PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dog Gamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Theme from The Tick. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Johnson
vs
Gamma

191 cm
22
215 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

185 cm
21
210 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Gamma!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gamma slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Gamma avoids them all with ease.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gamma backs up against the cage.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Gamma shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gamma shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson cracks Gamma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson throws a body punch but Gamma moves out of range.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnny Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dog Gamma.
Johnson scores with a one two! Gamma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gamma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gamma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Gamma avoids it well.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gamma at a distance.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Johnny Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson scores with a kick to the body.
Johnson throws a jab when Gamma was well out of range.
Gamma shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Gamma keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gamma sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gamma looks gassed!
Gamma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Gamma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson takes a swing at Gamma's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Gamma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gamma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Gamma didn't see that one coming.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Johnson duly obliges.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gamma circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Gamma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gamma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamma checks a leg kick.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson throws a body punch but Gamma moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a body shot.

Gamma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gamma blocks an uppercut.
Gamma misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Gamma, against the cage.
Johnson working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gamma.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Gamma.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamma is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Gamma into the cage.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gamma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gamma looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Gamma is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Gamma into the cage.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gamma backwards.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gamma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Gamma tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gamma is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Gamma into the cage.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.

Johnson breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gamma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson throws a body punch but Gamma moves out of range.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Gamma ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Gamma avoids it well.

Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Gamma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gamma backwards.
Gamma misses with an elbow over the top.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson is looking to wear down Gamma with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Gamma moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gamma manages to avoid it.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnny Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gamma - that will leave a mark!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson checks a low kick from Gamma.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gamma closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Gamma pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gamma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.

Gamma shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Gamma has a good base and remains in mount.
Gamma misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Gamma is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Johnson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Johnson!
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Gamma is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gamma is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Gamma.
Johnson wants to stand but Gamma has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gamma wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.

That's four 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.
Gamma wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Gamma didn't see that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Johnny Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Gamma is avoiding it.
Gamma checks a low kick from Johnson.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Gamma on that attempt.
Gamma dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gamma.
Gamma slips under a jab from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gamma is defended easily by Johnson.
Johnny Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dog Gamma.
A low kick from Gamma is predictable there
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Gamma fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A shot to de liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnny Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there

and Gamma decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Gamma from controlling successfully.
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.
Gamma advances to half guard.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gamma's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gamma's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamma tries to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gamma wants to control his opponent's hands but Johnson gets his hands free.
Johnson controlling from the back.
Johnson has the hooks in. Gamma is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Gamma do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Johnson controlling well, preventing Gamma from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gamma is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Johnny Johnson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Gamma keeps it at a distance.
Gamma is looking to clinch.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Johnny Johnson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.

Gamma drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Gamma from controlling successfully.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gamma trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamma trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Gamma is keeping the position.

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.
Johnson won't allow Gamma to sweep him here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A shot to de liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Gamma misses.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Gamma's body.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Gamma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gamma shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gamma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gamma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gamma wants to clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson thumps Gamma with a low kick.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Gamma knows he should have avoided that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Gamma, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnny Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dog Gamma.
Gamma is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gamma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Gamma blocks the body kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gamma.
Gamma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson tries to bum rush Gamma with a series of wild strikes but Gamma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Gamma closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gamma is looking to stall here but Johnson recovers full guard.
Gamma trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Johnson had his way with Dog Gamma in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Gamma on that attempt.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Gamma counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Gamma from controlling successfully.
Gamma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Gamma controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Gamma from controlling successfully.
Gamma wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Gamma from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Gamma didn't see that one coming.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Gamma's head.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dog Gamma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gamma scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Gamma avoids nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnson!
Gamma fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson throws a body punch but Gamma moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Gamma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Gamma counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Johnson 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 seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gamma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
Johnson wants to control his opponent's hands but Gamma gets his hands free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dog Gamma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 49:45
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:45
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Johnson!
Johnny Johnson retains his light heavyweight title!