PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto DeNero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeNero has chosen The Jam - Going Underground as his entrance music. Sammy Johnson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Johnson
vs
DeNero

178 cm
26
176 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

160 cm
23
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammy 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, Roberto DeNero!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeNero misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson throws a right hand that DeNero ducks under and follows up with a left that DeNero also avoids with ease.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeNero.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and DeNero counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DeNero counters with a one-two to the body.
Sammy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeNero dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNero walks into a left hand.
Johnson misses the jab.
DeNero slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson misses with a combination

and DeNero counters with a takedown into side control.

DeNero goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in DeNero's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!

DeNero 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson stands up and waves to DeNero to follow him.
DeNero dodges the punch combination from Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. DeNero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson throws a right and a left that DeNero avoids nicely.
DeNero throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeNero manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a double jab

and DeNero counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
DeNero prevents Johnson from improving his position.

DeNero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

DeNero seems to be looking for submissions.

DeNero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DeNero.

DeNero wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto DeNero dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Johnson tries to bum rush DeNero with a series of wild strikes but DeNero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeNero throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a right hand that DeNero ducks under and follows up with a left that DeNero also avoids with ease.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DeNero throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes that really hurt DeNero! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Johnson!