PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chun Quen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otavio Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Quen
vs
Johnson

177 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

220 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chun Quen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Otavio Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quen is keeping the position for now.
Quen wants to hit a switch here but Johnson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Quen there!
Quen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Quen to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to control but Quen wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Johnson prevents Quen from getting the reversal.
Quen is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.

Johnson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Johnson goes for an armbar but Quen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Quen.
Quen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Quen's guard.

Quen 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 wants to pass the guard but Quen is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson passes Quen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson is pressing down on Quen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Quen is holding on for now.
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
Johnson passes to full mount!
Quen tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Johnson but it's paid off an Quen is forced to tap! Nice work by Johnson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Otavio Johnson!