PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen "Stay Strapped" by Young Jeezy as his entrance music. Jimmy Johnson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Nate Holyfield had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Holyfield
vs
Johnson

181 cm
19
169 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

187 cm
23
183 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

2KMMA Ultimate Nutrition 144 Quality
Convicted

Convicted
2KMMA Ultimate Nutrition 144 Quality

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson swings for the body but Holyfield moves out of range.

Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Holyfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Holyfield is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holyfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Holyfield has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson is tying to control. Holyfield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holyfield missing with punches from the bottom.

Holyfield looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Holyfield looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Holyfield shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a good low kick that Holyfield was not able to check.
A head kick by Holyfield misses

and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Holyfield strikes from his own guard.
Johnson trying to control but Holyfield is working from the bottom.
Johnson looks gassed!

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

Holyfield working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holyfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Holyfield, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Holyfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Holyfield manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Holyfield throws some wild stikes that Johnson manages to avoid easily.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Holyfield lands with some strikes.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Holyfield tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Holyfield has control of Johnson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Holyfield looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson regains half guard.
Holyfield wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.

Holyfield is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Holyfield seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Holyfield is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Holyfield seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Holyfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson wants to control but Holyfield is keeping busy.

Holyfield is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Holyfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holyfield is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Holyfield throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Holyfield has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Holyfield tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Holyfield 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. Holyfield eventually gives up the hold.
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 Nate Holyfield will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Johnson moves away from the strike by Holyfield.
Holyfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holyfield doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Holyfield is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Holyfield tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Holyfield!
Holyfield is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Holyfield is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holyfield is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holyfield is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Holyfield gets back to half guard.
Holyfield works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holyfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Holyfield is working from the bottom.
Holyfield trying to strike off his back.
Holyfield striking off his back but it's not causing Johnson any problems.

Holyfield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!

Holyfield swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Johnson is now in Holyfield's guard. A big mistake from Holyfield there, giving up the dominant position!
Jimmy Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holyfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Holyfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Holyfield is tightening it up a little... Johnson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Johnson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Johnson taps out! nice BJJ there by Holyfield!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nate Holyfield!