PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Tornqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Tornqvist
vs
Jefferson

175 cm
22
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
23
174 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Tornqvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Willie Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tornqvist looks to land a combination but Jefferson avoids it well.
Jefferson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Tornqvist rushes Jefferson and presses him up against the cage.
Tornqvist prevents Jefferson from breaking the clinch.
Jefferson is looking to break free of the clinch but Tornqvist has double underhooks.
I was talking to Tornqvist's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jefferson wants to get back to striking at distance but Tornqvist won't allow it.
Jefferson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jefferson stalling in the clinch but Tornqvist improves position.
Jefferson wants to break free but Tornqvist has control.
Tornqvist misses with the head strike.
Jefferson effectively controlling the action here.
Jefferson stops a takedown attempt from Tornqvist.
Jefferson is looking to control Tornqvist's arms but Tornqvist gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jefferson has his back to the cage.
Tornqvist is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jefferson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Tornqvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tornqvist lands a body shot.
Jefferson misses with some punches.
Tornqvist taking a breather.
Tornqvist is trying to drag Jefferson to the mat but Jefferson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jefferson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jefferson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tornqvist showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jefferson.
Tornqvist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jefferson.
Jefferson tries to clinch up but Tornqvist circles away and keeps his distance.
Tornqvist dives in for a single leg takedown but Jefferson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tornqvist has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jefferson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jefferson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jefferson has had enough of the clinch but Tornqvist keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tornqvist is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jefferson is trying to break free.
Jefferson has had enough of the clinch but Tornqvist keeps him there for the moment.
Jefferson tries to circle away but Tornqvist has him pinned against the cage.
We've been informed that Jefferson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tornqvist wants to take the fight to the mat but Jefferson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jefferson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tornqvist is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jefferson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tornqvist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tornqvist misses with the head strike.
Tornqvist leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jefferson has had enough of the clinch but Tornqvist keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jefferson tries to circle away but Tornqvist has him pinned against the cage.
Jefferson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jefferson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jefferson prevents the takedown attempt.
Tornqvist tries to throw a body punch but Jefferson avoids it by throwing Tornqvist back against the cage.
Tornqvist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jefferson trying to control the position but instead, Tornqvist has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jefferson into the cage.
Tornqvist prevents Jefferson from breaking the clinch.
Jefferson wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Tornqvist as the two fighters clinch.

Jefferson breaks the clinch.
Jefferson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jefferson looks to clinch
and Tornqvist counters with a right hand to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Jefferson there.
Jefferson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tornqvist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Jefferson. Those never looked like landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jefferson tries to work over Tornqvist's front leg with a kick but Tornqvist checks it.
Jefferson throws a nice looking combination but Tornqvist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jefferson tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Tornqvist counters with a shoot takedown. Jefferson fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Willie Jefferson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jefferson scores with the left hand. Tornqvist knows he should have avoided that one.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jefferson enables Tornqvist to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jefferson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tornqvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tornqvist won't allow Jefferson to sweep him here.
Tornqvist stays in close to Jefferson's body and controls the position.

Tornqvist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jefferson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tornqvist has managed to get both his arms back between Jefferson's legs - danger averted.
Jefferson trying to keep a closed guard but Tornqvist is proving a slippery customer.
Tornqvist works over Jefferson with some ground and pound from guard.
Jefferson keeping full guard, as Tornqvist tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson working a defensive guard here.
Tornqvist won't allow Jefferson to sweep him here.
Tornqvist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jefferson's head.
Tornqvist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tornqvist might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tornqvist stopping the sweep attempt from Jefferson.
Jefferson working a defensive guard here.
Tornqvist forces his way into half guard.
Jefferson is staying active underneath Tornqvist, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tornqvist working Jefferson over with strikes.
Tornqvist trying to control from half guard but Jefferson is working away.

Jefferson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Tornqvist shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jefferson is trying to defend but Tornqvist finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tornqvist stops Jefferson from getting back to his feet.
Tornqvist working over Jefferson with some ground and pound. Jefferson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tornqvist missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jefferson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tornqvist is pressing down on Jefferson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jefferson is holding on for now.
Jefferson trying to control here.
Tornqvist stops Jefferson from getting back to his feet.
Tornqvist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jefferson keeps working.
Tornqvist lands with a punch from half guard.
Jefferson is looking to control Tornqvist's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jefferson avoid being mounted?
Tornqvist wants to take a breather but Jefferson is having none of it.
Tornqvist takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jimmy Tornqvist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tornqvist looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jefferson trying to control but Tornqvist postures up.
Tornqvist wants to control but Jefferson is keeping him busy.
Tornqvist prevents Jefferson from standing back up.
Tornqvist slips a nice elbow through Jefferson's hands, connecting with Jefferson's forehead.
Jefferson 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.
Jefferson taking some punishment here, with Tornqvist in his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tornqvist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jefferson wants to get back to his feet.
Jefferson is breathing heavily.
Tornqvist throws a strike but Jefferson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Tornqvist dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Tornqvist gets the takedown into side control.
Tornqvist is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jefferson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jefferson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tornqvist working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tornqvist working the strikes but Jefferson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tornqvist lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tornqvist thows a huge punch but Jefferson dodges it nicely.
Tornqvist takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tornqvist is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tornqvist seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jefferson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tornqvist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tornqvist wants to control but Jefferson is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornqvist looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tornqvist is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tornqvist slips a nice elbow through Jefferson's hands, connecting with Jefferson's forehead.
Tornqvist prevents Jefferson from improving his position.
Tornqvist is keen to just control but Jefferson is a slippery customer.
Jefferson tries to get to full guard but Tornqvist has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Tornqvist seems content to control.
Jefferson won't allow Tornqvist to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tornqvist lands a nice short elbow.
Tornqvist is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jefferson wants to get back to his feet.
Jefferson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tornqvist working over Jefferson with some ground and pound. Jefferson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jefferson is trying to maintain the position but Tornqvist is very close to passing his half guard.
Tornqvist working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tornqvist working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jefferson's thigh. Jefferson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tornqvist content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson keeping moving, preventing Tornqvist from controlling successfully.
Jefferson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tornqvist.
Tornqvist scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jefferson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tornqvist cracks Jefferson with a solid left hand.
Tornqvist postures up.
Jefferson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tornqvist is controlling him.
Tornqvist wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tornqvist looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

We're going to have a standup here because Jimmy Tornqvist wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jefferson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Willie Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jefferson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jefferson stuns Tornqvist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jefferson throws a head kick but Tornqvist moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Tornqvist showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tornqvist 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Tornqvist!