PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patty Larkin (ranked 6009 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Jonhson (ranked 25969 p4p, 0 weight class). Rashad Jonhson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Larkin
vs
Jonhson

176 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
157 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Pit Bull Development

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patty Larkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rashad Jonhson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonhson fails with the takedown.
Jonhson shoots for a double leg takedown but Larkin sprawls well. He's pushed Jonhson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Larkin throws a leg kick
and Jonhson counters with a series of strikes. Larkin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jonhson chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Larkin moves into the clinch.
Jonhson misses with a punch to the body.

Larkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Larkin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jonhson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Larkin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Patty Larkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Jonhson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonhson has his takedown stuffed
and Larkin counters with a left and a right that stings Jonhson.
Jonhson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larkin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jonhson throws a right hand that Larkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Larkin also avoids with ease.
As Jonhson looks to move away, Larkin throws a big counter combo but Jonhson just gets out of the way.
Jonhson tries to clinch but Larkin moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Larkin gets the takedown into side control.
Jonhson is not content to let Larkin control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonhson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larkin uses his free foot to push down on Jonhson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jonhson.
Larkin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jonhson on the ground.
Jonhson regains half guard.
Larkin drops an elbow to the side of Jonhson's head.
Jonhson is staying active underneath Larkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Larkin is pressing down on Jonhson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jonhson is holding on for now.
Larkin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Larkin wants to pass to mount but Jonhson is defending the position.
Larkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jonhson keeps working.
Jonhson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jonhson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Larkin is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin moves nicely into side control.
Jonhson struggling a bit here.

Larkin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jonhson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Larkin but great work by Jonhson.
Larkin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jonhson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Larkin can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin is trying to get back to half guard.
Larkin is trying to control Jonhson's posture but Jonhson avoids it.
Larkin tries to buck Jonhson off but Jonhson is having none of it.
Larkin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jonhson wants to take a breather but Larkin is having none of it.
Larkin trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patty Larkin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Larkin misses with a series of wild punches.
Larkin leaves Jonhson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Larkin rushes Jonhson and presses him up against the cage.
Jonhson trying to stall but Larkin improves his position.

Larkin has Jonhson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Larkin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jonhson tumbling to the mat - Larkin dives into Jonhson's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Larkin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin won't allow Jonhson to sweep him here.
Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonhson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonhson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jonhson is trying to control the position but Larkin postures up.
Jonhson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Larkin wants to control but Jonhson is keeping busy.
Larkin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Larkin gets back to full guard.
Jonhson postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Larkin holds on and takes a little breather.
Larkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Larkin, not yet.
Larkin is striking but Jonhson is not phased and passes to half guard.
Larkin is trying to get back to full guard.
Larkin is looking to get back to full guard here but Jonhson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Larkin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jonhson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin tries to lock up and control but Jonhson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jonhson scoring with strikes but Larkin is staying in there.
Larkin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Jonhson tries to get the hooks in deep but Larkin pushed the leg off.
Rashad Jonhson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Larkin wants to get back to his feet.
Jonhson lands with a hammerfist to the side of Larkin's head.

Larkin is trying to escape but he's just digging himself into more trouble. Jonhson manages to sink in the hooks and gets a rear naked choke to end the fight in impressive fashion.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rashad Jonhson!