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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Benson (ranked 3560 p4p, 344 weight class) and Mike Johnson (ranked 3848 p4p, 364 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Randall Benson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Randall Benson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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285 lbs
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200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Dangerous GnP
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randall Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Mike Johnson has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Benson as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Randall Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Johnson.
Benson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Benson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Johnson to regain full guard.
Benson landing some decent shots from guard.
Benson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Benson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson is trying to keep Benson in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Benson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
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.
Benson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Benson is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Benson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Benson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Benson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Benson's head.
Benson has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Benson is trying to control but Johnson manages to pass to mount!
Johnson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Benson's face.
Benson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Benson trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson winds up and cracks Benson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Benson is looking to get back to full guard here but Johnson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Benson looking for a sweep but Johnson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson unloading with bombs!
Benson is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
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!
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.
Johnson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount and Benson is in trouble!
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson cracks Benson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Benson throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Benson quickly recovers to half guard.
Mike Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson prevents Benson from improving his position.
Johnson working over Benson with some ground and pound. Benson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Johnson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Benson wants to get back to full guard but Johnson has passed into side control.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson cracks Benson with a big elbow.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benson is trying to buck Johnson off.
Johnson controlling the position from side mount.
Johnson working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Johnson working the ground and pound from side control.
Benson can't do much from the bottom here.
Benson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Benson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Benson is trying to improve his position.
Johnson trying to control the position but Benson is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is chipping away with strikes.
Johnson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Benson to see if he's OK.
Benson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benson keeps working.
Johnson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benson keeps working.
Johnson working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Johnson landing a few strikes.
Johnson grinds an elbow into Benson's temple.
Johnson lands a few punches from side control.
Benson is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson wants to control but Benson is keeping him busy.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Benson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benson tries to get out of the position.
Benson sneaks back into half guard.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Benson is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Johnson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Johnson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Benson is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Benson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benson swivels and escapes.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Benson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Benson sneaks out the side door and pushes Johnson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Randall Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Johnson.
Benson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Benson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benson throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson 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.
Benson wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Benson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Benson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson is staying active underneath Benson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Benson controls the pace.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Benson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Benson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Benson.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Benson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benson manages to get himself to full guard.
Benson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Randall Benson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benson's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Benson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Johnson!
In his post fight interview, Mike Johnson gave a big smile as he said 'What now,i have beaten lord who is a much bigger guy than me,people said i was stupid that i accepted the fight but i proved you wrong '.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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