PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garai Totem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Garai Totem enters the ring!

Johnson
vs
Totem

186 cm
19
248 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
19
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Garai Totem!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Totem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Totem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Totem thows a body shot but no joy.

Totem gets a takedown into half guard.

Totem is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Totem.
Totem is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Totem throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Totem is working away from the top position though.
Totem not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Totem is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Totem eventually gives up the hold.
Totem thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two 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.
Totem not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Totem is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Johnson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Totem pushes past his half guard into mount!
Totem throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Totem breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow.

It looks like Bobby Johnson has been cut.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Totem on the ground.

Totem has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Totem breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Totem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Totem tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Johnson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Totem.

Totem goes for an armbar but Johnson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johnson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Totem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Totem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Totem throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garai Totem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Totem is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Totem circles away and we're back to standing.
Totem has his takedown stuffed

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Totem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garai Totem has got the better of the ground game so far.

Totem has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but instead Totem has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Totem drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Totem off! Totem jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Totem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Totem drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Totem jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Totem passes into half guard.

Totem looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Totem lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Totem thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.

Totem is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Totem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Totem.
Totem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Totem seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Totem missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Totem not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Totem missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Totem thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Totem sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Totem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garai Totem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Totem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Totem.
Totem swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Totem tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Totem just misses with a punch to the body.
Totem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Totem is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Totem keeps working.

Johnson tries for a kimura but Totem is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Totem is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Totem does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson is looking to stall here but Totem recovers full guard.
Totem doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Totem strikes from his own guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Garai Totem!