PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and axle hacksaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). axle hacksaw will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Johnson
vs
hacksaw

177 cm
22
173 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
176 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, axle hacksaw!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
hacksaw throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson tries for a takedown but hacksaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but hacksaw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
hacksaw is looking to clinch.

hacksaw gets the takedown into side control.
hacksaw is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. hacksaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but hacksaw pulls his head out easily.
hacksaw prevents Johnson from improving his position.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but hacksaw pulls his head out easily.
hacksaw with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Johnson is staying active underneath hacksaw, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
hacksaw lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by hacksaw.

Johnson gets caught flat footed, as hacksaw shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

hacksaw stands up from Johnson's guard - hacksaw perhaps looking for a knockout.

hacksaw bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
hacksaw is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Johnson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
hacksaw wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
hacksaw tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
hacksaw working away.
hacksaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson tries to bench press hacksaw off him but hacksaw keeps the position.
Johnson parries the strikes from hacksaw easily there. hacksaw is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Johnson to escape.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt

and hacksaw counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
hacksaw trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
hacksaw staying calm.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
hacksaw wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his arm.
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite hacksaw's best efforts.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.

Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but hacksaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. hacksaw defends it easily.
hacksaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. hacksaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. hacksaw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
hacksaw is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
hacksaw throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
hacksaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

axle hacksaw dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

hacksaw takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and hacksaw counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
hacksaw wants to stand but Johnson has his arm trapped.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Johnson gets full guard.

Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. hacksaw defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
hacksaw throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
hacksaw is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.

hacksaw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, hacksaw has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
hacksaw trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
hacksaw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but hacksaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
hacksaw trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing hacksaw from standing up.

Johnson is looking for a triangle but hacksaw pushes his legs off easily.

Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing hacksaw from controlling successfully.
hacksaw might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

hacksaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
hacksaw would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

hacksaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

hacksaw stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and hacksaw counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

hacksaw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, hacksaw has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
hacksaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Johnson looking for a guillotine here but hacksaw defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Johnson dominated that second round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Johnson tries for a takedown but hacksaw circles away easily

and hacksaw counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Johnson tries to buck hacksaw off but hacksaw is having none of it.

hacksaw tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no hacksaw has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
hacksaw wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
hacksaw working the head and body with strikes.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
hacksaw wants to stand up but Johnson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
hacksaw tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Johnson gets back to full guard.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a triangle. hacksaw throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Johnson's body to avoid the submission. Johnson has instead reached around hacksaw's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Johnson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Johnson!