PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiny Tim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tim
vs
Johnson

180 cm
22
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiny Tim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tim looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tim stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson wants to control but Tim postures up.

Tim is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.

Tim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

Tim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.

Tim is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Tim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson tries to bench press Tim off him but Tim keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is trying to control Tim's posture but Tim avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson trying to control but Tim flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Tim is not going to allow Johnson to sit and survive in this position.

Tim is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Tim is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Johnson prevents Tim from getting a body triangle.

Tim is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Johnson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tim gets his way!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tim working for a choke but Johnson is defending well.
Tim is breathing heavily.
Johnson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Tim controlling the position well here. Johnson rolled but Tim kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Tim is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Johnson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Johnson trying to control the position but Tim manages to sink in the hooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tim.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson breaks Tim's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tim is keeping the position for now.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Tim keeps moving.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson trying to control but Tim is working from the bottom.

Tim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Tim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is in close to Tim's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tim manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tim takes Johnson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Johnson is in trouble.

Tim working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Johnson is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Tim has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Johnson taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tiny Tim!
Tiny Tim is the new light heavyweight champion!