PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Jonathon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Les Sobrante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobrante is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Primus - Fisticuffs. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jonathon
vs
Sobrante

190 cm
21
215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
221 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Jonathon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Les Sobrante!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sobrante gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sobrante tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sobrante lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jonathon backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jonathon.
Sobrante misses with a punch on the inside.
Sobrante makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jonathon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sobrante prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sobrante lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jonathon backwards.
Sobrante lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jonathon backwards.
Sobrante is trying to break the clinch but Jonathon has him pressed against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sobrante has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jonathon is looking for a takedown.
Jonathon is trying to break the clinch but Sobrante is controlling him.
Jonathon tries to score a body lock takedown but Sobrante shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Jonathon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jonathon misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sobrante.
Sobrante is trying to maintain a safe position but Jonathon gets an underhook and turns Sobrante into the cage.
Jonathon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sobrante pulls his leg out and moves away.
A slow jab from Sobrante misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Jonathon.
Jonathon ducks right into an uppercut from Sobrante.
Jonathon goes for a double leg but Sobrante avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sobrante continues to drive forward.
Sobrante working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Jonathon has hold of one of Sobrante's legs. Sobrante is fighting the takedown attempt but Jonathon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sobrante looking for a sweep. Not yet Sobrante, not yet.
Jonathon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

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

Sobrante looking for a guillotine here but Jonathon defends easily.
Jonathon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sobrante looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jonathon forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonathon wants to control but Sobrante is keeping him busy.
Jonathon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sobrante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sobrante is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sobrante keeps trying to improve his position.
Sobrante regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jonathon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jonathon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sobrante doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jonathon.
Sobrante wants to improve his position but Jonathon is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonathon trying to control the action but Sobrante is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonathon slips a nice elbow through Sobrante's hands, connecting with Sobrante's forehead.
Jonathon lands with a punch from half guard.
Sobrante is looking for a sweep. Jonathon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing that Jonathon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonathon is looking to advance position but Sobrante won't allow it.
Jonathon trying to control from half guard but Sobrante is working away.
Sobrante slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Sobrante working for a triangle but Jonathon defends it easily.
Jonathon is pushing down on Sobrante's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sobrante is fighting to maintain full guard but Jonathon has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonathon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sobrante!
Sobrante is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jonathon cracks Sobrante with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobrante sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jonathon wants to free his trapped foot but Sobrante is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Jonathon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sobrante defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jonathon trying to pass the guard but Sobrante defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jonathon passes to full mount!
Sobrante tries to reverse the position but Jonathon maintains control.
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 Ben Jonathon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jonathon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sobrante defends well and Jonathon ends up having to push Sobrante into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sobrante gets underhooks to prevent Jonathon's takedown attempt.

Jonathon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jonathon stays in close to Sobrante's body and controls the position.
Sobrante 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.

Sobrante escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jonathon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jonathon stands up over Sobrante, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jonathon forces his way into half guard.
Sobrante on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Jonathon.
Sobrante regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jonathon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jonathon 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonathon won't allow Sobrante to sweep him here.
Jonathon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobrante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jonathon passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Jonathon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sobrante, who protects the arm well.
Jonathon scores with a couple of short elbows.

Jonathon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sobrante, who protects the arm well.
Sobrante taking a bit of punishment here - Jonathon scoring with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobrante sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Sobrante looking for submissions off his back.
Sobrante moves into full guard.

Sobrante escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jonathon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jonathon wants to control from the top but Sobrante keeps moving.
Jonathon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jonathon landing a few strikes.
Jonathon trying to control the action but Sobrante is working from the bottom.

Jonathon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobrante tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jonathon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sobrante is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Sobrante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jonathon wants to take a breather but Sobrante is having none of it.

Sobrante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jonathon pulls his head out easily.

Jonathon is working for a submission of some sort.
Ben Jonathon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Sobrante looking for submissions off his back.
Sobrante is breathing heavily.

Jonathon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonathon lands with a punch from half guard.
Sobrante works his way to full guard. Good work.

Sobrante looking for a guillotine here but Jonathon defends easily.
Jonathon trying to control but Sobrante is working from the bottom.
Jonathon passes Sobrante's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jonathon is trying to work for a kimura but Sobrante is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jonathon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sobrante defends it well.
Jonathon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Jonathon dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Sobrante misses with a hook. Jonathon ducked under it nicely.
Jonathon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sobrante sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jonathon somewhat.
Sobrante keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Sobrante clinches up with Jonathon and pushes him back against the cage.
Sobrante swings wildly with an uppercut but Jonathon uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sobrante.
Jonathon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Jonathon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jonathon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sobrante swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobrante pushes Jonathon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sobrante lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jonathon or not.
Sobrante lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Sobrante works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jonathon keeping full guard, as Sobrante tries to pass.
Sobrante preventing the sweep.
Jonathon keeping full guard, as Sobrante tries to pass.
Jonathon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jonathon looking for a sweep. Not yet Jonathon, not yet.
Jonathon keeping full guard, as Sobrante tries to pass.
Jonathon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jonathon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Les Sobrante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobrante really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jonathon landing punches.
Jonathon fails to advance to Sobrante's back.
Sobrante is looking to get to half guard.
Jonathon wants to take Sobrante's back but he can't do it this time.

Jonathon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sobrante is surviving well by controlling Jonathon's body position as best he can.
Sobrante is desperately trying to improve his position but Jonathon has a good base and remains in mount.
Sobrante regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jonathon is working for a kimura but Sobrante is defending it quite comfortably.
Sobrante tries to get to full guard but Jonathon has control of the leg.

Jonathon wants to work for an arm triangle but Sobrante is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ben Jonathon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jonathon wants to control but Sobrante is keeping him busy.
Jonathon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sobrante works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonathon 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.
Jonathon tries to free his leg and advance position but Sobrante is retaining full guard.

Sobrante looking for subs off his back but Jonathon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jonathon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

We're going to have a standup here because Ben Jonathon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jonathon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

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 Ben Jonathon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jonathon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Jonathon!
Ben Jonathon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.