PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sala Rakas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne 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.

Rakas
vs
Johnson

185 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 Los Angeles, Sala Rakas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Rakas is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Rakas's guard.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rakas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson prevents Rakas from getting back to his feet.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Rakas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rakas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rakas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Rakas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rakas's head.
Rakas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rakas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rakas is breathing heavily.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rakas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson not doing much here.
Johnson is nestled in close to Rakas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is nestled in close to Rakas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rakas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson passes to side control.
Johnson working the ground and pound from side control.
Rakas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rakas is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Rakas here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johnson looks up at the clock and then as Rakas takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Johnson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson cracks Rakas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Johnson is working Rakas over with some ground and pound from side control.

Johnson stands up.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johnson winds up and cracks Rakas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rakas is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Rakas is having none of it.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Rakas's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Johnson 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 throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rakas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Rakas's guard.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rakas has wrist control.
Johnson pushing down on Rakas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rakas defending well though.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rakas is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson winds up and cracks Rakas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rakas's head.
Rakas is in trouble now - Johnson has advanced to mount!
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Johnson looking to finish Rakas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rakas!

Rakas is rocked!

It looks like Sala Rakas has been cut.
Johnson lands a big shot to the head and Rakas winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dwayne Johnson!