.
Daniels throws a right and a left that johnson avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Daniels fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
johnson lunges at Daniels with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daniels's hand.
johnson throws a head kick that misses.
johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Daniels shoots in for a double leg but johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from johnson. No joy for Daniels on that attempt.
Daniels has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
johnson swinging wildly here.
johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daniels has time to react.
johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daniels has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Daniels's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Daniels duly obliges.
Daniels takes a head kick and keeps coming.
johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Daniels counters with a nice body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by johnson!
Good standup being displayed there by johnson as he connects with a hook.
johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daniels.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daniels fails with the takedown.
johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daniels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from johnson.
kenny johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daniels is trying hard to land a takedown here. johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jack Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
johnson throws a one two combo.
Daniels throws a right hand that johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that johnson also avoids with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
kenny johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... kenny johnson!