PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jericho Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White has chosen Doperide by Saliva as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnson
vs
White

180 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

193 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

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 Las Vegas, Jericho Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake White!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lunges at White with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White's hand.

White instigates a clinch.
White lands with a light punch inside.
White's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. White avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
White has Johnson pushed against the cage.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but White pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
White stalling in the clinch.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The is referee keeping an eye on White - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Johnson jumps guard but White stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
White lands a nice knee to the body.

Johnson decides to pull guard.

Johnson working for a triangle but White defends it easily.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
White won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
White trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
White looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Johnson is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson is breathing heavily.

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.

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

White has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
White scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. White just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A bit of stalling here from White.
White landing knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from White.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson has White pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. White manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A knee to the head by White.
White misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Knees in the clinch landing for White.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
White content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but White gets the underhooks and prevents it.
White stalling the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
White scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by White.
Johnson tries for a takedown but White manages to get underhooks.
Johnson tries to pull guard but White won't allow it.
Johnson jumps guard but White stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from White.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
White misses with a knee strike.
White is trying to stall.
White prevents the takedown attempt.
White tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
White works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
White crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
A short body shot lands from White as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for White to work.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. White gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
White is working Johnson over against the cage.
Come on White - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson tries for a takedown but White manages to get underhooks.
White scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as White takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
A knee to the head by White.
White is stalling here.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but White pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

White clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as White takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
White just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jake White.

White has managed to clinch.
White lands a knee to the head.
White landing knees to the body.
White digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
White with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. White gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but White shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for White.
Nice body punch from White.
White using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
White lands a shot to the body.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but White pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Danga de danga de dang - White scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. White sprawls well.
Johnson looks for a takedown but White sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

White has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but White won't allow it.
White blocking some punches.
White landing knees to the body.
White using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
White lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for White.
White lands a shoulder strike.
White will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
White tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
White crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.

Johnson jumps into guard, dragging White to the mat.

Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
White is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. White is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Johnson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take White's back instead.
Johnson scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. White is looking for a way out.
Johnson missing with strikes from the back.

Johnson goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. White escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
White is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson controls White momentarily but White frees himself.
Johnson wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.

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

White stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him.
White circles away from the clinch attempt
and White counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
White is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jake White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson fails with the takedown

and White counters by clinching up.
White digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
White receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
White lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but White gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake White 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!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by White!
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and White counters by clinching up.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but White pulls his leg out and moves away.
White keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

White drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
White gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
White lands a shot to the body.
White content to slow the pace in the clinch.
White continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
White scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
White lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls for White to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
White will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jake White.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but White swivels and escapes.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
White wants to stall.
White gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
White stalls.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but White is keeping busy.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Johnson has White pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. White manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
White is trying to stall.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. White just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
White taking a breather.
White trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. White smiles and moves away.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails with the takedown.

White forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
White stalling against the cage.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
White leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on White's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jake White.

White closes the distance and clinches.
Jake White seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson jumps guard but White stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
White gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnson jumps guard but White stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
White lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
White manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnson looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jake White.

White clinches up against the cage.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson tries to pull guard but White won't allow it.
White stalling the fight.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from White as the two fighters clinch.
White taking a breather.
White lands a nice knee to the body.
White lands a knee to the body.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson has White pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. White manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
White tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnson jumps guard but White stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson stalling in the clinch but White improves position.
White prevents a takedown attempt there.
White taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but White prevents it.
Johnson fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
White content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but White won't allow it.
White scores a nice knee to the body.
White gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
White crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
White scores a nice knee to the body.
White scores a nice knee to the body.
White landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
White landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
White stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
White using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Johnson is working for takedown but White is calmly controlling the position for now.
White lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
White tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
White pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
White stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
White prevents a takedown attempt there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Jericho Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees to the body from White.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson wants to break free but White has control.
White using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
White using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got White winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake White!