PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between stefan johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Bold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). stefan johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Harry Bold's chin.

johnson
vs
Bold

170 cm
20
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, stefan johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Bold!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
johnson looks to land a combination but Bold avoids it well.
johnson dodges the punch combination from Bold.
johnson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bold stuffs the takedown.

johnson has managed to clinch.

Bold pulls johnson into guard.
johnson wants to control from the top but Bold keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bold trying to keep a closed guard but johnson is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bold is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bold is looking to stand up but johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Bold wants to get back to his feet but johnson passes into half guard.

johnson decides to stand and escape the position.

Bold shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bold showed some decent athleticism there.
Bold looks gassed!
Bold prevents johnson from improving his position.
Bold blocks the strikes from johnson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bold slips a nice elbow through johnson's hands, connecting with johnson's forehead.
johnson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bold wants to stand up but johnson is controlling the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bold wants to control from the top but johnson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson 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.
johnson is working hard here to advance position.
johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bold tries to free his leg and advance position but johnson is retaining full guard.

johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet johnson, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bold wants to stand but johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bold wants to control from the top but johnson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
johnson strikes from his own guard.
johnson controls Bold momentarily but Bold frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

johnson pushes a forearm under Bold's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bold is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). stefan johnson!