PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brano Mc Gregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivar Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mc Gregor
vs
Johansson

188 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Highland Clothing

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brano Mc Gregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivar Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mc Gregor moves into the clinch successfully.
Johansson tries to land knees in the clinch but Mc Gregor avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Mc Gregor on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mc Gregor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Mc Gregor.
Johansson is stalling here.
Mc Gregor scores with a shoulder strike.
Mc Gregor throws a head punch that misses.

Mc Gregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Mc Gregor shoots in and bounces Johansson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mc Gregor being controlled here momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mc Gregor's guard.

Mc Gregor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johansson defends it easily.
Mc Gregor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson trying to control but Mc Gregor is working from the bottom.
Mc Gregor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johansson is controlling him.

Johansson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mc Gregor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johansson has managed to get both his arms back between Mc Gregor's legs - danger averted.
Mc Gregor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johansson on the ground.
Johansson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Mc Gregor working for a triangle but Johansson defends it easily.
Mc Gregor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mc Gregor tries to get out of the position.
Johansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mc Gregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Mc Gregor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johansson is aware though and is defending well.
Johansson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mc Gregor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mc Gregor working for a triangle but Johansson defends it easily.
Johansson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mc Gregor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johansson is aware though and is defending well.
Johansson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mc Gregor trying to control the position.

Mc Gregor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johansson defends it easily.
Johansson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
It looks like Johansson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Johansson tries to keep at a distance but Mc Gregor has taken the fight into the 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.

Mc Gregor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johansson scoring with some ground and pound.

Johansson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johansson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mc Gregor's head.

Mc Gregor has an active guard here but Johansson has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johansson is keen to just control but Mc Gregor is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brano Mc Gregor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mc Gregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mc Gregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.

Mc Gregor breaks the clinch.

Johansson tries to keep at a distance but Mc Gregor has taken the fight into the clinch.

Mc Gregor has clasped his hands together around Johansson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Mc Gregor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johansson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Mc Gregor goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johansson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mc Gregor's guard! Nice work there by Johansson!
Johansson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mc Gregor is retaining full guard.

Mc Gregor working for submissions but it's allowed Johansson to get to half guard.
Mc Gregor is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson working the head and body with strikes.
Johansson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mc Gregor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johansson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mc Gregor wants to improve his position but Johansson is controlling well.
Mc Gregor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Mc Gregor actively working from the bottom here.
Johansson lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Gregor has hold of Johansson's hands but Johansson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johansson content to control rather than advance.
Brano Mc Gregor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Mc Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johansson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johansson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johansson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johansson winds up and cracks Mc Gregor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mc Gregor has hold of Johansson's hands but Johansson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johansson is just content to waste time from the top position. Mc Gregor takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Mc Gregor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson is in close to Mc Gregor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johansson stands up over Mc Gregor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Mc Gregor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johansson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Mc Gregor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johansson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johansson passes Mc Gregor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johansson controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc Gregor pushes Johansson off looking to stand but Johansson dives back in and keeps control.
Johansson is looking to take a break and control but Mc Gregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Johansson seems to be working for a kimura but Mc Gregor defends the submission attempt.
Mc Gregor is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mc Gregor is staying active underneath Johansson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Mc Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mc Gregor is trying to stand.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ivar Johansson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Mc Gregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johansson, pushing him back against the cage.
Mc Gregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Mc Gregor jumps guard and drags Johansson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Mc Gregor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Mc Gregor looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Johansson has picked Mc Gregor up and slammed him! Mc Gregor can't keep hold of the triangle and Johansson manages to pass to side control!
Mc Gregor can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson looks up at the clock and then as Mc Gregor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Johansson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Johansson lands an elbow.
Mc Gregor is not content to let Johansson control the position.
Mc Gregor takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Gregor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mc Gregor is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Johansson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Johansson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mc Gregor hang on?
Johansson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mc Gregor's face.
Johansson is landing with some decent strikes but Mc Gregor is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Johansson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johansson wants to control the pace but Mc Gregor is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Gregor is in a horrible position here. Johansson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Johansson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johansson landing punches.
Johansson controlling from the full mount.
Mc Gregor sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Mc Gregor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mc Gregor is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Gregor is trying to control but can't.
Mc Gregor tries to get to full guard but Johansson has control of the leg.
Mc Gregor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johansson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johansson is taking a breather. Mc Gregor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Johansson lands strikes from half guard.

Johansson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mc Gregor is just riding it out for now. Johansson eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc Gregor trying to hold on to Johansson's head to control him but Johansson postures up.
Johansson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mc Gregor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johansson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johansson lands a couple of elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivar Johansson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johansson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivar Johansson!
A victorious Ivar Johansson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.