PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darron Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gerard Silva enters the cage!

Johnson
vs
Silva

175 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darron Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gerard Silva!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
An inside leg kick from Silva misses.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson staying out of range there.

Silva clinches up against the cage.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva stalling.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva working Johnson over with knees to the body.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Silva missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva is trying to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Silva tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silva looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.

Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerard Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Darron Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson checks a low kick from Silva.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Silva throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
A good leg kick by Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Johnson throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is breathing heavily.

Johnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gerard Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.

Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
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!
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson 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.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Darron Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Silva wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darron Johnson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Silva gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Silva manages to retain guard.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
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!
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Johnson stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darron Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darron Johnson!
Darron Johnson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.