PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Hazard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Johnson
vs
Hazard

200 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Attliction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Hazard!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Hazard's defenses.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Hazard circles away.
Hazard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Hazard gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face as Hazard controls the position.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Hazard controlling the position from side mount.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Hazard advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazard controlling from mount.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Hazard wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hazard avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Hazard wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Hazard content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazard wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Hazard looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to hold on but Hazard pushes him away.
Hazard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson tries to buck Hazard off but he can't manage it.
Hazard controlling the pace for now.
Hazard tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Johnson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hazard wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Johnson wants to control but Hazard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hazard is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Hazard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson tries to roll over but Hazard keeps him under control.
Hazard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robert Hazard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hazard avoids a punch combination nicely.

Johnson clinches up with Hazard and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson wants to break free but Hazard has control.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hazard controls his hands.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.

Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
Hazard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hazard passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Hazard is very close to passing his half guard.
Hazard controlling the action here.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hazard in particular looking to stall.

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.

Hazard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Johnson is trying to escape back to his feet but Hazard uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hazard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee asks Hazard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hazard prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazard working away.
Johnson pushes Hazard away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hazard gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Hazard is working to tighten is grip on Johnson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Johnson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hazard is really squeezing tight and eventually Johnson passes out! Hazard breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Robert Hazard!