PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Ferra Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomez has chosen I Put The Finger On You as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Johnson
vs
Ferra Gomez

173 cm
23
155 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

180 cm
32
154 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felipe Ferra Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Gomez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Gomez. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gomez did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Johnson prevents Gomez from improving his position.

Johnson is looking for a kimura here.

Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gomez defends it well.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.

Johnson is looking for a kimura but Gomez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Gomez is looking to get back to is feet but Johnson passes into side control.

Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but Johnson drags him back down.
Gomez sneaks back into half guard.
Johnson moves into full mount! Gomez won't be happy about that!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Gomez is just holding on here. Johnson manages to take his back.
Gomez looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Gomez fending off the submission attempt from Johnson.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson working for the choke.

Gomez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Johnson gets his way!
Gomez has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Gomez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gomez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gomez has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Gomez trying to control the position but Johnson manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gomez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Johnson struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.

Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Gomez's guard.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Gomez.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gomez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Michael Johnson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Johnson dives in and grabs Gomez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gomez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gomez has escaped and now he's on top!
Gomez throwing strikes but missing.

Johnson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gomez escapes and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to escape but Gomez is in control.
Gomez controlling the position from side mount.

Gomez stands up.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Gomez counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gomez can pounce on him.
Gomez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Gomez counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gomez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gomez digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gomez as he jumps to the side.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Gomez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Gomez both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Michael Johnson has been cut.
Gomez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Gomez tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gomez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gomez.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Michael Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Gomez. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Felipe Ferra Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gomez swivels and escapes.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Ferra Gomez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Gomez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Gomez digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Gomez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gomez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gomez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Gomez counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Gomez.
Gomez misses with a head kick.
Gomez cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Gomez leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Gomez forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Gomez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gomez misses with a body punch.
Gomez digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gomez crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
Gomez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Gomez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gomez tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Gomez back against the cage.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Gomez.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Gomez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomez lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Gomez lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Gomez gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gomez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gomez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gomez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gomez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gomez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Felipe Ferra Gomez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gomez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gomez tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Gomez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gomez lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Gomez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gomez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gomez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Gomez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Gomez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Gomez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Johnson controls Gomez momentarily but Gomez frees himself.
Michael Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomez is aware though and is defending well.
Gomez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gomez passes into side control.
Gomez trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushes Gomez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gomez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gomez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gomez is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Gomez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Ferra Gomez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gomez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Ferra Gomez!