PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Crackajack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Johnson
vs
Crackajack

191 cm
23
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

192 cm
23
222 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Crackajack!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Crackajack.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Crackajack throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Crackajack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Crackajack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Crackajack has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Crackajack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson stalling in the clinch but Crackajack improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson slows down the pace here.
Crackajack blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Crackajack's ribcage. Crackajack let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Crackajack.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crackajack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crackajack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Crackajack.
Crackajack misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crackajack misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crackajack backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Crackajack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crackajack misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Crackajack tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Crackajack back against the cage.
Crackajack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Crackajack backwards.
Crackajack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crackajack lands a shoulder strike.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crackajack misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Crackajack.
Crackajack misses with a body punch.
Crackajack tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Crackajack misses with a punch to the body.
Crackajack working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Crackajack.
Crackajack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson tries to work over Crackajack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson leaning against his opponent.
Crackajack misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
Crackajack lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Crackajack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Crackajack gets an underhook and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crackajack up against the cage.
Crackajack pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Crackajack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crackajack tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Crackajack back against the cage.
Crackajack lands with a short shot to the head.
Crackajack misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson digs a right hand into Crackajack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crackajack's gas tank.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Crackajack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crackajack working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crackajack.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crackajack lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crackajack can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Crackajack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Crackajack lands with a left to the head.
Crackajack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson has Crackajack pushed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Johnson closes the distance but Crackajack moves to the side
and Crackajack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crackajack swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Crackajack throws a counter combo.
Johnson swings for the body but Crackajack moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crackajack can do to turn this around?
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crackajack blocks a head kick by Johnson.

Johnson clinches.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crackajack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crackajack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson taking a breather.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crackajack's efforts to push away.
Crackajack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crackajack's elbow.
Crackajack has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Crackajack throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crackajack is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crackajack.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crackajack tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Crackajack blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crackajacks head.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Crackajack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson gets through Crackajack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Crackajack tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Crackajack back against the cage.
Crackajack has Johnson pushed against the cage.
Johnson just leaning against Crackajack, taking a breather.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson stalls.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson presses Crackajack against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crackajack.
Crackajack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Crackajack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crackajack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crackajack misses with some punches.
Johnson is working Crackajack over against the cage.
Crackajack tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Crackajack back against the cage.
Crackajack tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson tries a body shot but Crackajack blocks it.
Crackajack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crackajack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson tries a body shot but Crackajack blocks it.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Crackajack has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the cage.
Crackajack tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crackajack can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Crackajack misses with the head strike.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crackajack backwards.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Crackajack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crackajack struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Crackajack misses with a body punch.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Crackajack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Crackajack is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Johnson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Johnson throws a series of punches but Crackajack avoids them all with ease.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Crackajack keeps it at a distance.
Crackajack misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Crackajack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson thuds his shin into the meat of Crackajack's side.
Crackajack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crackajack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Crackajack in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Crackajack lands with a good body shot.
Johnson wants to clinch but Crackajack slips to the side
and Crackajack counters with a stiff right hand.
Crackajack throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crackajack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crackajack swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Crackajack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crackajack will feel that in the morning.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andre Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Crackajack throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crackajack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crackajack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crackajack 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.
Crackajack stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crackajack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crackajack looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Crackajack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Crackajack.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Jimmy Crackajack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crackajack misses the shot to the body.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Crackajack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Crackajack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crackajack dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Crackajack pushes him off.
Crackajack avoids a punch combination nicely.

Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Crackajack tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Crackajack back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Crackajack is rocked!
Johnson tries to clinch up but Crackajack circles away and keeps his distance.

Crackajack gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson taking a breather.
Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Crackajack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Crackajack tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crackajack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andre Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Crackajack is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crackajack trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson taking a breather.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crackajack backwards.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Crackajack's head.
Crackajack swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalling in the clinch from Johnson.
Crackajack seems to have recovered his senses.
Crackajack misses with a body punch.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crackajack backwards.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Crackajack lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jimmy Crackajack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crackajack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Johnson!