PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nycky Downtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Downtime comes to the cage accompanied by Bring It. Johns has chosen Welcome to the jungle as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Downtime
vs
Johns

176 cm
30
157 lbs
22 - 18 - 0

178 cm
29
160 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

The Adrenaline Matrix

BeastMode

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nycky Downtime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Johns!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Downtime gets caught napping as Johns dives in and scores a takedown. Downtime manages to retain guard.
Johns wants to pass the guard but Downtime is keeping the position.
Downtime keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully.
Johns content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johns throws a big elbow that misses.
Downtime keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully.
Johns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Downtime swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johns is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downtime keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully.
Johns tries to free his leg and advance position but Downtime is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Downtime looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johns is one step ahead there.
Johns trying to control but Downtime is working from the bottom.
Johns is looking to work some ground and pound but Downtime has wrist control.
Downtime is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johns 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 Downtime has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Downtime and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johns tried to score with a low kick but Downtime checks it.

Johns closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Downtime to the mat! Downtime manages to get full guard.
Johns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johns looking to pass the guard.
Downtime not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns throws a big elbow that misses.
Johns wants to control from the top but Downtime keeps moving.
Downtime bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johns's guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Downtime thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Downtime trying to control but Johns is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johns trying to control the position.

Johns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Downtime is aware though and is defending well.
Johns wants to sweep but no luck.

Johns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Downtime defends it easily.
Downtime postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Downtime got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Downtime has managed to get both his arms back between Johns's legs - danger averted.

Johns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Downtime defends it easily.
Downtime lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Downtime trying to control the position from guard on top but Johns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Downtime in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johns is trying to control the position but Downtime postures up.
Downtime wants to stand but Johns is controlling his posture from full guard.

Johns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Downtime defends well.
Johns lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Downtime!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downtime is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johns landing punches.
Johns lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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!
Johns tries to control but Downtime wriggling away.
Downtime sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Johns is trying to control the action in half guard but Downtime is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downtime keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Johns trying to control from Downtime's half guard. Downtime has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Johns dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Johns throws a chopping leg kick but Downtime manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nycky Downtime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Downtime bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johns dodges the punch combination from Downtime.
Junior Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Downtime uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johns.
Good work by Downtime as he checks the leg kick.
Downtime throws an overhand right that lands on Johns's shoulder, as Johns tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Johns is predictable there
and Downtime connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Downtime cracks Johns with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Downtime throws a right and a left that both miss.
A low kick from Johns misses
and Downtime counters with a big head kick but Johns shrugs it off.
Downtime digs a good hook to Johns's body.

Downtime gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Johns throws a strike but Downtime rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns is trying to keep Downtime in close.
Johns looking for a sweep. Not yet Johns, not yet.
Johns lands an upkick as Downtime stands over him.

Johns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Downtime defends it easily.

Downtime avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Johns is looking for a triangle but Downtime pushes his legs off easily.
Johns avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Downtime trying to control the position from guard on top but Johns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Downtime works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Johns is trying to maintain the position but Downtime is very close to passing his half guard.
Johns is refusing to be controlled, as Downtime sits in half guard.
Downtime is looking to advance position but Johns won't allow it.
Johns trying to control but Downtime postures up.

Johns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Johns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Downtime pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtime seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Johns works his way to full guard. Good work.

Johns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Downtime defends well.
Johns throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Downtime passes Johns's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johns wants to control but Downtime is keeping busy.
Johns keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Downtime not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Johns looking for submissions off his back.
Downtime wants to pass the guard but Johns is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downtime not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Downtime looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johns with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johns won't allow Downtime to pass to mount.
Downtime sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johns defending well though.
Johns wants to improve his position but Downtime is controlling well.
Downtime wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johns keeps working.
Johns misses with some strikes from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Johns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Downtime pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downtime trying to control from half guard but Johns is working away.
Johns wants to improve his position but Downtime is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Junior Johns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Downtime blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Johns misses
and Downtime counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johns attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Downtime throws a hook to the side of Johns's head but Johns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johns throws a leg kick that is checked
and Downtime cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Downtime throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johns throws a leg kick but Downtime checks it.
Johns lands a head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Downtime checks a leg kick.
A big left from Downtime misses.
Johns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Downtime as he avoids it easily.
Downtime misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johns throws out a loose jab but Downtime uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Downtime looks to throw the jab but Johns is out of range.
Downtime moves out of range of the leg kick from Johns.
Downtime thows a body shot but no joy.
Downtime ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johns moves away.
Johns misses with an uppercut.
Johns throws a leg kick that is checked
and Downtime counters with a left and a right that stings Johns.
Downtime walks into a stiff left hand from Johns.
Downtime stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Downtime wants it to stay on the feet.
Downtime misses with an uppercut. Johns saw that one coming.
Johns scores with a hook to the body. Downtime takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No luck for Johns with that takedown attempt.
Nycky Downtime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Johns.
A low kick from Johns is predictable there
and Downtime counters with a nice uppercut.
Downtime checks a leg kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns misses with a leg kick
and Downtime counters with a nice uppercut.
Downtime is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
A jab lands there for Downtime.
Downtime jabs Johns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nycky Downtime is winning the standup battle so far.
Johns digs a good body shot into Downtime's ribs.
Johns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Downtime tries to bum rush Johns with a series of wild strikes but Johns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Downtime checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johns does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johns misses with a low kick.
Downtime throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johns 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 Downtime has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Downtime and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johns looks to land a left hand but Downtime moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns throws a low kick but Downtime moves out of range easily.
Johns misses the shot to the body.
Downtime dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johns throws a chopping leg kick but Downtime manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johns thows a leg kick but Downtime checks it
and Downtime counters with a head kick.
Johns lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johns throws a leg kick that is checked
and Downtime counters with a head kick. That will keep Johns thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Johns misses with a low kick as Downtime jumps back.
Johns throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Downtime goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Downtime gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Downtime misses with a looping left.
Johns tries to work over Downtime's front leg with a kick but Downtime checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Downtime digs a good body shot into Johns's ribs.
Johns shoots for a double leg takedown but Downtime sprawls well. He's pushed Johns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Downtime throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Downtime.
Johns throws a poor cross that misses
and Downtime counters with a one-two to the body.
Downtime checks the leg kick.
Johns motions for Downtime to come forward. Johns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johns lands with a cross.
Downtime checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johns shoots in for a takedown but Downtime shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downtime avoids the body shot from Johns.
Johns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

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 Nycky Downtime.
I think Johns 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight for Junior Johns!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Junior Johns!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Junior Johns!

Junior Johns wins by unanimous decision!
Junior Johns bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.