PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odion Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Johnson
vs
Kane

180 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Odion Kane!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a looping right.

Kane moves into the clinch.

Kane is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Johnson can't fight it off and eventually Kane manages to take the fight to the floor. Johnson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Kane dodges it nicely.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kane's head.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Johnson prevents Kane from improving his position.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Kane is out of range.

Kane has managed to clinch.

Kane gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kane 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson controlling the position for now.
Kane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is pressing down on Kane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Johnson not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kane defending well though.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Odion Kane will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kane takes the fight into the clinch.

Kane gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Johnson regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.

Kane can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Kane looking for a sweep. Not yet Kane, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kane is proving hard to escape from.
Kane looking to control but Johnson passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
It looks like Johnson is going to stand back up.
Johnson controlling the pace.
Adrian Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Further stalling from Johnson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Johnson is looking for a kimura but Kane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Kane is defending well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson throws a head kick but Kane moves out of range.
Kane steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kane clinches.

Kane has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Kane manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kane.
Kane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson is holding on to half guard well.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Johnson has Kane pulled in close to control his posture.
Kane lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Kane slips an elbow through the middle.
Kane preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass.
Kane throws a big right hand that misses.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kane throwing strikes but missing.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Kane clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kane has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Kane manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is positioning himself well to prevent Kane advancing to mount.
Kane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Odion Kane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kane forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Johnson tries to stall but Kane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Kane lands a takedown into guard.
Kane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kane's guard.

Johnson is fighting to break Kane's control of his arms but Kane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kane pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Kane had control of the position.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Kane trying to control the position.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Kane.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Kane clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.

Kane has clasped his hands together around Johnson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Johnson defending against the ground and pound.
Kane looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johnson is avoiding damage well.
Johnson parries the strikes from Kane easily there. Kane is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Johnson to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson is holding on to half guard well.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Johnson is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johnson holds on and takes a little breather.
Kane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson seems keen to control Kane's posture.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kane's guard.

Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kane controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Kane might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Adrian Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Odion Kane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Odion Kane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kane winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odion Kane!