PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beasty Beast Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beast Beast comes into the arena with The FIGHT SONG blaring out of the sound system. Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mission Impossible 2 (Hate Mix) By Limp bizkit. Beasty Beast Beast has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Beast Beast
vs
Johnson

190 cm
26
274 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

198 cm
23
291 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™
Resistance

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beasty Beast Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Beast Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Beast Beast throws a right hand that misses

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Beast Beast stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Maybe Beast Beast would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Beast Beast can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Beast Beast working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

It looks like Kyle Johnson has been cut.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Beast Beast.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beast Beast backwards.
Beast Beast looking to slow down the pace here.
Beast Beast takes a shot to the head.
Beast Beast blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Beast Beast throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beast Beasts head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Beast Beast is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson cracks Beast Beast with a nice body shot.
Beast Beast is breathing heavily.

Johnson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Beast Beast can't fight it off and eventually Johnson manages to take the fight to the floor. Beast Beast looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beast Beast is keeping the position for now.
Beast Beast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.

Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Beast Beast keeps moving.

Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson is working Beast Beast over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beast Beast has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast Beast 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.

Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beast Beast wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson stands up over Beast Beast, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Beast Beast preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beast Beast knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Beast Beast is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Beast Beast can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beast Beast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson is thwarting Beast Beast's attempts to control the position.
Johnson passes to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast Beast wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Beast Beast tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Beast Beast is trying to escape the mount.
Beast Beast wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Beast Beast throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Beast Beast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Beast Beast misses with a hook
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beast Beast throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beast Beast momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson punishes Beast Beast's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson is looking to slow Beast Beast down with leg kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beast Beast but Beast Beast pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Beasty Beast Beast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beast Beast tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beast Beast to the ground. Beast Beast escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Beast Beast swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beast Beast on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beast Beast moves out of range of the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast Beast misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Beast Beast tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson gets through Beast Beast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson is working Beast Beast over against the cage.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Beast Beast's ribs.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Kyle Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beast Beast moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Beast Beast throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson tries to bum rush Beast Beast with a series of wild strikes but Beast Beast uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beast Beast misses with a lunging right hand
and Beast Beast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beast Beast.
Beast Beast misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Beast Beast's knee momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Beast Beast misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Beast Beast misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Beast Beast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Beast Beast walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses with a combination
and Beast Beast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Beast Beast misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beast Beast thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyle Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson works Beast Beast's body with a nice hook.
Beast Beast misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beast Beast throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beast Beast defends it nicely.
Beast Beast throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Beast Beast misses with a hook
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beast Beast walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Beast Beast rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast Beast throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beast Beast misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Beast Beast's leg but Beast Beast calmly moves out of range.
Beast Beast misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Beast Beast throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Beasty Beast Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Beast Beast is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Johnson yanks on the arm and Beast Beast is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Johnson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyle Johnson!