PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demetrious Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hlynur Skallagrimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skallagrimson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Við spilum endalaust by Sigur Rós. Hlynur Skallagrimson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Johnson
vs
Skallagrimson

209 cm
22
287 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

225 cm
27
300 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Demetrious Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hlynur Skallagrimson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Skallagrimson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Skallagrimson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Skallagrimson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Skallagrimson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Skallagrimson.
Johnson wants to control but Skallagrimson is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.

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

Skallagrimson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Skallagrimson is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Skallagrimson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skallagrimson on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skallagrimson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.

Skallagrimson wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Skallagrimson wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Skallagrimson is very close to passing his half guard.

Skallagrimson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Skallagrimson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Skallagrimson wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Skallagrimson trying to work for an americana but Johnson has managed to regain full guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Skallagrimson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Skallagrimson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnson!

Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Skallagrimson gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skallagrimson defending well though.
Skallagrimson wants to get back to full guard.
Skallagrimson is controlling Johnson's trapped leg to prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Skallagrimson is defending the position.
Skallagrimson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Skallagrimson tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Skallagrimson defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hlynur Skallagrimson dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Johnson looks to land a combination but Skallagrimson avoids it well.
Skallagrimson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Skallagrimson moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson cracks Skallagrimson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skallagrimson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson scores with a jab.

It looks like Hlynur Skallagrimson has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Demetrious Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skallagrimson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Skallagrimson off the ropes and back into range.

Skallagrimson is rocked!
Johnson drops Skallagrimson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Skallagrimson! Johnson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrious Johnson!