PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between junior Mcuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen My Time- Fabolous as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Mcuff
vs
Johnson

185 cm
18
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
154 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, junior Mcuff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcuff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mcuff misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcuff as he jumps to the side.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
Johnson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Johnson controls the position.
Mcuff stops Johnson from passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcuff trying to remain calm as Johnson controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Johnson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mcuff misses with a two punch combination.

That's two 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.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcuff tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcuff manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Mcuff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mcuff misses with a few strikes there.
Mcuff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mcuff looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
A punch combination from Mcuff misses.
Some wild striking there from Mcuff.
Mcuff misses with a double jab.
Mcuff is breathing heavily.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcuff fails to land with a series of punches.
junior Mcuff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
junior Mcuff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcuff misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Mcuff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch combination from Mcuff misses.
Mcuff throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcuff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mcuff lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcuff misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Mcuff as Johnson shoots in.
Mcuff lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
A combination from Mcuff does no damage.
A punch combination from Mcuff misses.

Johnson clinches up with Mcuff and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson is working for takedown but Mcuff is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mcuff wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcuff tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Mcuff prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcuff wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Mcuff wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mcuff throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcuff keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcuff circles away.
junior Mcuff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcuff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcuff throws a combination that misses

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcuff pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mcuff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mcuff is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson gets control of Mcuff's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johnson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mcuff wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson has control of Mcuff's left arm, preventing Mcuff from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcuff is posturing up here but Johnson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mcuff tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mcuff has to tap! Slick submission there by Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Johnson!