PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Radzimanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Johnsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Radzimanowski comes to the cage accompanied by Ennio Morricone - Ecstasy of Gold . John Radzimanowski has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Radzimanowski
vs
Johnsson

190 cm
28
166 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

175 cm
33
178 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Radzimanowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Johnsson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnsson enables Radzimanowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnsson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Radzimanowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnsson is trying to control the position but Radzimanowski postures up.
Radzimanowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Radzimanowski preventing the sweep.
Radzimanowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnsson trying to control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Radzimanowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Radzimanowski.
Radzimanowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radzimanowski wants to pass the guard but Johnsson is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnsson keeping full guard, as Radzimanowski tries to pass.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Radzimanowski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Johnsson!
Radzimanowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnsson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Johnsson tries to get to full guard but Radzimanowski has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Radzimanowski lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson trying to control from the bottom.
Radzimanowski prevents Johnsson from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Radzimanowski is looking to advance position but Johnsson won't allow it.
Johnsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Radzimanowski is working away from the top position though.
Radzimanowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radzimanowski is pressing down on Johnsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnsson is holding on for now.
Radzimanowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson tries to get to full guard but Radzimanowski has control of the leg.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Radzimanowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnsson defends it nicely.
Radzimanowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Johnsson coming out on top.
No luck for Radzimanowski with that takedown attempt.
Radzimanowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnsson defending well as Radzimanowski loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radzimanowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnsson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Radzimanowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnsson looks for a takedown but Radzimanowski sprawls well.
John Radzimanowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radzimanowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Radzimanowski circles away.
Radzimanowski shoots in for a takedown but Johnsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Radzimanowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Radzimanowski.
Radzimanowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Radzimanowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Radzimanowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Radzimanowski wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Radzimanowski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Radzimanowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Radzimanowski misses the jab.
Radzimanowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Radzimanowski shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Radzimanowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Radzimanowski looks for a takedown but Johnsson sprawls well.
Johnsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jim Johnsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Radzimanowski sprawls well. Radzimanowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Radzimanowski shoots in for a takedown but Johnsson shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Radzimanowski circles away.

Johnsson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Radzimanowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Radzimanowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Radzimanowski is one step ahead there.
Radzimanowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radzimanowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
John Radzimanowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Radzimanowski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because John Radzimanowski just wasn't active enough.

Johnsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Johnsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Radzimanowski, who protects the arm well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Johnsson has an Americana. Radzimanowski didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Johnsson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Johnsson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jim Johnsson!