PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Justesen (ranked 2185 p4p, 261 weight class) and Dominick De Struicao (ranked 12567 p4p, 551 weight class). De Struicao has chosen Walk With Me In Hell as his entrance music. Both these fighters had to take extra time to make weight as they missed the initial 170lb limit. Jonas Justesen came in at 171.7 and Dominick De Struicao came in at 172.0 but after the extra two hours, both guys managed to get within the one pound allowance. No doubt it will have affected them physically though, so let's see if that has an impact on the fight. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Justesen
vs
De Struicao

183 cm
29
189 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

196 cm
40
189 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Justesen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dominick De Struicao!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justesen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Struicao with the counter takedown but Justesen avoids it easily.
De Struicao throws a leg kick but Justesen checks it.
De Struicao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Struicao throws a sloppy head kick and Justesen moves out of range easily.
Justesen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Justesen connects with a body shot.
A jab from Justesen misses.
Justesen sets himself, and De Struicao steps forward looking for the clinch! Justesen avoids it this time.
Justesen with a jab.
De Struicao scores with a body shot.
Jonas Justesen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Struicao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Struicao tries to score with a low kick but Justesen moves his leg out of the way.
Justesen misses with a straight left.
De Struicao checks a leg kick.
De Struicao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Justesen defends it well.
De Struicao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Justesen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Struicao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Struicao slips a jab from Justesen.
De Struicao staying out of range there.
A head kick from De Struicao lands but Justesen takes it in his stride.
Justesen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Struicao avoids the body shot from Justesen.
De Struicao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Struicao throws a body kick that misses

and Justesen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Justesen not doing much here.
Justesen prevents De Struicao from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justesen working De Struicao over with strikes.
Justesen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Struicao defending well though.
De Struicao tries to get to full guard but Justesen has control of the leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Justesen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Struicao defending well though.
De Struicao is pressing down on Justesen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Justesen postures up in De Struicao's guard and throws a big left but De Struicao blocks it.
Justesen content to stall in guard here.
Justesen won't allow De Struicao to sweep him here.
De Struicao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Justesen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

De Struicao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Justesen.
No joy there for De Struicao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Justesen throws a leg kick that misses.
De Struicao only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Justesen throws a body punch but De Struicao moves out of range.
Justesen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Struicao's head backwards.
De Struicao thumps Justesen with a low kick.
De Struicao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Justesen misses
and De Struicao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Struicao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Justesen.
De Struicao throws a counter combo.
Dominick De Struicao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Justesen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Justesen looks to throw the jab but De Struicao is out of range.
Justesen throws a looping overhand right but De Struicao ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Struicao tries to bum rush Justesen with a series of wild strikes but Justesen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Justesen scores with a jab. De Struicao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Justesen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Struicao can do to turn this around?
Justesen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Despite the aggression on De Struicao's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
De Struicao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Justesen feinted with a counter takedown.
Justesen throws out a loose jab but De Struicao uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Struicao staying out of range there.
Justesen cracks the inside of De Struicao's front leg.
Justesen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Struicao looks to land a body kick but Justesen moved away.
Justesen tries to counter with a takedown but De Struicao is quick to defend against it.
De Struicao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Struicao throws a hook but Justesen avoids it easily.
Justesen throws a poor cross that misses
and De Struicao counters with a left and a right that stings Justesen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Struicao throws out a loose jab but Justesen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jonas Justesen is winning the standup battle so far.
De Struicao connects with a leg kick. Justesen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Justesen tries to work over De Struicao's front leg with a kick but De Struicao checks it.
Some wild striking there from De Struicao.
Dominick De Struicao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justesen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Struicao tries to avoid it but Justesen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Struicao to the ground. De Struicao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Struicao throws a body punch but Justesen moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Struicao, right into the meat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Justesen.
Justesen scores with a hook to the body. De Struicao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Struicao looks to land a combination but Justesen avoids it well.
De Struicao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Justesen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dominick De Struicao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

De Struicao throws a series of strikes that have Justesen backpedaling.
Justesen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Justesen closes the distance and clinches up with De Struicao, looking for a takedown. Justesen pushes De Struicao against the ropes but De Struicao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Justesen swings away with a body shot that misses
letting De Struicao counter with a right hand.
Justesen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Justesen throws a big shot that misses.
De Struicao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Justesen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Struicao manages to avoid it.
Justesen misses with a low kick as De Struicao jumps back.
De Struicao lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Struicao misses with the body kick

and Justesen counters with a nice double leg into side control. De Struicao won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Justesen lands an elbow.
Justesen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Justesen working away.
De Struicao is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
De Struicao tries to buck Justesen off but Justesen is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Justesen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
De Struicao tries to improve position but can't.
Justesen working the head with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Justesen is looking to take a break and control but De Struicao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Struicao wants to control but Justesen postures up.
De Struicao is trying to get back to half guard.
Justesen working away.
De Struicao is looking to regain half guard here but Justesen keeps moving and retains side control.
Justesen is working De Struicao over with some ground and pound from side control.
De Struicao wants to control but Justesen postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Struicao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Justesen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Justesen lands some shots froms side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Justesen!