PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johhny Guns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammad Mohammad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Guns
vs
Mohammad

177 cm
28
180 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

181 cm
27
175 lbs
7 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johhny Guns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mohammad Mohammad!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Guns drives through and clinches with Mohammad against the ropes.
Mohammad is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mohammad dodges an elbow strike from Guns.
Mohammad avoids a wild elbow strike from Guns.
Guns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mohammad.
Mohammad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mohammad can't find room to land a body shot as Guns controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Mohammad.
Mohammad's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mohammad.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Guns just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mohammad's brow.
Mohammad controlling the action here for a moment.
Guns throws an elbow that misses.
Mohammad is leaning against Guns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mohammad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guns misses with an elbow strike.
Guns pushes off an throws an elbow but Mohammad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mohammad throws an elbow that misses.
Mohammad is looking to break free of the clinch but Guns has double underhooks.
Mohammad tries to work over Guns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guns throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Guns looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Guns throws an elbow but it misses.
Mohammad avoids the elbow strike from Guns, against the ropes.
Guns pushes off an throws an elbow but Mohammad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Mohammad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mohammad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mohammad dodges an elbow strike from Guns.
Guns lands a damaging elbow.
Guns throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Guns throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Guns blocks the elbow strike.
Guns misses with an elbow strike.
Mohammad blocks an elbow strike from Guns.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mohammad.
Mohammad is working Guns over against the ropes.
Mohammad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns pushes off an throws an elbow but Mohammad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Guns looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mohammad blocks an elbow strike from Guns.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the ropes, Mohammad throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Guns just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mohammad's brow.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Guns throws an elbow but misses.
Mohammad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunss head.
Guns throws an elbow that misses.
Guns prevents a body shot from Mohammad.
Mohammad blocks an elbow strike from Guns.
Guns throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Guns managing to block the knees to the body from Mohammad.
Guns pushes off an throws an elbow but Mohammad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Mohammad avoids a wild elbow strike from Guns.
Guns misses with an elbow over the top.
Guns throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Guns throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Guns just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mohammad's brow.
Mohammad avoids the elbow strike from Guns, against the ropes.
Mohammad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mohammad pushes Guns back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Guns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Guns as Mohammad tries to tie him up.

Mohammad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mohammad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Guns at a distance.
Guns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mohammad Mohammad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guns has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guns is defended easily by Mohammad.
Guns takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Johhny Guns has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mohammad keeps the fight on the outside.
Mohammad thows a body shot but no joy.
Guns shoots for a double leg takedown but Mohammad sprawls well. He's pushed Guns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johhny Guns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mohammad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Guns on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mohammad.
Mohammad throws a wild body kick that Guns sees coming a mile off.
Guns closes the distance and clinches up with Mohammad, looking for a takedown. Guns pushes Mohammad against the ropes but Mohammad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guns.
Guns tries to clinch
and Mohammad counters with a stiff right hand.
Horrible takedown by Guns or perhaps it was just good defense by Mohammad which made him look bad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mohammad. Guns does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Mohammad.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mohammad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mohammad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mohammad wants it to stay on the feet.
Guns ducks under a wild hook from Mohammad.
Mohammad stuffs the takedown attempt from Guns. Guns gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammad Mohammad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johhny Guns's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mohammad misses with a wild body shot.
Guns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Mohammad misses.
Guns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mohammad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A left and a right from Mohammad both land. Nice combination.
Johhny Guns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mohammad misses with a shot to the body

and Guns decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mohammad's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mohammad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mohammad is trying to control the position but Guns postures up.
Guns postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns throws a strike but Mohammad rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Guns keeping moving, preventing Mohammad from controlling successfully.
Guns managing to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mohammad Mohammad was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Guns tries to clinch but Mohammad moves away
and Mohammad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mohammad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Guns is able to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Guns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mohammad.
Mohammad Mohammad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mohammad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mohammad wants it to stay on the feet.
Guns tries to clinch there but Mohammad circles away.
Johhny Guns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guns shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mohammad defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johhny Guns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mohammad misses the shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mohammad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Guns throws the kick towards the body but Mohammad avoids it.
Mohammad throws a jab when Guns was well out of range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mohammad enables Guns to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mohammad manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns postures up in Mohammad's guard and throws a big left but Mohammad blocks it.
Guns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Guns drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mohammad dives on top into guard.
Guns keeping moving, preventing Mohammad from controlling successfully.
Guns pulls Mohammad in close to prevent any damage.
Guns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mohammad is one step ahead there.
Mohammad 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mohammad Mohammad was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A punch combination from Mohammad misses.
Guns shoots in for a double leg but Mohammad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice uppercut there from Mohammad.
Guns defending well as Mohammad loads up on a big left hand.
Mohammad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guns.
Guns shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mohammad sprawls well. Mohammad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guns gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Johhny Guns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johhny Guns's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Guns wants to clinch but Mohammad slips to the side
and Mohammad counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Mohammad misses

and Guns counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mohammad's guard now.
Guns with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mohammad can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Guns scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mohammad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guns.
Mohammad trying to keep a closed guard but Guns is proving a slippery customer.
Mohammad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guns throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mohammad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guns throws a big right hand that misses.
Mohammad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns throws a big right hand that misses.
Mohammad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mohammad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mohammad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mohammad pulls Guns in close to prevent any damage.
Guns throws a big elbow that misses.

Guns is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mohammad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mohammad has escaped and now he's on top!
Guns looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad wants to control from the top but Guns keeps moving.
Guns 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.
Guns wants to improve his position but instead Mohammad has moved into half guard.
Guns manages to get to full guard.
Guns pulls Mohammad in close to his closed guard and prevents Mohammad from doing any damage or advancing position.
Guns keeping moving, preventing Mohammad from controlling successfully.
Mohammad stopping the sweep attempt from Guns.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns is working hard here to advance position.
Mohammad not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mohammad Mohammad was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Guns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mohammad.
Guns moves in looking to clinch but Mohammad pushes him off.
Mohammad looks to land a combination but Guns avoids it well.
Guns changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mohammad tries to avoid it but Guns manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mohammad to the ground. Mohammad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Guns shoots in and drives through. Mohammad sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad throws a body punch but Guns moves out of range.
Guns tries to close the distance and clinch but Mohammad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Mohammad misses its intended target.
Mohammad throws a hook but Guns blocks it.
Guns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mohammad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guns somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johhny Guns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mohammad slaps away a takedown attempt from Guns, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guns tries to clinch there but Mohammad circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mohammad misses with a right hand
letting Guns counter with a right hand.
Guns takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johhny Guns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Guns 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!