PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nobita Nagasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Murphy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Nagasaki
vs
Murphy Johnson

170 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

193 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nobita Nagasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Franco Murphy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagasaki is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.

Nagasaki clinches.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Nagasaki working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki working a defensive guard here.

Nagasaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Nagasaki wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nagasaki stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nagasaki misses with the combination.
Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nagasaki.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nagasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nagasaki's half guard.
Nagasaki is breathing heavily.
Nagasaki tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Nagasaki defends it.
Nagasaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki trying to get back to full guard but Johnson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee warns Nagasaki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Nagasaki is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Nagasaki tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Johnson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nagasaki has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nagasaki!

Nagasaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nagasaki has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franco Murphy Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Nagasaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Nagasaki shoots in.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Nagasaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nagasaki tries to avoid it.
Johnson throws a head kick but Nagasaki moves out of range.

Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nagasaki's half guard.
Nagasaki wants to sweep but Johnson has passed to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki taking punishment in the form of punches.
Johnson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Johnson taking a breather here.
Franco Murphy Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki trying his best to control but Johnson has mounted him.
Nagasaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Johnson looking to isolate an arm here. Nagasaki doesn't see it coming and as Johnson extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franco Murphy Johnson!