PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viraj Mithani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Johnson (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.

Mithani
vs
Johnson

198 cm
24
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
211 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Fightworld Formula

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viraj Mithani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mithani.
Mithani misses with a double jab.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Mithani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mithani lands with a cross.
A combination from Mithani does no damage.
Mithani blocks a head kick by Johnson.
A telegraphed right hand from Mithani misses the target.
Mithani defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mithani has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Viraj Mithani has been cut.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mithani tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mithani to the ground. Mithani escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mithani throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Mithani misses with a low kick.
Mithani throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Mithani moves out of range.
Mithani misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mithani throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Mithani throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mithani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mithani as he avoids it easily.
Viraj Mithani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Johnson.
Mithani throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mithani swinging wildly here.
Mithani misses with a wild body shot.
Mithani throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Mithani makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mithani.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Mithani to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mithani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mithani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mithani lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viraj Mithani's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mithani falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Mithani works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Mithani throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Mithani.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mithani defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mithani fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Mithani sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Viraj Mithani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Johnson.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mithani as he jumps to the side.
Mithani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mithani.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mithani scores with a three punch combo!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Viraj Mithani is winning the standup battle so far.
Mithani dances in with a quick combination. Johnson is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Mithani snaps Johnson's head back. Johnson stumbles backwards against the cage. Mithani steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Johnson's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Johnson just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Viraj Mithani!