PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Lirette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lirette has chosen Right Above It as his entrance music. The key to victory for Shaun Johnson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Johnson
vs
Lirette

174 cm
22
183 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

175 cm
31
170 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaun Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Lirette!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lirette!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lirette is trying to escape the position but Johnson is controlling the position.

Johnson tries for a kimura but Lirette is defending well.

Johnson tries for a kimura but Lirette is defending well.
Johnson wants to control but Lirette is keeping him busy.
Lirette struggling a bit here.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Lirette is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lirette gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lirette tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Lirette is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lirette is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Lirette is having none of it.
Lirette is trying to control but can't.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Lirette defends it.
Lirette is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson throwing shots but Lirette is blocking nicely.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lirette defending well though.
Johnson throwing shots but Lirette is blocking nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lirette trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Lirette looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lirette defending well though.
Lirette keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson is thwarting Lirette's attempts to control the position.
Lirette avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lirette on the ground.
Lirette tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
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!
Lirette trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Lirette won't allow it.
Lirette avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Lirette wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lirette is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Lirette is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Lirette wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lirette's head.

Lirette looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Lirette looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lirette wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson working Lirette over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Lirette looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson throwing shots but Lirette is blocking nicely.
Lirette gets full guard.
Lirette keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

Lirette looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson trying to control but Lirette is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Lirette is out of range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Lirette enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lirette manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Lirette looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lirette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lirette pushes a forearm under Johnson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Johnson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Travis Lirette!
A relieved looking Travis Lirette thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.