PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randall Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kegan Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randall Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Johnson
vs
Williamson

181 cm
23
192 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randall Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kegan Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Williamson is just out of range.
Johnson takes a swing at Williamson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williamson.
Williamson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Williamson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Williamson misses with a series of wild punches.
Williamson misses with a body shot

and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Williamson didn't expect that.
Williamson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Williamson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.

Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Williamson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Williamson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Williamson!
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williamson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Williamson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Johnson.
Williamson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Williamson off and has taken his back!
Williamson 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.

Williamson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Johnson.
Even with his hooks in, Johnson manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Williamson is really stuck here.

Johnson is looking for a rear naked choke here but Williamson reverses the position brilliantly into Johnson's guard!

Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williamson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Williamson postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.

Johnson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Williamson uses it to pass to side control.
Williamson working away.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Williamson wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his arm.
Williamson wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Williamson fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Williamson moves into the clinch.
A short right from Williamson on the inside.
Williamson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williamson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Williamson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Williamson is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Williamson down to the mat. Williamson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's four 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 avoids the head kick by Williamson.
Johnson lands a jab to Williamson's midsection.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Williamson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson works Williamson's body with a nice hook.
Williamson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Williamson moved out of range.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Williamson throws a big shot that misses.
Williamson misses with a body shot.
Williamson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses

and Williamson counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williamson lands a body shot.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williamson walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Randall Johnson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Williamson scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson is looking to wear down Williamson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Williamson misses with a body shot.
Williamson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Williamson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williamson misses with a body shot.
Williamson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williamson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Williamson misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Williamson.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson scores with a jab. Williamson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

It looks like Kegan Williamson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a body punch but Williamson moves out of range.
Williamson is breathing heavily.
Williamson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williamson misses the body punch

and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Williamson is keeping the position.
Williamson is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson postures up in Williamson's guard and throws a big left but Williamson blocks it.
Williamson looking to control.

Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Williamson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Williamson has escaped and now he's on top!
Johnson controls Williamson momentarily but Williamson frees himself.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Williamson trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Williamson passes into half guard.
Williamson wants to stand but Johnson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Williamson wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williamson wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williamson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.

Williamson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williamson has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Williamson stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Williamson.

Williamson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Williamson lands a right hand.
Williamson gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williamson lands with a right to the head.
Williamson lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williamson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williamson lands with a short shot to the head.
Williamson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
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 Kegan Williamson's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Williamson moves into the clinch.
Williamson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Williamson.
Williamson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williamson avoiding damage.
Williamson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williamson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Williamson lands a shoulder strike.
Williamson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williamson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Williamson digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Williamson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Williamson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williamson lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Williamson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williamson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williamson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson moves out of range as Williamson strikes.
Williamson's corner calls for a 1-2. Williamson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Randall Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Williamson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Williamson's shoulder, as Williamson tries to avoid the shot.
Williamson takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Williamson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williamson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson sizes up Williamson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williamson tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson misses with a body shot

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williamson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Johnson.
Williamson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Randall Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williamson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Williamson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Williamson.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Williamson darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Williamson controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williamson just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four 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.
Williamson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williamson is stalling here.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Williamson holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Williamson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williamson.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Williamson trying to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Williamson to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kegan Williamson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williamson lands a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kegan Williamson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Johnson!