PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takumi Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Johnson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Johnson
vs
Takeshi

150 cm
25
155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

175 cm
19
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

KAISER
Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, John Johnson!
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, Takumi Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeshi connects with a crisp jab.
Takeshi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takeshi is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takeshi pinned against the cage. Takeshi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takeshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takeshi stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Takeshi connects with a body shot.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Takeshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Takeshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Takeshi finds it's target.
Takeshi tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Takeshi coming out on top.
Takeshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Takeshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Takeshi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi looking to control.
Johnson passes Takeshi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takeshi is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Takeshi wants to get back to his feet.

Takeshi is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Takeshi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson is thwarting Takeshi's attempts to control the position.

Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Takeshi is defending well.

Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Takeshi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.

Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takeshi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takeshi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Takeshi is trying to control but can't.
Takeshi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Takeshi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Johnson is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takeshi, who protects the arm well.

Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takeshi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Takeshi struggling a bit here.
Takeshi is looking for a sweep.
Johnson working away.

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

Johnson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Takeshi is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Johnson yanks on the arm and Takeshi is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Johnson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Johnson!
After the fight, John Johnson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.