PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Jonhson (ranked 4513 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradford Volkanovski (ranked 6028 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Jonhson
vs
Volkanovski

182 cm
25
156 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mohammed Jonhson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bradford Volkanovski!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonhson fails with the takedown.

Volkanovski tries to keep at a distance but Jonhson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Volkanovski jumps guard but Jonhson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Volkanovski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jonhson after a bit of a struggle.
Jonhson trying to land knees to the body.
Jonhson managing to block the knees to the body from Volkanovski.

Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jonhson defends well and Volkanovski ends up having to push Jonhson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jonhson is looking for a counter combo.
Mohammed Jonhson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradford Volkanovski.
Jonhson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Volkanovski pinned against the cage. Volkanovski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Jonhson closes the distance and pushes Volkanovski back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkanovski managing to block the knees to the body from Jonhson.

Jonhson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Volkanovski can't fight it off and eventually Jonhson manages to take the fight to the floor. Volkanovski looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jonhson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Volkanovski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jonhson wants to stand but Volkanovski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski keeping moving, preventing Jonhson from controlling successfully.
Jonhson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volkanovski is keeping the position for now.
Volkanovski looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Volkanovski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jonhson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski blocks the body kick.

Jonhson gets a double leg takedown into Volkanovski's guard.
Volkanovski wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jonhson is now in half guard.
Volkanovski is looking to improve his position.

Jonhson wants to work for an arm triangle but Volkanovski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jonhson throwing shots but Volkanovski is blocking nicely.
Volkanovski missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski tries to get to full guard but Jonhson has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jonhson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Volkanovski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jonhson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Jonhson is working for a submission of some sort.

Jonhson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Volkanovski sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammed Jonhson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jonhson shoots in for a double leg but Volkanovski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jonhson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jonhson tries to clinch there but Volkanovski circles away.
Jonhson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volkanovski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jonhson fails with an attempt to clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Volkanovski enables Jonhson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Volkanovski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Volkanovski has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jonhson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Jonhson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Volkanovski pulls his leg out and moves away.

Jonhson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mohammed Jonhson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkanovski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jonhson is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonhson wants to control from the top but Volkanovski keeps moving.
Volkanovski trying to keep a closed guard but Jonhson is proving a slippery customer.
Jonhson is stalling in the full guard.
Volkanovski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jonhson trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkanovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volkanovski doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jonhson preventing the sweep.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jonhson fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Volkanovski.
Mohammed Jonhson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volkanovski has a takedown stuffed.
Jonhson throws a sloppy head kick
and Volkanovski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jonhson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkanovski can do to turn this around?

Volkanovski moves into the clinch.
Jonhson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Volkanovski walks away with a smile on his face. Jonhson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Jonhson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jonhson shoots in and drives through. Volkanovski sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Volkanovski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jonhson as he jumps to the side.
Jonhson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Jonhson as Volkanovski shoots in.
Jonhson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jonhson as he avoids it easily.
Jonhson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Volkanovski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jonhson swivels and escapes.
Volkanovski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jonhson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Jonhson moves into the clinch.
Jonhson gets underhooks to prevent Volkanovski's takedown attempt.
Volkanovski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski has Jonhson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jonhson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jonhson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jonhson is stalling here.

Jonhson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jonhson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Jonhson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Volkanovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonhson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkanovski controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mohammed Jonhson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jonhson misses with a takedown
and Volkanovski counters with a left and a right that stings Jonhson.
Jonhson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jonhson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkanovski moves away.
A little jabbing left from Volkanovski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Volkanovski has closed the distance and engaged Jonhson in a clinch.
Volkanovski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jonhson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jonhson just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonhson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Jonhson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jonhson blocks a head kick by Volkanovski.
Jonhson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Volkanovski swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonhson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Volkanovski drives through and clinches with Jonhson against the cage.
Volkanovski is trying to break the clinch but Jonhson is controlling him.
Volkanovski can't break the clinch.

Jonhson breaks the clinch.
Jonhson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Volkanovski slaps away a takedown attempt from Jonhson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Volkanovski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jonhson shoots and misses
and Volkanovski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown but Jonhson shows good takedown defense.
Volkanovski shoots in but Jonhson avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Volkanovski moves into range and clinches up with Jonhson.
Volkanovski prevents the takedown attempt.

Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Volkanovski instigates a clinch.

Volkanovski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jonhson uses from the top position.

Volkanovski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Volkanovski is pulling down on Jonhson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jonhson, at least for the moment.
Jonhson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jonhson trying to control but Volkanovski is working from the bottom.
Volkanovski throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Volkanovski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jonhson wants to sweep here but Volkanovski controlling him for the moment.
Volkanovski trying to control but Jonhson is working from the bottom.
Volkanovski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jonhson is on top in guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkanovski throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bradford Volkanovski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jonhson 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mohammed Jonhson!