PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg The Phenom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bert Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bert Johnson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

The Phenom
vs
Johnson

169 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Mustang Fight Food

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg The Phenom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bert Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Phenom shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.

Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
The Phenom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Johnson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The Phenom gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
The Phenom is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The Phenom tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
The Phenom is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Phenom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The Phenom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by The Phenom.
The Phenom wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Johnson makes his way to full guard, as The Phenom worked for a kimura.
The Phenom is breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Johnson managing to control the position.
Johnson is trying to keep The Phenom in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson prevents The Phenom from improving his position.

The Phenom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
The Phenom moves into full guard.

The Phenom looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
The Phenom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Phenom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Phenom wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.

Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

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

The Phenom working for the choke.

Johnson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The Phenom avoiding Johnson 's attempts to control his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Phenom is cranking Johnson's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Johnson! He's tightened the choke and Johnson is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Greg The Phenom!