PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Sybert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and OJ Jonhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonhson has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDw1-rhfArw as his entrance music. The key to victory for Ray Sybert has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Sybert
vs
Jonhson

191 cm
18
245 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ray Sybert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, OJ Jonhson!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sybert throws a head kick but Jonhson moves out of range.

Sybert gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jonhson to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Sybert looking for a guillotine here but Jonhson defends easily.

Sybert is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jonhson is aware though and is defending well.
Jonhson wants to control from the top but Sybert keeps moving.

Sybert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Sybert looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jonhson passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonhson not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sybert gets full guard.
Jonhson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jonhson wants to get up but he can't break Sybert's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Sybert has his foot on Jonhson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jonhson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jonhson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sybert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sybert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jonhson defends well.
Jonhson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sybert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonhson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jonhson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jonhson trying to control but Sybert is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OJ Jonhson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jonhson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sybert's guard.
Jonhson wants to get up but he can't break Sybert's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jonhson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sybert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Sybert looking for a guillotine here but Jonhson defends easily.
Sybert is breathing heavily.
Jonhson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sybert tries to buck Jonhson off but Jonhson is having none of it.
Sybert sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jonhson wants to stand but Sybert has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sybert looking for submissions off his back.

Sybert is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jonhson pulls his head out easily.

Sybert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Jonhson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sybert is just riding it out for now. Jonhson eventually gives up the hold.

Sybert is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jonhson pulls his head out easily.

That's four 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.
Jonhson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jonhson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sybert keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jonhson in particular looking to stall.
Sybert could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sybert is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jonhson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jonhson's back!

Sybert looking to break Jonhson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jonhson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sybert will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Sybert is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jonhson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jonhson for a finish.

Sybert is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jonhson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jonhson for a finish.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jonhson showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Sybert dominated that round.
That's time! Sybert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jonhson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sybert is trying to defend but Jonhson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Jonhson is looking for a kimura here.

Sybert is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Jonhson is tapping! Great win for Sybert!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ray Sybert!