PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randall Lawson (ranked 4564 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Johnson (ranked 5776 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Lawson
vs
Johnson

185 cm
25
175 lbs
3 - 5 - 1

180 cm
25
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 - 5 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Randall Lawson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Derek Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lawson tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lawson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Lawson won't allow it.

Johnson successfully pulls guard.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Lawson from standing up.

Lawson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lawson postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Lawson defends easily.

Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lawson defends it easily.
Lawson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.

Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lawson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Johnson is looking for a triangle but Lawson pushes his legs off easily.
Lawson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.

Lawson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.

Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Lawson is controlling well.

Lawson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lawson defends it easily.
Lawson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Lawson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Johnson looking for subs off his back but Lawson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Lawson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is not content to let Lawson control the position.

Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Lawson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lawson wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawson pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lawson lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawson trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Lawson is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lawson takes the fight into the clinch.
Lawson wants to stall.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Lawson has him pressed against the cage.
Lawson is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Lawson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lawson smiles and moves away.
Randall Lawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson tries to clinch but Lawson moves out of range.

Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lawson , pushing him back against the cage.
Lawson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Lawson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lawson shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Lawson 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Johnson rushes Lawson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Lawson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Lawson breaks the clinch.

Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Lawson .

Johnson successfully pulls guard.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Lawson is proving a slippery customer.

Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lawson passes into half guard.
Lawson trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.

Johnson actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Lawson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson gets back to full guard.

Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson being controlled here momentarily.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Lawson is posturing up here but Johnson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lawson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lawson has to tap! Slick submission there by Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derek Johnson!
Derek Johnson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.