PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 3070 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Crolla (ranked 25379 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Diddy - Dirty Money - Coming Home ft. Skylar Grey. Ricky Crolla will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Johnson
vs
Crolla

150 cm
25
130 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
130 lbs
3 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Ricky Crolla!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crolla looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.

Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Crolla's guard.
Crolla is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Crolla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson is in close to Crolla's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crolla has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Crolla's brow.

Crolla is rocked!
Johnson distracts Crolla with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crolla is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Crolla trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson gets to his feet and stands over Crolla, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Crolla felt that one! Johnson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Crolla from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Johnson!
Our winner, John 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.