PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kristian Julstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pliskin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Julstrom
vs
Johnson

175 cm
25
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Untouchable Fight Gear

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kristian Julstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pliskin Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson slips a jab from Julstrom.
Julstrom jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Julstrom paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Julstrom.
Julstrom avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Johnson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Julstrom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Julstrom tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.

Johnson breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Julstrom with a lazy takedown attempt

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Julstrom is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Johnson is trying to control. Julstrom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Julstrom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Julstrom is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Julstrom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Julstrom is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Julstrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson stops Julstrom from standing up.
Julstrom keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Julstrom wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.

Julstrom 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.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson won't allow Julstrom to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Julstrom looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Johnson is defending well. Julstrom quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Johnson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Julstrom celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kristian Julstrom!
Kristian Julstrom took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Untouchable Fight Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.