PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan 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.

Gump
vs
Johnson

190 cm
23
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bubba Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson looks for a takedown but Gump sprawls well.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Gump. Gump gets slowly back to his feet.
Gump is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Gump sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson scores with a one two! Gump had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Bubba Gump has been cut.
Gump shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Gump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gump shoots in but no luck this time.

Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.

Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Gump wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gump. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gump is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Gump has managed to sneak the leg through.
Johnson missing with punches from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gump wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gump 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. Gump eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.

Gump is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson is not content to let Gump control the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump moves nicely into side control.

Gump is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson tries to buck Gump off but Gump is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gump tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is pushing Gump's head away, looking to escape. Gump manages to hold on to the position though.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gump wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Gump tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson tries to buck Gump off but Gump is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson tries to buck Gump off but Gump is having none of it.
Johnson looks winded!
Gump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Gump advances to mount.

Gump swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bubba Gump!