PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Johnstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz has chosen CALIFORNIA LOVE by Tupac ft. Dr. Dre as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Johnstone
vs
Cruz

182 cm
21
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
166 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Affordable Quality

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stevie Johnstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz throws a hook but Johnstone avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Cruz.
The crowd cheers as Cruz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnstone doesn't seem phased though.
Cruz lands a nice looking body shot.
Cruz connects with the punch.
Cruz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Johnstone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnstone lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Johnstone controlling him for the moment.

Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnstone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnstone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gabriel Cruz!
Gabriel Cruz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.