PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Padre Lodrasko (ranked 5287 p4p, 4677 weight class) and Keegan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lodrasko
vs
Johnson

225 cm
25
289
0 - 1 - 0

196 cm
25
299
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Padre Lodrasko!
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, Keegan Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lodrasko throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lodrasko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lodrasko connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
A left lands for Lodrasko.

It looks like Keegan Johnson has been cut.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lodrasko.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lodrasko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lodrasko lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Lodrasko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.

Lodrasko tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lodrasko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lodrasko is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Johnson dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lodrasko is not content to let Johnson control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working the strikes but Lodrasko uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

Lodrasko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lodrasko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lodrasko tries to get out of the position.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lodrasko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Lodrasko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.

Lodrasko looking for a kimura from the bottom but Johnson passes into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson in side control, throwing shots but Lodrasko defends.
Johnson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Lodrasko sneaks back into half guard.
Johnson controlling the pace.

Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Lodrasko has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Johnson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Johnson!
Lodrasko tries to control but Johnson manages to take his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is not going to allow Lodrasko to sit and survive in this position.
Johnson is hanging on to Lodrasko's back as he tries to escape.

Johnson is looking for the choke from the back position but Lodrasko is controlling his hands well.
Johnson controlling well, preventing Lodrasko from escaping the position.
Lodrasko is trying to stand back up.
Johnson controlling well, preventing Lodrasko from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with an elbow to the head.
Johnson avoiding Lodrasko 's attempts to control his hands.
Lodrasko tries to escape but Johnson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Lodrasko defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Johnson's arms.
Lodrasko is trying to get back to his feet but Johnson has full control of the position and if anything, Lodrasko has just worked his way into a worse spot.
You can see the frustration on Lodrasko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Johnson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

Johnson working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Lodrasko is doing well to defend. Johnson seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Lodrasko is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keegan Johnson!