PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maricue Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Miami Vice Theme Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Johnson
vs
Russel

186 cm
29
200 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

190 cm
38
200 lbs
19 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Don Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maricue Russel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russel looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson cracks Russel with an open hand slap.
Russel misses with a hook
and Russel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Russel and move into the clinch.

Russel gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Johnson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel working away.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Russel off and has taken his back!
Will Johnson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Russel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Johnson.

Johnson is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Russel taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Johnson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Johnson!
Our winner, Don Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.