PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Viper PG Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johansson has chosen Tom Waits - Going out west. as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Viper PG Master has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Viper PG Master seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

PG Master
vs
Johansson

170 cm
30
165 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

178 cm
24
153 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Viper PG Master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Johansson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PG Master lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Johansson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
PG Master can't find room to land a body shot as Johansson controls the action.
Johansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
PG Master is looking to control Johansson's arms but Johansson gets an underhook and turns him. Now PG Master has his back to the cage.
PG Master fails to pull the fight into his guard.
PG Master tries for a takedown but Johansson manages to get underhooks.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike.
Johansson stalling in the clinch but PG Master improves position.
PG Master changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johansson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viper PG Master. That's going to take a lot out of him.
PG Master throws out a loose jab but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.

Johansson closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Johansson as the two fighters clinch.

Johansson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. PG Master is trying to keep an underhook but Johansson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
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!
Johansson thows a huge punch but PG Master dodges it nicely.
Johansson is keen to just control but PG Master is a slippery customer.
PG Master regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Johansson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson tries to free his leg and advance position but PG Master is retaining full guard.

PG Master looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johansson passes into side control.

Johansson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by PG Master, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Johansson swings around for an armbar but PG Master sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Johansson's guard.

Johansson working for a triangle but PG Master defends it easily.
Johansson working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PG Master content to stall in guard here.
PG Master looking to pass the guard.
PG Master looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johansson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johansson wants to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by PG Master.
Johansson fails with the takedown.
Johansson tries for a takedown but PG Master sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johansson.
Johansson with a lazy takedown attempt
and PG Master counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johansson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
PG Master leaves Johansson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
PG Master stuffs the takedown.
PG Master lands the left hand.
Johansson closes the distance and clinches up with PG Master, looking for a takedown. Johansson pushes PG Master against the cage but PG Master circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Johansson tries for a takedown but PG Master circles away easily
and PG Master counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johansson tries to clinch but PG Master moves out of range.
Johansson walks into a stiff left hand from PG Master.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice straight punches there by PG Master. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of PG Master.
PG Master bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johansson's head backwards.
Johansson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from PG Master.
Johansson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. PG Master manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johansson fails with a takedown attempt.
PG Master displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johansson.
A swing and a miss from PG Master.
Johansson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Viper PG Master has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Johansson.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from PG Master.

Johansson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PG Master keeping moving, preventing Johansson from controlling successfully.
PG Master tries to land a sweep but no joy.

PG Master had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johansson defends it easily.
Johansson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
PG Master looking to control.
Johansson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johansson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johansson wants to control but PG Master is keeping him busy.
Johansson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PG Master is not content to let Johansson control the position.
Johansson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
PG Master is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johansson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johansson's back!

PG Master is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Johansson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Johansson for a finish.
PG Master missing with punches from the back.
Johansson controlling PG Master 's hands.
Johansson tries to roll but PG Master sticks to his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson looking very determined here, making life difficult for PG Master.
Johansson breaks PG Master's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Johansson distracts PG Master with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johansson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as PG Master works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johansson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of PG Master's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson trying to control the position from guard on top but PG Master is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johansson thows a big elbow that misses.
Johansson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. PG Master swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johansson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johansson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with PG Master. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johansson wants to control from the top but PG Master keeps moving.
Johansson looking to pass the guard.
PG Master is trying to keep Johansson in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
PG Master working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johansson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Johansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Johansson stalks PG Master and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into PG Master's face. PG Master staggers backwards, shaken.
Johansson misses with a takedown attempt
and PG Master counters with a left to the body.
Johansson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and PG Master counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johansson shoots and misses
and PG Master counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Viper PG Master has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Johansson.
PG Master connects with the punch.
PG Master looks to throw the jab but Johansson is out of range.
Johansson ducks right into an uppercut from PG Master.
Johansson avoids the body shot from PG Master.

Johansson moves into the clinch.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
PG Master goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johansson prevents it.
PG Master tries to pull guard but Johansson won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

PG Master pulls guard successfully.

Johansson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! PG Master is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johansson, into his guard.
Johansson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Poor strikes thrown by Johansson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hugo Johansson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johansson working the ground and pound effectively.
Johansson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Viper PG Master has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PG Master is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johansson wants to control the pace but PG Master is squirming around nicely.
Johansson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. PG Master looks a forlorn figure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
PG Master is squirming around, avoiding Johansson's attempts to control the action.
PG Master is trying to escape the mount.
Johansson breaks from PG Master's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Johansson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as PG Master is looking to escape.

Johansson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… PG Master is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by PG Master and Johansson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Johansson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by PG Master, who protects the arm well.
PG Master is trying to get back to half guard.
PG Master sneaks back into half guard.
PG Master is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johansson scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PG Master works his way to full guard. Good work.
PG Master working a defensive guard here.
Johansson trying to control the position from guard on top but PG Master is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Johansson stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and PG Master has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Johansson manages to get his head free but now PG Master has transitioned to an armbar! Johansson grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from PG Master! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Viper PG Master!