PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karim Johnson (ranked 65 p4p, 180 weight class) and William Riker (ranked 6 p4p, 10 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Don't say nuthin'. Riker has chosen In The Summertime as his entrance music. Karim Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to William Riker's chin.

Johnson
vs
Riker

195 cm
34
270
37 - 10 - 0

190 cm
33
265
22 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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NARCOS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Karim Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Riker!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Riker takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Riker.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Riker pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riker is on top in guard.

Riker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson pulls Riker in to control the position.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Riker is proving a slippery customer.
Riker lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Riker is controlling him.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Riker wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking to control.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Riker postures up.
Riker trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Riker chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Riker controlling him for the moment.
Riker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Riker works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.

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.
Riker postures up.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.

Riker drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Riker off! Riker jumps back into Johnson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Riker from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riker wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.

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

Riker takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Riker pulls guard successfully.
Riker being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Riker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Riker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riker on the ground.

Johnson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Riker has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Johnson is looking to defend but Riker has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Johnson! Riker pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Johnson taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). William Riker!
William Riker is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath William Riker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.