PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Johnsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolai Vladimier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnsson comes to the cage accompanied by Kashmir - Led Zeppelin. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Johnsson
vs
Vladimier

180 cm
25
180 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

190 cm
21
181 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gunnar Johnsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicolai Vladimier!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnsson throws a solid leg kick but Vladimier takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnsson.
Vladimier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vladimier ducks under a wild hook from Johnsson.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut.
Vladimier looks for a takedown but Johnsson sprawls well.
Johnsson tries to score with a low kick but Vladimier moves his leg out of the way.
Johnsson throws an overhand right that lands on Vladimier's shoulder, as Vladimier tries to avoid the shot.
Vladimier fails to land the takedown.
Gunnar Johnsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolai Vladimier.
Vladimier is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vladimier trying to control from the bottom.
Johnsson tries to pass to full mount but Vladimier defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vladimier is looking to improve his position.

Vladimier actively working from the bottom here.
Vladimier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vladimier.
Johnsson is working Vladimier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vladimier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnsson.
Vladimier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vladimier looking for a sweep. Not yet Vladimier, not yet.
Johnsson postures up in Vladimier's guard and throws a big left but Vladimier blocks it.
Johnsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Vladimier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Vladimier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vladimier looks gassed!
Johnsson throws a big right hand that misses.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vladimier with a poor takedown

and Johnsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vladimier won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vladimier takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Johnsson working the ground and pound.
Johnsson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Vladimier looks to move to half guard but instead Johnsson has passed into mount! Damn!
Johnsson landing shots from mount.
Johnsson landing strikes from the mount.
Vladimier is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladimier sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Johnsson.
Ground and pound from Johnsson.

Vladimier looking for a kimura from the bottom but Johnsson passes into side control!
Johnsson looks up at the clock and then as Vladimier takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Johnsson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Johnsson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Johnsson lands a few punches from side control.
Johnsson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vladimier taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vladimier is looking for a sweep.
Johnsson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vladimier down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vladimier tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Johnsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vladimier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnsson is chipping away with strikes.
Johnsson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vladimier is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from Johnsson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Vladimier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vladimier is looking to reverse the position.
Johnsson working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Johnsson dominated that round.
That's time! Johnsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vladimier shoots and misses

and Johnsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnsson wants to take a breather but Vladimier is having none of it.
Vladimier is looking for a sweep. Johnsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vladimier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vladimier trying to control from the bottom.
Vladimier is looking for a sweep. Johnsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vladimier keeps working.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vladimier misses with a takedown

and Johnsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vladimier is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladimier is trying to control but can't.
Johnsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Vladimier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Johnsson connects with a nice short shot to Vladimier's temple.
Johnsson is nestled in close to Vladimier, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vladimier has hold of Johnsson's hands but Johnsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnsson wants to take a breather but Vladimier is having none of it.
Vladimier wants to improve his position but Johnsson is controlling well.
Johnsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladimier trying to control but Johnsson postures up.
Vladimier is trying to control but Johnsson passes into side control!
Check out the look on Johnsson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vladimier managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Johnsson.
Johnsson is putting a hurting on Vladimier here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johnsson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vladimier is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vladimier is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vladimier is trying to get back to full guard.
Vladimier is refusing to be controlled, as Johnsson sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson thows a huge punch but Vladimier dodges it nicely.
Gunnar Johnsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vladimier is looking to control Johnsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vladimier avoid being mounted?
Vladimier is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnsson's back!

Johnsson is having to fend off submission attempts from Vladimier, who is looking to sink in the choke. Vladimier doesn't have the hooks in though and Johnsson manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Johnsson advances to half guard.
Vladimier wants to control but Johnsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Johnsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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.

Johnsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vladimier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnsson.

Johnsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Vladimier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnsson is pressing down on Vladimier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vladimier is holding on for now.
Vladimier is looking to control Johnsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vladimier avoid being mounted?
Johnsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Johnsson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Johnsson closes the distance but Vladimier moves to the side

and Vladimier counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Vladimier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vladimier.
Vladimier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vladimier prevents Johnsson from improving his position.
Vladimier wants to free his trapped foot but Johnsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vladimier is thwarting Johnsson's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vladimier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vladimier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vladimier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vladimier with a lazy takedown attempt

and Johnsson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vladimier!
Vladimier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnsson lands with some strikes.
Johnsson landing shots from mount.
Vladimier keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Johnsson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnsson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Vladimier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnsson working Vladimier over with strikes here.
Johnsson working Vladimier over with strikes here.

Vladimier is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vladimier is still in real trouble! Can Johnsson finish him?
Vladimier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnsson is landing with some decent strikes but Vladimier is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Johnsson lands a big shot there that rocks Vladimier but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Johnsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnsson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vladimier?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladimier tries to hold on but Johnsson pushes him away.
Vladimier seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnsson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Johnsson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Johnsson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vladimier hang on?
Gunnar Johnsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vladimier is in a horrible position here. Johnsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Johnsson working for a submission but Vladimier is keeping him at bay.
Vladimier regains half guard.
Johnsson is trying to control. Vladimier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vladimier is looking to improve his position.
Vladimier moves into full guard.
Vladimier looking to control.

Vladimier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nicolai Vladimier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladimier being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Vladimier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Johnsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnsson 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Gunnar Johnsson!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Gunnar Johnsson!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Gunnar Johnsson!

Gunnar Johnsson wins by unanimous decision!