PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uno Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Johnson
vs
Gordon

190 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Namunamu Clothing
Red Square Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uno Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pete Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Gordon. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Gordon circles away.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson shoots in but Gordon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uno Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gordon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Gordon is now in Johnson's guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gordon has eaten all the pies!
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Gordon from standing up.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
Gordon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gordon is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gordon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gordon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gordon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gordon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Gordon is looking to improve his position.
Gordon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gordon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gordon 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Gordon trying to control here.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Gordon dodges it nicely.
Johnson prevents Gordon from standing back up.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Gordon defends it.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gordon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gordon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon controlling the position for now.
Gordon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
Gordon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gordon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gordon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gordon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gordon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gordon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gordon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gordon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Gordon wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gordon working a defensive guard here.
Gordon wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Uno Johnson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gordon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Uno Johnson has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uno Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.

Gordon manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gordon wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Gordon sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gordon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Gordon tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Gordon counters with a left to the body.
Gordon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gordon circles away quickly and effectively.
Uno Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gordon takes the fight into the clinch.
Gordon is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Gordon wants a takedown.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gordon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gordon stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Gordon closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.

Gordon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gordon working some strikes from top position.
Gordon is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gordon connects with a couple of short punches.
Gordon tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Gordon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gordon wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
Johnson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Johnson trying to strike off his back.
Johnson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gordon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gordon distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gordon landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Gordon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Uno Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gordon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gordon trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gordon into the cage.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Gordon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gordon tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Uno Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Gordon.
A short left from Johnson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Gordon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gordon looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Gordon is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.

Gordon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Johnson regains guard.
Johnson trying to strike off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Gordon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Gordon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson postures up in Gordon's guard and throws a big left but Gordon blocks it.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Gordon blocks nicely.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gordon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson postures up in Gordon's guard and throws a big left but Gordon blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Gordon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson postures up in Gordon's guard and throws a big left but Gordon blocks it.
Gordon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Gordon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Gordon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gordon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson won't allow Gordon to get back to his feet.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gordon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson postures up in Gordon's guard and throws a big left but Gordon blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
Gordon wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Gordon blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uno Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uno Johnson!
Uno Johnson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Red Square Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.