PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benedict Johansson (ranked 5657 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Edmundo Vieira (ranked 3305 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Johansson
vs
Edmundo Vieira

188 cm
25
157 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
157 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benedict Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Edmundo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johansson's waist but Johansson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vieira off to one side.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johansson but Johansson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johansson has a takedown stuffed.
Vieira tries for a takedown but Johansson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benedict Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Edmundo Vieira.

Vieira scores with a takedown into Johansson's guard.
Vieira won't allow Johansson to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is pushing down on Johansson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johansson is fighting to maintain full guard but Vieira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vieira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vieira tries to stand but can't do so whilst Johansson controls his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson is looking to improve his position.
Johansson is breathing heavily.
Vieira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vieira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vieira is looking to advance position but Johansson won't allow it.
Vieira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johansson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vieira.
Vieira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Johansson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vieira on the ground.
Vieira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Johansson tries to improve his position but Vieira has taken his back! Vieira has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Johansson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Vieira pushes Johansson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose Edmundo Vieira!