PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filipe Belo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Apaga mais não bate. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnson
vs
Belo

190 cm
27
212 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

188 cm
24
205 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wayne Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Filipe Belo!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belo shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.

Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Belo's guard.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Belo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Belo, up you get!
Belo misses with a takedown

and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Belo's guard now.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Belo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belo is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Belo's legs - danger averted.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson distracts Belo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson trying to control but Belo is working from the bottom.

Belo working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.

Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Belo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.

Johnson has his foot on Belo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belo works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Johnson cracks Belo with a good jab.
Belo with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Wayne Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filipe Belo.
Belo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Belo looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Belo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Belo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Belo manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Belo's guard.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Belo's head.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Belo's head.
Johnson trying to control but Belo is working from the bottom.

Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Belo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Belo manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Belo's guard.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Belo's guard.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Belo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Belo defends the submission attempt.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Belo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.

Belo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Belo looking for subs off his back but Johnson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wayne Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.

Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Belo is breathing heavily.

Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Belo is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.
Johnson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Johnson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Belo is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wayne Johnson!