PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Calviin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calviin Johnson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Johnson
vs
Lucas

185 cm
21
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
137 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Reaper Combatwear

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Calviin Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jerry Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Calviin Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lucas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lucas lands a nice uppercut.

Lucas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Lucas saw that one coming.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Lucas.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.

Lucas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lucas postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.

Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucas throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Lucas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucas is retaining full guard.

Lucas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.

Lucas has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Lucas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Lucas looks gassed!

Lucas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Lucas working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lucas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lucas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.

Lucas has an active guard here but Johnson has managed to pass into half guard.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lucas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lucas is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lucas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Lucas looking for submissions off his back.
Lucas tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not doing much here.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lucas wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson prevents Lucas from standing back up.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lucas is not content to let Johnson control the position.

Lucas looking for submissions off his back.
Lucas is not content to let Johnson control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Calviin Johnson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lucas slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Lucas is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson throws a right hand that Lucas ducks under and follows up with a left that Lucas also avoids with ease.
Lucas slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Lucas looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Lucas misses with a jab, cross combination.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Lucas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Lucas drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.

Lucas manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lucas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lucas.
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 Calviin Johnson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Johnson wants to clinch

and Lucas counters by clinching up.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Lucas.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.

Lucas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lucas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Lucas persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucas dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Lucas's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lucas.
Calviin Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Lucas.
Lucas fails with the takedown.
Lucas shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lucas is breathing heavily.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Lucas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson misses with a takedown

and Lucas counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
Lucas stops Johnson from standing up.
Johnson trying to control the position.

Lucas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Lucas pushes him off.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Lucas sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lucas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lucas shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a combination

and Lucas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lucas.
Lucas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Lucas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lucas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson tries to clinch but Lucas moves out of range.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lucas circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Lucas moves away and avoids it.

Lucas drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucas throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Lucas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Johnson has picked Lucas up and slammed him! Lucas can't keep hold of the triangle and Johnson manages to pass to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lucas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Johnson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lucas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson cracks Lucas with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Lucas as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Lucas moved out of range nicely.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown by Lucas or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Lucas is avoiding it.
Lucas shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lucas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson looks to clinch

and Lucas counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucas lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Johnson hang on?

Lucas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Johnson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Johnson!

Lucas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson passes Lucas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson working over Lucas with some ground and pound. Lucas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Lucas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Lucas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Calviin Johnson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Lucas on that attempt.
Lucas slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch but Lucas is having none of it.
Johnson takes a swing at Lucas's ribcage but misses.
No luck for Lucas with that takedown attempt.
Lucas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lucas throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Lucas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Lucas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Lucas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Johnson pushes Lucas off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lucas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Lucas pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Calviin Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Lucas.
Lucas fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.

Lucas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Johnson tries to hold on but Lucas pushes him away.
Johnson really wants to buck Lucas off and get back to his feet.
Lucas looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
A nice elbow there by Lucas.
Calviin Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lucas has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lucas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Lucas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Johnson has worked his arm free - good work by Johnson!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson pushes Lucas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lucas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Lucas decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lucas gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Lucas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson misses with a body punch

and Lucas counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Lucas maintains control.
Lucas scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Johnson?
Lucas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Johnson looks a forlorn figure.
Lucas punishing his opponent with strikes.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Johnson?
Lucas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lucas goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Johnson is on top in guard.

Lucas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Lucas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Lucas won't let him.
Jerry Lucas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lucas throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Lucas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a draw!