PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Johns (ranked 1881 p4p, 239 weight class) and Mikey Ronson (ranked 2683 p4p, 324 weight class). Ronson has chosen Rollin as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johns
vs
Ronson

177 cm
27
181 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
27
183 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

Sportivité
Condemned

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Johns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikey Ronson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronson shoots and misses

and Johns counters with a takedown into side control.
Johns wants to control but Ronson is keeping him busy.
Johns is staying tight to Ronson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Johns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ronson is not content to let Johns control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johns wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ronson, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Ronson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronson tries to improve position but can't.

Johns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Johns thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ronson wants to control but Johns postures up.
Johns has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

Johns thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ronson is trying to get back to half guard.

Johns is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ronson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ronson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johns's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Johns is trying to control. Ronson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ronson tries to roll over but Johns keeps him under control.

Johns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ronson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johns.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johns wants to free his trapped foot but Ronson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johns is taking a breather. Ronson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Johns prevents Ronson from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johns moves into full mount! Ronson won't be happy about that!
Johns can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ronson is looking to escape.
Ronson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Ronson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Johns's arms.
Johns trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Ronson right now.

Johns is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ronson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johns looks to score with a jab to the body but Ronson is just out of range.
Ronson closes the distance but Johns moves to the side

and Johns counters with a shoot takedown. Ronson fights it but they end up in guard.
Ronson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ronson keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully.
Johns tries to free his leg and advance position but Ronson is retaining full guard.
Ronson is trying to keep Johns in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ronson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johns stopping the sweep attempt from Ronson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ronson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johns passes into side control.
Ronson tries to buck Johns off but Johns is having none of it.
Ronson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johns wants to control but Ronson is keeping busy.
Johns is trying to get back to full guard.
Ronson is keen to just control but Johns is a slippery customer.
Johns tries to get to full guard but Ronson has control of the leg.

Johns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Johns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ronson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johns moves into full guard.
Ronson trying to control but Johns is working from the bottom.
Ronson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Johns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ronson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ronson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johns avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johns looking to control.
Ronson trying to control but Johns is working from the bottom.

Johns is looking for a triangle but Ronson pushes his legs off easily.
Ronson trying to control the position from guard on top but Johns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ronson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Ronson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johns defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronson working a defensive guard but Johns passes into half guard.
Ronson tries to roll over but Johns keeps him under control.

Ronson looking for submissions off his back.
Ronson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johns stands and throws Ronson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A control attempt from Ronson but he's now mounted!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Johns dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ronson shoots in for a takedown but Johns shows good takedown defense.
Ronson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johns defends well and Ronson ends up having to push Johns into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johns attempts a counter takedown but Ronson avoids it well and moves away.
Ronson tries to clinch up but Johns circles away and keeps his distance.
Ronson looks for a takedown but Johns sprawls well.
Kyle Johns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Ronson.
Johns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ronson.
Johns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Johns misses its target.
Johns slaps away a takedown attempt from Ronson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johns stuffs the takedown.
Ronson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johns circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johns. Ronson does a little dance to reset his feet.

Johns is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ronson's half guard.
Johns trying to control from half guard but Ronson is working away.

Johns seems to be working for a kimura but Ronson defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronson wants to control but Johns is keeping busy.
Johns is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ronson!
Johns takes Ronson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Ronson is in trouble.

Johns is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Johns has the hooks in. Ronson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Ronson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johns working for a choke but Ronson is defending well.

Ronson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Johns.
Kyle Johns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ronson 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 Johns gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Ronson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns trying to control.

Ronson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Johns.
Ronson trying to control but not successfully.
Ronson can't escape the position.

Johns is persistently looking for the submission but Ronson is defending it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johns working for the choke.
Mikey Ronson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Johns working for the choke.

Johns is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ronson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ronson can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Johns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johns has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Johns!
During a confident post fight interview, Kyle Johns thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.