PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen philip bailey and phil collins - easy lover as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Willie Johnson enters the cage!

Smith
vs
Johnson

190 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
225 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.

Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Willie Johnson has been cut.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Smith had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Johnson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Smith Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Johnson's back instead.
Smith keeps control of the position as Johnson tries to break free.

Smith has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Johnson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson staying busy and making it hard for Smith to control.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Smith controlling well, preventing Johnson from escaping the position.
Johnson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Smith.
Good control from Smith.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson avoids the strikes from Smith.
Smith throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Johnson is trying to stand back up.
Smith wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.

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.

Johnson manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson throws a combination that misses

and Smith moves into the clinch.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.

Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Smith throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith gets his hands free as Johnson looks to control.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling well, preventing Johnson from escaping the position.
Smith slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Smith scores with strikes from the back.
Smith tries to get the hooks in deep but Johnson pushed the leg off.

Smith has got one arm under Johnson's chin. This could be trouble... Johnson trying to control the other hand but Smith gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Johnson has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steven Smith!