PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Incredius Roundius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Incredius Roundius is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Johnson
vs
Roundius

176 cm
20
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
199 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Global MMA Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Incredius Roundius!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a series of punches but Roundius avoids them all with ease.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Roundius to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roundius.
Roundius chips away with some ground and pound.
Roundius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Roundius wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Roundius stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Roundius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roundius passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roundius is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Roundius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Roundius controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to kick Roundius off but Roundius keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Roundius drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Roundius lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roundius scores with a couple of nice shots.
Roundius is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Roundius prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Roundius lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson is not content to let Roundius control the position.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Roundius has control of the leg.
Roundius passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Roundius lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roundius is in the full mount, landing strikes.

It looks like Josh Johnson has been cut.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson tries to hold on but Roundius postures up.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Roundius takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Roundius lands a nice shot to the head.
Roundius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roundius lands a big elbow.

Josh Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Roundius with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.

Josh Johnson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Johnson is rocked!

Jeez, Josh Johnson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Josh Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Incredius Roundius!