PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Lofmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Johnson has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Lofmark
vs
Johnson

188 cm
20
210 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

194 cm
19
215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Lofmark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lofmark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Lofmark as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Lofmark sprawls well.

Lofmark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Lofmark engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lofmark is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lofmark throwing strikes but missing.
Lofmark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Lofmark tries to pass.
Lofmark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lofmark trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Lofmark is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lofmark 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.
Lofmark trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lofmark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jonas Lofmark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Johnson.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lofmark swivels and escapes.
Lofmark is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
Lofmark lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.

Lofmark fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Lofmark is now in Johnson's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lofmark looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Lofmark is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Lofmark keeps moving.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lofmark is retaining full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Lofmark is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Lofmark is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lofmark wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Lofmark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johnson pushing down on Lofmark's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lofmark wants to get back to full guard but Johnson has mounted him!

Johnson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lofmark is surviving well by controlling Johnson's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Lofmark dominated that round.
That's time! Lofmark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lofmark counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Lofmark digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Lofmark stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Lofmark half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lofmark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Lofmark scores with a jab to the body.
Anthony Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lofmark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jonas Lofmark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Johnson.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lofmark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Lofmark has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lofmark smiles and moves away.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Lofmark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lofmark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lofmark lands with a good body shot.
Good exchange - Lofmark coming out on top.
It looks like Lofmark has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Lofmark appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Lofmark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Lofmark turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lofmark lands a shoulder strike.

Lofmark lands a takedown into guard.
Lofmark is standing up over Johnson. Johnson looks to escape but Lofmark dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lofmark is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lofmark content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lofmark working the strikes but Johnson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jonas Lofmark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lofmark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lofmark'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 wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lofmark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lofmark is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lofmark looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lofmark lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lofmark is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lofmark controlling the pace.
Johnson is looking to control Lofmark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Lofmark trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Lofmark dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lofmark moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.

Lofmark has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Lofmark manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lofmark is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lofmark drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Lofmark wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Lofmark content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lofmark thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Lofmark there.
Lofmark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lofmark lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson has hold of Lofmark's hands but Lofmark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lofmark not doing much here.
Further stalling from Lofmark.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lofmark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lofmark scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lofmark is stalling here. Johnson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lofmark seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Johnson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lofmark keeps working.

Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lofmark tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lofmark struggling a bit here.
Lofmark tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson trying to control the action but Lofmark is working from the bottom.
Lofmark is looking for a sweep.
Lofmark manages to get back to half guard.
Lofmark is trying is best to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lofmark holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lofmark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lofmark manages to get to full guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Lofmark keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lofmark is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Lofmark clearly takes 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 shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lofmark sprawls well. Lofmark wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lofmark defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Lofmark into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Lofmark rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lofmark.
Lofmark lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Lofmark wants the takedown. Johnson is fighting it off but Lofmark persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Johnson's guard against the cage.

Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lofmark off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lofmark is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lofmark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lofmark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Lofmark jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Jonas Lofmark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Johnson.
Nice jab there from Lofmark.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lofmark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lofmark wants to clinch.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Lofmark sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Lofmark.
Johnson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Lofmark circles away easily
and Lofmark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lofmark connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lofmark lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lofmark lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Lofmark takes the fight into the clinch.
Lofmark lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lofmark works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lofmark lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lofmark stalling.

Lofmark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lofmark swivels and escapes.
Lofmark drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Lofmark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Lofmark clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Lofmark.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lofmark to keep the fight standing.
Jonas Lofmark has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Lofmark works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lofmark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lofmark controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lofmark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lofmark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson looking to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jonas Lofmark is winning the standup battle so far.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnson is fighting to break Lofmark's control of his arms but Lofmark is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Lofmark is keeping the position.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Lofmark has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Lofmark had his way with Anthony Johnson in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Lofmark has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.

Lofmark gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lofmark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lofmark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lofmark throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lofmark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lofmark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson wants to stand but Lofmark is controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lofmark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lofmark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ICON TOP TEAM. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Lofmark tries to pass.
Anthony Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Lofmark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Lofmark postures up.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab, jab by Lofmark - just one landing.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lofmark avoids it really well and circles away.

Lofmark clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Lofmark cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
A short left from Lofmark.
A short right from Lofmark.
Lofmark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Lofmark has hold of one of Johnson's legs. Johnson is fighting the takedown attempt but Lofmark gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lofmark tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Lofmark is working hard here to advance position.
Lofmark trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lofmark drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lofmark has Johnson in his guard.

Lofmark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lofmark can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lofmark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lofmark tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Jonas Lofmark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lofmark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Lofmark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lofmark 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:44
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:44
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Lofmark!
Jonas Lofmark retains his light heavyweight title!