PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Williams
vs
Johnson

175 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
20
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Antonio Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.

Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
The ground and pound from Johnson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Johnson swings around for an armbar but Williams sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Johnson's guard.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.

Williams stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Antonio Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Johnson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.

Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Williams to the ground. Johnson is now in Williams's guard.
Williams is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Johnson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Williams rolls with it to try and escape but Johnson cranks on the arm and Williams is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Johnson!
A relieved looking Robert Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.