PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Weasley (ranked 4630 p4p, 4557 weight class) and Tony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Weasley
vs
Johnson

176 cm
25
180
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
170
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfred Weasley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Weasley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Weasley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weasley wants to clinch
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Weasley closes the distance looking to clinch

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Weasley fights it but they end up in guard.
Johnson stays in close to Weasley's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson pushes down on Weasley's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is controlling the pace.

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.
Weasley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Weasley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Weasley's head.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Weasley did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Weasley defends the submission attempt.
Weasley is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Weasley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Weasley is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Weasley is working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Weasley has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Weasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - Weasley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Weasley moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Weasley swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.

Johnson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Weasley clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Weasley prevents Johnson from getting a body triangle.
Johnson struggling to land strikes to the head as Weasley covers up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Tony Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weasley looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Johnson controls the action.

Johnson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Weasley is defending well though. Johnson let's go of the attempt for now.
Weasley prevents Johnson from getting a body triangle.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Johnson looking for the choke from the back.
Johnson misses with a punch to the head.

Weasley defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Johnson working for the choke.
Weasley is taking damage to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson looking to break Weasley's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Weasley remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Johnson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Weasley preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Johnson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson missing with strikes from the back.
Johnson controlling well, preventing Weasley from escaping the position.

Johnson tightening his grip on Weasley, looking for the choke.

Johnson is persistently looking for the submission but Weasley is defending it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Weasley is in bad spot here.

Johnson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Weasley defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Good control from Johnson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Weasley darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Weasley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weasley misses with some punches.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Weasley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weasley misses with some punches.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Weasley misses with a punch on the inside.
Weasley misses with some punches.
Johnson jumps guard but Weasley stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weasley.
Weasley misses with some punches.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Weasley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson jumps guard but Weasley stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alfred Weasley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Johnson.
Weasley misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Weasley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Weasley clinches up against the cage.
Weasley swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weasley throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson jumps guard but Weasley stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Weasley prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Weasley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weasley misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson is working for takedown but Weasley is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weasley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Weasley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Weasley keeps him there for the moment.
Weasley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Weasley swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weasley misses with a punch on the inside.
Weasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Weasley is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Weasley down to the mat. Weasley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Weasley moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Weasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Weasley throws a head punch that misses.
Weasley misses with some punches.
Johnson has Weasley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Weasley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weasley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weasley swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weasley is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Weasley down to the mat. Weasley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.

Weasley clinches up against the cage.
Weasley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Weasley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weasley misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Weasley scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Weasley lands with a left to the head.
Weasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Alfred Weasley has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson jumps guard but Weasley stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Weasley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Weasley lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Weasley.
Weasley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weasley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weasley lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weasley.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weasley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Weasley working aggressively here.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alfred Weasley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tony Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alfred Weasley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!