PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Macleod (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.

Johnson
vs
Macleod

194 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Duncan Macleod!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Macleod swivels and escapes.
Macleod throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Macleod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macleod throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Macleod throws a nice head kick!
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Macleod circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Macleod as Johnson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macleod goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Macleod cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Macleod chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Macleod sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Macleod.
Macleod throws a head kick that misses.
Macleod misses with the body kick

so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Macleod is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Johnson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Macleod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Macleod pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the cage. Macleod follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macleod feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. Macleod then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Macleod thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it

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

Macleod has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Johnson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Johnson jumps guard but Macleod turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Macleod to keep the fight standing.

Macleod breaks from the clinch.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Macleod defends it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macleod misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Duncan Macleod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Macleod keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macleod has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macleod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Macleod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Macleod's guard.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Macleod!

Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but Macleod is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macleod working to try and regain half guard.
Macleod wants to try and get back to his feet.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macleod is looking to escape.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Macleod is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.

Johnson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Macleod turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Johnson off and cradles Macleod's limp body as Johnson celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.