PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edison Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edison Johnston has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Johnston
vs
King

158 cm
20
177 lbs
1 - 4 - 1

180 cm
25
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Edison Johnston!
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, Tyrone King!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

King rushes Johnston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Johnston manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
King wants to control from the top but Johnston keeps moving.
King is looking to stand up but Johnston won't let him.
Johnston really is a fat lump.
King wants to control from the top but Johnston keeps moving.

Tyrone King has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyrone King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

King moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Johnston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from King.
Johnston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

King has managed to clinch.
Johnston wants to take the fight to the mat but King manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Johnston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but King gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Johnston turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Johnston manages to end up in side control.
King is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnston gets to mount! King was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King wants to control but Johnston is having none of it.
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!
King taking shots to the head.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnston lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
King manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Johnston lands with a punch from half guard.
King trying to hold on to Johnston's head to control him but Johnston postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnston.
King looks like he's trying to stand up.
King tries to roll over but Johnston keeps him under control.
King has hold of Johnston's hands but Johnston slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnston is thwarting King's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tyrone King.
King throws a lazy body kick

and Johnston counters by clinching up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King tries to throw a body punch but Johnston avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King stops a takedown attempt from Johnston.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edison Johnston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King lands an elbow that stopped Johnston in his tracks for a moment.
King lands an elbow that stopped Johnston in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone King dominated that round.
That's time! Johnston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A head kick misses from King.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Edison Johnston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

King clinches with his opponent.
King trying to stall but Johnston improves his position.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King tries to throw a body punch but Johnston avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnston wants a takedown.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnston takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Edison Johnston has been cut.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edison Johnston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnston jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as King walks away with a smile on his face. Johnston gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tyrone King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from King.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnston manages to get an easy takedown there - catching King on his heels. He'll look to pass King's guard now, I'm sure.
King wants to stand and escape but Johnston is having none of it.
Johnston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
King wants to stand up but Johnston is controlling him.
King is breathing heavily.
King is looking to stand back up but Johnston counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by King.
King is looking for a sweep. Johnston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King trying to control but Johnston postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnston connects with a nice short shot to King's temple.
Johnston is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
King is trying to maintain the position but Johnston is very close to passing his half guard.
King tries to kick Johnston off in order to stand up. Johnston Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
King is trying to get back to his feet.
Johnston controlling the position from side mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnston asserts his dominance and retains side control.
King takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on King's face as Johnston controls the position.
King tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King bucks up and tries to throw Johnston off but instead Johnston has got his back!
King is trying to get back to his feet but Johnston has full control of the position and if anything, King has just worked his way into a worse spot.
King is covering up but some of the strikes from Johnston are getting through and doing damage.

Johnston looking for the RNC.
Johnston is hanging on to King's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnston lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
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 Edison Johnston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edison Johnston's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Johnston closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into King's guard.
Johnston is looking to stand up but King won't let him.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnston is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnston stands up over King, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnston stands up over King, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
King is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnston holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
King wants to stand up but Johnston is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Edison Johnston.
Johnston avoids the head kick by King.

King has closed the distance and engaged Johnston in a clinch.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Johnston gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
King is trying to stand up here but Johnston is controlling him well.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnston landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
King pushes Johnston off but Johnston dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King struggling a bit here.
Johnston scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at King to see if he's OK.
King bucks up and tries to throw Johnston off but instead Johnston has got his back!
King wants to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnston lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Johnston.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnston is punishing King with some ground and pound.
King is taking damage to the body and head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edison Johnston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnston 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!