PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Baumann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baumann kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bombs Over Baghdad. Johnson has chosen Voodoo People as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Baumann
vs
Johnson

185 cm
20
247 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

202 cm
52
250 lbs
45 - 47 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Baumann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 45 - 47 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baumann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baumann wants it to stay on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Baumann. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baumann lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Thomas Johnson has been cut.
Johnson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Baumann misses the shot to the body.
Baumann scores with a decent looking hook.

Baumann cracks Johnson with an uppercut from hell and Johnson crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Baumann's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Johnson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Baumann is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnson has escaped and now he's on top!

Baumann looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Johnson has picked Baumann up and slammed him! Baumann can't keep hold of the triangle and Johnson manages to pass to side control!
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Baumann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baumann manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts.
Baumann is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson is working for a kimura but Baumann is defending it quite comfortably.

Baumann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baumann wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.

Baumann actively working from the bottom here.

Baumann looking for submissions off his back.
Baumann won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.

Baumann actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson wants to control but Baumann is keeping him busy.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Baumann haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Baumann looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson prevents Baumann from improving his position.
Baumann trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Baumann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Baumann defends it.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baumann tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.

Johnson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Baumann is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thomas Johnson!
An out of breath Thomas Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.