PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Schwarzeneggar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dwayne Johnson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Schwarzeneggar
vs
Johnson

192 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

196 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arnold Schwarzeneggar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwayne Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!
Schwarzeneggar regains half guard.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson controlling the pace.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Schwarzeneggar is defending well.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzeneggar is looking to improve his position.

Schwarzeneggar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is keen to just control but Schwarzeneggar is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schwarzeneggar's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schwarzeneggar is on top in guard.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schwarzeneggar is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schwarzeneggar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schwarzeneggar won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Schwarzeneggar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schwarzeneggar works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Schwarzeneggar postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schwarzeneggar misses with the combination.

Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson prevents Schwarzeneggar from improving his position.
Johnson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Schwarzeneggar has a hand on Johnson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Johnson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Schwarzeneggar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.
Schwarzeneggar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson trying to control but Schwarzeneggar is having none of it.
Schwarzeneggar gets back to half guard.
Schwarzeneggar is breathing heavily.
Johnson is keen to just control but Schwarzeneggar is a slippery customer.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Schwarzeneggar kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Schwarzeneggar controlling the position well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Schwarzeneggar is having none of it.
Schwarzeneggar misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Johnson wants to stand up but Schwarzeneggar is controlling the position.

Johnson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Schwarzeneggar as he works his way to full guard.
Schwarzeneggar trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schwarzeneggar's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson advances position into side control!
Schwarzeneggar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Schwarzeneggar regains half guard.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schwarzeneggar keeps working.
Schwarzeneggar is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schwarzeneggar avoid being mounted?
Johnson throwing shots but Schwarzeneggar is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Schwarzeneggar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Schwarzeneggar defending well.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Schwarzeneggar looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Schwarzeneggar is defending the position.
Johnson 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.
Schwarzeneggar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schwarzeneggar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schwarzeneggar keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneggar trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Schwarzeneggar shoots and misses

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Schwarzeneggar tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.

Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schwarzeneggar gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneggar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Schwarzeneggar keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

Johnson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Schwarzeneggar has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Johnson is looking to defend but Schwarzeneggar has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Johnson! Schwarzeneggar pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Johnson taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arnold Schwarzeneggar!