PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny T (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fat Hoos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). T comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers - Born to Lose . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

T
vs
Hoos

185 cm
22
192 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

185 cm
23
189 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny T!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fat Hoos!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
T misses with a takedown attempt
and Hoos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
T with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Hoos to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnny T seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoos fails with the takedown

and T counters with a single leg into guard. Hoos didn't expect that.
T stopping the sweep attempt from Hoos.
T is standing up over Hoos. Hoos looks to escape but T dives into side control.

T tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no T has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

T goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hoos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for T but great work by Hoos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
T gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hoos tries to pass the half guard into mount. T knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
T is trying to control but can't.
Hoos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Hoos seems to be working for a kimura but T defends the submission attempt.

T actively working from the bottom here.
Hoos is looking to take a break and control but T is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
T is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hoos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hoos's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hoos has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
T trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Hoos showing good submission defense here.
Hoos trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hoos looks gassed!
Hoos staying busy and making it hard for T to control.

Hoos defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of T's arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
T has the hooks in. Hoos is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Hoos defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.

T working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

T is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoos is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Hoos is posturing up here but T has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hoos tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hoos has to tap! Slick submission there by T!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny T!