PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Magic Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Skywalker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Johnson
vs
Skywalker

183 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
20
195 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Infliction Fight Gear

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Magic Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Luke Skywalker has been cut.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Skywalker is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skywalker misses with a body shot.
Skywalker keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson throws a head kick that Skywalker semi-blocks.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skywalker.
Skywalker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Skywalker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Skywalker keeps it at a distance.
Skywalker shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Skywalker 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.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magic Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Skywalker.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Skywalker 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 throws a head kick that Skywalker semi-blocks.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Skywalker keeps it at a distance.

Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skywalker blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Skywalker up against the cage.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Skywalker looks gassed!
Skywalker takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skywalker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Johnson landing knees to the body.

Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Skywalker circles away.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Skywalker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Johnson clinches up against the cage.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Skywalker is avoiding it.
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. Skywalker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson landing knees to the head.
Skywalker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Skywalker blocks it.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Skywalker.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Skywalker digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Skywalker lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Skywalker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skywalker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skywalker lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Skywalker gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Johnson regains guard.
Skywalker is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Skywalker has managed to sneak the leg through.

Skywalker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Skywalker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Skywalker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Skywalker works his way into side control.
Skywalker moves into full mount!

Skywalker has control of Johnson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Skywalker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Skywalker prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Johnson manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Skywalker seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Skywalker stalling.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Skywalker tries to pass.

Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skywalker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Skywalker wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Skywalker's guard.
Skywalker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson postures up in Skywalker's guard and throws a big left but Skywalker blocks it.
Johnson stands and throws Skywalker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magic Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Skywalker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Skywalker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Skywalker throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Skywalker is controlling well.
Skywalker trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Skywalker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Skywalker defends easily.
Skywalker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Skywalker won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Skywalker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Skywalker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skywalker scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker preventing the sweep.

Skywalker drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Skywalker off! Skywalker jumps back into Johnson's guard.

Skywalker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Skywalker tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Skywalker is in real trouble.

Skywalker defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Johnson's arms.
Skywalker tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Johnson works his way to his opponent's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is looking for the choke from the back position but Skywalker is controlling his hands well.
Skywalker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Johnson's guard. Nice work there by Skywalker.
Skywalker trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Skywalker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skywalker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Skywalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Johnson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Skywalker has passed into half guard!
Skywalker lands strikes from half guard.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Skywalker has control of the leg.

Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Skywalker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has hold of Skywalker's hands but Skywalker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Skywalker has control of the leg.
Skywalker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson!
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Johnson is in bad spot here.

Johnson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Johnson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Skywalker's attempts to control the action.
Johnson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.

Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skywalker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Skywalker stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Skywalker off and has taken his back!

Johnson looking to break Skywalker's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Skywalker remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Johnson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Johnson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Johnson working for a choke but Skywalker reverses nicely into Johnson 's guard.
Skywalker forces his way into half guard.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Skywalker sits in half guard.
Skywalker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Skywalker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Skywalker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luke Skywalker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Skywalker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skywalker throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Skywalker pushes him off.
Skywalker misses with a kick to the body.
Skywalker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson scores with a head kick.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Skywalker's defenses.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skywalker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skywalker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick from Johnson lands but Skywalker takes it in his stride.
Luke Skywalker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skywalker doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson tries to clinch but Skywalker moves out of range.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Skywalker.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Johnson clinches.
Skywalker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Skywalker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Johnson regains guard immediately.

Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Skywalker defends easily.
Skywalker won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skywalker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Skywalker's guard.

Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Skywalker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's two 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.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Luke Skywalker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Skywalker pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Skywalker is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Skywalker distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Skywalker wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Skywalker controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Skywalker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Skywalker is tying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Skywalker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Skywalker passes to full mount!
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Skywalker is hanging on to Johnson's back as he tries to escape.

Johnson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Johnson tries to break free.
Johnson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Skywalker wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.

Johnson has his foot on Skywalker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skywalker works his way back into a safe position though.
Skywalker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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

Johnson is working an open guard so Skywalker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Skywalker throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Skywalker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Skywalker misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Skywalker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Skywalker off the cage and back into rage.

Johnson darts in and clinches Skywalker up against the cage.
Skywalker just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
Skywalker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Skywalker misses with the combination.
Johnson tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magic Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28

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