PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Vanderbilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Johns
vs
Vanderbilt

165 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Attliction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Johns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Vanderbilt!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johns shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanderbilt is keeping the position for now.
Johns content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Johns thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johns looking to pass the guard.

Johns drops back looking for a leg! Vanderbilt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vanderbilt manages to kick Johns off! Johns jumps back into Vanderbilt's guard.
Johns stops Vanderbilt from standing up.
Vanderbilt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johns forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderbilt trying to control but Johns postures up.
Vanderbilt wants to get back to full guard.

Johns 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.
Vanderbilt pushes Johns off looking to stand but Johns dives back in and keeps control.
Vanderbilt is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Johns stands up from half guard.

Johns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vanderbilt, pushing him back against the cage.
Johns gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vanderbilt.
Johns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vanderbilt jumps into guard, dragging Johns to the mat.

Johns has gone for a leg lock! Vanderbilt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johns's guard.
Johns is breathing heavily.

Johns is working an open guard so Vanderbilt takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vanderbilt misses with a takedown

and Johns counters with a takedown into side control.
Vanderbilt is looking to reverse the position.
Vanderbilt pushes Johns away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Johns gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Johns decides to stand back up. Johns steps back and let's Vanderbilt get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vanderbilt with a poor takedown

so Johns counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tim Johns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Vanderbilt.
Johns trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanderbilt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johns tries to free his leg and advance position but Vanderbilt is retaining full guard.
Vanderbilt wants to stand and escape but Johns is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbilt keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully.

Johns gets to his feet. Vanderbilt looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vanderbilt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johns swivels and escapes.

Johns closes the distance and clinches.
Vanderbilt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vanderbilt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johns pulls his leg out and moves away.

Johns shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Johns has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vanderbilt's face.
Johns scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vanderbilt?
Johns controlling his opponent.
Johns lands a big shot there that rocks Vanderbilt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Johns lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vanderbilt hang on?
Vanderbilt has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Johns's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanderbilt holding both Johns 's hands and preventing any damage.
Johns is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Vanderbilt up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Johns's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Vanderbilt is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Johns off. It looks like it's working - Johns slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Vanderbilt displaying calm under pressure there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vanderbilt fails with the takedown

and Johns counters with a takedown into side control.
Vanderbilt wants to control but Johns postures up.

Johns stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Johns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Vanderbilt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johns won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Vanderbilt decides to stand up, so the ref orders Johns to his feet.

Johns drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Johns decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vanderbilt, up you get!
Danga de danga de dang - Johns scores with a four punch combination!
Johns digs a good body shot into Vanderbilt's ribs.
Johns moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vanderbilt fails with the takedown

and Johns decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vanderbilt's guard.
Johns trying to control but Vanderbilt is working from the bottom.
Johns wants to pass the guard but Vanderbilt is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vanderbilt is trying to hold Johns in close to prevent damage but Johns has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Vanderbilt tries to kick Johns off but Johns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vanderbilt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johns counters with a leg kick.
Tim Johns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt avoids a kick to the body.
Tim Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanderbilt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vanderbilt scores with a head kick.
Vanderbilt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johns is fending him off so far but Vanderbilt persists. Nope, Johns circles away and we're back to standing.
Johns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vanderbilt shoots in for a double leg but Johns sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Johns scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Vanderbilt kicks off Johns and gets to his feet.
Johns throws a left and a right that both miss

and Vanderbilt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johns tries to roll over but Vanderbilt keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbilt stops Johns from getting back to his feet.
Vanderbilt tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Tim Johns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johns is trying to get back to full guard.
Johns is trying to stand back up but Vanderbilt is controlling him
Vanderbilt wants to stand but Johns has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Johns trying to control but Vanderbilt postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johns scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vanderbilt in his tracks.
A right-left combo lands from Johns.

Johns has managed to clinch.

Johns pulls guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johns will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Johns trying to strike off his back.
Johns is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johns looking to control.
Vanderbilt prevents Johns from getting back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vanderbilt closes the distance and clinches up with Johns, looking for a takedown. Vanderbilt pushes Johns against the cage but Johns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Johns bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johns wants to control but Vanderbilt is keeping him busy.
Vanderbilt is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johns asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Johns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vanderbilt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbilt is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Johns is controlling him well.

Johns tries for a kimura but Vanderbilt is defending well.

Johns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vanderbilt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Johns has just dragged him back down to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johns working the ground and pound from side control.
Johns lands a nice forearm strike.
Vanderbilt taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Johns dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Johns goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vanderbilt scores with a leg kick.
Tim Johns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vanderbilt tries for a takedown but Johns circles away easily
and Johns counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Johns has closed the distance and engaged Vanderbilt in a clinch.

Vanderbilt pulls guard successfully.
Johns cracks Vanderbilt with a solid left hand.
Johns won't allow Vanderbilt to get back to his feet.

Vanderbilt is looking for a triangle but Johns pushes his legs off easily.
Vanderbilt keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully.
Vanderbilt wants to stand up but Johns is controlling him.
Johns trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanderbilt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johns would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Vanderbilt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johns counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johns.

Johns instigates a clinch.
Vanderbilt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johns prevents it.
Tim Johns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Vanderbilt.
Johns tries for a takedown but Vanderbilt manages to get underhooks.
Vanderbilt missing with knees to the body.

Johns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johns doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Vanderbilt counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johns!
Johns wants to hold on but Vanderbilt pushes him away.
Johns tries to buck Vanderbilt off but he can't manage it.
Johns is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vanderbilt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Johns is desperately trying to improve his position but Vanderbilt has a good base and remains in mount.
Johns wants to hold on but Vanderbilt pushes him away.
Johns throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Johns is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johns is working hard here to advance position.
Johns manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Johns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johns wants to sweep but no luck.

Johns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vanderbilt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vanderbilt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vanderbilt content to stall in guard here.

Johns pushes Vanderbilt off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Johns changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vanderbilt looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vanderbilt is trying to get back to his feet.

Johns decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Vanderbilt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johns counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbilt checks the leg kick.

Johns closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vanderbilt to the mat! Vanderbilt manages to get full guard.
Johns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johns trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanderbilt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johns tries to stand but Vanderbilt is controlling from the bottom.
Johns wants to control from the top but Vanderbilt keeps moving.
Johns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johns stands and throws Vanderbilt's legs to the side, diving into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Johns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johns has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Johns!