PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonthan Jones (ranked 2913 p4p, 4408 weight class) and Srijon Biswas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jones
vs
Biswas

192 cm
25
230
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
225
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonthan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Srijon Biswas!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Biswas is trying to stall.
Biswas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.

Jones decides to pull guard.
Jones managing to control the position.
Biswas trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biswas stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones managing to control the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Biswas from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jones has his hands on Biswas's head, controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Biswas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones jumps into guard, dragging Biswas to the mat.
Biswas trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Biswas advances to half guard.
Biswas wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Biswas trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.

Jones makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biswas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jonthan Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Srijon Biswas.
Biswas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Biswas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones looks to land a combination but Biswas avoids it well.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Biswas looks winded!

Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Biswas stops Jones from passing to mount.
Biswas is trying to escape the position but Jones is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jones landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biswas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Biswas's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonthan Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Biswas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jones has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Biswas prevents Jones from improving position.
Biswas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
Jones is really stuck here.
Jonthan Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones trying to control the position but Biswas manages to sink in the hooks.

Biswas looking to break Jones's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jones remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Biswas will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jones tries to escape the position.
Biswas is looking to control Jones but Jones is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to escape the position.
Jones rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Jones makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Biswas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Biswas is breathing heavily.
Jones postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones tries to clinch but Biswas moves out of range.
Biswas misses with an uppercut.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Biswas prevents it.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biswas can do to turn this around?

Jones breaks the clinch.
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!
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Biswas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Biswas wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Biswas.
Biswas moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Biswas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Biswas is defending well.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Biswas wants to control but Jones passes into side.
Jones advances to full mount.

Jones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Biswas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonthan Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jones drives through with a takedown into Biswas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Biswas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Biswas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Biswas!

Jones wants to control but Biswas postures up.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Biswas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biswas working away.
Biswas postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Biswas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biswas in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Jones explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Biswas bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Biswas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Jones drives through with a takedown into Biswas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Biswas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones 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.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Biswas is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Biswas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Biswas pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Biswas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Biswas.

Biswas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Jones stands up and waves to Biswas to follow him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biswas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biswas moves away.
Srijon Biswas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonthan Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Biswas scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jones manages to mount him!

And that's the end of the fight!
Srijon Biswas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonthan Jones!