PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Wilcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Wilcon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wilcon
vs
Johnson

198 cm
23
249 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Wilcon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gunner Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilcon shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Wilcon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wilcon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wilcon stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wilcon.
Wilcon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Wilcon with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Wilcon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilcon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Wilcon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilcon scores with punches from side control.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wilcon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcon wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is holding on to half guard well.
Johnson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wilcon.
Wilcon tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcon wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
Wilcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilcon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilcon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

We're going to have a standup here because Sam Wilcon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Wilcon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Wilcon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Wilcon shows good takedown defense.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Wilcon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilcon cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Wilcon shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Wilcon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson looks winded!
Wilcon closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Wilcon pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wilcon as he avoids it easily.
Wilcon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilcon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Wilcon shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Wilcon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wilcon closes the distance and clinches.
Wilcon is working Johnson over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Wilcon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wilcon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wilcon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wilcon throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilcon's guard. Nice move by Johnson!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilcon has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position.
Wilcon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wilcon tries to get out of the position.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Wilcon dominated that 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.

Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wilcon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wilcon looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Wilcon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wilcon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Sam Wilcon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Johnson.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
letting Wilcon counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Wilcon shoots in.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wilcon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Wilcon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wilcon has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson shoots in but Wilcon avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Wilcon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wilcon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wilcon wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his arm.
Wilcon looking to control but instead Johnson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Wilcon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Johnson is staying active underneath Wilcon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wilcon slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sam Wilcon just wasn't active enough.

Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcon can't do much from the bottom here.
Wilcon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilcon keeps working.
Johnson controls the position from side control.
Wilcon manages to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilcon is looking to improve his position.
Wilcon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Wilcon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilcon tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson scoring with strikes but Wilcon is staying in there.
Wilcon taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sam Wilcon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Wilcon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
Sam Wilcon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilcon throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilcon's guard. Nice move by Johnson!
Wilcon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
Wilcon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wilcon.
Wilcon unloads with some shots from mount but Johnson bucks and avoids them well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Wilcon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wilcon thowing shots but they're missing.
Wilcon controlling his opponent.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Wilcon's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcon dominating with strikes here.
Johnson regains half guard.
Wilcon is stalling here. Johnson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wilcon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Johnson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Johnson trying to control the position but Wilcon is working away.
Wilcon gets back to half guard.
Wilcon wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wilcon is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wilcon is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Gunner Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilcon taking shots to the head.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lands with some strikes.
Wilcon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wilcon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Johnson.
Sam Wilcon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilcon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wilcon 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Wilcon!