PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drunken Hermit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shia Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shia Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hermit
vs
Johnson

165 cm
25
180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Drunken Hermit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shia Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hermit shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hermit wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.

Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hermit lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hermit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johnson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hermit keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom.

Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hermit defends well.
Hermit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hermit trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hermit wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.

Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hermit postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hermit trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson striking off his back but it's not causing Hermit any problems.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermit tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.

Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hermit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hermit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hermit postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hermit passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Hermit there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hermit lands a nice short elbow.
Hermit trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermit wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Hermit prevents Johnson from improving his position.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermit prevents Johnson from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hermit lands a nice short elbow.

Hermit is working for a submission of some sort.
Hermit looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Hermit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Hermit seems to be looking for submissions.
Hermit is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Hermit is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hermit pulls his head out easily.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Hermit is controlling well.
Hermit wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hermit working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hermit pulls his head out easily.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson looks winded!

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hermit pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Hermit is working for a submission of some sort.
Hermit wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shia Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hermit drives through with a takedown into Johnson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hermit preventing the sweep.
Hermit advances position into side control!

Hermit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hermit staying calm.
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hermit connects with a decent elbow.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hermit's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shia Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hermit trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hermit is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermit working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hermit looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Johnson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hermit landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Johnson landing a few short strikes.
Johnson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Johnson has his foot on Hermit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hermit works his way back into a safe position though.
Hermit stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
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!

Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Hermit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermit cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Hermit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hermit trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson trying to strike off his back.

Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hermit defends well.
Johnson striking off his back but it's not causing Hermit any problems.
Johnson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermit chips away with some ground and pound.
Hermit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hermit lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hermit is aware though and is defending well.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hermit trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Hermit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson trying to strike off his back.

Johnson has his foot on Hermit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hermit works his way back into a safe position though.
Hermit stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hermit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermit with a nice head shot there.
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!

Johnson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hermit has picked Johnson up and slammed him! Johnson can't keep hold of the triangle and Hermit manages to pass to side control!
Johnson is trying to strike from the bottom but Hermit has passed into full mount.
Hermit landing punches.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Hermit isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hermit controlling from mount.

Hermit has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Johnson is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drunken Hermit!
Drunken Hermit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.