PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donny Graham (ranked 24464 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Johnson (ranked 6890 p4p, 0 weight class). Donny Graham has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Graham
vs
Johnson

223 cm
19
214 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

187 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Donny Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Johnson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Graham or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.

Graham darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Johnson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Graham keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but Graham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Johnson is trying to trip Graham. He has hold of a leg but Graham is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Johnson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Graham's brow.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Graham's head.
Graham trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson is posturing up here but Graham has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Johnson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Johnson has to tap! Slick submission there by Graham!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donny Graham!