PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ezra Johns (ranked 25098 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny America (ranked 5808 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Johns
vs
America

219 cm
18
161 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

175 cm
17
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezra Johns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny America !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

America rushes Johns and presses him up against the cage.
America throws a head punch that misses.
Johns is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
America is trying to force a seperation but Johns has the dominant position.
America tries to circle away but Johns has him pinned against the cage.
Johns lands a body punch in the clinch.
America tries to break the clinch but Johns is controlling the position.
America makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johns tries a body shot but America blocks it.
America working hard to break the clinch.
America is trying to break the clinch but Johns is controlling him.
America wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johns has him pressed against the cage.
Johns has America pressed against the cage, preventing America from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johns blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
America tries to circle away but Johns has him pinned against the cage.
America is trying to force a seperation but Johns has the dominant position.
America throws a head punch that misses.
Johns misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on America 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
America wants to get back to striking at distance but Johns won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
America lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johns backwards.
America has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johns blocks an uppercut.
America trying to stall but Johns improves his position.
Johns keeps the fight in the clinch, despite America 's efforts to push away.
Johns missing with knees to the body.
America on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
America swings wildly with an uppercut but Johns uses good head movement to avoid it.

Johns has clasped his hands together around America 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
America is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Johns working the ground and pound.
America takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
America is trying to buck Johns off.
America takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
America really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
America wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Johns really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

Johns has an Americana. America didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Johns is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Johns hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ezra Johns!