PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larssa Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larssa Johansson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gracie
vs
Johansson

200 cm
27
145 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

187 cm
21
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Larssa Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johansson misses with a takedown
and Johansson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a takedown

and Johansson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johansson's best efforts.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Johansson is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johansson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gracie pushes a forearm under Johansson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Johansson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce Gracie!