PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terry OShea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

OShea
vs
Johnson

170 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

On Tap w/Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terry OShea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OShea lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
OShea lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnson takes a step back to recover.

Johnson rushes OShea and presses him up against the cage.
OShea wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson tries to circle away but OShea has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
OShea is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.

OShea manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johnson wanted to stand there but OShea had control of the position.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with OShea. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OShea looking to control.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OShea is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get up but he can't break OShea's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
OShea controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.

OShea looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
OShea not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and OShea dives on top into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
OShea looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of OShea's head.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
OShea swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
OShea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from OShea.
Terry OShea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from OShea.

Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
OShea is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
OShea could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
OShea misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
OShea blocks an elbow strike.
OShea tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry OShea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OShea misses with a hook to the body

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.

Johnson stands up from OShea's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OShea looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
OShea throws a lazy head kick

and Johnson counters by clinching up.
OShea is breathing heavily.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
OShea is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
OShea fails to pull guard.
OShea is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Johnson is trying to trip OShea. He has hold of a leg but OShea is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Johnson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

OShea is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Johnson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OShea is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Johnson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
OShea can't get the takedown.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from OShea.
OShea is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry OShea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OShea is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OShea is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
OShea controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of OShea's head.
OShea has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through OShea's hands, connecting with OShea's forehead.
Johnson is nestled in close to OShea, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Johnson stands up out of the half guard.
Terry OShea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from OShea.
OShea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OShea throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
OShea defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.

Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
OShea looking to control but Johnson passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OShea tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but OShea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Johnson stands up and beckons OShea to join him on the feet.
Johnson slips a jab from OShea.

Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through OShea's hands, connecting with OShea's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to OShea's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but OShea is defending the position.

Johnson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
OShea displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.

OShea scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Johnson clinches up against the cage.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
OShea missing with knees to the body.

Johnson jumps into guard, dragging OShea to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

OShea misses with a right hand

and Johnson moves into the clinch.

Johnson manages to pull guard.
OShea won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.

OShea decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
OShea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
OShea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. OShea sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount and OShea is in trouble!

That's one minute gone in the round.
OShea slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
OShea is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson wants to stand but his hand is trapped. OShea uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from OShea's guard.
OShea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson wants to get up but he can't break OShea's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
OShea wants to sweep but no luck.
OShea has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Alexander Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OShea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

OShea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Johnson stands up and waves to OShea to follow him.

Johnson darts in and clinches OShea up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has OShea pressed against the cage.
OShea tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson is pushing OShea up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
OShea is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.

Johnson has OShea pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Johnson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending OShea tumbling to the mat - Johnson dives into OShea's guard.

OShea manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OShea lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
OShea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

OShea gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from OShea's guard.
Alexander Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
OShea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Johnson!