PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Johnson (ranked 5331 p4p, 77 weight class) and Joao Cajo Branca (ranked 6118 p4p, 164 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Johnson
vs
Cajo Branca

205 cm
18
259 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
17
269 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Big Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Cajo Branca!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Johnson counters with a quick kick to the body but Branca blocks it.

Branca looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Branca drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Branca postures up.
Branca controlling from the top position.

Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Branca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Branca is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Branca works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Johnson has hold of Branca's hands but Branca slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Branca.
Branca looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Branca is controlling well.
Branca should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Branca is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Branca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Branca connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Branca is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Branca moves to the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branca trying to control momentarily.
I would not like to be Johnson right now.

Branca is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Branca keeps control of the position easily here as Johnson tries to buck him off.
Let's hope that Branca has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Branca working for the choke.

Johnson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Branca gets his way!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Branca controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Branca shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Johnson counters with a quick kick to the body but Branca blocks it.

Branca throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Branca is in Johnson's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Branca defends it easily.
Branca passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Branca moves into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Branca takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Branca has control of Johnson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Branca has control of Johnson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Branca lands a couple of good shots and Johnson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Branca is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Branca looking for the choke but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branca lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Johnson hold on?!
Branca controlling the position well here. Johnson rolled but Branca kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Branca is continuing to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Branca is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Johnson is defending well though. Branca let's go of the attempt for now.
What can Johnson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branca trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Branca looking to break Johnson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Branca will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Branca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Branca is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Branca lands strikes to the head.

Branca has his arm under Johnson's chin here. Game over son! Branca squeezes tightly and Johnson is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Cajo Branca!