PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dale Steyn (ranked 3328 p4p, 374 weight class) and Kyle Johns (ranked 2392 p4p, 282 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Steyn
vs
Johns

179 cm
21
182 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

177 cm
26
181 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dale Steyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Johns!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steyn!
Steyn misses the shot to the body.
Johns shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steyn but Steyn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steyn swivels and escapes.
Steyn misses with a wild combination.
Johns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steyn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johns changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Steyn there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steyn!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot by Steyn.
Johns's coach down at Core Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johns's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jab from Steyn.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Steyn enables Johns to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steyn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Steyn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns keeps trying to improve his position.

Steyn working for a triangle but Johns defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johns slips nicely into half guard.
Steyn trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Johns is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steyn sees it coming and defends easily.
Steyn wants to control but Johns is keeping busy.
Steyn controlling the position for now.
Steyn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johns on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steyn is trying to get back to full guard.

Johns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johns is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Steyn!
Johns is trying to take his opponent's back.
Johns content just to control the position here.
Steyn tries to lock up and control but Johns gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns looking to control but Steyn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steyn is desperately trying to improve his position but Johns has a good base and remains in mount.

Johns swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Johns!
Our winner, Kyle Johns, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.