PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Jonathon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson comes to the cage accompanied by Bronson Theme Song. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Bronson
vs
Jonathon

190 cm
26
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Pirates Powder

GREEN!160

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Jonathon!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonathon shoots in for a takedown but Bronson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jonathon misses with a takedown attempt - Bronson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bronson leaves Jonathon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jack Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Jonathon.

Bronson moves into range and clinches up with Jonathon.
Bronson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bronson has Jonathon pushed against the cage.
Bronson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bronson stalling in the clinch.
Jonathon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bronson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jonathon is trying to pull guard but Bronson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bronson.
Jonathon managing to block the knees to the body from Bronson.
Jonathon takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bronson.
Bronson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jonathon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bronson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jonathon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bronson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bronson just leaning against Jonathon, taking a breather.
Jonathon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bronson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bronson.
Bronson taking a breather.
Jonathon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bronson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonathon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jonathon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bronson smiles and moves away.
Bronson stuffs the takedown.
Jonathon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jonathon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bronson connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jonathon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bronson is fending him off so far but Jonathon persists. Nope, Bronson circles away and we're back to standing.

Jonathon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bronson's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bronson is trying to keep Jonathon in close.
Jonathon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bronson controls Jonathon momentarily but Jonathon frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jonathon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jack Bronson just wasn't active enough.
Bronson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bronson throws a body punch but Jonathon moves out of range.

Jonathon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jonathon showed some decent athleticism there.
Jonathon is trying to control the action in half guard but Bronson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bronson wants to control but Jonathon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bronson tries to get to full guard but Jonathon has control of the leg.
Bronson trying to control from the bottom.
Jonathon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jonathon prevents Bronson from improving his position.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Jonathon wants to work for an arm triangle but Bronson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jonathon trying to control the action but Bronson is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Bronson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is looking to improve his position.
Jonathon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jonathon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bronson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jonathon.
Jonathon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jonathon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jonathon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bronson is just riding it out for now. Jonathon eventually gives up the hold.
Bronson tries to kick Jonathon off but Jonathon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jack Bronson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jonathon shoots in for a double leg but Bronson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Bronson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bronson lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Ben Jonathon has been cut.
Bronson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bronson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jonathon up against the cage.
Jonathon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bronson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jonathon backwards.

Jonathon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bronson is controlling Jonathon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonathon is pressing down on Bronson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bronson is holding on for now.
Bronson is not content to let Jonathon control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson is trying to stand up here but Jonathon is controlling him well.

Jonathon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bronson sees it coming and defends easily.
Bronson is staying active underneath Jonathon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bronson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jonathon on the ground.

Jonathon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bronson is just riding it out for now. Jonathon eventually gives up the hold.
Bronson trying to control here.

Jonathon is looking for a kimura but Bronson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jonathon to get the leverage.

Jonathon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bronson defends it well.
Jonathon wants to pass to mount but Bronson is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson trying to control here.
Jonathon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bronson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bronson is working hard here to advance position.

Jonathon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson tries to hold on but Jonathon postures up.

Bronson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jonathon.
Bronson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bronson tries to get out of the position.
Bronson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jonathon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Jonathon looking to secure an arm triangle but Bronson defends it well.
Bronson tries to lock up and control but Jonathon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bronson is looking to get to half guard.
Bronson tries to hold on but Jonathon pushes him away.
Jonathon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bronson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bronson tries to lock up and control but Jonathon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jonathon trying to control but Bronson is having none of it.

Jonathon looking for a guillotine from mount but Bronson is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonathon prevents Bronson from getting the reversal.
Jonathon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bronson is looking to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Jonathon working for a guillotine from mount but Bronson is in no mood to give up.

Jonathon quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Jonathon but it's paid off an Bronson is forced to tap! Nice work by Jonathon.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Jonathon!
Ben Jonathon thanked the fans post fight for their support.