PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Larry Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brett Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Woods
vs
Johnson

167 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
151 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson closes the distance but Woods moves to the side
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson fails with the takedown

and Woods counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson tries to bench press Woods off him but Woods keeps the position.
Woods knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.

Woods stands up.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Woods counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Woods shoots in.
Johnson with a poor takedown

and Woods counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Larry Woods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Woods punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Woods controlling his opponent.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Woods is breathing heavily.

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.
Johnson trying to hold on to Woods's head to control him but Woods postures up.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Woods is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Johnson missing with punches from the bottom.
Woods thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Johnson trying to control here.
Woods takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Woods is controlling him
Johnson trying to control here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Brett Johnson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Woods as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Woods. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson wants to clinch but Woods slips to the side

and Woods counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Woods is controlling the position.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Woods!
Woods might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.

Johnson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Woods can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Woods dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Woods defends it nicely.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Woods manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brett Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Woods counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Larry Woods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Johnson.
Woods changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Woods manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Woods circles away.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Woods circles away easily

and Woods counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
Woods stops Johnson from standing up.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Larry Woods wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Johnson shoots in but Woods avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Woods will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Woods counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Woods to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Woods counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Woods misses.

Johnson shoots in and bounces Woods off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Woods wriggles free and stands up.
Woods stuffs the takedown.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Woods counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Woods will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson shoots in but Woods avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom.
Larry Woods overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Woods is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Woods is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson works his way into side control.
Woods taking punishment in the form of punches.
Woods is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Woods is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brett Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Woods circles away.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Woods saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Woods throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson fails with the takedown

and Woods counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Larry Woods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Johnson.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Johnson trying to hold on to Woods's head to control him but Woods postures up.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Woods's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Woods's back!

Johnson is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Woods with him. Woods is trying to defend but Johnson has an arm under the chin now! Woods grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brett Johnson!