PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lisandro Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorma Johnson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Johnson
vs
Magalhaes

178 cm
19
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

BioLuvoil

Adrenaline
Adrenaline

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 Helsinki, Jorma Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lisandro Magalhaes!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Magalhaes up against the ropes.

Johnson has clasped his hands together around Magalhaes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Johnson trying to control the position but Magalhaes is working away.
Magalhaes tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson controls the position from side control.
Magalhaes is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson staying calm.
Magalhaes is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson takes a little break here. Magalhaes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Magalhaes wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Magalhaes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Magalhaes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Magalhaes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson trying to control the action but Magalhaes is working from the bottom.
Magalhaes wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Magalhaes is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Johnson passes to full mount!
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magalhaes is looking to escape.
Magalhaes has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

Johnson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Magalhaes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson has good solid back control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes tries to break free.

Johnson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Magalhaes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Magalhaes defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Johnson's arms.
Magalhaes tries to escape but Johnson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Magalhaes breaks Johnson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magalhaes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Magalhaes controlling him for the moment.
Magalhaes throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Magalhaes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jorma Johnson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorma Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Magalhaes just misses with a punch to the body.
Magalhaes throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Johnson gets a clinch.

Johnson pulls Magalhaes into guard.
Magalhaes throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson has control of Magalhaes's left arm, preventing Magalhaes from doing any damage.
Magalhaes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magalhaes tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson has control of Magalhaes's left arm, preventing Magalhaes from doing any damage.
Magalhaes throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magalhaes's guard. Nice move by Johnson!
Magalhaes keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnson passes Magalhaes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Magalhaes is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.

Magalhaes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.

Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magalhaes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Magalhaes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Magalhaes wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.

Magalhaes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magalhaes is breathing heavily.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Magalhaes is keeping the position.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Magalhaes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Magalhaes is retaining full guard.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.

Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson advances to half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Magalhaes is keeping him busy.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Magalhaes moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Magalhaes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Magalhaes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Magalhaes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Magalhaes keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorma Johnson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Magalhaes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson takes a swing at Magalhaes's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Magalhaes can't do much from the bottom here.
Magalhaes is trying to get back to half guard.
Magalhaes tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Johnson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but Magalhaes is in no mood to give up.
Johnson trying to control but Magalhaes is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson controlling his opponent.

Johnson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Johnson wants to take Magalhaes's back but he can't do it this time.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Magalhaes tries to control Johnson's body but Johnson pushes him off. Magalhaes squirms to his side and now Johnson has his back!
Magalhaes tries to roll but Johnson sticks to his back.
Lisandro Magalhaes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson controls the position.
Jorma Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
I really don't envy Magalhaes right now.
Magalhaes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Johnson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Magalhaes won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Johnson off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jorma Johnson!