PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Underhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Voodoo People. Underhill is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Chimaira - Warpath. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Johnson
vs
Underhill

202 cm
34
250 lbs
23 - 19 - 1

190 cm
31
235 lbs
24 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 23 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Underhill!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Underhill counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Underhill manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Underhill tightens his grip and picks Johnson up, before dumping him to the ground. Johnson manages to land in guard.
Underhill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Underhill is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Underhill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson 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.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Underhill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Underhill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Underhill trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson controlling the position.

Thomas Johnson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Underhill sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.

Underhill rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Underhill 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Underhill keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Underhill avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Underhill has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Underhill manages to get underhooks.

Underhill jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Underhill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Underhill seems keen to control Johnson's posture.

Underhill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Underhill's brow.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Underhill is keeping the position.
Underhill wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Underhill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Underhill is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Underhill is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Underhill will probably get the nod.
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 shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Johnson prevents Underhill from improving his position.
Johnson moves nicely into side control.
Johnson tries to advance to mount but Underhill denies him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Underhill is defending well.
Underhill is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Underhill stops Johnson from passing to mount.
Underhill is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underhill sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Underhill trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson trying to control the action but Underhill is working from the bottom.
Underhill tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the pace.

Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Underhill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Johnson is thwarting Underhill's attempts to control the position.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Underhill knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underhill keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Underhill is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Underhill is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson uses his free foot to push down on Underhill's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Underhill.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Johnson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Underhill throwing hammer fists to the chest of Johnson. What's that going to do exactly?
Johnson controlling from mount.
Johnson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throwing strikes but Underhill uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Johnson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Underhill reverses the position - he's now on top in Johnson's guard.
Underhill trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Underhill throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Underhill's guard. Nice move by Johnson!
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson tries to stand but Underhill is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Underhill keeps moving.
Underhill is looking to sweep but instead, Johnson has passed into half guard.
Thomas Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underhill won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Underhill trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Underhill manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Underhill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Underhill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Underhill holds on and takes a little breather.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Underhill's guard.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Underhill uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Underhill!

Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Johnson!
A relieved looking Thomas Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.