PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwight Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is St. Elmo's Fire. Grant has chosen Beanie (Mack B****) as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Johnson
vs
Grant

170 cm
33
155 lbs
25 - 13 - 0

182 cm
30
159 lbs
14 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwight Grant!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grant sprawls well. Grant wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Grant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grant thinking.
Johnson shoots in but Grant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grant swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Grant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Grant feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Grant changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Grant with a nice head shot there.
Grant stops Johnson from standing up.
Grant has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grant might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Grant postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson striking off his back but it's not causing Grant any problems.
Grant landing with the ground and pound.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson wants to stand up but Grant is controlling him.

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

Grant is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnson has escaped and now he's on top!
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson won't allow Grant to sweep him here.
Johnson trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom.
Grant keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Grant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Grant is keeping the position.
Grant wants to sweep but no luck.
Grant lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson pushes Grant off looking to stand but Grant dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson tries to roll over but Grant keeps him under control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson trying to control here.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Corey Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grant is defended easily by Johnson.
Grant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grant gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Grant trying to control here.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grant keeps working.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Grant defending well.
Johnson works his way into full mount!
Grant is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson landing shots from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Johnson wants to finish this one by submission but Grant is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Johnson.
Johnson trying to control but Grant is having none of it.
Johnson looking to finish Grant with some ground and pound. This is bad for Grant!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant is trying to escape the mount.
Grant manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Corey Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grant looks like he's trying to stand up.
Grant tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Grant defends it.
Grant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.

Grant looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into side control.
Grant is looking to reverse the position.

Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Check out the look on Johnson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Grant is rocked!
Johnson cracks Grant with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Johnson immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Grant is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Johnson!
Corey Johnson gave a mention to [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS - AJFC ↑ DOUBLE 160Q * in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).