PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anselmi Hamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamara kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ruoska - Kiroan. Carter Johnson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Hamara
vs
Johnson

207 cm
29
300 lbs
23 - 9 - 1

195 cm
36
276 lbs
31 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Anselmi Hamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carter Johnson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Hamara moved out of range.
Hamara thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Hamara's shoulder, as Hamara tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson works Hamara's body with a nice hook.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Hamara moves out of range.
Hamara takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Hamara takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson takes a swing at Hamara's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamara throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Hamara throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Hamara fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson wants to control but Hamara is keeping busy.
Hamara working the head and body with strikes.
Hamara keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson has a hand on Hamara's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hamara takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hamara controlling from mount.
Johnson regains half guard.
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!
Johnson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hamara.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Hamara tries to pass.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hamara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamara looking to pass the guard.

Hamara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Hamara postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johnson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hamara, into his guard.
Hamara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Hamara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is not content to let Hamara control the position.

Hamara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hamara working the head and body with strikes.
Hamara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hamara is stalling here. Johnson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hamara seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Johnson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hamara is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamara regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is just content to waste time from the top position. Hamara takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carter Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hamara.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Hamara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamara.
Hamara tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Hamara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Hamara gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Hamara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hamara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Hamara jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Hamara dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Hamara throws a leg kick

and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hamara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hamara is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hamara trying to control the position.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is working Hamara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hamara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hamara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hamara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hamara working a defensive guard but Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Hamara defending well.
Hamara trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Hamara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson uses his free foot to push down on Hamara's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hamara.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamara is trying desperately to improve position.
Hamara trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hamara is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hamara is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson working Hamara over with strikes here.
Hamara takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Johnson controlling from mount.
Johnson looking to finish Hamara with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hamara!

It looks like Anselmi Hamara has been cut.
Johnson scoring with strikes but Hamara is staying in there.
Johnson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hamara?
Johnson loads up with a big shot that hurts Hamara! He's pulled Johnson in close but Johnson has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Hamara survive? More strikes from Johnson and Hamara is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carter Johnson!