PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimitry Johnson (ranked 4213 p4p, 4913 weight class) and Alex But (ranked 441 p4p, 486 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnson
vs
But

193 cm
18
222
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
200
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dimitry Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex But!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
But is looking to clinch.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but But is quick to defend against it.
But looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
But throws a leg kick

so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
But wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson trying to control but But is working from the bottom.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. But swivels though and keeps the full guard.
But keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for But on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

But pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from But.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but But sprawls and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
But darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns But into the cage.
Dimitry Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex But.
But looks winded!
But shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but But is quick to defend against it.
Johnson connects with a jab.
But walks into a jab.
A left lands for Johnson.

It looks like Alex But has been cut.
But tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and But has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
But walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks But with an uppercut!
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson punishes But's body with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
But walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Johnson with the inside leg kick.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.

Johnson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends But sprawling to the canvas! But rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Johnson finish him?!

But is rocked!

That has opened up Alex But's cut even more.
Johnson drops But with a straight left! Oh this is bad for But! Johnson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitry Johnson!