PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco CrewCup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Johnson
vs
CrewCup

170 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marco CrewCup!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to clinch but CrewCup is having none of it.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at CrewCup's knee but CrewCup avoids it well.

CrewCup clinches.
Johnson has CrewCup pressed against the cage, preventing CrewCup from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but CrewCup pulls him back up using the underhooks.

CrewCup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by CrewCup.

CrewCup knocks Johnson to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

It looks like Chris Johnson has been cut.
Johnson wants to control but CrewCup postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by CrewCup.
An elbow from CrewCup crashes against the mat.
CrewCup wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his arm.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on CrewCup's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Johnson really is a fat lump.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing CrewCup from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
CrewCup throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
CrewCup working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson works over CrewCup with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. CrewCup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson trying to control but CrewCup is working from the bottom.

CrewCup escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
CrewCup manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
CrewCup tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson is controlling CrewCup's posture.
Johnson looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Johnson has his foot on CrewCup's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. CrewCup works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson is trying to keep CrewCup in close.

Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. CrewCup is aware though and is defending well.

CrewCup is sitting in close to Johnson's body. Johnson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! CrewCup is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, CrewCup is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Johnson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris Johnson!