PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gunstar Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tristan 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!

Hero
vs
Johnson

182 cm
20
162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
167 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gunstar Hero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tristan Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hero connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Gunstar Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Hero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A shot to the liver by Hero. Beautiful body shot.
Jab, jab by Hero - just one landing.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hero avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gunstar Hero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristan Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Hero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A cross from Hero lands.
Hero lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Hero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Hero.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Hero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.

Hero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hero has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but Hero turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hero throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Hero misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hero pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gunstar Hero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hero with a nice cross.

Hero tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero lands a body shot in the clinch.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hero throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.

Hero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hero lands with a short shot to the head.
Hero misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hero as Johnson tries to tie him up.
Hero misses with a body punch.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Hero lands an uppercut.
Hero lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Hero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Hero on the inside.
Hero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hero just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hero scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Hero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hero tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Hero back against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hero just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson tries to break free but Hero pushes him back against the cage.
Hero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Hero is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hero.
Hero scores with a shoulder strike.
Hero tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Hero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Hero gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Hero lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hero smiles and moves away.
Hero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hero thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Hero closes the distance and clinches.
Hero lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hero.
A right hook to the body lands for Hero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunstar Hero dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hero counters with a nice uppercut.
Tristan Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hero punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Hero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hero wants it to stay on the feet.

Johnson darts in and clinches Hero up against the cage.
Hero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hero.
A left hand lands to the body for Hero.
Hero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hero stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Gunstar Hero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristan Johnson.
Hero scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Hero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Hero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hero's elbow.
A short uppercut from Hero.
Hero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hero can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Hero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hero lands a body punch.
Hero misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Hero.
Hero is working Johnson over against the cage.
Hero digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hero is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Johnson.
Hero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hero lands a nice uppercut.

Johnson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hero gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hero finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Hero lands a right hand.
Hero lands with a left to the head.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson is trying to drag Hero to the mat but Hero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hero creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Johnson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Johnson drops to his knees and Hero pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunstar Hero!
Gunstar Hero tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.