PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock 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.

Montana
vs
Johnson

188 cm
21
195 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

175 cm
27
215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Gilop®

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diego Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brock Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montana fails with a takedown attempt.
Montana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Montana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Montana doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Montana looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Montana loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Montana moves out of range of the body kick.

Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Montana trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montana wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Montana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Montana gets back to full guard.
Montana is trying to keep Johnson in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson postures up in Montana's guard and throws a big left but Montana blocks it.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Montana keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Montana is working from the bottom.
Montana 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.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Montana.
Montana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Montana has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position.
Montana will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson postures up in Montana's guard and throws a big left but Montana blocks it.
Montana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Montana blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Montana looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Montana has wrist control.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Montana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana content to stall in guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Montana's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montana is looking to advance position but Johnson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montana is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Montana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Montana missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Johnson scores with a takedown into Montana's guard.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Montana trying to control the position.
Montana wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson postures up in Montana's guard and throws a big left but Montana blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Montana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Montana looking for a sweep. Not yet Montana, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brock Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson passes Montana's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Montana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is stalling here. Montana is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Johnson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Montana has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Montana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Montana working away.
The ground and pound from Montana seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Montana throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Montana fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Montana swings around for an armbar but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Montana's guard.
Montana has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson works over Montana with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Montana 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Montana is on top in guard.
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.

Montana drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Montana has Johnson in his guard.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Montana wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Montana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Montana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montana just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Montana.

Montana moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Montana manages to get underhooks.
Montana has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Montana tries to tie him up.
Montana dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montana is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Johnson tightens his grip and picks Montana up, before dumping him to the ground. Montana manages to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Montana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Montana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Montana has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
Montana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Johnson trying to control but Montana is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Montana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Montana closes the distance and clinches.
Montana lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Brock Johnson has been cut.

Montana breaks from the clinch.
Brock Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Montana gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Montana manages to retain guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Montana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Montana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Montana!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montana postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Montana trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Montana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Montana tries to pass.
Montana is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Brock Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Montana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Montana wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Johnson drives through with a takedown into Montana's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Johnson postures up.
Montana trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Montana wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson trying to control but Montana is working from the bottom.
Diego Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Montana is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montana controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Montana is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.

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 Diego Montana.
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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Johnson!
An out of breath Brock Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.