PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rampage Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen How To Love as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rampage
vs
Johnson

188 cm
25
216 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

193 cm
24
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

SAVE A FIGHTER

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rampage Rampage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Rampage looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rampage scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rampage connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Rampage.
Rampage is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Rampage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rampage looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Rampage Rampage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rampage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Rampage Rampage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Johnson.
Rampage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rampage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rampage as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage misses with a double jab.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rampage's waist but Rampage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Johnson looks gassed!
Rampage scores with a nice strike.

Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Rampage's guard.
Rampage trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Rampage keeps moving.
Rampage is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rampage Rampage has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice shot by Rampage.
Rampage jabs at Johnson's body.
Rampage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rampage. Rampage obviously looking to wear him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Rampage as he connects with a hook.
Rampage swinging wildly here.
Rampage lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Rampage.
Rampage lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampage lands a lovely overhand right.
Rampage tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Rampage with a nice cross.
Rampage closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rampage tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rampage is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good leg kick by Rampage there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rampage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Rampage fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rampage thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rampage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampage scores with a three punch combo!
Rampage scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Johnson is rocked!

Rampage gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rampage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson postures up in Rampage's guard and throws a big left but Rampage blocks it.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Rampage is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rampage being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rampage Rampage dominated that round.
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.

Rampage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Rampage misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Rampage misses the target.
Rampage connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rampage clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rampage.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rampage tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Rampage sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Johnson shoots in and bounces Rampage off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rampage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rampage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Rampage is keeping the position.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Rampage.
Rampage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson trying to control but Rampage is working from the bottom.

Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson postures up in Rampage's guard and throws a big left but Rampage blocks it.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Rampage is keeping the position.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rampage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson trying to control but Rampage is working from the bottom.
Rampage tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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.
Rampage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rampage looking to control.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rampage wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson is in close to Rampage's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rampage is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rampage misses with a series of wild punches.
Rampage lands a two punch combo.
Rampage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rampage as he jumps to the side.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Rampage. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Rampage Rampage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Johnson.
Rampage lands with a right hand.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rampage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rampage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Rampage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.

Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rampage pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson is trying to control. Rampage wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson stops Rampage from getting back to his feet.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Rampage is looking to escape.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves into full mount! Rampage won't be happy about that!
Johnson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Johnson looking to finish Rampage with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rampage!
Rampage is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson dominating with strikes here.
Johnson scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with some strikes.
Johnson landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns Rampage that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Johnson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.

Rampage is rocked!
Johnson tries to control but Rampage wriggling away.
Oh Rampage is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Johnson has control of Rampage's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rampage regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rampage seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson looking to control but Rampage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Johnson!
A very excited looking Jack Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.