PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sharduk Svenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Johnson
vs
Svenson

185 cm
25
178 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
19
182 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sharduk Svenson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Svenson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Svenson throws a head kick that half lands.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Svenson looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson scores with a one two! Svenson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Svenson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
Svenson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Svenson looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Svenson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Svenson.
Svenson throws a head kick that misses.
Svenson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Svenson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Svenson avoids it well.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Svenson saw that one coming.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Svenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Svenson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sharduk Svenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson throws a right hand that Svenson ducks under and follows up with a left that Svenson also avoids with ease.
Svenson checks a leg kick.
Svenson slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Svenson keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Svenson throws a leg kick that misses.
Svenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Svenson thows a body shot but no joy.
Svenson lands a nice looking body kick.
Svenson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svenson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Svenson defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Svenson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Svenson looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenson delivers a nice body kick.
Svenson wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Svenson.

Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Svenson is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Svenson's guard.

Svenson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Svenson.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Svenson has wrist control.

Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Svenson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Svenson passes into half guard.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Svenson pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Svenson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Svenson controlling him for the moment.
Svenson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Johnson is looking for a triangle but Svenson pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sharduk Svenson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Svenson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Svenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Svenson.
Svenson thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.
Svenson lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Svenson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson throws a right hand that Svenson ducks under and follows up with a left that Svenson also avoids with ease.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Svenson.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Svenson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Jimmy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Svenson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Svenson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Svenson counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svenson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to stand but Svenson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Svenson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Johnson wants to sweep here but Svenson controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Svenson controlling the action here.
Johnson trying to hold on to Svenson's head to control him but Svenson postures up.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Svenson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Svenson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Svenson seems content to control.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Svenson is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svenson works his way into side control.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svenson trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sharduk Svenson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Johnson swinging wildly here.
Svenson throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Svenson misses with a head kick.
Svenson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Svenson looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Svenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Svenson.
Svenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Svenson.
Svenson throws a body kick that misses.
Svenson throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jimmy Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Svenson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Svenson avoids nicely.
Svenson lands a high kick!

Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jimmy Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Svenson defends it.
Svenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson is working for a kimura but Svenson is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Svenson is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Jimmy Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson passes to full mount!
Johnson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Johnson throwing strikes here but Svenson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Johnson cracks Svenson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Johnson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Svenson because Johnson loaded up on that one.
Svenson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Johnson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svenson tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.

Johnson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Svenson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Svenson!
Svenson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Svenson is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.

Svenson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Johnson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Svenson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sharduk Svenson!
Sharduk Svenson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.