PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Tonney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and marcus johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). marcus johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Tonney
vs
johnson

185 cm
23
281 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Tonney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, marcus johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by johnson.
Tonney is not content to let johnson control the position.
johnson tries to move to full mount but Tonney actually manages to regain half guard.
johnson wants to control but Tonney is keeping him busy.
johnson is looking to advance position but Tonney won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonney is trying is best to control the position here.
Tonney tries to roll over but johnson keeps him under control.
johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tonney does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tonney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tonney misses with a head kick.
Tonney looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tonney dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on johnson. That did some damage!
johnson looks gassed!
Tonney pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tonney buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
marcus johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
johnson moves forwards but Tonney connects with a nice, crisp jab.

It looks like marcus johnson has been cut.
johnson circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Tonney. johnson falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Tonney!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Tonney!