PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Johnson (ranked 4629 p4p, 23989 weight class) and Hyu Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Head has chosen Eye of the tiger as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Johnson
vs
Head

182 cm
21
275
2 - 1 - 0

198 cm
23
265
7 - 17 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hyu Head!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Head shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Head has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!

It looks like Hyu Head has been cut.
Head darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Head into the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.

Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Head's guard.
Johnson throws a strike but Head rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

This has been an exciting period of action!
Head won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Head tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Head trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Head is controlling him.
Head trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head stops Johnson from standing up.

Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Head defends well.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Head drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Head jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnson controlling Head's posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Head shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Jimmy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyu Head.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Head throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice takedown defense from Head. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Head stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jimmy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Johnson has Head up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson is trying to push Head away but Head has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Head dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Head dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Head.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Head.
Head avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Head fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Head shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Head thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Head from standing up.
Head looking to pass the guard.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Head passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hyu Head's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Head manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Head shoots in.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Head scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Head dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Head fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Head.
Jimmy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyu Head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a strike aimed at the side of Head's head but Head avoids it well.
Hyu Head has got the better of the ground game so far.
Head parries the strikes from Johnson easily there. Johnson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Head to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looks up at the clock and then as Head takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Johnson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Head is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Head's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson trying to control the position but Head is working away.
Head dodges the ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Johnson throws a strike aimed at the side of Head's head but Head avoids it well.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Johnson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Head works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Head can do to turn this around?

Head kicks off Johnson and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Head avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Head manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Head misses with a takedown

and Johnson counters with a crisp one two that drops Head! Johnson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Head to his feet! Head is in big trouble!
Jimmy Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Johnson lands a left and a right that send Head crashing to the mat, dazed. Johnson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Head is rocked!

That has opened up Hyu Head's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Head tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
No luck for Head with that takedown attempt.

Head drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Johnson throws Head to one side and escapes!
Jab by Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Head as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Head on that attempt.
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!
Head slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Head blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Head avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Head tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Head manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Head lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Head avoids them all with ease.
Head shoots in but no luck this time.

Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Head in a clinch.
Head prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Head has double underhooks.

Head jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Head swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hyu Head's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Head backs up against the cage.
Head shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Head keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Head shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Head avoids nicely.
Head shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
Jimmy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyu Head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson lands a left and a right that send Head crashing to the mat, dazed. Johnson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Johnson forces Head back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Head takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Jimmy Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Head. Head gets slowly back to his feet.

Oooooh!!! Johnson has knocked Head down with a huge combo! Johnson steps away and waves a wobbly Head back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Head is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?

The cut above Hyu Head's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Head moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Head seems to have recovered his senses.
Head dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Head is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Head on that attempt.
Johnson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Head avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Head is defended easily by Johnson.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Head moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Head wants to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch position.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Head, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Head against the cage but Head circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Head goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Head shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Head takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Head shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Head avoids nicely.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson leaves Head with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson tries to clinch up.

Johnson clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Head's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson tries to break free but Head pushes him back against the cage.
Head is trying to break free.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jimmy Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Head is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Head's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson stands and throws Head's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Head is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hyu Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Johnson!
Hyu Head spoke after the fight, saying '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'.