PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Do It. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Tank Johnson
vs
Storm

193 cm
21
260 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

210 cm
22
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tank Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lance Storm!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson scores with a takedown into Storm's guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Johnson won't allow Storm to get back to his feet.
Storm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Storm is retaining full guard.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Storm is keeping the position for now.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Storm looking for a sweep. Not yet Storm, not yet.
Storm thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Storm throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Storm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Storm lands a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Storm's waist but Storm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Storm sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Storm but Storm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!
Johnson controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Storm is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Johnson prevents Storm from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson tries to control but Storm wriggling away.
Johnson controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Tank Johnson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Storm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Storm feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Storm tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Storm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Storm lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Johnson takes one on the button.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Storm.

Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Storm's guard.
Storm looks gassed!
Johnson wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Storm is keeping the position.
Storm throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tank Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Storm's half guard.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Storm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Johnson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Storm circles away.
Storm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Storm has his takedown stuffed

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Storm flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Storm is breathing heavily.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Johnson decides to return to a standing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm scores with a kick to the body.
Storm slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Storm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Storm is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Storm.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Johnson keeping hold of Storm's head, controlling as best he can.

Johnson pushes Storm off and gets back to his feet.

Storm gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Storm is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Storm!
Storm working to try and regain half guard.
Tank Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Storm is trying to stand but he's just given Johnson his back.

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.
Storm has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Storm is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Johnson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Storm!
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Tank Johnson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Storm sprawls well.
Storm lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Storm's guard.
Storm is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Johnson dives into side control.
Storm wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Johnson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Johnson prefers to stall for the moment though.

Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Storm!
Johnson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Storm to take his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Johnson.
Storm looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Johnson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Johnson trying to control.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Tank Johnson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Storm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Storm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Storm wants it to stay on the feet.
Storm throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Storm is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Johnson trying to control but Storm is having none of it.
Storm srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson gets his hands free as Storm looks to control.
Johnson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tank Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Storm wants to escape the position.
Good control from Johnson.
Lance Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tank 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Johnson!