PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Johnson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and victor reitcovicht (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 Jr
vs
reitcovicht

172 cm
20
164 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Likes ground

T-Class Nutrition

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrone Johnson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, victor reitcovicht!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson Jr works over reitcovicht's head and body with a nice combination.
reitcovicht tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
victor reitcovicht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Johnson Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
reitcovicht keeping moving, preventing Johnson Jr from controlling successfully.
Johnson Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
reitcovicht striking off his back but it's not causing Johnson Jr any problems.
Johnson Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as reitcovicht works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
reitcovicht keeping moving, preventing Johnson Jr from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson Jr is looking to stand up but reitcovicht won't let him.
Johnson Jr wants to pass the guard but reitcovicht is keeping the position.
reitcovicht looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson Jr is one step ahead there.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
reitcovicht tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson Jr throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
reitcovicht takes a jab right on the kisser.
reitcovicht has his takedown stuffed

and Johnson Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in reitcovicht's guard.
reitcovicht looks gassed!
Johnson Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

reitcovicht has his foot on Johnson Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson Jr chips away with some ground and pound.

reitcovicht is rocked!
Johnson Jr postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! reitcovicht covers up, he's hurt! Johnson Jr keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Johnson Jr and the ref steps in to end the fight! Johnson Jr can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Johnson Jr!