PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moreno Cuenca kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Yo, el vaquilla. The crowd seem to be enjoying Johnson's choice of entrance music: Ramblin' Gamblin' Man . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Jose Moreno Cuenca
vs
Johnson

165 cm
20
134 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno Cuenca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Moreno Cuenca shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Moreno Cuenca finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Moreno Cuenca trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moreno Cuenca wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreno Cuenca stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Moreno Cuenca will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Moreno Cuenca sits in half guard.
Moreno Cuenca missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Moreno Cuenca is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca is controlling the pace.
Moreno Cuenca trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Moreno Cuenca thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Moreno Cuenca is stalling here. Johnson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Moreno Cuenca seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Johnson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Johnson decides to stand back up. Johnson steps back and let's Moreno Cuenca get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moreno Cuenca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moreno Cuenca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moreno Cuenca doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Moreno Cuenca goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moreno Cuenca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Moreno Cuenca closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Moreno Cuenca decides to stand back up. Moreno Cuenca steps back and let's Johnson get back to his feet.
Moreno Cuenca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moreno Cuenca throws a head kick that misses.
Moreno Cuenca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Moreno Cuenca moves his leg out of the way.
Moreno Cuenca is looking to score with low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moreno Cuenca has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Moreno Cuenca throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson looking to stall.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Moreno Cuenca lands a nice elbow.
Moreno Cuenca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moreno Cuenca looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Moreno Cuenca fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson trying to stall but Moreno Cuenca improves his position.
Moreno Cuenca working aggressively here.
Moreno Cuenca missing with knees to the body.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
Johnson is looking to control Moreno Cuenca's arms but Moreno Cuenca gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
Moreno Cuenca trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson trying to stall but Moreno Cuenca improves his position.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Moreno Cuenca has double underhooks.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Moreno Cuenca has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moreno Cuenca jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Moreno Cuenca around his waist. Moreno Cuenca gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moreno Cuenca looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Moreno Cuenca pulls Johnson into guard.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Moreno Cuenca is retaining full guard.
Moreno Cuenca trying to control the position.
Moreno Cuenca has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Johnson has passed into side control.
Moreno Cuenca is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Moreno Cuenca shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moreno Cuenca wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moreno Cuenca swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Moreno Cuenca will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Moreno Cuenca will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moreno Cuenca swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Moreno Cuenca will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moreno Cuenca changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Moreno Cuenca manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moreno Cuenca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moreno Cuenca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moreno Cuenca shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moreno Cuenca throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Moreno Cuenca will be more careful next time no doubt.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Moreno Cuenca will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moreno Cuenca dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moreno Cuenca can pounce on him.
Moreno Cuenca throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a body punch
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson moves out of range as Moreno Cuenca throws a body kick.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moreno Cuenca tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Tom Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Moreno Cuenca shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moreno Cuenca tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moreno Cuenca. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.

Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Moreno Cuenca. Moreno Cuenca maintains the clinch.
Moreno Cuenca tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Moreno Cuenca avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Moreno Cuenca lands an elbow inside.
Moreno Cuenca tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moreno Cuenca tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Moreno Cuenca drops back down to his feet.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson wants to break free but Moreno Cuenca has control.
Johnson is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Moreno Cuenca's takedown attempt.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Moreno Cuenca tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson is leaning against Moreno Cuenca and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Moreno Cuenca keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moreno Cuenca blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Moreno Cuenca throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Moreno Cuenca avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Moreno Cuenca tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moreno Cuenca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Moreno Cuenca lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Moreno Cuenca has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Moreno Cuenca throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Moreno Cuenca 's knee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moreno Cuenca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moreno Cuenca can pounce on him.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Moreno Cuenca shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Moreno Cuenca's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moreno Cuenca shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moreno Cuenca's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Moreno Cuenca closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Moreno Cuenca pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Moreno Cuenca is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Moreno Cuenca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Johnson 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Moreno Cuenca.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moreno Cuenca fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moreno Cuenca shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moreno Cuenca throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moreno Cuenca circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson feints a jab promting Moreno Cuenca to slip. Johnson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Moreno Cuenca slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Moreno Cuenca.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Moreno Cuenca slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Moreno Cuenca throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck for Moreno Cuenca with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moreno Cuenca has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moreno Cuenca counters with a leg kick.
Moreno Cuenca shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a head kick.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moreno Cuenca throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Moreno Cuenca takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Moreno Cuenca falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Moreno Cuenca moves out of range.
Moreno Cuenca darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Moreno Cuenca will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moreno Cuenca off to one side.
Moreno Cuenca darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Moreno Cuenca will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Moreno Cuenca closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Moreno Cuenca pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a hook.
Moreno Cuenca changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Moreno Cuenca manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tom Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moreno Cuenca moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Moreno Cuenca gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Moreno Cuenca's leg. Moreno Cuenca is trying to keep his angry face on.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Moreno Cuenca wants to clinch.
Moreno Cuenca moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Moreno Cuenca's head and hops out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moreno Cuenca shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

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