PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barney Smalls has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Johnson
vs
Smalls

185 cm
26
245 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

205 cm
26
286 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barney Smalls!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smalls looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Smalls sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Smalls changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Smalls is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Smalls wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Smalls fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Smalls seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Smalls creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johnson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Smalls throws an elbow but Johnson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smalls throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Smalls working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smalls throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Johnson regains half guard, as Smalls was trying to land strikes.
Smalls missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smalls seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is looking to control Smalls's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Smalls thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Smalls looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Smalls is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Smalls eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smalls is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.

Smalls is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smalls to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smalls with the ground and pound but Johnson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smalls postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Smalls drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smalls has Johnson in his guard.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barney Smalls dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Smalls counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smalls tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smalls to the ground. Smalls escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Smalls shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Smalls punching from mount but Johnson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Smalls has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Smalls seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smalls.
Smalls throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.

Smalls wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is holding on to half guard well.

Smalls looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smalls lands with a punch from half guard.
Smalls throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smalls is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Smalls eventually gives up the hold.
Smalls missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smalls.
Johnson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smalls.
Smalls chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Smalls is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smalls.
Barney Smalls has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smalls throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Smalls postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smalls is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Smalls working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smalls throws a big elbow that misses.
Smalls throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Smalls drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smalls has Johnson in his guard.

Smalls is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Smalls 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.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smalls is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Smalls looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smalls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.

Smalls 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barney Smalls showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Johnson leaves Smalls with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Smalls with that takedown attempt.
Smalls closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Tyson Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barney Smalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls fails with a takedown attempt.
Smalls shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls with a poor takedown

and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smalls's guard now.
Johnson is in close to Smalls's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson cracks Smalls with a solid left hand.
Johnson cracks Smalls with a solid left hand.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Johnson is posturing up here but Smalls has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Johnson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Johnson has to tap! Slick submission there by Smalls!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barney Smalls!