PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Johanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as John Johanson enters the cage!

Marshall
vs
Johanson

177 cm
21
180 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

175 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mason Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Johanson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johanson misses with a takedown attempt
and Marshall counters with a right hand to the body.
Johanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marshall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johanson thinking.
Johanson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marshall counters with a one-two to the body.
Mason Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johanson.
Johanson misses with a takedown attempt
and Marshall counters with a left and a right that stings Johanson.
Johanson fails with the takedown
and Marshall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johanson with a poor takedown
and Marshall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johanson fails with the takedown
and Marshall counters with a right hand to the body.
Johanson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marshall counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johanson misses with a takedown
and Marshall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johanson thinking.
We've been told by Marshall's head coaches at Mano`s Elite BJJ Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johanson has his takedown stuffed
and Marshall counters with a three punch combo that has Johanson backing up. Johanson nods at Marshall to acknowledge the strikes.
Johanson fails with the takedown
and Marshall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johanson shoots and misses
enabling Marshall to counter with a crisp jab.
Johanson has his takedown stuffed
and Marshall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johanson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marshall counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marshall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marshall counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johanson fails with the takedown
and Marshall counters with a left and a right that stings Johanson.
Johanson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Marshall counter with a right hand.
Marshall is working the combinations to good effect here.
Johanson shoots and misses
and Marshall counters with a straight right hand.
Johanson shoots and misses
and Marshall counters with a straight right hand.
Johanson fails with the takedown
and Marshall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johanson looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johanson misses with a takedown attempt
and Marshall counters with a one-two to the body.
Johanson has his takedown stuffed
and Marshall counters with a left and a right that stings Johanson.
Johanson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marshall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johanson thinking.
Johanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marshall counters with a straight right hand.
Johanson has his takedown stuffed
and Marshall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johanson fails with the takedown
and Marshall counters with a series of strikes. Johanson will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johanson misses with a takedown
and Marshall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johanson tries for a takedown but Marshall circles away easily
and Marshall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johanson fails with the takedown
and Marshall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johanson thinking.
Johanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marshall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johanson tries for a takedown but Marshall circles away easily
and Marshall counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Marshall dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Johanson fails with the takedown
letting Marshall counter with a right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Johanson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Marshall has got the better of the exchanges.
Johanson misses with a takedown
and Marshall counters with a three punch combo that has Johanson backing up. Johanson nods at Marshall to acknowledge the strikes.
Johanson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mason Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johanson.
Johanson fails with the takedown
enabling Marshall to counter with a crisp jab.
Johanson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marshall counters with a two punch combo.
Johanson fails with the takedown
and Marshall counters with a stiff right hand.
Johanson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johanson shoots and misses
and Marshall counters with a left and a right that stings Johanson.
Johanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johanson has his takedown stuffed
and Marshall counters with a left to the body.
Johanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marshall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johanson misses with a takedown
enabling Marshall to counter with a crisp jab.
Johanson misses with a takedown
and Marshall counters with a series of strikes. Johanson will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johanson shoots and misses
and Marshall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marshall counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johanson has his takedown stuffed
and Marshall counters with a right hand to the body.
John Johanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johanson with a poor takedown
and Marshall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johanson misses with a takedown attempt
and Marshall counters with a one-two to the body.

Johanson is rocked!
Johanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marshall counters with a left right combination that sends Johanson crashing to the mat - Marshall wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Johanson out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Marshall!
Mason Marshall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.