PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isreal Haley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Haley
vs
Johnson

209 cm
18
214 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

189 cm
23
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Isreal Haley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson dives in and grabs Haley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haley pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Haley as Johnson shoots in.
Haley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haley but Haley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Isreal Haley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Johnson.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Haley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Haley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Danga de danga de dang - Haley scores with a four punch combination!

Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Haley tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.

Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Haley still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Haley has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Haley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Haley in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Haley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Haley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.

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.
Haley prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
Haley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Haley swings around for an armbar but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Haley's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson is pushing down on Haley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Haley is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Haley wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.

Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Haley gets full guard.
Johnson postures up.
Haley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Haley.
Johnson tries to stand but Haley is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson pushing down on Haley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Haley defends the submission attempt.
Johnson prevents Haley from improving his position.
Haley is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Haley is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.

Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haley defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haley is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tony Johnson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson is pushing down on Haley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Haley is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Haley's temple.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Haley's head.
Tony Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Haley's head.
Haley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Haley is defending well.
Haley wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.

Johnson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Haley defend it? Johnson steps over the head and cranks it - Haley is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Johnson!
A less than humble Tony Johnson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.