PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Uestus Johnston (ranked 6394 p4p, 6705 weight class) and Gorgee Umbrella (ranked 612 p4p, 635 weight class). Johnston comes to the cage accompanied by Clint Eastwood- Gorillaz. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Johnston
vs
Umbrella

180 cm
21
157
6 - 4 - 0

175 cm
26
145
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Prefers standup

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Uestus Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gorgee Umbrella!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston looks to score with a jab to the body but Umbrella is just out of range.
Johnston throws a hook to the side of Umbrella's head but Umbrella sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umbrella moves away.
Johnston throws out a loose jab but Umbrella uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umbrella tries to clinch up but Johnston circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnston throws a jab but it's blocked by Umbrella.
Johnston swats away the attempt to clinch by Umbrella.
Johnston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston misses with the combination.
Johnston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnston throws a looping overhand right but Umbrella ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Umbrella tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnston scores with a decent looking hook.
Umbrella tries to clinch but Johnston moves away
and Johnston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnston cracks a nice hook into Umbrella's ribs.
Johnston throws a hook but Umbrella avoids it easily.
Johnston just misses with a punch to the body.
Umbrella closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Johnston's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Umbrella defending well as Johnston loads up on a big left hand.
Umbrella throws a counter combo.
Johnston keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umbrella tries to counter by closing the distance.
Johnston lands a jab to Umbrella's midsection.
Umbrella takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston stalks Umbrella and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Umbrella's face. Umbrella staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnston moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Umbrella in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnston. Umbrella does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umbrella slips a straight right by Johnston.
Umbrella walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnston throws a body punch but Umbrella moves out of range.
Umbrella wants to clinch up but Johnston keeps it at a distance.
Johnston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Umbrella. Umbrella circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Uestus Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umbrella uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnston.
It seemed like Umbrella was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnston missing with a left hand there. Umbrella was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnston throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnston is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston scores with a one two! Umbrella had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnston lands a nice shot that snaps Umbrella's head back.
Umbrella tries to clinch up but Johnston circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnston. Umbrella does a little dance to reset his feet.

Umbrella closes the distance and clinches.

Johnston breaks the clinch.
Johnston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umbrella manages to avoid it.
Johnston loads up on a big right hand but Umbrella slips the punch.

Umbrella moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Umbrella lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Uestus Johnston has been cut.
Johnston lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnston.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umbrella is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Umbrella misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umbrella throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Umbrella is trying to stall.
Umbrella taking a breather.
Johnston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnston tries to work over Umbrella's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Johnston.
Johnston dodges an elbow strike from Umbrella.
Johnston scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Johnston on the inside.
Johnston misses with a punch to the body.
Umbrella looking to stall.
Johnston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Umbrella pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnston leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Umbrella misses with an elbow over the top.
A shot in the inside from Johnston.
Johnston lands with a left to the head.
Johnston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uestus Johnston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uestus Johnston'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.

Johnston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnston throws out a powerful jab.
Umbrella staying out of range there.
Umbrella ducks under a wild hook from Johnston.
A left and a right from Johnston both land. Nice combination.
Johnston throws a jab when Umbrella was well out of range.
Uestus Johnston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnston misses with a hook.
Johnston punishes Umbrella's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnston misses with a hook. Umbrella ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umbrella takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Umbrella defending well as Johnston loads up on a big left hand.
Umbrella moves in looking to clinch but Johnston pushes him off.
Johnston lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Umbrella keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnston.
Umbrella moves in looking to clinch but Johnston pushes him off.
Johnston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Umbrella is looking for the big counter here.
Umbrella is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnston misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Umbrella.
Johnston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johnston tests Umbrella's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnston throws a hook to the side of Umbrella's head but Umbrella sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston misses with the combination.
Umbrella looks to clinch
and Johnston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Umbrella tries to clinch there but Johnston circles away.
Johnston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Umbrella looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnston looks to land a combination but Umbrella avoids it well.
Umbrella ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Umbrella looks to clinch
and Johnston counters with a two punch combo.
Umbrella fails in his attempt to clinch.
Umbrella tries to clinch but Johnston moves away
and Umbrella takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnston lands a slapping body shot.
Johnston throws a hook but Umbrella blocks it.
Umbrella tries to counter by closing the distance.
Johnston lands with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umbrella takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnston keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnston scores with a sloppy right hand. Umbrella should have avoided that one.
Umbrella moves in looking to clinch but Johnston pushes him off.
Johnston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Umbrella at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Johnston.
Umbrella walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Umbrella tries to clinch but Johnston is having none of it.
Johnston keeps the fight on the outside.
Umbrella moves out of range as Johnston strikes.
Johnston throws a right hand that Umbrella ducks under and follows up with a left that Umbrella also avoids with ease.
Umbrella tries to clinch but Johnston moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umbrella takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Umbrella tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Johnston counter with a right hand.
Umbrella fails with an attempt to clinch.
Umbrella ducks under a wild hook from Johnston.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umbrella is looking to clinch.
Johnston tests Umbrella's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnston lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnston appears to be looking for a big counter.
Umbrella gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnston.
Umbrella doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnston circles away.
Umbrella steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnston.
Umbrella takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uestus Johnston dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Uestus Johnston's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Umbrella wants to clinch but Johnston slips to the side
enabling Johnston to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnston goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnston misses with a looping left.
Umbrella steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnston.
Umbrella takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Umbrella slips a straight right by Johnston.
Johnston looks to score with a jab to the body but Umbrella is just out of range.
Umbrella is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Umbrella closes the distance but Johnston moves to the side
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Umbrella takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umbrella has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Umbrella wants to clinch
and Johnston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fight stays on the outside here - Umbrella looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Umbrella uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnston.
Umbrella wants to counter with a clinch but Johnston pushes him away.
Umbrella tries to clinch but Johnston is having none of it.
Johnston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnston appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnston just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnston lands a nice hook to Umbrella's body. Umbrella takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umbrella was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnston.
Johnston's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Johnston duly obliges.
Umbrella uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnston.
Umbrella throws a counter combo.
Umbrella fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnston is looking for a counter combo.
Nice uppercut there from Johnston.
Johnston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Umbrella stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Umbrella tries to clinch up but Johnston circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umbrella staying out of range there.
Umbrella tries to counter with a clinch but Johnston shakes him off and moves away.
Umbrella tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Umbrella tries to clinch but Johnston moves out of range.
Umbrella uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnston.
Johnston looks to land a right hand but Umbrella moved out of range.
Johnston lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umbrella tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnston stalks Umbrella and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Umbrella's face. Umbrella staggers backwards, shaken.
Umbrella doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnston circles away.
Johnston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Umbrella tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnston was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnston throws a lazy right hand but Umbrella sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Johnston. Those never looked like landing.
Johnston works Umbrella's body with a nice hook.
Umbrella tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Umbrella fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Umbrella tries to clinch there but Johnston circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Johnston. Those never looked like landing.
A left and a right from Johnston both land. Nice combination.
Johnston throws a good cross that connects.
Umbrella wants to clinch up but Johnston keeps it at a distance.
Johnston swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Umbrella tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Johnston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Umbrella is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umbrella has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Umbrella there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnston misses with a two punch combination.
Uestus Johnston is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnston's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Umbrella fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnston misses with an uppercut. Umbrella saw that one coming.
Umbrella ducks under a wild hook from Johnston.
Umbrella moves to clinch but Johnston breaks away
and Johnston counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnston lands with a cross.
Gorgee Umbrella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umbrella avoids the body shot from Johnston.
Umbrella is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uestus Johnston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnston 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uestus Johnston!