PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Forest Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hart Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Maynard
vs
Johnson

218 cm
22
151 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

195 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 Helsinki, Forest Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hart Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maynard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maynard.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard chips away with some ground and pound.
Maynard stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to keep Maynard in close.
Maynard won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to hit a switch here but Maynard passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Johnson there!

Maynard goes for an armbar but Johnson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Maynard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson is pushing down on Maynard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maynard is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.

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.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maynard!
Maynard tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Maynard has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Johnson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Johnson has got one arm under Maynard's chin. This could be trouble... Maynard trying to control the other hand but Johnson gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Maynard has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hart Johnson!