PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jojo Cunnings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cunnings
vs
Johnson

167 cm
22
145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

183 cm
22
151 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jojo Cunnings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cunnings closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.

Cunnings jumps into guard, dragging Johnson to the mat.
Cunnings is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cunnings is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard.
Cunnings controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cunnings pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cunnings content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Cunnings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Cunnings looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnings has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson wants to control but Cunnings is keeping busy.

Jojo Cunnings has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cunnings shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Johnson with a poor takedown

and Cunnings counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cunnings looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Cunnings is controlling him well.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cunnings is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Cunnings is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Cunnings is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jojo Cunnings has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Cunnings has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cunnings pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jojo Cunnings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Johnson.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cunnings is defended easily by Johnson.
Cunnings scores with a head kick.

Cunnings closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cunnings passes into side control, despite Johnson's attempt to control the position.
Johnson seems a little lost for a moment, as Cunnings dominates the positioning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cunnings controlling from side mount.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jojo Cunnings.
Cunnings throws a head kick that misses.
Cunnings shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed

and Cunnings counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jojo Cunnings dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Johnson dives in and grabs Cunnings's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cunnings pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jojo Cunnings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Johnson.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cunnings tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cunnings to the ground. Cunnings escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Johnson drives through with a takedown into Cunnings's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jojo Cunnings overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cunnings is proving hard to escape from.
Cunnings pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Cunnings wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cunnings scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cunnings scores a takedown into full mount!
Cunnings takes Johnson's back.
Cunnings controlling the position well here. Johnson rolled but Cunnings kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Johnson tries to roll but Cunnings sticks to his back.
Cunnings has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Johnson's body.
Cunnings doesn't have the hooks in and Johnson manages to turn into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.

Jojo Cunnings has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cunnings closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Cunnings pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cunnings throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Cunnings sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Cunnings. Cunnings maintains the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cunnings is trying to trip Johnson. He has hold of a leg but Johnson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cunnings persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cunnings is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

We're going to have a standup here because Jojo Cunnings wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Cunnings sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Cunnings drives through with a takedown into Johnson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Cunnings stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a head kick but Cunnings moves out of range.
Cunnings fails to land the takedown.
Cunnings defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Cunnings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Cunnings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cunnings tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Cunnings.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cunnings defends it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck for Cunnings with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jojo Cunnings dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Cunnings leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Cunnings shows good takedown defense.
Cunnings shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cunnings's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Cunnings counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Jojo Cunnings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Johnson.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cunnings controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Cunnings gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cunnings controlling from mount.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cunnings controlling his opponent.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Cunnings maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings content just to control the position here.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.

Cunnings stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Jojo Cunnings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Cunnings seems unphased.
Johnson shoots in but Cunnings avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson with a poor takedown

and Cunnings counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson seems a little lost for a moment, as Cunnings dominates the positioning.
Johnson tries to buck Cunnings off but Cunnings is having none of it.
Cunnings is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Johnson is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is letting Cunnings control him for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cunnings's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jojo Cunnings just wasn't active enough.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cunnings pinned against the cage. Cunnings gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jojo Cunnings is winning the standup battle so far.

Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cunnings manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Cunnings in his guard.
Cunnings stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brett Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jojo Cunnings.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cunnings counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson with a poor takedown

and Cunnings counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jojo Cunnings is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cunnings controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jojo Cunnings showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cunnings 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jojo Cunnings!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jojo Cunnings!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jojo Cunnings!

Jojo Cunnings wins by unanimous decision!