PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alec Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederick Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Drowning Pool- Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Johnson
vs
Knox

175 cm
24
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
23
173 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alec Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frederick Knox!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Knox drives through with a takedown into Johnson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Knox wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.

Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Knox advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson tries to kick Knox off but Knox keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knox is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson punching from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knox trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Knox tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knox controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.

Johnson wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Knox wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson postures up in Knox's guard and throws a big left but Knox blocks it.

Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Knox closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.

Knox pulls guard successfully.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Knox.
Knox will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Knox is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Knox has escaped and now he's on top!

Knox trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Knox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Knox wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.

Knox is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Johnson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Knox is looking to defend but Johnson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Knox! Johnson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Knox taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alec Johnson!
An out of breath Alec Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.