PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DeShawn Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kezz The Convict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Eazy e- real mother fuckin gs. The Convict has chosen Locked up as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Johnson
vs
The Convict

183 cm
27
177 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

178 cm
32
179 lbs
18 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Bullet Proof System

Voodoo Nutrition

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 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, DeShawn Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kezz The Convict!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Convict throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Convict has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Johnson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks The Convict with an uppercut!
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Convict is able to avoid easily.
The Convict slips under a jab from Johnson.
The Convict bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Johnson tries to bum rush The Convict with a series of wild strikes but The Convict uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Convict misses with an uppercut
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws a jab when The Convict was well out of range.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at The Studio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from The Convict does it's job there.
The Convict lands a jab to the head.
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!
The Convict lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. The Convict should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by The Convict.
The Convict throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
The Convict throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson slips a straight right by The Convict.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Convict scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Convict connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped The Convict's head back.
Jab by Johnson.
The Convict lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Convict tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and The Convict ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The Convict throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
The Convict takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Convict lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Convict on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body

and The Convict counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
The Convict trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.

The Convict goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in The Convict's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.

The Convict throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Convict keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Convict working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Johnson has passed into half guard!
The Convict wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Convict wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
The Convict tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson is thwarting The Convict's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Convict wants to get back to full guard.
The Convict is holding on to half guard well.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The Convict is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.

The Convict has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Johnson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Johnson!
The Convict tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeShawn Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The Convict sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Convict scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked

and The Convict counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by The Convict.
The Convict throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Convict trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Convict wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kezz The Convict has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Convict wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Convict misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Convict falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The Convict ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson moves away from the strike by The Convict.
The Convict lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
The Convict uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - The Convict throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Convict pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a swing at The Convict's ribcage but misses.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and The Convict connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Convict might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
letting The Convict counter with a right hand.
Johnson thuds his right hand into The Convict's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and The Convict takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson leaves The Convict with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson scores with a jab.
The Convict connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Convict was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Convict bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
The Convict shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big left from Johnson misses.
The Convict shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Convict.
DeShawn Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kezz The Convict.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Convict.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
DeShawn Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Convict, as that shot connected.
The Convict throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson cracks The Convict with a good jab.
The Convict takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
The Convict lands with a right hand.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Convict scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but The Convict uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Convict misses with a looping left.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Convict.
Kezz The Convict seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. The Convict should have avoided that one.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but The Convict slips the punch.
And The Convict tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Convict is able to avoid easily.
The Convict misses with a hook.
Johnson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
The Convict feints the counter takedown.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Convict scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kezz The Convict showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

The Convict ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
The Convict throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Convict lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson tries to bum rush The Convict with a series of wild strikes but The Convict uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Convict throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but The Convict manages to avoid it.
Kezz The Convict seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Convict.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped The Convict's head back.
The Convict fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Convict staying out of range there.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Convict throws out the jab.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. The Convict takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Convict throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Convict doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Johnson misses.
The Convict fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but The Convict seems unphased.
The Convict takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.

The Convict shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing The Convict from controlling successfully.
The Convict stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is not content to let The Convict control the position.

The Convict is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here.
The Convict wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Convict with the ground and pound but Johnson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The Convict sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
The Convict is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
The Convict controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Convict stalling away here and it's allowed Johnson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The Convict postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Convict on the ground.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Convict is one step ahead there.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Convict darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DeShawn Johnson.
I think Johnson 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShawn Johnson!
A very excited looking DeShawn Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.