PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between kenny johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jailton Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kenny johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

johnson
vs
Moreira

175 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
20
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 1 - 1 - 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jailton Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moreira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. johnson is trying to defend but Moreira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Moreira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.

Moreira seems to be working for a kimura but johnson defends the submission attempt.

Moreira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moreira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira is trying to control. johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
johnson is looking to escape.

Moreira is trying to work for a kimura but johnson is defending well.

Moreira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so johnson is just riding it out for now. Moreira eventually gives up the hold.

Moreira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
johnson wants to get back to his feet.

Moreira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
johnson is trying to stand up here but Moreira is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed johnson's head.

Moreira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so johnson is just riding it out for now. Moreira eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moreira is keen to just control but johnson is a slippery customer.

Moreira is looking for a kimura but johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moreira to get the leverage.
johnson wants to get back to his feet.

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

Moreira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and johnson defends it well.

Moreira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and johnson defends it well.
Moreira is looking to take a break and control but johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Moreira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jailton Moreira dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Moreira avoids the head kick by johnson.
johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moreira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Moreira closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Moreira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Moreira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moreira prevents johnson from escaping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moreira tries for a kimura but johnson is defending well.

Moreira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by johnson, who protects the arm well.

Moreira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moreira is breathing heavily.

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 looking to work his way out of this bad position but Moreira is controlling him well.

Moreira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Moreira.

Moreira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Moreira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

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.

Moreira is trying to get an arm triangle but johnson is defending well.

Moreira tries for a kimura but johnson is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moreira misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jailton Moreira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

johnson throws a nice head kick!
johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Moreira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. johnson sprawls well initially but Moreira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Moreira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Moreira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moreira trying to pass the guard but johnson defending well.
Moreira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
johnson is staying active underneath Moreira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson is trying to stand back up but Moreira is controlling him

Moreira is looking for submissions but instead, johnson has regained full guard.

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

johnson decides to stand back up.
johnson thuds a left hand into Moreira's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for johnson.
johnson throws a head kick but Moreira moves out of range.
johnson connects with a single shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for johnson.
Moreira moves forwards but johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from johnson misses.
johnson connects with a single shot there.
johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
johnson scores with a head kick.
Moreira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown but johnson shows good takedown defense.
johnson throws a head kick that misses.
johnson misses with a head kick.
johnson feints and then cracks Moreira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moreira down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreira takes a kick to the side of the head.
johnson misses with the combination.
kenny johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moreira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but johnson avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson lands with a nice combination. Moreira backs away looking to recover.

Moreira is rocked!
The fighters circle, before johnson throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Moreira's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! johnson lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). kenny johnson!