PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chief Bear (ranked 2411 p4p, 286 weight class) and Johnny Truth (ranked 1858 p4p, 228 weight class). Johnny Truth will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bear
vs
Truth

190 cm
22
199 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

183 cm
22
197 lbs
12 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Johnny Truth!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear darts in looking for a takedown but Truth gets double underhooks and turns Bear into the cage.
Bear avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bear shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Truth as he jumps to the side.
Truth scores with a jab. Bear acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Truth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bear's hands.
Bear fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Truth avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Truth thuds a left hand into Bear's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truth connects with a nice looking jab.
Bear shoots in for a takedown but Truth shows good takedown defense.
Bear takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bear takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Truth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Truth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bear looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Truth is fending him off so far but Bear persists. Nope, Truth circles away and we're back to standing.
Bear is breathing heavily.

Bear shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bear showed some decent athleticism there.
Truth keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Truth pushes Bear off looking to stand but Bear dives back in and keeps control.

Truth manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Truth digs a good body shot into Bear's ribs.
Bear fails with the takedown
and Truth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Truth lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Truth!
Bear takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Truth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bear rather than just go for the knockout.
Truth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Truth scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chief Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Truth lands with a straight right. Bear didn't see that one coming.
Truth cracks Bear with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Truth scores with a shot to the body.
Truth lands with a nice body punch.
Truth jabs Bear to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Truth scores with a sloppy right hand. Bear should have avoided that one.
Bear moves out of range of the leg kick from Truth.
Truth lands a nice shot that snaps Bear's head back.
Bear fails to land the takedown.
Bear takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Truth connects with a body shot that sends Bear's belly button to the back.
Truth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truth lands a head shot.
Truth connects with a body shot that sends Bear's belly button to the back.
Bear tries to score a power double leg takedown but Truth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bear somewhat.
Truth lands a nice shot to the body.
Bear with a lazy takedown attempt
and Truth counters with a straight right hand.
Johnny Truth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Truth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Truth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Truth throws a shot to the body.
Truth has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Truth thumps Bear with a low kick.
Truth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bear had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bear shoots in and drives through. Truth sprawls well.
Bear takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Truth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Truth lands.
Truth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Truth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bear takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Truth lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Truth.

Bear is rocked!
Bear gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Truth counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh Bear is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bear needs to keep his hands up - Truth had a free shot at his head there.
Truth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Truth closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bear! Truth dives in looking to finish! Bear is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Truth!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Truth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.