PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Machine Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Beware-Big Pun. Donnie Johnson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Johnson
vs
Man

185 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

185 cm
22
208 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Hellbent, Inc.

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donnie Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Machine Man!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Man's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Man.

Man escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Man 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.
Man is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Man working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Man wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Man.

Man looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into half guard.
Man looks gassed!

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.
Man gets full guard.

Man has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Man looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Johnson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Man defends it.
Man wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson throwing shots but Man is blocking nicely.
Man gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Man isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Johnson stacks Man on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Johnson!
Man is looking for a sweep.
Man is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!

Man patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Man is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

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 Man gets his way!
Man misses with a punch to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Johnson regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man passes to full mount!

Man working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is in no mood to give up.
Man can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Man stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Machine Man dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Man sneaks back into half guard.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Man is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Man regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson won't allow Man to sweep him here.

Man working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Machine Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Man looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Johnson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Man is looking to get back to full guard here but Johnson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Johnson wants to take his opponent's back but Man doesn't allow it.
Johnson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Man to take his back!
Johnson lands a shot to the head.

Johnson is persistently looking for the submission but Man is defending it well.
Man tries to escape but Johnson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Johnson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Man covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Man trying to control the hands but Johnson breaks the grip.

Johnson has one arm under Man 's neck. Man is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Johnson manages to get his arm free though and Man is in a world of trouble! Johnson sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Man turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donnie Johnson!