PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between William Washington (ranked 2672 p4p, 25293 weight class) and Lee Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Washington
vs
Johnson

172 cm
25
150
4 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
155
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, William Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lee Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Washington sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Washington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Washington on the side of the head.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Washington counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Washington.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Washington passes into half guard.

Washington controlling the pace.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson won't allow Washington to pass to mount.
Washington content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to kick Washington off but Washington keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Washington passes to full mount!
Johnson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Washington goes for an armbar but Johnson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johnson.

Washington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Washington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.

Washington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Washington has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnson cracks Washington with a solid left hand.
Johnson stands up over Washington, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
Washington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Johnson is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Washington controlling the action here.
Washington is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.

That's four 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.

Johnson is kicking away at Washington from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Washington grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Johnson trying to push Washington off... Johnson taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). William Washington!