PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pusku Traktori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Phantom . Traktori has chosen LL Cool J - Mama said knock you out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnson
vs
Traktori

193 cm
21
211 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

165 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Control Nutrition
Control Nutrition

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 London, Bobby Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pusku Traktori!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Traktori defending against the ground and pound.
Johnson wants to control but Traktori is keeping him busy.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Traktori is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!

Traktori is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Johnson is defending well though. Traktori let's go of the attempt for now.

Traktori is persistently looking for the submission but Johnson is defending it well.

Traktori looking for the choke from the back.
Johnson holding both Traktori 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Traktori wants to control but Johnson manages to buck him off and is now in Traktori's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Traktori's brow.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Traktori is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
Traktori keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Traktori has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Traktori blocks nicely.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson trying to control but Traktori is working from the bottom.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.

Traktori has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Traktori preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Traktori keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Traktori keeps moving.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Traktori has eaten all the pies!

Traktori is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Traktori is working from the bottom.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Traktori's brow.
Traktori has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Traktori avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Traktori avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson postures up in Traktori's guard and throws a big left but Traktori blocks it.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Traktori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Traktori working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Traktori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Traktori lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
Traktori is trying to control here but Johnson has managed to regain half guard.

Traktori is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traktori trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pusku Traktori will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson trying to control but Traktori is working from the bottom.
Traktori looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson stands up over Traktori, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Traktori keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Traktori manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Traktori misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Traktori wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Traktori can't control as he wanted to and Johnson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Traktori wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Bobby Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Traktori trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Johnson pushes Traktori off looking to stand but Traktori dives back in and keeps 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.
Traktori wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.

Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Traktori's half guard.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Traktori is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Traktori is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Traktori is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Traktori is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Traktori gets full guard.
Traktori keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Traktori controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Traktori was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Traktori has wrist control.
Traktori controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traktori trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Traktori.
Traktori lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
Traktori tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Traktori breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Johnson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Traktori throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Traktori defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Traktori loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Traktori sprawls well.
Bobby Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traktori misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Traktori is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Traktori circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Traktori swivels and escapes.
Traktori slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Traktori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Traktori swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Traktori to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Traktori stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Traktori has hold of Johnson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Johnson seems comfortable defending it but Traktori has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Johnson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Johnson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Traktori couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pusku Traktori!