PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randall Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Caputo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randall Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Johnson
vs
Caputo

181 cm
23
192 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
184 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randall Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Louis Caputo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Caputo's head.
Caputo tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.

Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Caputo is defending well.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Johnson working over Caputo with some ground and pound. Caputo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

It looks like Louis Caputo has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the action but Caputo is working from the bottom.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Caputo is defending well.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Caputo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson trying to control the action but Caputo is working from the bottom.

Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Caputo is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.

Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caputo tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Caputo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Caputo is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Caputo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Caputo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Caputo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson fails with the takedown

and Caputo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Caputo prevents it.
Caputo jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Caputo around his waist. Caputo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Caputo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Johnson can't fight it off and eventually Caputo manages to take the fight to the floor. Johnson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Caputo trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Johnson pushes a forearm under Caputo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Caputo 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). Randall Johnson!