PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Croy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmed Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by C.R.E.A.M.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Croy
vs
Johnson

165 cm
20
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
22
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Croy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ahmed Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Croy.

Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Croy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Croy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Croy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Croy moves into full guard.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Croy trying to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Croy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Croy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Johnson gets to his feet. Croy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Croy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
Johnson postures up in Croy's guard and throws a big left but Croy blocks it.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Croy 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Croy working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.

Croy is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Croy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson looks gassed!

Croy is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Croy is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Johnson striking off his back but it's not causing Croy any problems.
Johnson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Croy trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Croy prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Croy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Croy's half guard.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson prevents Croy from standing back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Croy's temple.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Croy is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson working Croy over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Croy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson pushes down on Croy's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Croy looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Croy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Croy's hands, connecting with Croy's forehead.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Croy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Croy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Croy's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahmed Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.

Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Croy tries to improve position but can't.
Croy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Croy can't do much from the bottom here.
Croy is looking for a sweep.
Johnson landing a few strikes.
Johnson lands a nice forearm strike.
Croy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Croy down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Croy tries to escape but Johnson is in control.
Johnson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ahmed Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson working the head with strikes.
Johnson landing a few strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Croy tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Johnson stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Croy is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Croy, up you get!

Croy tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.

Johnson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson is thwarting Croy's attempts to control the position.
Johnson working Croy over with strikes.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Croy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Croy wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands a heavy elbow.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.
Johnson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Croy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Croy regains half guard.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Croy's head.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Croy dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Croy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.

Johnson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Croy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Johnson is looking to defend but Croy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Johnson! Croy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Johnson taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andrew Croy!