PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Moneybags (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.

Johnson
vs
Moneybags

165 cm
38
147 lbs
23 - 21 - 0

150 cm
30
144 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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 23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Moneybags!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Moneybags sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moneybags.
Moneybags misses with a double jab.
Johnson moves out of range as Moneybags throws a body kick.
Johnson defending well as Moneybags loads up on a big left hand.
Moneybags keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moneybags waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Moneybags moves out of range.
Johnson moves out of range as Moneybags strikes.
Moneybags bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moneybags ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson slips under a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Moneybags throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moneybags tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson dives in and grabs Moneybags's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moneybags pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Moneybags.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moneybags being controlled for a moment.
Moneybags avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Johnson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Moneybags is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson lands some shots froms side control.
Johnson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Moneybags's shoulder. That is not cool.
Moneybags tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moneybags avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Johnson.
Moneybags is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a strike aimed at the side of Moneybags's head but Moneybags avoids it well.
Moneybags 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.
Moneybags defending against the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Johnson stalls from top position.
Moneybags takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson throws an elbow but Moneybags slips to the side and avoids it well.
Moneybags tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson working the head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Moneybags's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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!
Moneybags tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson wants to control but Moneybags is keeping him busy.
Johnson moves into full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Moneybags avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moneybags stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Moneybags was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moneybags looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Moneybags tries a head kick but it misses.
Moneybags uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Moneybags tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson lands a jab-cross combination.
Moneybags moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Moneybags tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like John Moneybags has been cut.
Moneybags throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moneybags tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Moneybags sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneybags misses with the head strike.
Moneybags misses with a body punch.
Johnson has Moneybags pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moneybags manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moneybags prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnson is working for takedown but Moneybags is calmly controlling the position for now.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moneybags tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moneybags connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body kick there by Moneybags.
Moneybags throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
John Moneybags is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moneybags throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moneybags.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Moneybags is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jack Johnson.
Moneybags lands with a nice body punch.
Moneybags throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Moneybags looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jack Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moneybags swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Moneybags tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Moneybags is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags lands a jab.
Jab from Moneybags.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moneybags.
Moneybags throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Moneybags misses the target.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Moneybags's head but Moneybags sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moneybags.
Moneybags throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moneybags is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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 Jack Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Moneybags's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Moneybags scores with a body shot.
Moneybags misses with a body shot.
Moneybags bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Moneybags bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Moneybags uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Moneybags ducks down to avoid it.

Moneybags has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Moneybags wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Moneybags working aggressively here.
Moneybags tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has Moneybags pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moneybags manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moneybags is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moneybags has his back to the cage.
Moneybags tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moneybags displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moneybags gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moneybags lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moneybags can't break the clinch.
Moneybags tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moneybags is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moneybags misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.

Moneybags's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moneybags was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Moneybags is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jack Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags wants to stand up but Johnson manages to regain full guard.
Moneybags tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Moneybags 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 sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jack Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moneybags swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Moneybags is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
John Moneybags has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Moneybags holds on and takes a little breather.
Moneybags is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up. John Moneybags was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Moneybags takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Moneybags 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Johnson!
Jack Johnson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.