PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dillon Zamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Johnson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Zamora
vs
Johnson

168 cm
20
214 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

181 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dillon Zamora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zamora's waist but Zamora gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Zamora circles away easily
and Zamora counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dillon Zamora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Johnson.

Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zamora pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson prevents Zamora from improving his position.
Zamora could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zamora is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Johnson has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Zamora works to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zamora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zamora wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Johnson wants to control but Zamora is keeping him busy.
Johnson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zamora knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamora wants to get back to his feet but Johnson drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Zamora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zamora to his feet.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Zamora counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnson wants to control but Zamora postures up.
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Zamora is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
Zamora is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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!

Zamora 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. Zamora eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson trying to hold on to Zamora's head to control him but Zamora postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson tries to kick Zamora off but Zamora keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Johnson scores with a takedown into Zamora's guard.
Johnson stops Zamora from standing up.
Zamora looking for a sweep. Not yet Zamora, not yet.

Zamora working for submissions but it's allowed Johnson to get to half guard.
Zamora is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Zamora is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamora trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Zamora might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Zamora dodges it nicely.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Zamora is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Robert Johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zamora tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zamora uses from the top position.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Zamora from controlling successfully.

Zamora avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamora postures up.
Zamora is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Zamora tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zamora manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zamora tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Robert Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails with the takedown

and Zamora counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
Johnson wants to hit a switch here but Zamora passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Johnson there!
Zamora looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Zamora is looking to stand but Zamora has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Zamora sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zamora prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Johnson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zamora is standing up, even though he is in mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zamora, pushing him back against the cage.

Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Johnson throws a head kick that Zamora semi-blocks.

It looks like Dillon Zamora has been cut.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Zamora kicks Johnson off and gets to his feet.
Robert Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zamora. That did some damage!

Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Zamora's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dillon Zamora's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Johnson trying to control the action but Zamora is working from the bottom.

Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zamora tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Johnson trying to control the position but Zamora is working away.
Johnson prevents Zamora from escaping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zamora is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson lands a nice forearm strike.
Zamora gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zamora pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson is trying to control. Zamora wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zamora looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes Zamora's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
Zamora is keeping busy.

Johnson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Johnson scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Zamora is looking for a way out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Johnson controlling the positon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is punishing Zamora with strikes - can he finish him?!

Johnson working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Zamora is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Johnson has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Zamora taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert Johnson!