PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonic Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Boom
vs
Johnson

201 cm
18
258 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonic Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Boom leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boom fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Boom closes the distance looking to clinch

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Boom is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Boom prevents the takedown attempt.
Boom can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Boom working aggressively here.
Boom swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Johnson pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Boom postures up.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Boom controlling him for the moment.
Boom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Steven Johnson.
Boom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Boom has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Boom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Boom misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Boom.
Johnson looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sonic Boom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Johnson.
Boom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

It looks like Steven Johnson has been cut.
Johnson is trying to drag Boom to the mat but Boom just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boom tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Boom back against the cage.
Boom tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maybe Boom would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Boom.
Boom is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Boom into the cage.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Boom has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Boom.
Boom misses with the head strike.
Boom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boom wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boom misses with the head strike.
Boom misses with some punches.
Boom has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boom tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Boom back against the cage.
Boom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Boom scores with a nice short uppercut.
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 blocks a body shot from Boom.
Boom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Boom pulls guard effortlessly.
Boom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boom is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sonic Boom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Boom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boom tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boom to the ground. Boom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boom circles away.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Boom tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Boom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steven Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Boom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sonic Boom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Johnson.
Boom moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.

Boom drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boom.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Boom is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short uppercut from Boom.
Boom misses with a body punch.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Boom.
Boom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Boom has the dominant position.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Boom.
Boom can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Boom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Boom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boom throws a head punch that misses.
Boom misses with a punch on the inside.
Boom throws a head punch that misses.
Boom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson blocks a body shot from Boom.
Boom misses with some punches.
Boom tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boom throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boom trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Boom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Boom misses with a punch to the body.
Boom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boom lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boom can't get the takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Boom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson prevents a body shot from Boom.
Boom is trying to stall.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Boom.
Sonic Boom has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boom misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Boom.
Boom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Boom misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sonic Boom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boom pinned against the cage. Boom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Boom takes the fight into the clinch.
Boom tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boom tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson looking to stall.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boom working aggressively here.
Boom lands a body shot.
Boom misses with a punch to the body.
Boom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boom holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boom.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Boom tries to tie him up.
Boom misses with a punch to the body.
Boom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boom is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Boom into the cage.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sonic Boom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Johnson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boom swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Boom into the cage.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Boom.
Boom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Boom has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Boom wants a takedown but no success here.
Boom just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
Boom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Boom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boom stalls.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boom.
Boom lands with a short shot to the head.
Boom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Boom can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.

Boom has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boom lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
Boom throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sonic Boom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Boom controlling from the full mount.
Boom tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boom controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonic Boom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boom has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonic Boom!