PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jermain Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Loveladdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Johnson
vs
Loveladdy

195 cm
25
277 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

209 cm
19
269 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Steel Penn's All 160
Project Mayhem

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jermain Johnson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Loveladdy!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Loveladdy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson .
Loveladdy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Loveladdy cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson throws a head kick but Loveladdy moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Loveladdy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson 's back!
Loveladdy keeps control of the position easily here as Johnson tries to buck him off.
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Loveladdy is in full control for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy controls the action.

Johnson is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Loveladdy off. It looks like it's working - Loveladdy slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Johnson displaying calm under pressure there.
Loveladdy lands with an overhand left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Loveladdy lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loveladdy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson .
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Loveladdy connects with a jab.

It looks like Jermain Johnson has been cut.

Loveladdy drops Johnson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Johnson looks back up at him and smiles so Loveladdy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Johnson is rocked!
Loveladdy looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson switches off momentarily and Loveladdy cracks him with a monster right hand! Johnson topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Loveladdy dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Loveladdy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brandon Loveladdy!
In his post fight interview, Brandon Loveladdy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.