PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Johnson (ranked 741 p4p, 1029 weight class) and Tyson Law (ranked 103 p4p, 154 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to On The Run . Law has chosen Country Boy Can Survive as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Johnson
vs
Law

188 cm
36
196
30 - 16 - 2

185 cm
33
189
20 - 13 - 0

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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 30 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyson Law!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Law fails with the takedown.

Law has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.

Law has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Law keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Johnson keeping control of the position.
Law stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Law is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson won't allow Law to pass to mount.
Johnson keeping hold of Law's head, controlling as best he can.

Law is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Law is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Law connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Law thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Law thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Law throws a strike but Johnson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Law throws a big right hand that misses.
Law throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Law's guard. Nice move by Johnson!

Law has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Law is looking to sweep but instead, Johnson has passed into half guard.

Law looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Law looking for submissions off his back.

Law actively working from the bottom here.

Johnson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Law slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Law.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Law sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Law sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson throws the left hand but Law avoids the punch easily.
And Law tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson leaves Law with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Law changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Law manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manny Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Law.
Johnson throws a push kick but Law slaps the foot to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Law needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson sizes up Law with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Law tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Law takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Law keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Law uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
As Johnson backs off Law throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Law sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Law shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Law moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Law tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Law tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Law can do to turn this around?
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Law takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Law's shoulder, as Law tries to avoid the shot.
Law fails to land the takedown.
Law walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Law is looking for the big counter here.
Johnson throws a jab when Law was well out of range.
Law with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson motions for Law to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Law feints the counter takedown.
Law fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Law tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Manny Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson cracks Law with an open hand slap.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Law saw that one coming.
Law moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Law shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manny Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Law.
Law changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Law manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Law ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Law should have avoided that one.
Law fails with the takedown
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Law checks it

and Law counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Law.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Law's guard. Nice move by Johnson!

Law trying to strike off his back.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Law won't let him.

Law is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Law wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Law throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.

Law is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.

Law working for submissions but it's allowed Johnson to get to half guard.
Johnson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Law trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Law defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson wants to stand up but Law has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Law actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Law is defending the position.
Johnson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Law looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Law on that attempt.
Law has a takedown stuffed.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Law.
Manny Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Law.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Law is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnson jabs Law right on the nose. Law blinks but takes it well.
Law shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Law checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Law gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Law.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Tyson Law is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Law is out of range.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Law is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Law with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Law was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson tries to bum rush Law with a series of wild strikes but Law uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Law drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Law changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Law steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Law shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Manny Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Law off balance momentarily.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Law. Law circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law wants to clinch.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Law tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Law somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Law takes the fight into the clinch.
Law goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Law drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Law prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Tyson Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law with a nice head shot there.
Law is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Law throws a big right hand that misses.
Law being controlled here momentarily.
Law stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Law throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson controlling Law's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Law scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
A victorious Manny Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.