PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smiff's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, New born. Johnson has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Smiff
vs
Johnson

180 cm
22
155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

177 cm
22
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Smiff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiff misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Smiff.
Oooh a lovely combination from Smiff sends Johnson down but not out. Smiff dives into side control looking to finish.

Johnson is rocked!

It looks like Tim Johnson has been cut.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Smiff finish him?
Johnson is trying to control Smiff's posture but Smiff avoids it.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smiff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smiff's back!
Smiff is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Johnson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Smiff preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Johnson.
Smiff is trying to get back to his feet but Johnson has full control of the position and if anything, Smiff has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Johnson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Smiff is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Johnson is working the ground and pound. Can Smiff escape?
Smiff controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Johnson working for the choke.
Johnson looks gassed!

Johnson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Smiff is trying to stand back up.

Smiff won't enjoy being in this position. Johnson looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Smiff is tapping - it's over boys! Johnson picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Johnson!
Tim Johnson is the new lightweight champion!