PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ruff Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diamond comes to the cage accompanied by Toyota Mode by Irv Da Phenom. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Diamond
vs
Johnson

195 cm
23
198 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

195 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

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 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ruff Diamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diamond connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Johnson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Diamond looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Diamond digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Diamond digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diamond lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
Diamond connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diamond scores with a decent looking hook.

Johnson is rocked!
Diamond jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Diamond finish him?
Diamond connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Johnson covering up! Diamond comes in with a big uppercut and Johnson goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ruff Diamond!