PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tio Numberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jhonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Numberto
vs
Jhonson

190 cm
23
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tio Numberto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Jhonson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Numberto gets a double leg takedown into Jhonson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Numberto passes Jhonson's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Jhonson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Numberto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jhonson won't allow Numberto to pass to mount.
Jhonson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jhonson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Numberto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Numberto's back!
Jhonson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Jhonson looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jhonson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Numberto has hold of Jhonson's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Numberto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jhonson on the ground.

Jhonson is persistently looking for the submission but Numberto is defending it well.

Numberto is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jhonson looking for the choke but no joy.
Numberto wants to get back to his feet.

Numberto is trying to shake Jhonson off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Jhonson won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numberto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jhonson as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Numberto. No joy for Jhonson on that attempt.
Numberto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Jhonson as Numberto shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tio Numberto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jhonson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Numberto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jhonson moves in looking to clinch but Numberto pushes him off.
Numberto thows a body kick. Jhonson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Numberto shoots in for a double leg but Jhonson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jhonson shoots in looking for a takedown. Numberto tries to sprawl out of it but Jhonson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Numberto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jhonson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Numberto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Jhonson looking for submissions off his back.

Jhonson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Numberto pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jhonson looking for submissions off his back.

Jhonson actively working from the bottom here.
Jhonson looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Numberto is trying to control the action in half guard but Jhonson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jhonson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Numberto.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Numberto lands a nice short elbow.

Jhonson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Numberto pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Numberto lands with a punch from half guard.
Numberto working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Numberto there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Jhonson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jhonson misses the shot to the body.
Jhonson tries to clinch but Numberto is having none of it.
Jhonson misses with a takedown attempt

and Numberto counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jhonson's guard now.

Jhonson working for a triangle but Numberto defends it easily.
Jhonson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Numberto slips nicely into half guard.
Numberto working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jhonson looking for submissions off his back.
Numberto lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Numberto thows a huge punch but Jhonson dodges it nicely.
Numberto is keen to just control but Jhonson is a slippery customer.

Jhonson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Numberto is trying to control. Jhonson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jhonson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Numberto.
Jhonson is looking to control Numberto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jhonson avoid being mounted?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jhonson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jhonson.

Jhonson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Numberto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Numberto scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jhonson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Numberto defends it easily.
Jhonson is breathing heavily.
Numberto is in close to Jhonson's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Jhonson has his foot on Numberto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Numberto works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Numberto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jhonson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Numberto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Numberto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jhonson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Numberto scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Numberto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Jhonson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Numberto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Numberto landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jhonson is looking for a triangle but Numberto pushes his legs off easily.
Numberto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Numberto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Numberto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Numberto throwing shots but Jhonson is blocking nicely.
Numberto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Numberto is thwarting Jhonson's attempts to control the position.
Numberto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Numberto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Numberto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Jhonson actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jhonson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Numberto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Jhonson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Numberto connects with a couple of short punches.
Numberto connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Numberto wants to control from the top but Jhonson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tio Numberto will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Numberto swats away the attempt to clinch by Jhonson.

Numberto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jhonson's half guard.

Jhonson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Numberto pulls his head out easily.
Numberto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jhonson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jhonson trying to control but Numberto postures up.
Jhonson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Numberto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jhonson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Numberto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tio Numberto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jhonson taking some punishment here, with Numberto in his half guard.
Jhonson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jhonson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Numberto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jhonson is pressing down on Numberto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Numberto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Numberto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jhonson is keeping the position for now.
Numberto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jhonson is looking for a triangle but Numberto pushes his legs off easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Numberto lands a couple of elbows.

Jhonson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jhonson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Numberto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Numberto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Numberto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Numberto stands up over Jhonson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Numberto trying to control the position from guard on top but Jhonson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jhonson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jhonson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Numberto.

Jhonson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Numberto is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jhonson working for a triangle but Numberto defends it easily.
Numberto chips away with some ground and pound.
Numberto lands a couple of elbows.
Jhonson keeping full guard, as Numberto tries to pass.
Numberto working some strikes from top position.

Numberto stands up from Jhonson's guard - Numberto perhaps looking for a knockout.
Numberto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jhonson's waist but Jhonson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Numberto off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jhonson takes a swing at Numberto's ribcage but misses.
Jhonson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jhonson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Numberto pinned against the cage. Numberto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jhonson tries to clinch there but Numberto circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jhonson tries for a takedown but Numberto circles away easily

and Numberto counters with a nice double leg into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tio Numberto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Numberto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tio Numberto!