PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Hansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zig Ziggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hansson
vs
Ziggler

196 cm
22
252 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

180 cm
22
285 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonas Hansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zig Ziggler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziggler walks into a straight right hand from Hansson.

Hansson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ziggler!
Hansson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ziggler is looking to escape.
Hansson lands with some strikes.
Hansson looking to finish with strikes here!
Ziggler gets back to half guard.
Ziggler is doing well to control the position and prevent Hansson from advancing to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hansson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hansson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hansson trying to mount his opponent but Ziggler defends it.
Hansson misses with a head shot. Ziggler uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hansson thows a big elbow that misses.
Hansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziggler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hansson has a takedown stuffed.
Ziggler circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Ziggler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hansson.
Ziggler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hansson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hansson is breathing heavily.

Ziggler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ziggler showed some decent athleticism there.
Ziggler is nestled in close to Hansson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziggler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
I looks like Ziggler might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hansson trying to control from the bottom.

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.
Ziggler is taking a breather. Hansson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hansson wants to improve his position but Ziggler is controlling well.
Hansson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ziggler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Hansson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ziggler pushes past his half guard into mount!
Ziggler looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zig Ziggler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ziggler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ziggler stays in close to Hansson's body and controls the position.
Hansson trying to keep a closed guard but Ziggler is proving a slippery customer.
Hansson wants to sweep here but Ziggler controlling him for the moment.
Hansson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hansson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ziggler controls the pace.
Hansson looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

and Ziggler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zig Ziggler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hansson trying to control but Ziggler postures up.
Ziggler slows the pace down in half guard.
Ziggler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hansson tries to roll over but Ziggler keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansson trying to hold on to Ziggler's head to control him but Ziggler postures up.

Hansson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ziggler pulls his head out easily.
Ziggler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ziggler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hansson trying to control here.
Hansson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziggler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Hansson looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ziggler in particular looking to stall.
Hansson wants to control but Ziggler is keeping busy.
Ziggler is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hansson wants to get back to full guard.
Hansson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hansson is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Ziggler is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hansson wants to improve his position but Ziggler is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zig Ziggler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hansson tries for a takedown but Ziggler circles away easily

and Ziggler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hansson won't be happy with that.
Hansson is looking to reverse the position.
Hansson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ziggler is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hansson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hansson is looking to reverse the position.
Hansson is working hard here to advance position.
Ziggler taking a breather here.
Hansson is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ziggler takes a little break here. Hansson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziggler is putting a hurting on Hansson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hansson tries to buck Ziggler off but Ziggler is having none of it.
Hansson is trying to control Ziggler's posture but Ziggler avoids it.
Ziggler is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hansson tries to improve position but can't.

That's two 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.

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

and Ziggler counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ziggler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hansson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hansson is trying to drag Ziggler to the mat but Ziggler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Hansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ziggler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Hansson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ziggler to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hansson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ziggler controls the pace.

Hansson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ziggler is aware though and is defending well.
Ziggler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Ziggler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hansson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ziggler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ziggler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hansson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

Ziggler stands and steps away. Hansson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ziggler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Jonas Hansson has been cut.
Jonas Hansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ziggler moves into range and clinches up with Hansson.
Hansson tries for a takedown. No joy.

Ziggler gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hansson regains guard.
Hansson has momentary wrist control but Ziggler slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ziggler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ziggler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ziggler postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zig Ziggler really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonas Hansson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hansson throws a low kick, looking for Ziggler's leg but Ziggler calmly moves out of range.
Hansson has his takedown stuffed

and Ziggler counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hansson's guard now.
Ziggler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hansson is trying to control the position but Ziggler postures up.
Hansson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hansson, not yet.
Ziggler thows a big elbow that misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ziggler postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziggler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ziggler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ziggler postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Ziggler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hansson working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziggler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Hansson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ziggler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ziggler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ziggler stopping the sweep attempt from Hansson.
Ziggler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

and Ziggler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ziggler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zig Ziggler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jonas Hansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansson is trying to get back to full guard.
Hansson is trying to stand up here but Ziggler is controlling him well.
Ziggler blocks the strikes from Hansson.
Hansson is trying to maintain the position but Ziggler is very close to passing his half guard.
Ziggler content to control rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zig Ziggler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ziggler 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 34:40
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 35:40
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 34:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zig Ziggler!