PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fredson Da Silva Junior (ranked 4693 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benedict Johansson (ranked 4100 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Silva Junior is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Da Silva Junior
vs
Johansson

177 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fredson Da Silva Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benedict Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva Junior avoids it really well and circles away.
Da Silva Junior is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Da Silva Junior. No joy for Johansson on that attempt.
Johansson scores with a hook to the body. Da Silva Junior takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johansson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Da Silva Junior tries to avoid it but Johansson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Da Silva Junior to the ground. Da Silva Junior escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fredson Da Silva Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benedict Johansson.
Johansson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Da Silva Junior as he avoids it easily.

Johansson gets a clinch.
Johansson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johansson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Johansson has closed the distance and engaged Da Silva Junior in a clinch.
Johansson looking for a takedown.

Johansson gets control of Da Silva Junior's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johansson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva Junior stopping the sweep attempt from Johansson.
Johansson wants to stand up but Da Silva Junior is controlling him.
Da Silva Junior might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johansson is pulling down on Da Silva Junior's head to control his posture.
Johansson keeping full guard, as Da Silva Junior tries to pass.

Johansson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Silva Junior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Silva Junior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Da Silva Junior from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Johansson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Da Silva Junior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Johansson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johansson wants a takedown but no success here.
Johansson letting Da Silva Junior take a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva Junior prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johansson taking a breather.
Johansson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Da Silva Junior gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Da Silva Junior is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Da Silva Junior being controlled against the cage.
Da Silva Junior is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Come on Johansson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johansson stalls.
Da Silva Junior can't break the clinch.
Johansson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Da Silva Junior blocks it with crossed arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva Junior can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Da Silva Junior's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johansson tries to land a knee to the head but Da Silva Junior blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benedict Johansson 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.

Johansson cracks a nice hook into Da Silva Junior's ribs.
Johansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice takedown defense from Da Silva Junior. No joy for Johansson on that attempt.
Johansson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Da Silva Junior back to the cage. Johansson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Johansson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johansson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Johansson breaks the clinch.

Johansson forces Da Silva Junior back against the cage and clinches.
Johansson stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johansson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Da Silva Junior postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Da Silva Junior wants to pass the guard but Johansson is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson wants to sweep but no luck.
Da Silva Junior stops Johansson from standing up.
Johansson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Da Silva Junior trying to control but Johansson is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Da Silva Junior trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johansson.

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.
Johansson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Da Silva Junior defends it nicely.
Fredson Da Silva Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benedict Johansson.
Da Silva Junior with a poor takedown
and Johansson counters with a right hand to the body.

Johansson closes the distance and pushes Da Silva Junior back into the cage.

Johansson manages to break the clinch.
Johansson goes for a double leg but Da Silva Junior avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Da Silva Junior continues to drive forward.
Da Silva Junior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johansson defends well and Da Silva Junior ends up having to push Johansson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johansson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Silva Junior sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johansson somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johansson rushes Da Silva Junior and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johansson tries to pull guard but Da Silva Junior won't allow it.
Johansson is pressed up against the cage. Da Silva Junior has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johansson down to the mat. Johansson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Johansson darts in and clinches Da Silva Junior up against the cage.

Johansson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Johansson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johansson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Benedict Johansson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johansson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Da Silva Junior.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson is looking for a takedown.
Da Silva Junior digs a right hand into Johansson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johansson's gas tank.
Johansson wants a takedown.
Da Silva Junior tries to break the clinch but Johansson is controlling the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Johansson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Da Silva Junior gets underhooks to prevent Johansson's takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Johansson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Da Silva Junior manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benedict Johansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Da Silva Junior leaves Johansson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Da Silva Junior moves in looking to clinch but Johansson pushes him off.
Johansson wants to counter with a clinch but Da Silva Junior pushes him away.
Da Silva Junior takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johansson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Da Silva Junior sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johansson shoots in looking for a takedown but Da Silva Junior manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johansson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fredson Da Silva Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benedict Johansson.
Johansson shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva Junior shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johansson tries to clinch up.
Da Silva Junior throws a big counter combination but Johansson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Johansson. No joy for Da Silva Junior on that attempt.
Da Silva Junior shoots in for a takedown but Johansson shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Silva Junior displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johansson.
Da Silva Junior tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johansson manages to circle out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva Junior misses with a takedown attempt - Johansson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benedict Johansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Johansson clinches.
Johansson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Da Silva Junior just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johansson holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Johansson manages to break the clinch.
Da Silva Junior throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Da Silva Junior as Johansson shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Da Silva Junior but Da Silva Junior pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Da Silva Junior misses with a head kick.

Johansson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johansson tries to pull guard but Da Silva Junior forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Da Silva Junior changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johansson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johansson scores with a head kick.
Johansson throws a push kick but Da Silva Junior slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Da Silva Junior was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Da Silva Junior.
Da Silva Junior fails to land with a series of punches.
Johansson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Da Silva Junior tries for a takedown but Johansson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Da Silva Junior.
Da Silva Junior displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johansson.
Nice sprawl there from Da Silva Junior as Johansson shoots in.
Johansson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johansson lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva Junior. Da Silva Junior gets slowly back to his feet.

Johansson darts in and clinches Da Silva Junior up against the cage.

Da Silva Junior breaks from the clinch.
Johansson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Da Silva Junior looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Da Silva Junior throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johansson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Da Silva Junior if he has to take too many more of those.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benedict Johansson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johansson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedict Johansson!