PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kesire Johnson (ranked 4336 p4p, 4358 weight class) and Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Johnson
vs
Johnson

165 cm
18
132
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
21
130
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kesire Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kesire Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jack Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kesire Johnson tries to avoid it but Jack Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kesire Johnson to the ground. Kesire Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jack Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kesire Johnson tries to avoid it but Jack Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kesire Johnson to the ground. Kesire Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kesire Johnson throws a big counter combination but Jack Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kesire Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Johnson.
Kesire Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.

Kesire Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Jack Johnson sneaks out the side door and pushes Kesire Johnson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Kesire Johnson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jack Johnson quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kesire Johnson lands a nice short elbow.

Kesire Johnson is looking for a kimura but Jack Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kesire Johnson to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack Johnson is looking for a sweep. Kesire Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Jack Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kesire Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack Johnson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kesire Johnson jumps into side control!

Kesire Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jack Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kesire Johnson wants to stand but Jack Johnson is controlling his arm.
Jack Johnson prevents Kesire Johnson from moving into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ground and pound from Kesire Johnson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kesire Johnson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kesire Johnson landing strikes.
Kesire Johnson cracks Jack Johnson with a big elbow.
Kesire Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jack Johnson tries to control but Kesire Johnson manages to take his back.
Kesire Johnson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

Kesire Johnson looking to break Jack Johnson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jack Johnson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kesire Johnson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jack Johnson tries to escape but Kesire Johnson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kesire Johnson throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

Kesire Johnson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jack Johnson is trying to break free.
Jack Johnson trying to control the hands but Kesire Johnson breaks the grip.

Jack Johnson 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 Kesire Johnson gets his way!
Jack Johnson tries to escape but Kesire Johnson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kesire Johnson avoiding Jack Johnson 's attempts to control his hands.
Kesire Johnson is trying to stick to Jack Johnson's back but Jack Johnson is turning into Kesire Johnson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kesire Johnson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jack Johnson.

Kesire Johnson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jack Johnson rolls with it to try and escape but Kesire Johnson cranks on the arm and Jack Johnson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kesire Johnson!