PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Jones (ranked 3419 p4p, 371 weight class) and Ragnar Lothbrok (ranked 3978 p4p, 426 weight class). Ragnar Lothbrok told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Jones
vs
Lothbrok

160 cm
18
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ragnar Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrok scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok has a takedown stuffed.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Lothbrok saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lothbrok drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Lothbrok misses with a wild combination.
Lothbrok shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Lothbrok keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lothbrok's waist but Lothbrok gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Lothbrok has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jones is landing a low percentage of strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lothbrok throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lothbrok is in Jones's guard.
Jones is trying to keep Lothbrok in close.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Lothbrok slips an elbow through the middle.
Lothbrok slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lothbrok with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Lothbrok working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lothbrok trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Lothbrok is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lothbrok lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones is trying to keep Lothbrok in close.
Lothbrok makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jones could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lothbrok passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lothbrok missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lothbrok lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lothbrok is working away from the top position though.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lothbrok's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lothbrok's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Jones controlling well, preventing Lothbrok from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones not allowing Lothbrok to control his hands.
Lothbrok might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jones trying to control momentarily.
Lothbrok just trying to survive but Jones is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jones is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Lothbrok dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones is looking to clinch but Lothbrok is avoiding it.

Lothbrok closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lothbrok lands in his opponent's guard.
Lothbrok lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lothbrok slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lothbrok content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lothbrok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lothbrok with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lothbrok advances position into side control!
Lothbrok working the body and head with strikes.
Lothbrok working the head with strikes.
Lothbrok scoring with punches from side control.

Jones is rocked!
Lothbrok cracks Jones with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Lothbrok immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Jones is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Lothbrok!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragnar Lothbrok!
After winning the bout, Ragnar Lothbrok thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.