PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Gerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmie Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerson comes to the cage accompanied by RAP JIU-JITSU. Jimmie Johns told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Gerson
vs
Johns

183 cm
25
188 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
194 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricardo Gerson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmie Johns!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johns closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gerson to the mat! Gerson manages to get full guard.
Johns wants to control from the top but Gerson keeps moving.
Gerson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gerson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Gerson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johns stays in close to Gerson's body and controls the position.
Gerson keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gerson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johns defends it easily.
Gerson tries to strike from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gerson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johns defends well.
Gerson is looking to stand up but Johns isn't so interested in that idea.
Johns trying to control but Gerson is working from the bottom.

Gerson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johns trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johns not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Johns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gerson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johns has managed to get both his arms back between Gerson's legs - danger averted.
Johns pushes down on Gerson's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Johns is working for a submission of some sort.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gerson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johns pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johns is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gerson defends it well.
Gerson is looking to improve his position.
Gerson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gerson keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully.

Gerson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johns is aware though and is defending well.

Gerson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johns defends it easily.
Johns trying to control but Gerson is working from the bottom.

Gerson looking for a guillotine here but Johns defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Gerson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gerson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johns pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerson wants to improve his position but Johns is controlling well.

Gerson looking for submissions off his back.

Johns wants to work for an arm triangle but Gerson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johns is looking to take a break and control but Gerson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johns might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gerson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Johns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gerson is looking to improve his position.
Johns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gerson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Gerson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johns pulls his head out easily.

Gerson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johns pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gerson looking for submissions off his back.
Johns takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ricardo Gerson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Johns shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johns showed some decent athleticism there.

Gerson is defending against the submission attempts here by Johns.
Johns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerson keeps working.
Gerson pushes Johns off looking to stand but Johns dives back in and keeps control.
Johns trying to control from half guard but Gerson is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns prevents Gerson from improving his position.
Gerson is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johns in particular looking to stall.

Gerson actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerson tries to roll over but Johns keeps him under control.
Johns is looking to advance position but Gerson won't allow it.
Gerson is trying to stand back up but Johns is controlling him
Johns is keen to just control but Gerson is a slippery customer.
Gerson is looking for a sweep. Johns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gerson trying to control but Johns postures up.
Gerson is looking for a sweep. Johns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johns stalling.
Gerson tries to get to full guard but Johns has control of the leg.
Johns wants to control but Gerson is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gerson manages to get to full guard.

Gerson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gerson working a defensive guard here.
Johns wants to control from the top but Gerson keeps moving.
Gerson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gerson is trying to keep Johns in close.
Gerson wants to stand up but Johns is controlling him.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johns leaning his opponent against the cage.

Johns has hold of one of Gerson's legs. Gerson is fighting the takedown attempt but Johns gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

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

Gerson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Johns rolls with it to try and escape but Gerson cranks on the arm and Johns is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Gerson!
Ricardo Gerson retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Ricardo Gerson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.