PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jebba Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Daniels
vs
Johnson

190 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
221 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

:: Happy Pills ::

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jebba Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Daniels throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Daniels to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daniels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daniels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Daniels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daniels trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to control the position but Daniels says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Johnson tries to roll over but Daniels keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Daniels lands strikes from half guard.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Daniels looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Daniels stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Daniels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.

Daniels looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Daniels drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.

Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daniels gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daniels can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daniels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jay Daniels will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Daniels which made him look bad.
Daniels catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jebba Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Daniels shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Daniels lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson gets back to half guard.

Johnson actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Daniels thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Jay Daniels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Daniels has control of the leg.
Daniels has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daniels's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daniels's back!
Daniels is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Johnson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels holding both Johnson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Johnson is punishing Daniels with strikes - can he finish him?!
Johnson lands a shot to the head.

Johnson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Daniels.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Daniels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Daniels!
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.

Johnson is looking for a triangle but Daniels pushes his legs off easily.

Daniels gets to his feet. Johnson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Johnson throws a head kick but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Jay Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Daniels did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daniels has managed to free his arm - good work.
Daniels is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jebba Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Daniels lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Daniels avoids the head kick by Johnson.

Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Daniels gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Daniels tries to stand and escape but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daniels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Daniels throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Daniels decides to return to a standing position.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jay Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jebba Johnson.
Johnson misses with the body kick
and Daniels counters with a stiff right hand.
Daniels cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson fails to pull guard.

Daniels is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Johnson can't fight it off and eventually Daniels manages to take the fight to the floor. Johnson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daniels gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Daniels avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Daniels gets to his feet - Johnson follows without any prompting.
Daniels swinging wildly here.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daniels connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Daniels sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A lazy left from Daniels finds it's target.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Johnson tries to sprawl but Daniels drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Daniels passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Daniels gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daniels tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Daniels has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Daniels!