PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junior Johnson (ranked 4421 p4p, 24660 weight class) and Arthit Kittisak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arthit Kittisak is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Johnson
vs
Kittisak

173 cm
23
165
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
154
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Junior Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthit Kittisak!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kittisak tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kittisak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kittisak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kittisak to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Kittisak.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kittisak tries a head kick but it misses.
Kittisak throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kittisak sprawls and moves away.
A nice leg kick from Kittisak, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kittisak misses with a double jab.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kittisak throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kittisak connects with a leg kick.
Kittisak throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kittisak looks winded!
A punch combination from Kittisak misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kittisak throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kittisak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Kittisak falls off balance throwing a combination

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kittisak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kittisak's head.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Kittisak is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Johnson has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Kittisak is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Junior Johnson!