PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Partacz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sebastian Partacz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Partacz
vs
Johnson

180 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Partacz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in but Partacz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Partacz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Partacz!
Partacz trying desperately to get to his feet.

Johnson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Partacz is now in Johnson's guard. A big mistake from Johnson there, giving up the dominant position!
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Partacz cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Partacz cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Partacz chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson has his foot on Partacz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Partacz works his way back into a safe position though.
Partacz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson looks gassed!
Partacz is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Partacz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Partacz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Partacz can pounce on him.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Partacz.
A head kick from Partacz lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.

It looks like Mike Johnson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Partacz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Partacz lands with a punch from half guard.
Partacz working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Partacz is controlling well.
Partacz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Partacz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Partacz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Partacz lands strikes from half guard.

Partacz stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Johnson to get to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Partacz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Partacz is avoiding it.
Partacz dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Partacz scores with a jab to the head.
Partacz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Partacz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Partacz connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Partacz.
Johnson dives in and grabs Partacz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Partacz pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Partacz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sebastian Partacz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partacz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partacz with a poor takedown

and Johnson moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Partacz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Partacz tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Partacz drops back down to his feet.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.

Partacz jumps guard.

Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Partacz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard.

Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Johnson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Partacz escapes and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Partacz cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Partacz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

No joy there for Partacz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Partacz lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson misses with a takedown

and Partacz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Partacz working the head and body with strikes.
Partacz wants to stand but Johnson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Partacz escapes and gets back to his feet.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Partacz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a combination. Partacz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Partacz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Sebastian Partacz is winning the standup battle so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Partacz, as that shot connected.

Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.

Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Partacz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.
Partacz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Partacz wants to stand and escape but instead Johnson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Partacz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Partacz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Partacz!

Partacz stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Partacz.
Partacz prevents the takedown attempt.
Sebastian Partacz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Johnson.

Partacz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Partacz.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Partacz does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Partacz misses.
Partacz throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Partacz sprawls well.
Partacz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partacz throws out the jab.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Partacz counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Partacz.

Johnson clinches.
Partacz wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Partacz's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four 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.
Partacz has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.

Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
Partacz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Partacz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Partacz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Partacz wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partacz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Partacz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Partacz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Partacz lands with a right hand.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Partacz's waist but Partacz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Partacz scores with a shot to the body.
Partacz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Partacz tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sebastian Partacz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Partacz has his takedown stuffed

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Partacz dives on top into guard.

Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Partacz works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Partacz trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Partacz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Partacz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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 keeping full guard, as Partacz tries to pass.

Johnson working for a triangle but Partacz defends it easily.
Partacz is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson tries to clinch but Partacz moves out of range.
Partacz looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Partacz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Partacz circles away.
Partacz works the jab nicely.
Partacz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Partacz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Partacz to counter with a crisp jab.
Partacz misses with a takedown

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Partacz fights it but they end up in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partacz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Partacz misses with the ground and pound.
Partacz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Partacz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Partacz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left lands for Partacz.

Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Partacz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Partacz has escaped and now he's on top!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Partacz 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Partacz!