PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drake Johnson (ranked 2440 p4p, 3922 weight class) and Coronnie James Dio (ranked 330 p4p, 484 weight class). James Dio has chosen Coronnie James Dio - Rainbow In The Dark as his entrance music. Coronnie James Dio is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Johnson
vs
James Dio

195 cm
20
180
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
170
3 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drake Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Coronnie James Dio!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into James Dio's guard.
James Dio is trying to keep Johnson in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James Dio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but James Dio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James Dio trying to control the position.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but James Dio is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James Dio keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
James Dio trying to control the position here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James Dio misses with a double jab.
Coronnie James Dio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws a hook but James Dio blocks it.
James Dio throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
James Dio misses with a lunging right hand

and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
James Dio felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
James Dio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson has an Americana. James Dio didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Johnson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Johnson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Drake Johnson!
Our winner, Drake Johnson, 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.