PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krilich Berglomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berglomi has chosen Fat Boy Slim-Push The Tempo as his entrance music. John Johnson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Johnson
vs
Berglomi

186 cm
38
159 lbs
34 - 21 - 0

175 cm
39
160 lbs
19 - 26 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 34 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krilich Berglomi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berglomi misses with a head kick.
Berglomi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Berglomi misses with a double jab

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Berglomi misses

and Johnson moves into the clinch.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Berglomi misses with a double jab

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson has Berglomi pressed against the cage, preventing Berglomi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Berglomi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Berglomi tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Berglomi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berglomi tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berglomi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Berglomi looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Berglomi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Berglomi misses.
A punch combination from Berglomi misses.
Berglomi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berglomi throws a leg kick that is checked

so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Berglomi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Berglomi is trying to keep Johnson in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

Johnson stands and steps away. Berglomi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berglomi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Berglomi throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Berglomi working hard to break the clinch.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Berglomi throws a sloppy head kick

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Berglomi tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berglomi can't break the clinch.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berglomi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Berglomi wants to get back to full guard.

Berglomi actively working from the bottom here.
Berglomi trying to control from the bottom.

Berglomi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berglomi wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson stands up from half guard.
Berglomi throws a sloppy head kick

and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berglomi throws a head kick that misses

and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Berglomi tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Berglomi wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Berglomi throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick by Berglomi misses

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
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 John Johnson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Berglomi throws a left and a right that both miss

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Berglomi is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Berglomi is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Berglomi is trying to break free.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berglomi misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Berglomi tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Berglomi misses

and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Berglomi scoring well with a low kick there.
Berglomi shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berglomi throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
John Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berglomi misses with a combination

and Johnson moves into the clinch.
Berglomi wants to break free but Johnson has control.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Berglomi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berglomi throws a lazy head kick

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Johnson has Berglomi pressed against the cage, preventing Berglomi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berglomi throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Berglomi throws an off balance right hand

and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Berglomi breaks from the clinch.
Berglomi throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
John Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berglomi throws a sloppy head kick

and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Berglomi throws a head kick that misses

Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Berglomi throws a right hand that misses

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson has Berglomi pressed against the cage, preventing Berglomi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Berglomi wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berglomi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Berglomi is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.

Johnson breaks the clinch.
Berglomi misses with an uppercut

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Berglomi misses with a combination

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.

Johnson breaks the clinch.
Berglomi shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Berglomi.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Berglomi.
Berglomi throws a sloppy head kick

and Johnson moves into the clinch.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Berglomi misses

and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Berglomi tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krilich Berglomi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berglomi throws a left and a right that both miss

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
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 John 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!

Berglomi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berglomi misses with a few strikes there.
Berglomi throws a lazy head kick

and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Berglomi is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Berglomi wants to break free but Johnson has control.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Berglomi misses with an uppercut.
Berglomi lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick by Berglomi misses

and Johnson counters by clinching up.
Johnson prevents Berglomi from breaking the clinch.
John Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Berglomi is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berglomi is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson keeps control of Berglomi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Berglomi is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Berglomi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berglomi misses with a jab to the body

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Berglomi is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Berglomi is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy body kick from Berglomi

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Berglomi is trying to control but can't.

Johnson escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berglomi tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berglomi throws a body kick that misses

and Johnson moves into the clinch.
Berglomi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Berglomi after a bit of a struggle.

Johnson breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Berglomi misses

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Berglomi fights it but they end up in guard.
Berglomi is trying to hold Johnson in close to prevent damage but Johnson has managed to pass into half guard.
Berglomi is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him

Johnson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Berglomi misses

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Berglomi gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Berglomi working hard to break the clinch.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berglomi throws a lazy head kick

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Berglomi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Berglomi is trying to break free.
Johnson prevents Berglomi from breaking the clinch.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Berglomi throws a combination that misses

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Berglomi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berglomi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Berglomi.
Berglomi misses with a left hand

and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Berglomi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Berglomi has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krilich Berglomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berglomi falls off balance throwing a combination

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Johnson!
A victorious John Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.