PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chong Zhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhu comes into the arena with Meet Gazoo blaring out of the sound system. Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Psycho - 50 Cent. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zhu
vs
Johnson

166 cm
20
146 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

168 cm
21
135 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Vitality

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chong Zhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randall Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Zhu scores with a jab to the head.

Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Zhu in a clinch.
Johnson avoiding damage as Zhu throws knees to the body.
Zhu tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Zhu.
Zhu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.

Johnson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Zhu regains guard immediately.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zhu keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Zhu looking for a sweep. Not yet Zhu, not yet.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson stalling.
Zhu is doing well to control the position and prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Zhu looking for submissions off his back.
Zhu wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zhu is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zhu avoid being mounted?
Johnson is looking to advance position but Zhu won't allow it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Johnson forces Zhu back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Zhu stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zhu prevents it.
Chong Zhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson just leaning against Zhu, taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhu prevents the takedown attempt.

Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zhu is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Zhu is defending well.
Zhu is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhu gets full guard.
Zhu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson trying to move into half guard but instead Zhu has managed to sweep!
Zhu wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Zhu is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Zhu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Zhu is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Zhu keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

Zhu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zhu working a defensive guard but Johnson passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Zhu tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zhu is defending well.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Zhu.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zhu after a bit of a struggle.
Chong Zhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Johnson.
Zhu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Zhu trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zhu into the cage.
Zhu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zhu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Zhu with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zhu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Zhu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zhu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.

Johnson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Zhu defends it.
Zhu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Zhu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.

Zhu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Zhu looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhu wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Zhu is keeping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Zhu keeps moving.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Randall Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Johnson pushes down on Zhu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Zhu won't allow it.
Zhu gets back to full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Johnson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Zhu to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Johnson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Zhu pulls down on the head and he's put Johnson to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chong Zhu!
Chong Zhu made sure to mention his sponsor, Happy Pills 159Q - 90% Laundry in his post fight interview.