PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ari Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregg Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnson
vs
Tyson

225 cm
22
285 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

198 cm
22
298 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregg Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyson shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tyson.
Ari Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregg Tyson.
Tyson looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gregg Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson taking a bit of punishment here - Johnson scoring with strikes.
Johnson is trying to ground and pound but Tyson uses the momentary lack of control by Johnson to regain half guard.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson with the ground and pound but Tyson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson is working Tyson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Tyson.
Tyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson cracks Tyson with a solid left hand.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tyson on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Tyson looks gassed!
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Tyson blocks nicely.
Tyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.

Tyson 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 throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tyson's head.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Tyson blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tyson is trying to keep Johnson in close.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Tyson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tyson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tyson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Tyson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position.
Tyson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tyson scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson throws and elbow that misses. Tyson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Tyson!
Tyson wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tyson tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Tyson shoots and misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Tyson tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tyson pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Tyson jumps guard.
Tyson looking to control.
Tyson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Tyson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyson has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Tyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyson is keeping the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tyson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tyson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ari Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregg Tyson.
Tyson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
No luck for Tyson with that takedown attempt.
Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.

Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to drag Tyson to the mat but Tyson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Tyson gets control of Johnson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tyson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Tyson blocks nicely.
Tyson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson stands up over Tyson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tyson trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four 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 postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tyson wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tyson has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson looks to land a strike but Tyson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tyson looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Johnson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Tyson fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Tyson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Tyson's brow.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is in close to Tyson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tyson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ari Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tyson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ari Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregg Tyson.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Tyson backing up. Tyson nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick by Tyson misses
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Tyson backing up. Tyson nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tyson shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Tyson
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyson has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Tyson.

It looks like Gregg Tyson has been cut.
A head kick by Tyson misses
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Tyson backing up. Tyson nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Tyson tries to clinch

and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tyson's guard.
Tyson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tyson is trying to keep Johnson in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyson looking to control.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson won't allow Tyson to sweep him here.
Johnson throws and elbow that misses. Tyson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Tyson!
Tyson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyson tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyson to the ground. Tyson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tyson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Tyson pulls guard effortlessly.
Tyson is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it.
Johnson won't allow Tyson to get back to his feet.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyson has wrist control.
Gregg Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ari Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ari Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

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