PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brantley Cermak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darron Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Cermak
vs
Johnson

175 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brantley Cermak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darron Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cermak doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.

Cermak gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Cermak manages to retain guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cermak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Cermak has wrist control.
Cermak trying to control the position.
Cermak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cermak is breathing heavily.
Cermak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Cermak has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Cermak blocks nicely.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cermak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Cermak has wrist control.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cermak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson postures up in Cermak's guard and throws a big left but Cermak blocks it.
Cermak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cermak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cermak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cermak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cermak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Cermak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cermak can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Cermak's hands, connecting with Cermak's forehead.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson throwing shots but Cermak is blocking nicely.
Johnson throwing shots but Cermak is blocking nicely.
Cermak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Cermak dodges it nicely.
Cermak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cermak trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Cermak dodges it nicely.
Cermak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cermak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson is thwarting Cermak's attempts to control the position.
Johnson throwing shots but Cermak is blocking nicely.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cermak's head.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cermak defending well though.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cermak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cermak tries to get out of the position.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cermak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Cermak dodges it nicely.
Cermak regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Johnson.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson throws a strike but Cermak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cermak is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cermak down to the mat. Cermak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darron Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Cermak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Johnson avoids the head kick by Cermak.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cermak defends it nicely.
Cermak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Cermak, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Brantley Cermak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cermak throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Cermak misses the target.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Cermak.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Cermak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brantley Cermak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darron Johnson.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cermak's half guard.
Cermak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cermak defending well though.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cermak wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cermak defending well though.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cermak's head.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cermak's head.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cermak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Cermak pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Cermak is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Cermak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson prevents Cermak from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cermak defending well though.
Johnson throwing shots but Cermak is blocking nicely.
Johnson throwing shots but Cermak is blocking nicely.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cermak's head.
Johnson is thwarting Cermak's attempts to control the position.
Cermak wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cermak defending well though.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cermak defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darron Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Cermak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson feints and as Cermak raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cermak is trying to keep Johnson in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cermak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson postures up in Cermak's guard and throws a big left but Cermak blocks it.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Cermak has wrist control.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cermak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cermak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cermak is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Cermak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson won't allow Cermak to get back to his feet.

Cermak wriggles free and stands up.
Brantley Cermak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cermak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cermak is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cermak pinned against the cage. Cermak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brantley Cermak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darron Johnson.
Cermak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cermak somewhat.
Cermak wants to clinch.

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.
Cermak shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Cermak.

Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darron 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darron Johnson!
Darron Johnson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.