PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Callum Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jay
vs
Johnson

200 cm
23
285 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

210 cm
28
270 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mr Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Callum Johnson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jay changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jay has just dragged him back down to the mat.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Jay in the domination position with Johnson hanging on.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Jay drags him back down.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Jay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Jay is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Jay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jay wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Jay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jay won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.

Johnson working for a triangle but Jay defends it easily.
Jay won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Jay is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jay throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Jay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Johnson working for a triangle but Jay defends it easily.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jay prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
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.
Jay throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson is trying to keep Jay in close.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Jay controlling him for the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Callum Johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Jay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jay shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnson is trying to keep Jay in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Callum Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jay stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.

Jay closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnson controlling the position for now.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson wants to control but Jay is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jay lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Jay is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jay with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jay cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Jay prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson is trying to keep Jay in close.

Jay drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Jay off! Jay jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Jay is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jay is controlling him.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Callum Johnson.
Nice uppercut lands for Jay. That snapped Johnson's head back.

It looks like Callum Johnson has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jay connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.

Johnson scores with a takedown into Jay's guard.

Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jay circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jay shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Johnson rushes Jay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jay wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.

Johnson pulls Jay into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Jay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Jay stops Johnson from standing up.
Johnson has Jay pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.

Callum Johnson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Jay scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson holds on to Jay around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Jay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Callum Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Johnson throws a head kick but Jay moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.

Jay shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Jay decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jay misses with a looping left.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Jay sees coming a mile off.
Johnson tries to move into range but Jay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jay manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Jay keeps moving.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.

Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jay manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Jay in his guard.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jay.
Johnson controlling Jay's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Callum Johnson.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Jay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Jay closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Jay getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson trying to hold on to Jay's head to control him but Jay postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mr Jay.
I think Jay 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mr Jay!