PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bozo Susec (ranked 24081 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Johnson (ranked 4561 p4p, 0 weight class). Susec is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. The key to victory for Bozo Susec has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Susec
vs
Johnson

200 cm
19
250 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

200 cm
21
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bozo Susec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson forces Susec back against the cage and clinches.
Susec is breathing heavily.

Johnson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Susec won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Susec still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Susec has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Susec prevents Johnson from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susec blocks the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson controlling the position well.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Johnson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Susec frees his head nicely. Oh but Johnson has switched to an armbar! Susec is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Brandon Johnson!