PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Washington (ranked 3850 p4p, 3034 weight class) and George Johnson (ranked 388 p4p, 321 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Washington
vs
Johnson

195 cm
25
235
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
271
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raymond Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Washington tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Washington swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Washington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson's coach down at Tappelukerho was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johnson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Johnson feints and as Washington raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson prevents Washington from getting back to his feet.
Washington wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard.
Washington is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is nestled in close to Washington, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson stalling.
It looks like Johnson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Washington!

Johnson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Washington is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Johnson!
After the big win, George Johnson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.