PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack McMatthew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonsson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lover's Concerto by Kelly Chen. Andreas Jonsson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jonsson
vs
McMatthew

176 cm
22
175 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

173 cm
25
175 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Jonsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack McMatthew!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonsson tries to clinch there but McMatthew circles away.
Jonsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but McMatthew circles away.
McMatthew swats away the attempt to clinch by Jonsson.
McMatthew stuffs the takedown attempt from Jonsson. Jonsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jonsson tries to clinch but McMatthew moves out of range.
Jonsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Jonsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jonsson tries for a takedown but McMatthew sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMatthew keeps the fight on the outside.
McMatthew lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jonsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jonsson tries to clinch but McMatthew is having none of it.
Horrible takedown by Jonsson or perhaps it was just good defense by McMatthew which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jonsson tries to clinch up but McMatthew circles away and keeps his distance.
Jonsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jonsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Andreas Jonsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMatthew fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jonsson on the side of the head.
Jonsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but McMatthew sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jonsson somewhat.
Jonsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but McMatthew sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jonsson somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McMatthew fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jonsson, pushing him back against the ropes.
McMatthew softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jonsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McMatthew pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McMatthew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jonsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McMatthew lands with a right to the head.
Jonsson tries to score a body lock takedown but McMatthew shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jonsson wants a takedown.
Jonsson is breathing heavily.
McMatthew throws a punch but it's blocked by Jonsson.
A shot in the inside from McMatthew.
McMatthew lands a shoulder strike.
McMatthew misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMatthew lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jonsson tries for a takedown but McMatthew manages to get underhooks.
Jonsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McMatthew lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from McMatthew.
McMatthew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from McMatthew.
McMatthew has a couple of punches blocked by Jonsson.
McMatthew lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew lands a body punch.
Jonsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from McMatthew on the inside.
McMatthew lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from McMatthew on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McMatthew fails to land.
Still in the clinch, McMatthew scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McMatthew creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McMatthew working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from McMatthew.
McMatthew lands with a short shot to the head.
McMatthew lands a hook that snaps the head of Jonsson backwards.
McMatthew digs a right hand into Jonsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jonsson's gas tank.
McMatthew has a couple of punches blocked by Jonsson.
McMatthew has a couple of punches blocked by Jonsson.
Jonsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but McMatthew prevents it.
McMatthew softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
McMatthew lands a left hand.
McMatthew scores with a nice hook to the head.
McMatthew throws a head punch that misses.
McMatthew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from McMatthew.
A short right from McMatthew on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by McMatthew.
McMatthew stops a takedown attempt from Jonsson.
McMatthew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McMatthew.
McMatthew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jonsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McMatthew lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McMatthew lands a hook that snaps the head of Jonsson backwards.
McMatthew scores with a shot to the side of Jonsson's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMatthew.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McMatthew misses with a punch on the inside.
Jonsson tries for a takedown but McMatthew manages to get underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, McMatthew scores with a nice short uppercut.
McMatthew throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMatthew.
McMatthew makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jonsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McMatthew scores with a nice hook to the head.
McMatthew working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jonsson blocks an uppercut.
Jonsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but McMatthew pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jonsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
McMatthew cracks Jonsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jack McMatthew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jonsson is defended easily by McMatthew.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jonsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McMatthew dominated that round.
That's time! Jonsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McMatthew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McMatthew throws a combination. Jonsson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jonsson shoots in but McMatthew avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jonsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but McMatthew circles away.
Jonsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McMatthew as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Jonsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jonsson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and McMatthew holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McMatthew misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMatthew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McMatthew lands an uppercut.
McMatthew misses with the head strike.
McMatthew misses with a short punch on the inside.
McMatthew gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jonsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jonsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson pushes off an throws an elbow but McMatthew leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Jonsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McMatthew throws a head punch that misses.
McMatthew scores with a shoulder strike.
Jonsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from McMatthew fails to land.
Jack McMatthew seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jonsson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. McMatthew gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jonsson wants a takedown.
McMatthew prevents a takedown attempt there.
McMatthew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMatthew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McMatthew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McMatthew dodges an elbow strike from Jonsson.
A short uppercut from McMatthew.
McMatthew lands a left hand.
McMatthew lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jonsson backwards.
Jonsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McMatthew is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McMatthew throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Jonsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards McMatthew's brow.
McMatthew has a couple of punches blocked by Jonsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMatthew.
McMatthew dodges an elbow strike from Jonsson.

Jonsson jumps into guard, dragging McMatthew to the mat.
McMatthew wants to stand but Jonsson is controlling his posture from full guard.
McMatthew is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McMatthew is one step ahead there.

