PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chwytny Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with Voodoo People blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Johnson
vs
Vlad

202 cm
31
250 lbs
21 - 15 - 1

190 cm
33
265 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Bloodsport Nutrition (100% Genuine)

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 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Chwytny Vlad!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson shoots in and bounces Vlad off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Vlad blocks nicely.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vlad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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 trying to control but Vlad is working from the bottom.
Vlad manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Vlad throws some wild stikes that Johnson manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vlad lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vlad avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Johnson regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Vlad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vlad lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Vlad from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vlad stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Vlad from controlling successfully.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vlad tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Vlad avoids them all with ease.
Johnson shoots and misses

and Vlad moves into the clinch.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.

Johnson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vlad sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vlad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad working a defensive guard here.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Vlad is trying to keep Johnson in close.

Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Vlad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vlad manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Vlad's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Vlad counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vlad fails with the takedown.

Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Vlad shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Vlad from controlling successfully.
Vlad throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson managing to control the position.
Vlad looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Vlad has wrist control.
Johnson won't allow Vlad to sweep him here.
Vlad lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
Johnson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad doesn't have the hooks in and Johnson manages to turn into his guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vlad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vlad 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.
Vlad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vlad for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Thomas Johnson just wasn't active enough.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Vlad counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vlad.
Vlad jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Vlad forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.

Vlad drags the fight down to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson trying to control but Vlad is working from the bottom.
Vlad has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnson passes into half guard.
Vlad trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vlad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chwytny Vlad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vlad with a poor takedown

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson is looking to pass Vlad's guard but actually Vlad recovers to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vlad is on top in guard.
Vlad pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vlad lands strikes from half guard.
Thomas Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Vlad looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Vlad working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vlad stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Vlad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vlad looks to land a strike but Johnson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Vlad slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson managing to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vlad has passed into side control.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Vlad working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vlad throws an elbow but Johnson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Vlad lands an elbow.
Vlad working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vlad fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Vlad trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad working the ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vlad trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Vladis looking to pass into half guard but Johnson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Johnson is in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Vlad has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chwytny Vlad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vlad 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Chwytny Vlad!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Chwytny Vlad!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Chwytny Vlad!

Chwytny Vlad wins by unanimous decision!