PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Preston Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Im Bad... Chris Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Guerrero
vs
Johnson

200 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Preston Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Guerrero is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Johnson jumps guard and drags Guerrero to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Guerrero would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Guerrero postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johnson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Guerrero, into his guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson works over Guerrero with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guerrero pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Guerrero is working from the bottom.
Guerrero wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Guerrero pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.

Guerrero has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Johnson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Johnson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Guerrero is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Johnson to the mat. Johnson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Guerrero postures up.
Guerrero is stalling in the full guard.

Johnson pushes Guerrero off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guerrero wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Guerrero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Guerrero is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Guerrero working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero tries to stand and escape but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Guerrero is controlling him well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Johnson trying to hold on to Guerrero's head to control him but Guerrero postures up.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Guerrero haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Guerrero is controlling him well.
Guerrero slows the pace down in half guard.

Guerrero seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Johnson tries to roll over but Guerrero keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Johnson wants to clinch up but Guerrero keeps it at a distance.

Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Guerrero's guard.
Johnson won't allow Guerrero to sweep him here.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson won't allow Guerrero to sweep him here.
Johnson is fighting to break Guerrero's control of his arms but Guerrero is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Guerrero's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Guerrero pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Guerrero has wrist control.

Guerrero looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into half guard.
Guerrero is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Guerrero will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Guerrero trying to control the position.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Guerrero controlling Johnson's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to control but Guerrero is working from the bottom.
Johnson prevents Guerrero from getting back to his feet.
Johnson postures up.
Guerrero is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Johnson tries to clinch up.

Johnson scores with a takedown into Guerrero's guard.
Guerrero wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Guerrero taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero is trying to get back to full guard.

Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Guerrero is defending well.

Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
Johnson is keen to just control but Guerrero is a slippery customer.

Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Guerrero has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Guerrero is doing well to control the position and prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Guerrero is trying to control but can't.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guerrero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Guerrero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!

Guerrero is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Guerrero looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is in bad spot here.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Guerrero gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Guerrero has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Johnson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Guerrero has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Guerrero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Guerrero did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerrero has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Guerrero looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Guerrero manages to get to full guard.
Guerrero managing to control the position.
Guerrero trying to control the position.
Guerrero keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Guerrero pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Guerrero's brow.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Guerrero is keeping the position.

Guerrero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson won't allow Guerrero to sweep him here.
Guerrero managing to control the position.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Guerrero is retaining full guard.

Guerrero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Guerrero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Guerrero enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Guerrero manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Guerrero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.

Johnson wants to stand but Guerrero is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Johnson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guerrero is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Johnson.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.