PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luck Lucky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johansson
vs
Lucky

190 cm
22
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luck Lucky!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucky doesn't manage to clinch there - Johansson circles away.
Lucky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johansson swivels and escapes.
Lucky walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lucky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johansson as he jumps to the side.

Lucky closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lucky lands in his opponent's guard.

Johansson has his feet on Lucky's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lucky wants to clinch up but Johansson keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Johansson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Johansson scores with a four punch combination!

Lucky shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lucky was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You get the feeling that Johansson really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucky lands a big shot there that rocks Johansson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Lucky goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Johansson is on top in guard.
Lucky is trying to control the position but Johansson postures up.

Lucky is working an open guard so Johansson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Johansson throws a nice looking combination but Lucky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lucky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johansson throws a series of punches but Lucky moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucky tries a head kick but it misses.
Johansson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Victor Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luck Lucky.
Johansson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No joy there for Johansson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lucky has a takedown stuffed.
Johansson throws a right and a left that both miss.

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.
Lucky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lucky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johansson's waist but Johansson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lucky off to one side.
Lucky looks gassed!
Johansson tries a low kick but Lucky avoids it.
Johansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lucky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lucky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lucky closes the distance and clinches up with Johansson, looking for a takedown. Lucky pushes Johansson against the cage but Johansson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Johansson.
Johansson fails to land with a series of punches.
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 Victor Johansson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lucky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johansson counters with a two punch combo.
Johansson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Lucky counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johansson tries to kick Lucky off but Lucky keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lucky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lucky working over Johansson with some ground and pound. Johansson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Johansson kicks off Lucky and gets to his feet.
Johansson scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucky tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johansson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lucky is breathing heavily.
Lucky throws a lazy head kick
and Johansson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johansson misses with the combination.
Lucky fails with the takedown
and Johansson counters with a three punch combo that has Lucky backing up. Lucky nods at Johansson to acknowledge the strikes.
Lucky fails with the takedown
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.

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.
Johansson misses with the combination.
Johansson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johansson throws a combination that misses

and Lucky counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johansson!
Johansson is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lucky is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Johansson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Johansson shrugs it off.

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.
Johansson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Lucky is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Lucky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johansson counters with a one-two to the body.
Victor Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luck Lucky.
Johansson scores with a decent looking hook.
Lucky misses with a takedown
and Johansson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lucky is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luck Lucky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Lucky tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johansson counters with a series of strikes. Lucky will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johansson tries to bum rush Lucky with a series of wild strikes but Lucky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Victor Johansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johansson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lucky needs to keep his hands up - Johansson had a free shot at his head there.
Lucky throws the kick towards the body but Johansson avoids it.
A combination from Johansson does no damage.
Lucky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lucky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johansson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Victor Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucky throws a head kick that misses
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johansson lands with a right hand.
Johansson misses with a double jab

and Lucky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johansson's guard.

Johansson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A head kick by Johansson misses
and Lucky counters with a body kick that stops Johansson in his tracks momentarily.
Johansson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Johansson misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson throws a nice looking combination but Lucky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lucky has his takedown stuffed
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johansson misses with a double jab
enabling Lucky to counter with a crisp jab.
Johansson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johansson throws a one two combo.
Johansson connects with a body shot.
Luck Lucky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucky tries for a takedown but Johansson circles away easily
and Johansson counters with a one-two to the body.
Victor Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luck Lucky.
Johansson fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Johansson.
Johansson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johansson misses with the combination.
Johansson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

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.
Lucky thows a leg kick but Johansson checks it
and Johansson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johansson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lucky with a poor takedown
and Johansson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johansson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johansson punishes Lucky's body with a nice straight punch.
Johansson cracks Lucky with an open hand slap.
Lucky has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johansson lands a high kick!
Johansson swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Johansson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johansson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Victor Johansson!