PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edit Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Chatillon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Johnson
vs
Chatillon

150 cm
20
130 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

172 cm
21
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edit Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Chatillon!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chatillon's half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Chatillon is trying to control but can't.

Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chatillon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson passes into side control, despite Chatillon's attempt to control the position.
Chatillon is looking for a sweep.

Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chatillon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chatillon regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chatillon defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatillon tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Chatillon defends it.
Chatillon gets full guard.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chatillon is keeping the position for now.
Chatillon looking for a sweep. Not yet Chatillon, not yet.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Chatillon wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Chatillon from improving his position.

Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chatillon moves into full guard.
Chatillon working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Chatillon is keeping the position.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Chatillon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chatillon looking to control.
Chatillon keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chatillon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Chatillon is keeping the position.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Thomas Chatillon.
A punch combination from Chatillon misses.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chatillon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson dives in and grabs Chatillon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chatillon pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
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 Edit Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chatillon scores with a jab to the jaw.

Chatillon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Johnson won't allow Chatillon to pass to mount.
Chatillon prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chatillon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chatillon's back!

Johnson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Johnson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
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!

Chatillon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Chatillon is really stuck here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is not going to allow Chatillon to sit and survive in this position.
Chatillon is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Johnson is staying active.

Chatillon fending off the submission attempt from Johnson.

Johnson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chatillon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Chatillon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Johnson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chatillon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Chatillon tries to roll but Johnson sticks to his back.

Johnson is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Chatillon taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Johnson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edit Johnson!
A relieved looking Edit Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.