PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poodah DaGangsta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo People. Poodah DaGangsta will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Johnson
vs
DaGangsta

202 cm
20
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Poodah DaGangsta!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! DaGangsta crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Johnson - the referee stops the clock and DaGangsta gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Johnson. DaGangsta manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
DaGangsta tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. DaGangsta sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from DaGangsta. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
DaGangsta connects with the punch.
A combination from DaGangsta does no damage.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by DaGangsta which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DaGangsta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DaGangsta lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

DaGangsta pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
DaGangsta misses with some punches.
Johnson is working for takedown but DaGangsta is calmly controlling the position for now.

DaGangsta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson wants to take a breather but DaGangsta is having none of it.
DaGangsta is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaGangsta wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
DaGangsta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
DaGangsta with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a body kick.
DaGangsta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
DaGangsta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DaGangsta throws a right and a left that both miss.

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.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

DaGangsta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DaGangsta smiles and moves away.
Johnson cracks the inside of DaGangsta's front leg.
DaGangsta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DaGangsta is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked

and DaGangsta counters by clinching up.
DaGangsta pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DaGangsta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but DaGangsta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
DaGangsta lands with a short shot to the head.
DaGangsta working aggressively here.
DaGangsta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
A short left from DaGangsta.
DaGangsta scores with a nice hook to the head.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DaGangsta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from DaGangsta misses.
Johnson avoids the head kick by DaGangsta.
Johnson misses with a double jab

and DaGangsta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by DaGangsta.
DaGangsta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DaGangsta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson tries for a takedown but DaGangsta manages to get underhooks.

DaGangsta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

DaGangsta has managed to clinch.
DaGangsta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DaGangsta is working Johnson over against the cage.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but DaGangsta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
DaGangsta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Thomas Johnson has been cut.
DaGangsta scores with a hook to the body.
DaGangsta lands a body shot in the clinch.
DaGangsta lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
DaGangsta lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but DaGangsta prevents it.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but DaGangsta has him pressed against the cage.
DaGangsta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but DaGangsta is keeping busy.
DaGangsta throws a head punch that misses.
DaGangsta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DaGangsta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DaGangsta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson is trying to stall.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but DaGangsta won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but DaGangsta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
DaGangsta is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DaGangsta down to the mat. DaGangsta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DaGangsta tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick from DaGangsta is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has DaGangsta backing up. DaGangsta nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Poodah DaGangsta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

DaGangsta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DaGangsta.
DaGangsta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from DaGangsta.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and DaGangsta holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
DaGangsta pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson has DaGangsta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. DaGangsta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.
DaGangsta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from DaGangsta.
DaGangsta circles away from the clinch attempt.
DaGangsta throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DaGangsta stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson blocks a head kick by DaGangsta.
DaGangsta avoids a kick to the body.
DaGangsta pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaGangsta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson checks a low kick from DaGangsta.
Johnson wants to clinch

and DaGangsta counters by moving into the clinch.
DaGangsta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson has DaGangsta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. DaGangsta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson tries to pull guard but DaGangsta holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DaGangsta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
DaGangsta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DaGangsta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaGangsta gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
DaGangsta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from DaGangsta.
Johnson jumps guard but DaGangsta stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
DaGangsta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DaGangsta has him pressed against the cage.
DaGangsta pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DaGangsta looking to slow down the pace here.
DaGangsta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Johnson can't get the takedown.

DaGangsta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DaGangsta throws a combination that misses

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
DaGangsta wants to get back to full guard but Johnson has mounted him!
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
DaGangsta working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DaGangsta is looking to escape.
DaGangsta wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
DaGangsta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Johnson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and DaGangsta is now in Johnson's guard. A big mistake from Johnson there, giving up the dominant position!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - DaGangsta has eaten all the pies!
Johnson keeping moving, preventing DaGangsta from controlling successfully.
DaGangsta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DaGangsta.
DaGangsta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing DaGangsta from controlling successfully.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DaGangsta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but DaGangsta is proving a slippery customer.
DaGangsta wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
DaGangsta misses with a combination

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. DaGangsta fights it but they end up in guard.
DaGangsta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
DaGangsta trying to control the position here.
DaGangsta 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.
DaGangsta is striking but Johnson is not phased and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but DaGangsta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

DaGangsta instigates a clinch.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. DaGangsta avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DaGangsta lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DaGangsta.
DaGangsta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
DaGangsta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson wants to break free but DaGangsta has control.
DaGangsta lands with a right to the head.
DaGangsta is working Johnson over against the cage.
DaGangsta keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson tries for a takedown but DaGangsta manages to get underhooks.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DaGangsta just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson tries for a takedown but DaGangsta manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DaGangsta.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but DaGangsta has double underhooks.
DaGangsta digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DaGangsta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but DaGangsta has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from DaGangsta fails to land.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short left from DaGangsta.
DaGangsta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
DaGangsta lands a left hand.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DaGangsta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, DaGangsta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DaGangsta misses with a low kick.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and DaGangsta counters by clinching up.
A short uppercut from DaGangsta.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DaGangsta smiles and moves away.
Thomas Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DaGangsta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch but DaGangsta moves out of range.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Johnson tries to control but DaGangsta wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaGangsta takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson looking to finish DaGangsta with some ground and pound. This is bad for DaGangsta!
Johnson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Johnson landing strikes, looking to finish!
DaGangsta is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Johnson is trying to control here but DaGangsta has managed to regain half guard.
Johnson is keen to just control but DaGangsta is a slippery customer.
DaGangsta trying to control but Johnson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks the strikes from DaGangsta.
DaGangsta is looking to get back to full guard here but Johnson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Johnson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson unloading with bombs!
DaGangsta is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DaGangsta can do anything to dispel that myth.

Johnson is working for a guillotine from mount but DaGangsta frees his head quite easily.
Johnson wants to control the pace but DaGangsta is squirming around nicely.
Johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson controlling from mount.
DaGangsta is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a big elbow.
BOOM! Johnson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Johnson works his way to his opponent's back.
Will Johnson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Johnson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Johnson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Johnson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Johnson apologises and we restart here on the feet.

DaGangsta is rocked!

Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
DaGangsta is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
DaGangsta seems to have recovered his senses.
DaGangsta throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
DaGangsta is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DaGangsta down to the mat. DaGangsta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DaGangsta as he jumps to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DaGangsta tries to clinch but Johnson moves away

and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. DaGangsta didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DaGangsta keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
DaGangsta trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

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