PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gunn
vs
Johnson

175 cm
19
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

173 cm
20
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Gunn tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Gunn avoids it well.
Gunn closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side

and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunns head.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.

Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Gunn.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Gunn 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson lands a head kick. Gunn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson sizes up Gunn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Gunn scores a takedown into full mount!
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gunn wants to take his opponent's back but Johnson doesn't allow it.
Johnson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gunn.
Johnson tries to hold on but Gunn pushes him away.
Gunn content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn wants to stand but Johnson is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Gunn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Gunn is trying to control here but Johnson has managed to regain half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gunn is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gunn trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Gunn throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Gunn wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Gunn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Gunn maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gunn looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gunn trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Gunn has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michael Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gunn eats them both and turns towards Johnson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Tommy Gunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Gunn.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Johnson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gunn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gunn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Gunn avoids nicely.

Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunn shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Gunn's body. Gunn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gunn fails with the takedown
and Johnson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Johnson throws a right hand that Gunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunn also avoids with ease.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Gunn letting Johnson take a breather here.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.

Johnson has Gunn up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Gunn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.

Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Gunn in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Gunn 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.

Gunn gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Gunn won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Johnson stands up and waves to Gunn to follow him.
Gunn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson is looking to slow Gunn down with leg kicks.

Johnson moves into the clinch.
Gunn letting Johnson take a breather here.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Johnson duly obliges.
Gunn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnson.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a right hand that Gunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunn also avoids with ease.
Johnson stalks Gunn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gunn's face. Gunn staggers backwards, shaken.

Johnson clinches up with Gunn and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson lands a body shot.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.

Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Johnson clinches up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn looking for a takedown.
Gunn is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stalling in the clinch from Johnson.
Gunn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gunn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.

Gunn is rocked!
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Gunn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Johnson forces Gunn back against the cage and clinches.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Gunn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Johnson thows a body kick. Gunn tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Johnson clinches up with Gunn and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.

Johnson darts in and clinches Gunn up against the cage.
Gunn seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson just leaning against Gunn, taking a breather.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gunn tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.

Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.

Gunn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Gunn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gunn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gunn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Gunn working for submissions but it's allowed Johnson to get to half guard.

Johnson stands up and beckons Gunn to join him on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Gunn backpedaling.

Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gunn!

Johnson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Gunn gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Gunn.

Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gunn stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gunn throws a big right hand that misses.
Gunn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gunn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson trying to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Michael Johnson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Gunn backs away looking to recover.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson cracks the inside of Gunn's front leg.
Johnson looks to clinch

and Gunn counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tommy Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gunn avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30

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