PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arn Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Johnsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Anderson
vs
Johnsson

171 cm
24
180 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

180 cm
26
178 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arn Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Johnsson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Johnsson.

It looks like Arn Anderson has been cut.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnsson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Anderson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Johnsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnsson misses with a body shot.
Johnsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnsson.
Johnsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. Johnsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderson is able to avoid easily.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnsson.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson backing away here, and Johnsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Johnsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Shark Tank in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson looks to land a body kick but Johnsson moved away.
Johnsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Johnsson.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Anderson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Johnsson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Johnsson slips under a jab.
Anderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Johnsson - that will leave a mark!
Johnsson blocks a jab.
Johnsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson throws a jab when Johnsson was well out of range.
Johnsson misses with a body kick.
Johnsson looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Johnsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnsson misses the jab.
Johnsson throws a body kick that misses
and Johnsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Gunnar Johnsson has been cut.
Johnsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnsson.
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnsson blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnsson. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnsson has time to react.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnsson blocks a jab.
Arn Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnsson throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Anderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Johnsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnsson.
Johnsson tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnsson takes one to the chin there.
Johnsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnsson misses with the body kick
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnsson looks to land a body kick but Anderson moved away.
Johnsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnsson connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Johnsson moved out of range nicely.
Johnsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson throws a push kick but Johnsson slaps the foot to one side.
Johnsson takes one on the button.
Johnsson slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut there from Anderson.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Johnsson counters with a body kick that stops Anderson in his tracks momentarily.
Anderson cracks the inside of Johnsson's front leg.
Anderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Anderson lands a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnsson.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anderson throws a jab when Johnsson was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arn Anderson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Good work by Anderson as he checks the leg kick.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson misses with a low kick.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
Johnsson blocks a jab.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Johnsson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Johnsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Johnsson does it's job there.
Anderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice combination there by Anderson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anderson misses the body punch
and Johnsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Johnsson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Anderson has got the better of the exchanges.
Anderson connects with a single shot there.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anderson's knee momentarily.
Anderson thuds his right hand into Johnsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Johnsson is rocked!
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Johnsson throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Johnsson misses.
Johnsson moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnsson counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Johnsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnsson can pounce on him.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Johnsson.
Anderson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnsson counters with a good low kick that Anderson was not able to check.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Johnsson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Johnsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnsson scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnsson throws a good cross that connects.
Johnsson walks into a straight right hand from Anderson.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Johnsson slips the punch.
Johnsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crunch! Johnsson slams his shin into Anderson's torso.
Anderson lunges at Johnsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnsson's hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Johnsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson takes one on the button.
Johnsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnsson misses with a body kick.
Johnsson lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Anderson steps away.
Johnsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderson is able to avoid easily.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Johnsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anderson's knee momentarily.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Arn Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson throws a hook but Johnsson avoids it easily.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnsson connects with a high kick.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnsson throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnsson has time to react.
Johnsson thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnsson thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnsson misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Johnsson is out of range.
Johnsson thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Johnsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnsson throws a low kick but Anderson moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnsson moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson throws a lazy head kick
and Johnsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gunnar Johnsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A combination from Anderson does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Johnsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson misses with a body shot
enabling Johnsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnsson scores with a leg kick.
Johnsson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anderson jabs Johnsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Anderson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnsson.
Johnsson needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Johnsson throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson throws a nice head kick!
Johnsson misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnsson.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anderson takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Johnsson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnsson blocks a jab.
Johnsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Anderson ducks right into an uppercut from Johnsson.
Anderson throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnsson throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Johnsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
Johnsson avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Johnsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Johnsson moves away and avoids it.
Johnsson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Anderson blocks it well.
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnsson should have avoided that one.
Johnsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
Johnsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnsson scores with a leg kick.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnsson with a nice cross.
Anderson defending well as Johnsson loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Johnsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson tries to bum rush Johnsson with a series of wild strikes but Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Johnsson moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnsson misses with a low kick.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Johnsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Johnsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anderson is out of range and Johnsson settles back down.
Johnsson throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnsson staying out of range there.
Johnsson misses with a low kick.
Anderson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Johnsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anderson.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnsson. That snapped Anderson's head back.
Johnsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnsson.
Johnsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Johnsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnsson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Johnsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Johnsson!