PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Daley
vs
Johnson

165 cm
20
144 lbs
1 - 4 - 1

165 cm
26
147 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, John Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daley slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
John Daley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Johnson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Daley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson works over Daley's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like John Daley has been cut.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Daley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Johnson duly obliges.
Daley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Daley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Jack Johnson has been cut.

Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Daley is on top in guard.
Daley throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Daley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daley won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Daley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Daley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daley throwing strikes but missing.
Daley wants to stand and escape but instead Johnson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Daley's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Daley.
Johnson trying to control but Daley is working from the bottom.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
Daley keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jack Johnson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Johnson duly obliges.

Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson cracks Daley with a solid left hand.
Daley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Johnson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.

Daley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Daley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Daley looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson postures up in Daley's guard and throws a big left but Daley blocks it.
Daley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Johnson stands up and waves to Daley to follow him.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson slips a straight right by Daley.

That's two 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 falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Daley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.

Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Daley sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Johnson trying to control the position but Daley is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley struggling a bit here.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Daley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson working away.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Daley wants to control but Johnson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The strikes coming from Johnson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Johnson looking to control but instead Daley has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Daley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Daley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Daley.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Daley.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daley as he jumps to the side.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Daley sprawls well.
John Daley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Johnson.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson throws a right hand that Daley ducks under and follows up with a left that Daley also avoids with ease.
Daley looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Daley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson slips a straight right by Daley.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Daley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daley throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Daley throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Daley scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Daley connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daley is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Daley circles away and we're back to standing.
Daley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daley.
Jack Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daley lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jack Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson wants to clinch.
Daley misses with a looping left.
John Daley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daley misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daley's waist but Daley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Johnson misses with a hook.

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 shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daley counters with a straight right hand.
Daley looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Jack Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daley misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson slips under a jab from Daley.
Daley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Daley tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Daley misses with a looping left.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Daley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

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