PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Broke Johnson (ranked 6120 p4p, 3854 weight class) and Matt Decland (ranked 565 p4p, 385 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Johnson
vs
Decland

200 cm
24
270
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
240
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Broke Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matt Decland!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Decland somewhat.
Johnson dives in and grabs Decland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Decland pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Decland leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Decland feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Decland changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Decland landing some decent shots from guard.
Decland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Decland is proving a slippery customer.
Decland distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Decland slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Decland slips an elbow through the middle.
Decland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Decland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Decland's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Decland makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Decland works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Decland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decland chips away with some ground and pound.
Decland is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Decland slips an elbow through the middle.
Decland cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Decland postures up.
Decland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Decland stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Decland stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Decland landing some decent shots from guard.
Decland connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Decland chips away with some ground and pound.
Decland is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Decland with a nice head shot there.
Decland is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Decland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Decland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Decland chips away with some ground and pound.
Decland working some strikes from top position.
Decland landing some decent shots from guard.
Decland lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decland distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Decland landing with the ground and pound.
Decland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Decland postures up.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Decland controlling him for the moment.
Decland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decland lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Decland keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Decland fails to land the takedown.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Decland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Decland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Broke Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Decland.

Johnson tries to sprawl but Decland drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Decland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Decland there.
Johnson wants to control but Decland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Decland winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decland looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Decland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Decland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Decland looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Decland. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Decland looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Matt Decland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Decland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Decland stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Decland dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Decland's head and hops out.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Decland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Decland or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Johnson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Decland is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Decland will be more careful next time no doubt.

Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Decland shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Decland postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Decland landing with the ground and pound.

Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Decland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Decland is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Decland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Decland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decland lands a couple of elbows.
Decland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Decland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Decland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Decland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Decland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Decland makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Decland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Decland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decland stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Decland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Decland scoring with punches to the head and body.
Decland passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Decland working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson wants to control but Decland is keeping busy.
Decland winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Decland 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.
Decland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Decland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Decland shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Decland showed some decent athleticism there.

Decland seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Johnson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matt Decland!
An out of breath Matt Decland thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.