PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Johnson (ranked 24099 p4p, 3596 weight class) and Jeremy Clozman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Johnson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Johnson
vs
Clozman

182 cm
25
210
5 - 9 - 0

180 cm
27
205
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Clozman!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Clozman shoots in.

Clozman has managed to clinch.

Clozman jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson won't allow Clozman to get back to his feet.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Clozman for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clozman trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clozman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Johnson is pulling down on Clozman's head to control his posture.
Clozman wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's two 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.
Clozman working some strikes from top position.
Clozman passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Clozman is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Clozman is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clozman throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Clozman blocks the strikes from Johnson.
Clozman tries to stand but can't do so whilst Johnson controls his leg.

Clozman is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Clozman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clozman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clozman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Clozman is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clozman pulls his head out easily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Clozman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Clozman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clozman wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Clozman wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson is controlling Clozman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clozman is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Clozman darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Clozman misses with a punch on the inside.
Clozman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Clozman slowing the pace effectively.

Clozman breaks the clinch.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Clozman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clozman just misses with a punch to the body.

Clozman has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson jumps guard but Clozman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Clozman jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Clozman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clozman working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clozman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two 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.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Clozman.
Johnson 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.

Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Clozman, up you get!
Clozman fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clozman defends it nicely.
Clozman misses with a body kick.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Clozman backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Jeremy Clozman has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Clozman gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clozman.

Clozman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clozman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick

and Clozman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Clozman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Clozman moves nicely into side control.
Clozman wants to stand but Johnson has his arm trapped.
Jeremy Clozman has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Clozman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Clozman working away.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clozman is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clozman tries to stand but Johnson is controlling his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Clozman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Clozman's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Clozman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Clozman working a defensive guard here.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clozman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Clozman wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clozman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clozman tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Clozman stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clozman wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Clozman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Clozman from controlling successfully.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Clozman wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clozman fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Clozman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clozman continues to drive forward.
Johnson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromClozman.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Clozman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Johnson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Johnson prevents Clozman from getting a body triangle.
Johnson is trying to remain composed but Clozman is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Clozman.
Johnson is trying to stand back up.

Clozman is working for a rear naked choke. Johnson is not defending it well and Clozman has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Johnson refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Johnson's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeremy Clozman!