McMatthew decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jonsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McMatthew counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

McMatthew takes the fight into the clinch.
Jonsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McMatthew pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jonsson fails to pull guard.
Jonsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but McMatthew prevents it.
McMatthew prevents the takedown attempt.
McMatthew lands a right hand.
McMatthew gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jonsson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew throws a head punch that misses.
McMatthew lands a body shot in the clinch.
McMatthew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from McMatthew.
Jonsson trying to land knees to the body.
McMatthew lands a shoulder strike.
McMatthew throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jonssons head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jonsson.
Jonsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jonsson fails to pull guard.
Jonsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McMatthew walks away with a smile on his face. Jonsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Danga de danga de dang - McMatthew scores with a four punch combination!
McMatthew scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

McMatthew moves into the clinch successfully.
Jonsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jonsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but McMatthew pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jonsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and McMatthew counters by clinching up.
Jonsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McMatthew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McMatthew lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jonsson fails to pull guard.
McMatthew throws a head punch that misses.
McMatthew working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McMatthew.
Jonsson misses with an elbow over the top.
Jonsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McMatthew working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMatthew.
McMatthew misses with some punches.
Jonsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McMatthew makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jonsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from McMatthew.
McMatthew lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McMatthew creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McMatthew working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McMatthew misses with the head strike.
McMatthew scores with a shoulder strike.
McMatthew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McMatthew lands a left hand.
Jonsson takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMatthew lands with a right to the head.
Jonsson blocks an uppercut.
McMatthew lands a right hand.
McMatthew scores with a shoulder strike.
McMatthew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jonsson takes a shot to the head.
McMatthew lands a right hand.
Jonsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McMatthew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

McMatthew misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jonsson misses with a takedown

and McMatthew counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McMatthew.
A short uppercut from McMatthew.
McMatthew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jonsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McMatthew gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McMatthew misses with a punch on the inside.
Jonsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jonsson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Jonsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McMatthew stops a takedown attempt from Jonsson.
McMatthew swings wildly with an uppercut but Jonsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jonsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMatthew lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McMatthew stops a takedown attempt from Jonsson.
McMatthew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short uppercut from McMatthew.
Good body shot from McMatthew.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McMatthew.
McMatthew lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jonsson backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by McMatthew.
McMatthew lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jonsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McMatthew lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McMatthew misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson takes a shot to the head.
McMatthew pushes Jonsson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McMatthew.
McMatthew throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jonssons head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McMatthew.
McMatthew swings wildly with an uppercut but Jonsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMatthew lands with a short shot to the head.
McMatthew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jonsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
McMatthew lands with a left to the head.
Jonsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jonsson blocking some punches.
McMatthew throws a head punch that misses.
McMatthew lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMatthew.
Jonsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McMatthew gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McMatthew.
Jonsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jonsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but McMatthew pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jonsson has his takedown stuffed
enabling McMatthew to counter with a crisp jab.
Jonsson dodges the punch combination from McMatthew.
Jack McMatthew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jonsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jonsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jonsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and McMatthew counters by moving into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, McMatthew scores with a nice short uppercut.
McMatthew prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jonsson has McMatthew pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. McMatthew manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jonsson wants a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by McMatthew.
McMatthew gets through Jonsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McMatthew lands with a light punch inside.
McMatthew cracks Jonsson with a nice body shot.
Jonsson takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson takes a shot to the head.
McMatthew softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
McMatthew has a couple of punches blocked by Jonsson.
Jonsson blocks an uppercut.
McMatthew stops a takedown attempt from Jonsson.
McMatthew lands a shoulder strike.
McMatthew lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McMatthew lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McMatthew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMatthew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McMatthew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jonsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
McMatthew pushes Jonsson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McMatthew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from McMatthew fails to land.
McMatthew throws a head punch that misses.
Jonsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McMatthew fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McMatthew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

McMatthew has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McMatthew fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jonsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and McMatthew counters by moving into the clinch.
McMatthew scores with a shot to the side of Jonsson's head.
Jonsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McMatthew lands with a short shot to the head.
Andreas Jonsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McMatthew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jonsson throws an elbow but it misses.
McMatthew lands a hook that snaps the head of Jonsson backwards.
A short uppercut from McMatthew.
Jonsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jonsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from McMatthew.
McMatthew lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jonsson backwards.
McMatthew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McMatthew scores with a nice hook to the head.
McMatthew gets through Jonsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jonsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McMatthew has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McMatthew working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from McMatthew.
McMatthew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jonsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McMatthew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jonsson blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack McMatthew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McMatthew 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 24:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack McMatthew!