PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Monday Blues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight as his entrance music. The key to victory for Monday Blues has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Blues
vs
Johnson

170 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monday Blues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Blues.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blues tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Blues back against the cage.
Blues swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blues lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blues is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Blues fails to land.
Blues lands with a right to the head.
Blues throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blues tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson jumps guard but Blues stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Monday Blues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Johnson.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blues lands a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blues lands an uppercut.
Blues is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blues down to the mat. Blues avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blues tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blues connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Blues sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Blues scores with a spinning back kick!
Blues scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blues lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blues but Blues pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson looks winded!
Blues bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blues counters with a stiff right hand.
Blues lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blues lands with a shot to the body.
Blues bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blues with a nice cross.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Blues.
Blues scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice straight punches there by Blues. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blues.

Johnson is rocked!
Blues bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Blues finish him?
Blues lands with a nice body punch.
Blues ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Blues gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Blues scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blues lands with a light punch inside.
Blues lands an uppercut.
Blues is struggling to control the position.
Blues lands an uppercut.
Blues lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Blues lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blues lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Blues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blues is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blues pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blues.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blues lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blues lands a left hand.
Blues working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blues lands a left hand.
Blues fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blues works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Blues.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blues.
A right hand to the body from Blues.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Blues lands a shoulder strike.
Blues makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blues gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is trying to push Blues away but Blues has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blues scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson is working for takedown but Blues is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blues manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Blues works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blues.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monday Blues dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Blues lands with a cross.

Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Blues to the ground. Johnson is now in Blues's guard.
Blues is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Blues is keeping the position.
Blues is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Blues is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Blues controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is in close to Blues's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Blues is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blues manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Blues's guard.
Blues trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Blues is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Blues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blues tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.

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.
Blues throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.

Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Blues is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Blues is trying to hold Johnson in close to prevent damage but Johnson has managed to pass into half guard.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Johnson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Blues has worked his arm free - good work by Blues!
Blues sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blues has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Blues tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Blues is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Blues's hands, connecting with Blues's forehead.

Blues actively working from the bottom here.
Blues trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blues is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Johnson is thwarting Blues's attempts to control the position.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Blues is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Blues looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Johnson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Johnson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Blues bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Blues sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blues scores with a jab.
Blues tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blues throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Blues is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Blues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab from Blues.

Blues closes the distance and clinches.
Blues throws a head punch that misses.
Blues is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blues lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Blues.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blues prevents a takedown attempt there.
Monday Blues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Johnson.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Blues lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blues makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blues fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blues lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Blues lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Blues is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blues down to the mat. Blues avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Blues sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blues sprawls well. Blues wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blues tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blues to the ground. Blues escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson tries to bum rush Blues with a series of wild strikes but Blues uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blues dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Blues connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
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!
Blues lands with a nice body punch.
Blues keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blues misses with a body kick.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Blues uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Blues is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
Blues tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blues connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Blues sprawls well.
Blues fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot by Blues.
Blues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blues slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Blues gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Blues - that landed with a thud.
Blues is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blues down to the mat. Blues avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Blues rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blues.
Blues lands with a short shot to the head.
Blues misses with some punches.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blues gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blues.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blues lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blues lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Blues - that landed with a thud.
Monday Blues has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Blues forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blues cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Blues lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blues swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blues misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blues misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blues throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Blues fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monday Blues showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blues has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monday Blues!