PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes has chosen Muse: MK Ultra as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Johnson
vs
Holmes

185 cm
35
217 lbs
28 - 23 - 0

190 cm
33
212 lbs
21 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Spartan Nutrition
GREEN!160

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 28 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calvin Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Holmes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
James Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Holmes.
Holmes moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Holmes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnson. That one must have hurt.
Holmes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
A shot to the liver by Holmes. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Holmes misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Holmes moves out of range easily.
Holmes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmes moves away.
Holmes moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
It seemed like Holmes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holmes misses with a double jab.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Holmes manages to avoid it.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson cracks the inside of Holmes's front leg.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Holmes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson checks a low kick from Holmes.
Holmes takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
As Holmes looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo bu Holmes just gets out of the way.
Holmes misses with a wild body shot.
Holmes throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Holmes thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Holmes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Holmes throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Johnson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holmes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Holmes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holmes walks into a left hand.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Calvin Johnson has been cut.

Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Holmes in a clinch.
Holmes lands a left hand.

Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holmes can pounce on him.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holmes at a distance.
Holmes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Johnson lands a left and a right that send Holmes crashing to the mat, dazed. Johnson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Holmes is rocked!

It looks like James Holmes has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holmes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Holmes counters with a leg kick.

Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holmes lands with a light punch inside.
Holmes blocking some punches.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Holmes misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Holmes looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Holmes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Holmes.
Holmes misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin Johnson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Holmes forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Holmes blocks an uppercut.
Holmes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johnson gets through Holmes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holmes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Holmes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holmes blocking some punches.

Holmes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Holmes is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is concentrating on defense, preventing Holmes from advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Holmes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Holmes thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Holmes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Holmes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Holmes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson gets full guard.

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.
Holmes preventing the sweep.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Holmes landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson is pulling down on Holmes's head to control his posture.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holmes feints a counter leg kick.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Holmes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Holmes just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJohnson.
Holmes lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Johnson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Holmes - the referee stops the clock and Johnson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Holmes. Johnson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Holmes misses with a looping right.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Calvin Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holmes is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Holmes misses with a head kick.
Holmes throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holmes throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Holmes throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Holmes scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson catches Holmes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holmes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Johnson throws a push kick but Holmes slaps the foot to one side.
Holmes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Holmes tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Holmes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Johnson checks the leg kick.
Holmes throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Holmes lands with a right hand.
Holmes misses with a low kick.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Holmes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Holmes circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Holmes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Holmes throws a leg kick that misses.
Holmes tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.

Holmes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holmes misses with some punches.
Holmes lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Holmes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Holmes blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holmes.
Holmes misses with a punch on the inside.
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Holmes.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Holmes won't allow it.
Holmes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson pushes Holmes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes misses with a body punch.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holmes misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
James Holmes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Holmes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Holmes throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Holmes wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Holmes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson checks a leg kick.

Johnson drops Holmes with a beautiful combination! Holmes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Johnson is looking for the KO!
Johnson tries to clinch there but Holmes circles away.
Holmes misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.

Johnson sends Holmes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Johnson is motioning to the referee to let Holmes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Holmes is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Holmes closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Holmes seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Holmes, against the cage.
Holmes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Holmes blocking some punches.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Holmes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holmes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson gets through Holmes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Holmes.
Holmes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holmes catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Holmes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson jabs Holmes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Holmes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That has opened up James Holmes's cut even more.
Holmes throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
OH! Holmes has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Johnson smells blood and charges in for the finish! Johnson unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Holmes sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Calvin Johnson!
An out of breath Calvin Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.