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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Punching Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gladiator Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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130 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Punching Bag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gladiator Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bag scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bag displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch
letting Bag counter with a right hand.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Bag counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bag dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Bag sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson looks to clinch
and Bag makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bag's waist but Bag gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Punching Bag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gladiator Johnson.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bag defends it nicely.
Johnson looks gassed!
Bag showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bag scores with a three punch combo!
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bag counters with a left to the body.
Bag showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Bag really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bag throws out a powerful jab.
Bag scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bag leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bag jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Johnson moves to clinch but Bag breaks away
and Bag counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Bag to counter with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Bag.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Bag counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Bag sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bag is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bag jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson moves to clinch but Bag breaks away
enabling Bag to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Bag counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punching Bag dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bag sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bag.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bag pinned against the cage. Bag gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Punching Bag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gladiator Johnson.
Bag throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Bag cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson moves to clinch but Bag breaks away
and Bag connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bag scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson closes the distance but Bag moves to the side
and Bag counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bag keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bag lands the left hand.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Punching Bag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Bag saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bag tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson tries to clinch
and Bag counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bag lands with a nice body punch.
Bag circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bag counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch up
enabling Bag to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson tries to work over Bag's front leg with a kick but Bag checks it.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gladiator Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bag listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a low kick but Bag avoids it.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bag stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bag wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Bag counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Bag misses the target.
Bag scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bag throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bag throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Bag counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punching Bag dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bag as he jumps to the side.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A big left from Bag misses.
Bag misses with a body shot.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bag counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bag swivels and escapes.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bag keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Punching Bag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gladiator Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bag throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Punching Bag is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice combination there by Bag.
Johnson tries to clinch but Bag moves away
letting Bag counter with a right hand.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Bag counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bag moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bag scores with a decent looking hook.
Bag works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Bag works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bag looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Bag misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Bag's corner calls for a 1-2. Bag obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bag fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch
and Bag counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Bag sprawls well.
Johnson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bag is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Johnson.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Bag counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Bag lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bag connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Bag counter with a right hand.
Johnson dives in and grabs Bag's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bag pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Johnson with a poor takedown
enabling Bag to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bag bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gladiator Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bag connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Punching Bag showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bag has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Punching Bag!
Punching Bag 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.
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energy
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hype
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