PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rassberry Juice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeShaun Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Not Afraid as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Juice
vs
Johnson

185 cm
24
212 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

187 cm
25
208 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Legal High's [CBK]

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rassberry Juice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, DeShaun Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Juice looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Juice wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juice is one step ahead there.
Johnson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Juice stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Juice chips away with some ground and pound.

Juice is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Juice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juice working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Juice from controlling successfully.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Juice postures up.

DeShaun Johnson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Juice throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Juice finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Juice from controlling successfully.
Juice preventing the sweep.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Juice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Juice is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juice is trying is best to control the position here.
Johnson is thwarting Juice's attempts to control the position.
Juice is controlling Johnson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Juice preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Rassberry Juice has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Juice shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Juice counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson!

Juice working for a submission but Johnson is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Juice.
Johnson is trying to reverse the position but instead Juice has taken his back - oops!
Juice lands with a hammerfist to the side of Johnson's head.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Johnson is taking damage to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Juice tightening his grip on Johnson, looking for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juice is not going to allow Johnson to sit and survive in this position.
Johnson tries to roll but Juice sticks to his back.
Juice scores with punches and elbows.

Johnson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Johnson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Juice looking for the choke but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Johnson is trying to defend against the choke here but Juice has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Juice Tightens the hold and Johnson taps out furiously! Juice displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rassberry Juice!