PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Johns (ranked 995 p4p, 157 weight class) and Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie (ranked 498 p4p, 81 weight class). Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Johns
vs
Muffin Sweetie Pie

191 cm
26
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
207 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

KOMBAT KLOTHING
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Don Johns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweetie Pie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sweetie Pie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johns swivels and escapes.
Johns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Don Johns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie.

Sweetie Pie dives in and scores a takedown into Johns's guard.
Sweetie Pie won't allow Johns to sweep him here.
Sweetie Pie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sweetie Pie working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweetie Pie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sweetie Pie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sweetie Pie manages to get himself to full guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweetie Pie keeping full guard, as Johns tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johns throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johns throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sweetie Pie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sweetie Pie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johns keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sweetie Pie's head.
Johns throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sweetie Pie controlling the position.
Johns postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johns throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johns postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sweetie Pie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johns trying to move into half guard but instead Sweetie Pie has managed to sweep!

Johns throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sweetie Pie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sweetie Pie connects with a couple of short punches.
Johns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sweetie Pie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sweetie Pie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sweetie Pie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sweetie Pie throws an elbow that misses. Johns uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sweetie Pie's guard. Nice move by Johns!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns throws a big elbow that misses.
Johns passes into half guard.
Sweetie Pie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sweetie Pie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johns throws an elbow that misses. Sweetie Pie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johns's guard. Nice move by Sweetie Pie!

Johns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sweetie Pie postures up.
Johns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Johns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johns looks to land a strike but Sweetie Pie avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Johns throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sweetie Pie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johns throws an elbow that misses. Sweetie Pie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johns's guard. Nice move by Sweetie Pie!

Johns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sweetie Pie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sweetie Pie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sweetie Pie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sweetie Pie chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sweetie Pie manages to get himself to full guard.

Johns is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johns throws an elbow that misses. Sweetie Pie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johns's guard. Nice move by Sweetie Pie!

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Don Johns will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sweetie Pie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johns counters with a series of strikes. Sweetie Pie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sweetie Pie tries for a takedown but Johns sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sweetie Pie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Don Johns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie.
That kick from Johns tenderised Sweetie Pie's leg. Sweetie Pie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sweetie Pie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johns tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sweetie Pie manages to circle out of the way.
Sweetie Pie shoots in but Johns avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sweetie Pie.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sweetie Pie! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johns.

Johns gets caught flat footed, as Sweetie Pie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johns looking to control.
Johns wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johns is on top in guard.

Sweetie Pie is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns being controlled here momentarily.
Sweetie Pie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johns lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johns scoring with some ground and pound.
Johns throws an elbow that misses. Sweetie Pie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johns's guard. Nice move by Sweetie Pie!

Sweetie Pie postures up and lands a big shot to Johns's brow.
Sweetie Pie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johns is trying to control the position but Sweetie Pie postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweetie Pie throws an elbow that misses. Johns uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sweetie Pie's guard. Nice move by Johns!

Johns 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.
Johns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johns postures up in Sweetie Pie's guard and throws a big left but Sweetie Pie blocks it.
Johns with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sweetie Pie trying to control the position.
Johns connects with a couple of short punches.
Johns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sweetie Pie can do to turn this around?
Johns throwing strikes from guard but Sweetie Pie blocks nicely.
Johns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johns throws an elbow that misses. Sweetie Pie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johns's guard. Nice move by Sweetie Pie!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweetie Pie throws a strike but Johns rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Johns throws an elbow that misses. Sweetie Pie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johns's guard. Nice move by Sweetie Pie!

Sweetie Pie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sweetie Pie lands a couple of digs.
Johns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Sweetie Pie 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.
Johns throws an elbow that misses. Sweetie Pie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johns's guard. Nice move by Sweetie Pie!

Johns is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweetie Pie passes into half guard.
Sweetie Pie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johns defending well though.
Sweetie Pie drops an elbow to the side of Johns's head.
Sweetie Pie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johns's head.
Johns wants to improve his position but Sweetie Pie is controlling well.
Sweetie Pie misses with a head shot. Johns uses the momentum to regain guard.
Johns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sweetie Pie is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Johns dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sweetie Pie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sweetie Pie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johns with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sweetie Pie lands strikes from half guard.
Johns tries to get to full guard but Sweetie Pie has control of the leg.
Johns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sweetie Pie.
Johns scores with a few weak punches.
Johns is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sweetie Pie scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweetie Pie looks to land a strike but Johns avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Johns wants to sweep here but Sweetie Pie controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sweetie Pie 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.
Sweetie Pie preventing the sweep.
Johns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johns has momentary wrist control but Sweetie Pie slips an elbow through the middle.
Sweetie Pie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sweetie Pie lands a couple of digs.
Sweetie Pie lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Johns is rocked!
Sweetie Pie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Johns is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sweetie Pie gets to his feet and stands over Johns, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Johns felt that one! Sweetie Pie unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Johns from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie made sure he mentioned THE END 32, along with how happy he was to win his fight.