PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pantero Athrox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Athrox
vs
Johnson

180 cm
19
160 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

160 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pantero Athrox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Athrox looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Athrox postures up.
Athrox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Athrox works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Athrox passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson!
Athrox with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Athrox tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Athrox lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Athrox takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Athrox landing strikes, looking to finish!

Johnson is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Athrox content just to control the position here.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Athrox finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Johnson is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Athrox locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Johnson is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pantero Athrox!