PBP Commentary

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

Benson
vs
Johnson

178 cm
22
143 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

167 cm
21
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Benson!
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, Tom Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.

Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Benson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Benson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Benson wants to hit a switch here but Johnson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Benson there!

Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but Benson is in no mood to give up.

Johnson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Benson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Benson and Johnson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson in side control, throwing shots but Benson defends.
Benson is trying to improve his position.
Johnson in side control, throwing shots but Benson defends.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves into full mount!
Johnson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Benson to control.
Johnson throwing strikes here but Benson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Johnson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Benson is on top in guard.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Benson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Benson prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Benson trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is thwarting Benson's attempts to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Johnson decides to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Johnson tries for a takedown but Benson circles away easily
and Benson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tom Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benson misses with a straight right.
Benson throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Benson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benson circles away.
A jab from Benson misses.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benson pinned against the cage. Benson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnny Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Johnson.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benson.
Benson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Benson sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Benson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benson throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Benson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.
Benson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Benson cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Benson scores with a push kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Benson.
Benson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Benson scores with a kick to the body.
Benson lands an overhand right.
Johnny Benson is winning the standup battle so far.
Benson throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Benson lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Benson fails to land with a series of punches.
Benson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Benson lands.

Johnson is rocked!
Benson knocks out Johnson with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Benson before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Benson picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Benson!
Johnny Benson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.