PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justen Just (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Justen Just has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Justen Just seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Just
vs
Johnson

180 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justen Just!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Just tries a head kick but it misses.
Just throws a quick inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Just throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
Just connects with a solid leg kick.
Just tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Justen Just seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Just shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Just shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Just throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Just lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Just attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Just fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Just lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Just cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Just throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Justen Just is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Just.
Just misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Just throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Just swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Just throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Just throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Just avoids them all with ease.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Just throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

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.
Just throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Just finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Just.
Just is looking to land body kicks.
No joy there for Just, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Just is breathing heavily.
Just moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson tries to work over Just's front leg with a kick but Just checks it.
An inside leg kick from Just misses.
Just throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.

Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Just is keeping the position for now.

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 pushing down on Just's leg trying to pass to half guard. Just is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.

Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Just has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Just knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Just is defending well.

Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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.
Johnson is looking to pass Just's guard but actually Just recovers to full guard.
Just keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Just is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Just can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnson misses with a head kick.
Just throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Just only half commits.
Just connects with a high kick.
Just moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Just won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Just is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Just's head.

Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Just defends the submission attempt.

Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Just is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Just is defending well.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Just is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Just tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Mike Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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 tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Just.

Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Just is defending the position.
Johnson is keen to just control but Just is a slippery customer.

Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson with the ground and pound but Just uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Just is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Just has escaped and now he's on top!
Johnson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Johnson has his foot on Just's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Just works his way back into a safe position though.
Just stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.

Just is sitting in close to Johnson's body. Johnson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Just is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Just is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Johnson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Johnson!