PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Sigvardsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Im a playa. Sigvardsson has chosen My Way by Frank Sinatra as his entrance music. Randall Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Johnson
vs
Sigvardsson

195 cm
24
267 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

193 cm
24
240 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Convicted

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Randall Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Sigvardsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sigvardsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benny Sigvardsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sigvardsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sigvardsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigvardsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sigvardsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Sigvardsson circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Sigvardsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benny Sigvardsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Sigvardsson sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Johnson shoots in and bounces Sigvardsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sigvardsson is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sigvardsson is keeping the position for now.
Sigvardsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sigvardsson keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson won't allow Sigvardsson to get back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sigvardsson tries to clinch up
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sigvardsson but Sigvardsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws the left hand but Sigvardsson avoids the punch easily.
Sigvardsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sigvardsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Sigvardsson is retaining full guard.

Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sigvardsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sigvardsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sigvardsson!
Johnson is not content to let Sigvardsson control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sigvardsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sigvardsson is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sigvardsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Sigvardsson has control of the leg.
Johnson gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sigvardsson darts in trying to clinch

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Sigvardsson fights it but they end up in guard.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.

Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Sigvardsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.
Sigvardsson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.

Sigvardsson gets to his feet. Johnson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sigvardsson closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sigvardsson is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Sigvardsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sigvardsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sigvardsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sigvardsson wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Sigvardsson as he works his way to full guard.
Sigvardsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sigvardsson wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.

Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sigvardsson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Johnson counters by clinching up.
Sigvardsson lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Randall Johnson has been cut.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Sigvardsson is controlling the position.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Sigvardsson has him pressed against the cage.
Sigvardsson throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Sigvardsson, against the cage.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sigvardsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Sigvardsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sigvardsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sigvardsson smiles and moves away.
Sigvardsson tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigvardsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sigvardsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sigvardsson darts in trying to clinch

and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sigvardsson!
Randall Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sigvardsson tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson fails to move to back control.
Sigvardsson wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randall Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sigvardsson looks to clinch

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Sigvardsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sigvardsson.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sigvardsson prevents it.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sigvardsson lands a damaging elbow.
Sigvardsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sigvardsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sigvardsson throws an elbow but it misses.
Sigvardsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Sigvardsson keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sigvardsson throws an elbow but misses.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow inside.
Johnson is working for takedown but Sigvardsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sigvardsson has double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sigvardsson has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow inside.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow inside.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Sigvardsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Sigvardsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Sigvardsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sigvardsson tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Sigvardsson misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sigvardsson won't allow it.
Sigvardsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sigvardsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sigvardsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sigvardsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigvardsson wants to clinch
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Sigvardsson closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Sigvardsson tries to clinch up

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Sigvardsson fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigvardsson trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.

Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sigvardsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sigvardsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sigvardsson has escaped and now he's on top!
Sigvardsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sigvardsson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sigvardsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Johnson is tightening it up a little... Sigvardsson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sigvardsson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sigvardsson taps out! nice BJJ there by Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Randall Johnson!