PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Donald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alan Donald will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Johnson
vs
Donald

167 cm
21
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
132 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan Donald!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Donald looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Donald tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Donald's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Donald keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson is really struggling to control Donald but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Donald on the ground.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Tom Johnson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
No luck for Donald with that takedown attempt.

Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Donald is working away.

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

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

Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Donald is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson wants to control but Donald is keeping him busy.
Donald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Donald actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Donald moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Donald wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Donald's half guard.

Johnson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Donald to get to his feet.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Donald sprawls well.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Donald.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donald leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Donald looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Donald persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Donald off to one side.
Johnson scores with a jab. Donald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Donald makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Johnson really felt that one!

Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Donald to the ground. Johnson is now in Donald's guard.

Johnson stands up from Donald's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots in but Donald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Donald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Donald's waist but Donald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Donald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Donald defends it nicely.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Donald as Johnson shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donald shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Donald shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Donald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Donald sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Donald is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Donald looks like he's trying to stand up.
Donald manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Donald wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.

Donald 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.
Donald can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Donald could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Johnson has cracked it and Donald is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Johnson!