PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demian Blockhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorgen Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonsson has chosen Good Old South as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Blockhead
vs
Jonsson

194 cm
26
214 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

189 cm
23
214 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Demian Blockhead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorgen Jonsson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonsson misses with a body punch
and Blockhead counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blockhead pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jonsson back to the cage. Blockhead follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Blockhead digs a good hook to Jonsson's body.
Jonsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blockhead was well out of range. Poor timing from Jonsson.
Jonsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blockhead throws a hook to the side of Jonsson's head but Jonsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jonsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blockhead moves away.
Jonsson lands a right hook to the body.
Jonsson shoots for a takedown but Blockhead saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blockhead scores with the left hand. Jonsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Blockhead lands with a straight right. Jonsson didn't see that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson darts in trying to clinch
and Blockhead counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jonsson swings for the body but Blockhead moves out of range.
A big left from Blockhead misses.
Blockhead fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blockhead shoots in for a takedown but Jonsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jonsson fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blockhead dives in and grabs Jonsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jonsson pushes down on Blockhead's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Blockhead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blockhead fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blockhead uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jonsson has time to react.
Blockhead keeps the fight on the outside.
Blockhead throws a left and a right that both miss

and Jonsson counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blockhead is not content to let Jonsson control the position.
Jonsson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jonsson in side control, throwing shots but Blockhead defends.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson laying and praying for a moment but Blockhead takes advantage and regains half guard.
Jonsson is looking to take a break and control but Blockhead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blockhead on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson throwing shots but Blockhead is blocking nicely.
Jonsson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Blockhead to regain full guard.
Jonsson is in close to Blockhead's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jonsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Blockhead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jonsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jonsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blockhead working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jonsson.
Jonsson wants to control from the top but Blockhead keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jorgen Jonsson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jonsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Blockhead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jonsson tries to clinch up.
Jonsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Blockhead circles away.
Jonsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Blockhead circles away.
Blockhead ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jonsson tries to clinch but Blockhead moves away
and Blockhead counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blockhead shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jonsson pinned against the cage. Jonsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jonsson tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson wants to clinch.
Blockhead stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blockhead wants it to stay on the feet.
Jonsson scores with a body shot.
Jonsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the body from Jonsson misses
and Blockhead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jonsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Blockhead circles away.
Jonsson throws the left hand but Blockhead avoids the punch easily.
Jonsson misses with a wild body shot.
Jonsson walks into a stiff left hand from Blockhead.
Jonsson has his takedown stuffed
and Blockhead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jonsson throws an off balance right hand
and Blockhead counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jonsson slips under a jab from Blockhead.
Blockhead blocks the body kick.
Jonsson lands a nice hook to Blockhead's body. Blockhead takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Blockhead misses.
Blockhead misses with a looping right.
Jonsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blockhead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Jonsson misses.
Blockhead pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jonsson back to the cage. Blockhead follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jonsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blockhead.
Jonsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jonsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Jonsson darts in and clinches Blockhead up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blockhead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jonsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Demian Blockhead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorgen Jonsson.
Blockhead presses Jonsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blockhead is pressed up against the cage. Jonsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blockhead down to the mat. Blockhead avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jonsson wants to clinch.
Jonsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jonsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blockhead ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jonsson looks for the body kick but Blockhead saw that one coming.
Blockhead looks to land a right hand but Jonsson moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demian Blockhead dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jonsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blockhead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jonsson throws a shot from downtown. Blockhead moves away and avoids it.
Jonsson tries to clinch there but Blockhead circles away.
Jonsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blockhead rather than just go for the knockout.
Jonsson misses with a hook.
Jonsson tries to clinch but Blockhead moves out of range.
Blockhead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jonsson.
Jonsson misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Blockhead throws an overhand right that lands on Jonsson's shoulder, as Jonsson tries to avoid the shot.
Blockhead shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jonsson defends it nicely.
Jonsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Blockhead is just out of range.
Jonsson throws out a loose jab but Blockhead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jonsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jonsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blockhead.
Blockhead thows a body shot but no joy.
Jonsson tries to clinch up.
Jonsson swings for the body but Blockhead moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blockhead jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jonsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blockhead sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jonsson somewhat.
Good exchange - Blockhead coming out on top.

Blockhead gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jonsson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jonsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blockhead works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jonsson throws a strike but Blockhead rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Blockhead preventing the sweep.
Blockhead works over Jonsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Blockhead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jonsson is keeping the position for now.
Jonsson working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Blockhead postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Blockhead drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blockhead jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jonsson 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.
Jonsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blockhead trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blockhead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blockhead wants to control from the top but Jonsson keeps moving.
Jonsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blockhead is one step ahead there.
Blockhead looking to pass the guard.
Jonsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blockhead postures up in Jonsson's guard and throws a big left but Jonsson blocks it.
Blockhead preventing the sweep.
Jonsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Demian Blockhead.
I think Blockhead has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Demian Blockhead!