PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fury
vs
Johnson

186 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Brute

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 Los Angeles, Bryan Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fury to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Fury isn't so interested in that idea.
Fury trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fury controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fury is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bryan Fury.

Fury forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Fury is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fury jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fury looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Fury around his waist. Fury gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fury blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fury blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fury is struggling to control the position.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson stalls.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Fury breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Fury. Fury gets slowly back to his feet.
Fury avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Fury fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Fury looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Fury persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnson. Fury shrugs it off though.
Fury is breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fury avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Fury moves out of range easily.
Fury throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Fury pushes him off.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fury moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fury keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
John Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fury dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Fury's head and hops out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Fury.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Johnson lands a front kick.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fury uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Fury on that attempt.

Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Fury tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Fury back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Fury is rocked!

It looks like Bryan Fury has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Fury is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fury seems to have got his legs back now.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fury.
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Fury to the canvas! Johnson follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Johnson!