PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiichi Miyazawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Johnson
vs
Miyazawa

174 cm
26
183 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

170 cm
32
180 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaun Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiichi Miyazawa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Miyazawa shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miyazawa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miyazawa.
Shaun Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiichi Miyazawa.
Miyazawa dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Miyazawa tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Miyazawa is controlling the position.

Miyazawa gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Miyazawa wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyazawa slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Miyazawa looks to land a strike but Johnson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyazawa with a nice head shot there.

Miyazawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miyazawa has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Miyazawa throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miyazawa's guard. Nice move by Johnson!
Johnson pushes down on Miyazawa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miyazawa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Miyazawa gets full guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Miyazawa keeps moving.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Miyazawa blocks nicely.
Miyazawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyazawa keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miyazawa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miyazawa has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miyazawa manages to get himself to full guard.

Miyazawa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miyazawa wants to improve his position but instead Johnson has moved into half guard.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Miyazawa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Miyazawa won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Johnson is nestled in close to Miyazawa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miyazawa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
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!

Miyazawa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.

Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miyazawa is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miyazawa is trying to control but can't.
Johnson is just content to waste time from the top position. Miyazawa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Miyazawa looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miyazawa's head backwards.
Miyazawa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miyazawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson punishes Miyazawa's body with a nice straight punch.
Miyazawa has a takedown stuffed.
Shaun Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiichi Miyazawa.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miyazawa.
Miyazawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Miyazawa tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miyazawa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Miyazawa knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyazawa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Miyazawa ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Miyazawa won't allow it.

Miyazawa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Johnson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Miyazawa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Johnson working Miyazawa over with strikes here.
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!
Miyazawa blocking the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Johnson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Johnson goes for an armbar but Miyazawa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Miyazawa.
Miyazawa stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miyazawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Miyazawa from controlling successfully.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miyazawa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Miyazawa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.

Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miyazawa is aware though and is defending well.
Shaun Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson is controlling Miyazawa's posture.
Miyazawa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miyazawa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Miyazawa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miyazawa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyazawa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miyazawa is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Miyazawa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Miyazawa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Miyazawa working the ground and pound.
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miyazawa's best efforts.
Miyazawa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson tries to roll over but Miyazawa keeps him under control.
Johnson is looking to control Miyazawa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Miyazawa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Miyazawa looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.

Miyazawa looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
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 Shaun Johnson will probably get the nod.
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 throws a jab when Miyazawa was well out of range.
Miyazawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Miyazawa's head but Miyazawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Miyazawa uses good head movement to avoid it.

Miyazawa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
Miyazawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Miyazawa scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miyazawa is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Miyazawa keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Miyazawa keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyazawa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Miyazawa throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyazawa looking to pass the guard.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Miyazawa tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyazawa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miyazawa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miyazawa won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.

Johnson working for a triangle but Miyazawa defends it easily.
Miyazawa looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Miyazawa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Miyazawa!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyazawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyazawa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Miyazawa manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Miyazawa, under a barage of strikes from Johnson.
Miyazawa trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miyazawa is looking to improve his position.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Miyazawa!
Miyazawa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but Miyazawa is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson tries to control but Miyazawa wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miyazawa is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Shaun Johnson!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Shaun Johnson!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Shaun Johnson!

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